Our practice was started nearly forty years ago by Dr. Gary Alexander. After several years as a solo practitioner, he was joined by Dr. Jane Brewer, and later by Dr. Jennifer Kuracina. Drs. Gary Alexander and Jane Brewer have retired, and their daughter, Dr. Gillian Alexander and son-in-law, Dr. Tawfiq Hazboun, have joined Dr. Kuracina, bringing a fresh perspective to a well established and high quality practice.
Jennifer A. Kuracina, DDS
Dr. Kuracina received a BS degree at St. Bonaventure University and is a graduate of the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. She completed a general practice residency at Millard Fillmore Hospital, and received her certificate in combined prosthodontics at the SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kuracina is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at that institution, where she teaches in a number of courses in prosthodontics and implant dentistry for dental students and residents in the Postgraduate Program in Prosthodontics. She has provided continuing education courses to dentists on a number of topics in restorative dentistry.
Dr. Kuracina is a member of the Eighth District Dental Society, the Dental Society of the State of New York, the American Dental Association, the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and is a founder of the Southtowns Dental Study Club.
In her spare time, Dr. Kuracina enjoys growing her own vegetables and making jewelry, and stays active bicycling, kayaking, skiing and snowshoeing.
Gillian Brewer Alexander, DDS, MS, FACP
Dr. Gillian Brewer Alexander was born and raised in East Aurora, NY. After graduating from East Aurora High School, she attended Hamilton College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine and her Certificate in Prosthodontics and Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland Dental School in Baltimore, MD. She received her board certification in prosthodontics in 2013.
She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine and has presented at local and national dental meetings.
Dr. Alexander is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Eighth District Dental Society, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, a fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, and is the current co-president of the Southtowns Dental Study club.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She is a former equestrian, an avid skier, and loves to cook and knit.
Tawfiq Hazboun, DDS, MS
Dr. Tawfiq Hazboun was born in Amman, Jordan. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1992 and claims Philadelphia as his American hometown. He graduated from Penn State University in 1998 and worked for several years in the biotech industry as a research scientist. In 2006, he began his dental education at the SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2010. Upon graduation, he commissioned with the US Navy and moved to Bethesda, MD where he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and received his Master of Science degree. From Bethesda, he was moved overseas, where he was the sole prosthodontist and director of the dental lab at the US Naval Hospital in Rota, Spain. In 2016, he transitioned from active duty to the US Navy reserves and moved back to WNY.
In addition to private practice, he is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, where he teaches in the Post Graduate Prosthodontics Program.
Dr. Hazboun is a member of the Eighth District Dental Society, the New York State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the American College of Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, and is involved in the Southtowns Dental Study Club.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. He is a novice foodie, and in an effort to become a true WNY-er, he is learning how to ski!
Gary J. Alexander, DDS
RETIRED
Dr. Gary J. Alexander was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. After graduating form Kenmore West Senior High School he attended Canisius College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology. He received his D.D.S. degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1981. He then completed its postgraduate program in prosthodontics and received a Certificate of Proficiency in Fixed Prosthodontics in 1983.
He began practicing prosthodontics in Orchard Park, NY in 1983 and taught at SUNYAB School of Dental Medicine part-time for ten years. He returned to part-time teaching in 2006, in the post-graduate program in prosthodontics. He has volunteered in numerous dental missions to the Dominican Republic, national programs, and local clinics.
Dr. Alexander is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics, the American Dental Society, the Eighth District Dental Society, and the Erie County Dental Society. He is a past president of the International Dental Study Club and the Fonzi Dental Study Club, and has been involved with the Western New York Dental Implant Study Club and the Southtowns Dental Study Club. Dr. Alexander has been the finance chairman for the Boy’s and Girl’s Towns of Italy for the past seven years and a fund raiser for the Ramsy Tick Concert Series.
Dr. Alexander is an avid skier and boater. He enjoys snowshoeing, kayaking, motorcycling, bicycling, and sailing. His hobbies include listening to and playing music, woodworking, and photography.