The Neurosciences Institute of Albany Medical Center Dr. Dentinger, professor of neurology, and Neurology Program Director, is a graduate of Albany Medical College. He has done experimental work and published in the areas of central nervous system regeneration, CNS trauma and response to neuronal injury.
Current research is related to nonpharmacologic treatment of headache disorders.
He has strong interest in medical student education and has been chairman of the Albany Medical College Education Committee. He currently chairs the Promotions Commitee of Albany Medical College. In l987 he became assistant dean for academic affairs. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and active member of the American Neurological Association, Society for Experimental Neuropathology and others. Dr. Dentinger has won the Golden Apple teaching award five times.