Dr. Richard D. Medico

Dr. Richard D. Medico is a native of Long Island. He graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2004. He completed a general practice residency program at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo New York, in June 2005. While at his residency he attended the international conference on oral cancer in Crete, Greece. The project involved using the most modern technology available to measure craniofacial implant integration. This was the first study of its kind.

"It's surprising how many people just don't realize the connection between oral health and overall health. At LDA, we provide education so patients will understand that taking care of their mouths and teeth helps take care of the rest of their body."


Professionally Dr. Medico is in good standing with the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, Eighth District Dental Society, and U.B. Dental Alumni Association. He has completed advanced training in Laser Dentistry, Rotary Endodontics and CEREC restorations, and Invisalign. Dr. Medico lives in Amherst with his wife Christina and three sons, Anthony, Michael and Christian.