Class of 1949 Endowment

Fourth-year dental students receive financial support through this fund.

The Class of 1949 Endowment, established in 1990 by the School of Dental Medicine Class of 1949, provides annual financial aid to a fourth-year student who is well-rounded and places in the top one-third of their class in academic standing.

Students are recommended to the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine by a committee of faculty, administration and staff from the school.

The School of Dental Medicine is a pioneer in the field—a research titan, and a shining example of the best of dental education, community engagement and global leadership. Maintaining our lead is expensive. Increasing our lead requires a $43 million investment, more visionary donors and additional philanthropic support. But the payoff is immense: With your help, our world-class research, education, clinical facilities and experiences will better prepare our students, redefine and strengthen dental medicine, and improve the health of countless millions of people.

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Other Dental Medicine Funds

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Dental School Scholarship Fund
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This fund provides general scholarships to students throughout the School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Arnold Stern Fund in Endodontics
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Dr. Robert J. Genco School of Dental Medicine Speakers Series Fund
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Named for a world-renowned researcher, this fund supports a forum for discussions regarding oral and general health.
BOCA (Buffalo Outreach and Community Assistance) Fund
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This fund supports a student-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world.
SDM Centennial Endowed Chair
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Support the betterment of UB’s dental school through this fund.
Sandford B. Sugarman Memorial Fund for Continuing Dental Education
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Annual dental symposiums receive support through this fund.
Dr. Paul R. Crombach Scholarship Fund
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Dental students demonstrating conscientiousness in studies, helpfulness and charity receive support from this fund.
UB Fund for the School of Dental Medicine
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Support initiatives and programs throughout the School of Dental Medicine through this fund.
Steven M. Robbins Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Third-year dental students with demonstrated commitment and academic success receive scholarships through this fund.
Class of 1980 David Foti Memorial Award
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Strong spirit, character and helpfullness define the dental students who receive this award.
Post-Graduate Prosthodontic Fund
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This fund supports clinical excellence in UB’s prosthodontic post-graduate program.
Oral Biology Graduate Student Research Fund
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Graduate students within the department receive critical financial support for their research through this fund.
Maryanne Mather Fund
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Honoring the memory of a dedicated staff member, this fund provides annual scholarships for dental students.
Thomas C. Labenski Scholarship Endowment Fund
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Third-year dental students with strong academic credentials and character receive scholarships through this fund.
Ortho Clinic Renovation Fund
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Support upgraded spaces and equipment for orthodonics students, faculty, staff and patients through this fund.
Dr. Alan J. Drinnan Fund
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Students in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences in the School of Dental Medicine receive support through this fund.
UB Dental - Patient Care Fund
6/28/24
Help improve the quality of healthcare throughout Western New York by supporting this fund.
UB Global Miles for Smiles Fund
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Help provide training and preventive care for refugees and host communities in need around the world through this fund.
Dr. John J. Cunat Fund
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World-renowned experts in orthodontics speak at UB through the support of this fund.
Class of 1949 Endowment
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Fourth-year dental students receive financial support through this fund.
Dental Medicine Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Fund
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Second- and third-year dental students receive scholarships through this fund.
Oral and Maxillofacial Residency Program
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Support didactic and clinical training for dental students, surgery residents and graduate students through this fund.

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