Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS, board certified periodontist

Meet Dr. Frantz | Faculty Appointments | Education | Affiliations | Societies | Academic Presentations

Meet Dr. Frantz

Dr. Frantz has been in practice for over 30 years and has a 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 periodontal literature and has given major presentations to research and clinical meetings. Please see below for more information.

Faculty Appointments

• Clinical Associate Professor, Dept of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (2010 – Present)
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry, Dept of Periodontics Eastman Dental Center, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (2007-Present)
• Board Examiner, American Board of Periodontology (2006 – Present)
• Periodontal Consultant, Regional Hospital, Dept of Surgery, Scranton, PA (1992 – Present)

Education

• Board Certification, American Board of Periodontology (1993)
• Master’s Degree Dept of Dental Research, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (1985 –1988)
  • N.I.H. Trainee, Periodontology Graduate Student, University of Rochester and Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY
  • Thesis Title:Tissue Interations with Dentin Specimens after demineralization Using Tetracycline.
• Periodontal Specialty Certificate, Dept of Periodontology, Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, NY (1985 – 1987)
• Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, Temple University Doctor of Dental Medicine, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA (1981 – 1985)
• B.A. (Biology), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY (1977 – 1981)

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Periodontology
• American Dental Association
• Pennsylvania Society of Periodontists
• Pennsylvania Dental Association
• Scranton District Dental Society
• International College of Dentists

Professional Societies

• President Elect American Academy of Periodontolgy (2018-2019)
• Chair Finance Committee American Academy of Periodontology (2016-2017)
• Strategic Planning Committee American Academy of Periodontology (2016-2017)
• AAP / ABP Joint Task Force Specialty Recognition (2016-2017)
• AAP Task Force Publishing Partnership (2016-2017)
• Secretary / Treasurer American Academy  of Periodontology (2016-2017)
• Executive Committee, American Academy of Periodontology Board of Trustees (2014-2015)
• Membership Advisory Committee, American Academy of Periodontology (2014-2015)
• Board of Trustees, American Academy of Periodontology (2012-2015)
• Strategic Planning Committee, American Academy of Periodontology, (2012-2013)
• Task Force for Advanced Dental Education, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (2012-Present)
• Task Force Web Site Redesign Committee, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (2011-2012)
• American Academy of Periolontology District 2 Trustee (2012-Present)
• Immediate Past President, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (2011 – 2012)
• President, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (2010 – 2011)
• Board Member Eastman Dental Center Foundation Board (2009 – Present)
• Vice President, American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (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)
• 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)
• Vice President, Scranton District Dental Society (1998 – 1999)
• Secretary, Scranton District Dental Society (1995 – 1997)

Academic Presentations

AAP VIRTUAL DENTAL HYGIENE SYMPOSIUM

DENTAL HYGIENE IN A POST COVID WORLD
Speaker: Marcelo Araujo, DDS, MS, PhD
Moderator: Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, AAP Past-President
Audience: AAP members, dental hygienists

The objective of this live and interactive webinar is to describe the scientific process taken by the ADA to issue guidance to dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflect on the different levels of PPE recommended and how they help dental professionals to keep a high level of safety in the dental practice and to share longitudinal data on rates of infections among dental hygienists and dentists. Live Q&A with the audience will follow.

Educational Objectives:

Gain a full understanding of the current recommendations for infection control during the pandemic.
Identify how to use data and science to make informed decisions when treating patients and keeping a safe environment.
Disclosure: Dr. Araujo has disclosed he is an officer for the ADA Science and Research Institute, LLC, and has made presentations on their behalf.