Vincent Iacono, DMD

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2018-2023: A multicenter, phase III prospective, randomized, active comparator study with a parallel group, paired patient study design comparing standard root planing versus a Periodontal Structure Repair device (PSR) to assist with the treatment of pockets caused by periodontal disease. Sponsor: Periovance, Inc. (Co-Investigator; Principal Investigator Dr. Srinivas Myneni Venkatasatya) $325,000. 

2018-2021: Feasibility study of a nanostructural system for bone regeneration NIH/NIDCR funding SBIR FAST TRACK (1r44de028213-01). (Consultant; Co-Investigator, Dr. Srinivas Myneni Venkatasatya.)  $1,700,000

2020: Osteogenic Potential of Gingival Mesenchymal Stem Cells Over Failed Implants. Sponsor: American Academy of Implant Dentistry. (Co-Investigator; Principal Investigator Dr. Srinivas Myneni Venkatasatya) $2,500

2024-Current: Genes and Environment in Pseudo Exfoliation Glaucoma (Co-investigator; Principal Investigator, Dr. Robert Honkanen) In process (pending project)

2025-Current: Two phase deep learning approach for periodontal diagnosis

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1991: Isadore Hirshfeld Award and Medal from the Northeastern Society of Periodontics (NESP) 

1998: Irwin Scopp Fellowship Award for the Northeastern Society of Periodontics (NESP) 

2007: Distinguished Service Professor, State University of New York at Stony Brook

2013: Appointed Tarrson Family Endowed Professor of Periodontology, the first endowed Professorship in the School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, New York.

2015: Recipient of the Gold Medal from the AAP – the highest honor from the Academy.

2020: Inducted as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists

2020: Recipient of the Outstanding Periodontal Educator Award from the American Academy of Periodontology

2020-2026: Elected to be a member (Chair 2021 and 2022) of the Nominating Committee of the American Board of Periodontology

2021-2026: Elected member of the AAP District 7 Nominating Committee

2021: Elected to SUNY Distinguished Academy Board (DAB)

2022-Present: Chair, SUNY Distinguished Academy Nominating Committee at Stony Brook University

2022: Distinguished Alumni Award from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine

2022-2023: Chair, SUNY DAB Nominating Committee

2023: Academy of Osseointegration Diplomate Certificate in Implant Dentistry

Dr. Vincent J. Iacono received a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from New York University, a DMD degree cum laude and certificate in periodontology and oral medicine from Harvard University, and a certificate in immunology from the Forsyth Institute. Dr. Iacono then became an assistant professor in periodontics at Stony Brook University. He achieved the status of Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology and founded the Advanced Dental Education Program in Periodontics at Stony Brook. Dr. Iacono is currently Distinguished Service Professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, Tarrson Family Professor of Periodontology, and director of Advanced Dental Education Programs. Currently, he is involved in research on periodontal regenerative techniques and dental implants. He published more than 100 papers and abstracts and five textbook chapters and has lectured extensively throughout the United States and abroad.