Meet Dr. Cavallari
Dr. Albert P. Cavallari is a lifelong resident of Western New York. He grew up in Amherst, NY and attended Canisius College where he graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Biology in 1981. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1985. While in dental school, Dr. Cavallari was the recipient of several awards for academic and clinical excellence including the Delta Sigma Delta Award for Excellence in Operative Dentistry and an induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He continued his education for two more years of specialized training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University at Buffalo and received his Graduate Orthodontic Certificate from the School of Dental Medicine in 1987.
His professional memberships include Lockport Dental Society (Past President), Niagara County Dental Society (Past President), Eighth District Dental Society, New York State Dental Association, American Dental Association, North Eastern Society of Orthodontists, and the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Cavallari takes pride in the fact that he has been able to mentor many interested high school and college students over the years in his office, many of which have gone on to attend dental school and orthodontic programs. Dr. Cavallari is also a Clinical Instructor in the Orthodontic Department at UB School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Cavallari has been in the private practice of orthodontics in Lockport since 1987. He feels very fortunate to be able to come to work every day and not only do something that he loves, but also to be able to make a difference in his patients’ lives. He finds it extremely rewarding to see the change in confidence and self-esteem as a new smile is created.
Dr. Cavallari lives in Lockport with his wife, Amy, and their five children. When not in the office, he enjoys golfing, skiing and spending time with his family.
Favorite movie: Silence of the Lambs
Favorite season: Fall
Favorite book: The Godfather
Favorite team: Buffalo Bills