About the Doctor

Dr. Thaddeus P. Pantera, D.D.S., F.A.G.D.  is a lifelong resident of Western New York. He is one of 17 family members to graduate from dental school and treat the people of our community. It is a fact that the whole family is very proud of. Beginning in 1917, with the graduation of Dr. Stanislaus Pantera from UB Dental School, a total of 17 family members (fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, cousins, etc.) have completed the training and licensing to become Doctors of Dental Surgery (DDS). There are currently five Pantera family members practicing dentistry in the Buffalo area. Two are teaching at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Thaddeus P. Pantera is the son of Dr. Thaddeus G. Pantera, who taught dentistry at our local Dental School and practiced general dentistry (all phases of dental treatment) for 40 years. 

Dr Thaddeus P. Pantera He is a graduate of Our Lady of Victory Elementary School (1967), Bishop Timon—St. Jude High School (1971), Canisius College (1975), and SUNYAB School of Dental Medicine (1979). He has also completed course studies at Erie Community College and Yale University. In 1992, Dr. Thaddeus P. Pantera received his fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). This award recognizes the commitment to excellence in dentistry and requires extensive continuing dental education (a minimum of 500 hours) and the passing of a written examination. Dr. Thaddeus P. Pantera currently has logged in excess of 1,500 hours of CDE (continuing dental education). Dr. Pantera has been in family practice since May 1979. He resides in Lancaster with his wife, Maureen, and family.

Professional Affiliations

American Dental Association; Dental Society of the State of New York, Eighth District; Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry; SUNYAB Dental Alumni Association

Community Organization Memberships

Knights of Columbus — Fr. Justin Council