Michael J. Buckley, DMD, MS

Meet Dr. Buckley

Dr. Michael J Buckley joined Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Ltd. in 2005, after 15 years of an academic and private practice career at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. While at the University Dr. Buckley was Associate Dean for Clinical affairs, Director of the Dental Implant Center and Director of the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Center.

Present Positions

  • Partner Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Ltd.
  • Adjunct Associate Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery University of Pittsburgh
  • Past President American Cleft and Craniofacial Association
  • Board of Directors, Cohera Medical Inc.

Education & Training

  • 1997-1999 University of Pittsburgh
  • 1987-1988 University of North Carolina
  • 1983-1988 University of North Carolina
  • 1983-1988 University of North Carolina
  • 1979-1983 University of Connecticut
  • 1977-1979 University of Connecticut
  • 1973-1977 College of the Holy Cross
  • MBA 2000
  • Fellowship OMFS
  • OMFS Residency
  • MS 1998 OMFS
  • DMD 1983 Dentistry
  • MS 1979 Material Science
  • BA 1977 Chemistry

Professional Organizations & Honors

  • 2002 — Present
  • 1995 — Present
  • 1993 — Present
  • 1991 — Present
  • 1991 — Present
  • 1990 — Present
  • 1989 — Present
  • 1988 — Present
  • 1988 — Present
  • 1988 — Present
  • Fellow American College of Dentists (FACD)
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
  • Academy of Osseointegration
  • Western Pennsylvania Society OMFS
  • Pennsylvania Dental Association
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
  • American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • American Dental Association
  • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
  • American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Appointments & Positions

University of Pittsburgh, Adjunct Associate Professor

  • 2003 — 2005
  • 2001 — 2002
  • 2000 — 2005
  • 2000 — 2003
  • 1991 — 2005
  • Director Implant Center
  • Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
  • Head, Division of Surgical Dental Services
  • Director, Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Center
  • Associate Professor (with Tenor)
 
 

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, UPMC

  • 1997 — 2002
  • Director, Department of Dental Medicine

Elected National Office

  • 2008 — Present
  • 2005 — 2007
  • 1999 — 2005
  • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, President Elect
  • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Vice President
  • American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, Treasurer
 
 

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

  • 1995 — 1998
  • 1995 — 1997
  • Chair, Advisory Committee on Research & Technology Assessment
  • Chair, Advisory Committee on Cleft Lip & Palate
  • Committee on Continuing Education, Member
 
 

American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

  • Director, Board of Directors
  • Board Examiner

American Dental Association

  • 1998 — 2003 Consultant, Committee on Accreditation

Publications & Scholarly Activities

Dr. Buckley has over 50 publications, book chapters and monographs. He is an editor of several books related to oral and maxillofacial surgery and is a reviewer for journals involving dental implants, anesthesia, third molar surgery and care of children with cleft lip and palates.  He has been a national and international invited speaker on topics including third molar surgery, dental anesthesia and implants.