Dr. Michael Moore
Dr. Michael Moore is a native of the Buffalo area. Raised in the north towns, Dr. Moore attended Canisius College, and finished his education at SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He continued on at U.B. after being accepted into the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (A.E.G.D.) program. During this residency, Dr. Moore completed over 100 hours of continuing education focusing on aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry. Upon completion of the program, Dr. Moore was asked to stay on as a part-time clinical instructor at the Dental School. He works chairside with the third- and fourth-year dental students overseeing them while they are treating their patients. He continues at the University one day a week while focusing the rest of his time on private practice. Dr. Moore prides himself in keeping up with the most current dental training and equipment. He is a Lumineers and Invisalign certified provider.
Dr. Moore is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and our local dental component, the Eighth District Dental Society. Dr. Moore has always been a strong supporter of organized dentistry. He was the dental school's student representative to the Eighth District Dental Society his third and fourth year, and in 2004 Dr. Moore was appointed Chair to the Council of the New Dentist. He served this position for three years. Dr. Moore remains an active member in the local dental society.
Dr. Moore resides in Amherst with his children: Ava, Gavin , Fintan, and Ronan.
Dr. Deborah Petronio
Dr. Deborah Petronio received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University before attending the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated cum laude with a minor in fixed prosthodontics. Following dental school she completed a general practice residency at Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Buffalo. Dr. Petronio is a member of the American Dental Association as well as state and local dental societies. She is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Petronio enjoys treating patients of all ages and has gained a reputation for providing practical, reliable treatment to each and every patient. She has great compassion for patients who are fearful of going to the dentist. She has expanded her abilities to serve the needs of her patients into areas including conscious sedation dentistry, (which allows patients to safely sleep though dental appointments), orthodontics, Invisalign® (invisible braces), and Lumineers (porcelain veneers) through continuing education.
Deborah resides in East Aurora with her husband, Doug, and son, Jamie. She is a member of the East Aurora community and is proud that her family calls East Aurora "our hometown."
Dr. Casey DePauw
Dr. Casey DePauw was born and raised in Canandaigua, NY and then moved to Buffalo where she completed her undergraduate degree in Biology from Canisius College. At Canisius, she was a student-athlete, playing division one lacrosse for four years. After graduating from Canisius, Dr. DePauw received her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where she graduated in the top of her class with honors in Clinical Dentistry.
After dental school, Dr. DePauw completed her Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency from University of Buffalo where she continued to teach for two years after completion. She is a member of the American Dental Association, 8th District Dental Society, International Team of Implantology and Omicron Kappa Upsilon Eta (OKU) National Honor Society Chapter. Dr. DePauw is always learning and taking continuing education courses.
Dr. DePauw is passionate about providing high-quality dental care to her patients, while building long-lasting relationships. She currently resides in South Buffalo with her husband, Jake and greater swiss mountain dog, Griffin. Dr. DePauw loves spending her summers at Canandaigua Lake and Crystal Beach with her friends and family. She was raised an avid Buffalo Bills fan and loves to run, snowboard, cook and hike.
Dr. Andrianette Gordon
Dr. Andrianette Gordon grew up in Bloomfield NY, a small town in the Finger Lakes region. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry, studying at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. Soon after graduation, Dr. Gordon moved to Buffalo where she received her dental degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. After which, she was accepted into and completed her General Practice Dental Residency at the Erie County Medical Center.
Dr. Gordon was initially drawn to dentistry by the multitude of artistic aspects of the profession. She truly loves her career path because it not only allows her the opportunity to work with people, but also to make a difference in their lives. Dr. Gordon values the trust placed in her hands daily and understands the patience and compassion it takes to not only treat a smile, but the person that’s behind it as well. She is up-to-date on all the current digital platforms that dentistry has to offer and is looking forward to utilizing Aurora Dental Care’s state of the art equipment in providing a comfortable patient experience with exceptional results.
Dr. Gordon is a proud member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and Eighth District Dental Society of Western New York. Dr. Gordon and her husband, Aaron, are avid outdoor enthusiasts who are looking forward to exploring all the local outdoor “gems” the East Aurora area has to offer. Along with loving her two cats, Dr. Gordon enjoys reading books, photography, gardening, and renovating her historic home.