Dr. Louis Ripa

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Dr. Louis Ripa, D.D.S., M.S., M.A.
Professor
Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry


DDS: Georgetown University (1960)
Fellowship/Advanced Training: MS, University of Rochester (1966);
MA, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1994);
MA, State University of New York at Stony Brook (1999)
Residency Training: Pediatric Dentistry. D.C. General Hospital, Washington, D.C. (1963) Pediatric Dentistry.
Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY (1965), Post-Doctoral Training Fellowship, U.S. Public Health Service, N.I.H. (1963-66)
Board Certification: Pediatric Dentistry (1978)
Research Interests: Cariology, Caries Prevention, Caries Epidemiology
Additional:
  • Assistant Professor, U. of Alabama School of Dentistry (1966-67)
  • Chairman, General Dentistry, Eastman Dental Center (1967-70)
  • Associate Professor, U. of Rochester, School of Medicine and Dentistry (1970-73)
  • Chairman, Pediatric Dentistry, Eastman Dental Center (1970-73)
  • Professor, SUNY Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine (1973-94)
  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, SUNY Stony Brook, School of Dental Medicine (1976-77)
  • Distinguished Professor, SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine (1994 to present)
  • Awards:
    • Ritter Memorial Award for Dentists (1965)
    • Rochester Academy of Medicine Hatton Award (1965)
    • International Association of Dental Research
    • Community Dentistry Meritorious Award (1981)
    • American Dental Association Distinguished Scientist Award
    • H. Trendly Dean Memorial Award (1987)
    • International Association of Dental Research New York State/ United University Professionals Award of Excellence (1990)
    • President's and Chancellor's Award: For Excellence in Teaching (1995). SUNY Stony Brook
Language(s) spoken: English