Dr. Anthony Vernillo, D.D.S., PH.D., MBE
Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyNPI: 1649492406
About This Provider
Dr. Anthony Vernillo is an oral and maxillofacial pathologist based in New York with nearly two decades of clinical experience and extensive expertise in diagnosing oral diseases. With a PhD in pathology and advanced training in cell biology from Yale University, Dr. Vernillo brings deep scientific knowledge to understanding how systemic diseases like diabetes affect oral health. He specializes in identifying oral manifestations of systemic disease and has particular expertise in dental management for patients with diabetes mellitus. A full-time faculty member at NYU College of Dentistry since 1984, Dr. Vernillo has earned multiple teaching awards and serves on the ethics committee at Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital, demonstrating his commitment to both education and patient care.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyPrimary
Diagnosis of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions
Education & Training
- PhD, Pathology, University of Chicago Graduate School (1982)
- Certificate, Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, University of Chicago Hospitals & Clinics (1979)
- DDS, Dentistry, Case Western Reserve University (1977)
- Post-PhD (postdoctoral), Cell Biology, Yale University School of Medicine (1984)
- BA, Biology, New York University (1972)
- MBE (Master's), Bioethics, University of Pennsylvania Graduate Medical School and Center for Bioethics (2005)
Credential: D.D.S., PH.D., MBE
NPI registered: 05/02/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Ω Chapter), The National Dental Honor Society (1991)
- Sigma Xi, NYU Chapter, Honorary Scientific Society (1985)
- Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity (IOTA Chapter)
- New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)/Section on Dentistry and Oral Health - Fellow (2011)
Awards & Recognition
- 2014 Master Teacher Award, NYU Dental Student Council
- 2013 Teaching Excellence Award, NYU Dental Student Council
- 2011 Inducted as fellow into the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)/Section on Dentistry and Oral Health
- 2010 Faculty of the Month (September)-Student Award
- 2010 Induction as Founding Member into the NYU College of Dentistry Academy of Distinguished Educators
- 2008 NYU Dental Student Council Appreciation Award
- 2003 Mentor Appreciation Award/American Student Dental Association (ASDA) at NYU Dental
- 2002 Special Recognition Liana Cohen Dental Outreach Project Miracle Corners of the World (Tanzania)
- 2002 Outstanding Mentor Award/American Student Dental Association (ASDA) at NYU Dental
- 2002 New York University Distinguished Teaching Award/University Gold Medal for Teaching Excellence
- 2001 Appreciation Award from Miracle Corners of the World and the Ithuteng Students (Soweto, South Africa)
- 2001 NYU Dental Student Council Appreciation Award
- 1997 Outstanding Service to Students, NYU Dental Student Council Service Award
- 1994 Dean's Teaching Award
- 1990 NYU Dental Student Council Service Award
- 1988 Dean's Teaching Award
- 1986 Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity (IOTA Chapter) Teaching Award
Beyond the Office
Full-time faculty member at New York University College of Dentistry since 1984
Professor Emeritus
Member, Ethics Committee, Manhattan Veterans Administration Hospital, NY
Ethics Consultant, Bryn Mawr Hospital, PA
Affiliated Faculty, Center for Bioethics
Affiliated Faculty, College of Global Public Health
Affiliated Faculty of Global Public Health at the Global Institute of Public Health
Outreach work in Tanzania and South Africa through Miracle Corners of the World
Teaching and curriculum development in Bioethics
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