Restorative Dentistry
Higher Education
| Institution | Dates Attended | Degree & Major | Date Conferred |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Baruch College | 1983-1985 | M.S. Higher Ed Administration | 06/1985 |
| Manhattan College | 1972-1976 | B.S. Biology | 05/1976 |
| New York City Community College | 1977-1979 | A.A.S Dental Laboratory Technology | 01/1979 |
| Conferred by | License/ Certificate | Date Conferred |
|---|---|---|
| National Board for Certification (NBC) |
Certified Dental Technician (CDT) , Crown & Bridge | 06/1982 |
| National Board for Certification (NBC) | Certified Dental Laboratory, Complete Dentures |
07/1984 |
| National Board for Certification (NBC) | Technologist | 10/2006 |
| NYC Fire Department | G95 Certification of Fitness – Torch Use of Flammable Gases (Cutting & Welding) | 7/13/2009 |
Experience
| Institution | Dates | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City College of Technology | 07/93-Present | Professor | Restorative Dentistry |
| New York City College of Technology | 07/91 - June 31, 2008 | Chairperson | Restorative Dentistry |
| New York City College of Technology | 01/92-01/94 | Associate Professor | Dental Laboratory Technology |
| New York City College of Technology | 01/85-12/91 | Assistant Professor | Dental Laboratory Technology |
| New York City College of Technology | 09/82-12/84 | Instructor | Dental Laboratory Technology |
| New York City College of Technology | 01/81-09/82 | Adjunct Instructor | Dental Laboratory Technology |
| Dates | Laboratories | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/82-88 | Dental Studios, Inc. | Dental Technician | All areas of Dental Technology |
| 09/78-09/82 | Saul Karpik Dental Studio | Dental Technician | Crown & Bridge, Ceramics, Full Dentures |
| 03/78-08/78 | Karen & Spinella Dental Studios | Dental Technician | Crown & Bridge, Full Dentures, Partial Dentures |
| 12/76-02/78 | McAndrews Dental Laboratory | Dental Technician | Full Dentures, Partial Dentures |
Courses Taught
- DL - 107 Dental Materials
- DL - 110 Tooth Morphology
- DL - 111 Complete Dentures
- DL - 115 Fixed Prosthodontics I
- DL - 211 Complete Dentures II
- DL - 212 Fixed Prosthodontics II
- DL - 214 Introduction to Restorative Dental Ceramics
- DL - 307 Metallic Dental Materials
- DL - 310 Principles of Occlusion
- DL - 311 Complete Dentures III
- DL - 314 Restorative Dental Ceramics II
- DL - 409 Laboratory Management
Academic and Professional Honors
- Michael Rofrano Memorial Award for Crown & Bridge Excellence, New York City Community College - January 1979
- Educator of The Year Award presented by DLANY – September 2006
Publications and Presentations
- Dental Materials Quiz, Quintessence of Dental Technology, September, 1984.
- Complete Denture Quiz, Quintessence of Dental Technology, January, 1984.
- Dental Morphology Quiz, Quintessence of Dental Technology, June, 1985.
- Building a Crown Over a Reduced Transfer Coping, Quintessence of Dental Technology, Feb., 1986.
- In Defense of the Two Year Curriculum, Dental Lab News, March, 1987.
- Annotation of Teeth - The Coding System, Dental Lab News, July, 1987.
- Articulators - Types and Uses - Modern Dental Lab (Part I - 3/89, Part II - 5/89, Part III - 7/89.)
- Where is Dental Technology Headed - Dental Lab News - June, 1989.
- Esthetics, Complete Dentures and Facial Muscles - Trends and Techniques, March, 1990.
- Clinician at numerous conferences such as the International Education Congress.
- Dental Lab Association Conference, The Dental Hygiene Association of New York State, The New Jersey Dental Laboratory Association, The North Carolina Association.
- Clinician at Long Island NTEC Conference.
- Examiner for the National Board for Certification, 2000 - Present
- American Dental Association - Curriculum Consultant and Staff Representative to the Commission on Dental Accreditation
- National Association of Dental Laboratories - Board member of the Foundation for Dental Technology, 2008-present
- Manos, N., Budny, R. (2011, January). History in the making. IDT: Inside Dental Technology, Chicago, IL: Argis Publishing, p. 32-39.
- Budny, R., Manos, M. (2011, April 1). Origins of restorative dentistry. NYCCT, CUNY: Fifth Annual City Tech Research Conference.
- Interview published in February issue of LMT: Time to get schooled. (2011, June/July). JDT: Journal of Dental Technology, p.48
- Budny, R., Manos, N. (2011, September). New York’s dental laboratory higher education: how it all began. LMT: Lab Management Today. Retrieved from http://www.lmtmag.com/articles/517.
- Budny, R., Manos, N. (2011 November 27). Origins. New York: Greater New York Dental Meeting.
- Manos, M., Budny, R. (2011, November 17). History in the making. Brooklyn, NY: City Tech Ninth Annual Poster Session, NYCCT, CUNY.
- Budny, R., Manos, M. (2011, November 17). New York’s dental laboratory higher education: how it all began. Brooklyn, NY: City Tech Ninth Annual Poster Session, NYCCT, CUNY.
Membership in Professional Societies
- Editorial Review Board for Trends and Techniques (1988-1996).
- Greater New York C.D.T. Study Group (Secretary 1985-1992, President 1992-1997).
- National Board for Certification (Crown & Bridge, Complete Dentures 1982-present).
- American Association of Dental Schools, Dental Lab Section (Secretary 1987-1988).
- American Association of Dental Schools, Dental Lab Section (Chairman Elect 1989).
- American Association of Dental Schools, D.L.T. Section (Chair 1990).
- Curriculum Consultant - American Dental Association/Commission on Dental Accreditation (1990-present).
- Dental Laboratory Association of New York – Congress Committee
- Northeastern Gnathological Society (2002-present.)
- National Board for Certification –"Technologist" - 2007 - present
- The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology, Board of Trustee member, 2008-2011
- Inside Dental Technology, Editorial Advisory Board member, 2011-Present
- Examiner for NYC Department of Education/DLT Exam, 2011-Present
