About Us
Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS
Dr. Frantz has been in practice for over 22 years and has the only Board Certified periodontal practice in Lackawanna, Wayne, Pike, and Sullivan counties. His practice philosophy is to treat patients with respect and compassion, while using the most innovative technology available.
Dr. Frantz has an impressive educational background, sits on a number of national dental boards and is a member of numerous professional societies. Dr. Frantz has authored multiple publications in perodontal literature and has given major presentations to research and clinical meetings. Please see below for more information.
| EDUCATION | |
1977-1981 |
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY B.A. (Biology) |
1981-1985 |
Temple University School of Dentistry Philadelphia, PA (D.M.D.)
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1985-1987 |
Dept of Periodontology, Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY
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1988-1988 |
Dept of Dental Research, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
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1993-Present |
American Board of Periodontology
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept of Surgery, Commonwealth Medical College, Scranton, PA 2008-Present
- Give lectures to medical students in oral medicine
- Help develop dental component and curriculum for first year medical students
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Dept of Periodontics Eastman Dental Center, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester 2007-Present
- Organize and run current topics in perio literature review monthly
- Supervise clinic floor and case presentation
- Work with residents on clinical topics for publication
- Periodontal Consultant, Jewish Family Services, Scranton, PA 1999-Present
- Oversee periodontal services for needy individuals in Scranton area
- Periodontal Consultant, Dept of Surgery, Mercy Hospital, Scranton, PA 1992-Present
- Appointment to Department of Surgery
- Periodontal Consultant, Allied Health Services, Scranton, PA 1989-Present
DENTAL BOARDS
- American Board of Periodontology, 1993
- National Dental Board, 1985
- Northeast Regional Board, 1985
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
- American Academy of Periodontology (Active Member)
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Society of Periodontists
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- Scranton District Dental Society
- Third District Dental Society of Pennsylvania
OFFICES HELD
- Vice President of the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (AAPF), 2009-Present
- Examiner for the American Board of Periodontology, 2009-Present
- Secretary Treasurer, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, 2008-Present
- Chair, Ambassador Committee, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, 2006-Present
- Co-Chair, Education Campaign Task Force, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, 2006-Present
- Board of Directors, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, 2005-Present
- Kramer Scholarship Committee, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation, 2005-Present
- Board of Directors, PA Dental Association PADPAC, 2005-2007
- Alternate Delegate, Third District PA Dental Society, 2002-2005
- Board Chairman, Scranton District Dental Society, 2002-2003
- President, Scranton District Dental Society, 2001 - 2002 President
- Elect, Scranton District Dental Society, 2000
- Continuing Education Oversight Committee, American Academy of Periodontology, 1998-2001
- Vice President, Scranton District Dental Society, 1998-1999
- Secretary, Scranton District Dental Society, 1995-1997
- Board of Directors, Scranton District Dental Society, 1991-Present
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
- Frantz, B., Polson, A. Implications of Long Term Tooth Retention in treated Periodontal Patients. Research Forum American Academy of Periodontology. Research Forum Denver, Colorado, 2005.
- Caton, J., Polson, A., Blieden, T., Frantz, B., Stein, S., Wagener, C., Doblin, J., Lowenguth, R., Proskin, H. Effect of Antimicrobial Rinse of Interdental Gingivitis. J. Dent. Res. 68: Abstracts of Papers, 1615, 1989.
- Wagener, C., Polson, A., Frantz, B., Tissue Interactions with Dentin Specimens after Demineralization using Hydrochloric Acid. J. Dent. Res. 68: Abstracts of Papers, 1045, 1989.
- Frantz, B., Polson, A. Cellular and Connective Tissue Responses to Norman Cementum Surfaces after Demineralization using Tetracycline. J. Dent. Res. 67: Abstracts of Papers, 1461, 1988.
- Caton, J., Polson, A., Blieden, T., Bouwsma, O., Frantz, B., Associations between Bleeding and Visual Signs of Interdental Gingival Inflammation. J. Dent. Res. 66: Abstracts of Papers, 1187, 1987.
- Frantz, B., Polson, A.M. Tissue Interactions with Dentin Specimens after Demineralization using Tetracycline. J. Dent. Res. 66: Abstracts of Papers, 1864, 1987.
- Polson, A., Frantz, B. Cell and Fiber Response after Surface Demineralization of Dentin using Tetracycline. J. Dent. Res. 65: Abstracts of Papers, 519, 1986.
PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Journals
- Greenstein, B., Frantz, B., Desai, R., Proskin, H., Campbell, J., Caton, J. Stability of Treated Angular and Horizontal Bony Defects: A Retrospective Radiographic Evaluation in a Private Periodontal Practice. J. Periodontol 2009;80:228-233.
- Caton, J., Blieden, T. Lowenguth, R. Frantz, B., Wagener, C., Doblin, J., Stein, S., Proskin, H., Comparison between Mechanical cleaning and an Antimicrobial Rinse for the Treatment and Prevention of Interdental Gingivitis. J Clin Periodontol. 1993 Mar;20 (3) :172-8.
- Caton, J., Wagener, C., Polson, A., Nyman, S., Frantz, B., Bouwsma, O, Blieden, T., Guided Tissue Regeneration in Interproximal Defects using Gore-Tex Periodontal Material. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1992;12 (4) :266-77.
- Frantz, B., Polson, A., Tissue Interations with Dentin Specimens after demineralization using Tetracycline. J. Periodontol 1988;59:7114-21.
- Caton, J., Polson, A., Bouswma, O., Blieden, T., Frantz, B., Espeland, M., Associations between bleeding and visual signs of interdental gingival inflammation. J. Periodontol 1988;59:722-7.
MAJOR PRESENTATIONS
- Implications of Long Term Tooth Retention in Treated Periodontal Patients, American Academy of Periodontology, Research Forum AAP. Denver 2005
- Bleeding and the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease. Tri State Dental Society, Milford, PA; July 1989
- Current Concepts of Periodontal Repair and Regeneration, Pennsylvania Third District Dental Society Annual Meeting, Wilkes Barre, PA; October 1988
- Cellular and Connective Tissue Responses to Normal Cementum Surfaces after Demineralization using Tetracycline, 66th General Session International Association for Dental Research, Montreal, Canada; 1988.
- Tissue Interactions with Dentin Specimens after Demineralization using Tetracycline, 65th General Session International Association for Dental Research, Chicago, IL; 1987.
- Cell and Fiber Response after Surface Demineralization of Dentin using Tetraycline, 64th General Session International Association for Dental Research, Washington, D.C.; 1986.