Dr. Salvatore J Manente, DDS

Meet Dr. Salvatore Manente
Dr. Salvatore J. Manente is a native of Niagara Falls, NY.  His interest to pursue orthodontics flourished from his father’s passion of dentistry.  He graduated from LaSalle High School and furthered pursued his education by receiving his Undergraduate degree in computer science from Niagara University.  Even today as an orthodontist, Dr. Manente uses his natural knack for engineering to envision and construct the most beautiful smiles possible.  With outstanding academics he was accepted into The State University of New York at Buffalo where he received his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery with honors. To further excel in this field, he completed a three year orthodontic residency at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a degree of Master of Science.  In May of 2007, Dr. Manente became certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.  He is an INVISALIGN CERTIFIED PROVIDER and specializes in orthodontics and …dentofacial orthopedics.    
In 1996, Dr. Manente became a partner with Dr. John R. Whiteman.  Their philosophies and similar work ethic are the key ingredients to running a successful, effective and interactive practice which continues to thrive.  One of the practice’s largest accomplishments occurred in 2011, when it moved into the brand new office on Military Road, which allows our patients to be comfortably treated in a “state of the art” facility with new amenities.
Dr. Manente is currently a member of several professional organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the American Dental Association (ADA), the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (NESO), the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA), the Eighth District and Niagara County Dental Societies, and the New York Society of Orthodontists (NYSSO), which he has served as President of from 2010 to 2012.   He is also a clinical instructor in the Graduate Orthodontic Program at the U.B. Dental School.
Dr. Manente is committed to providing all patients with attentive care, loyalty, and quality treatment because “A Beautiful Smile Begins Here!”
He is happily married and has two adorable children.  His favorite activities include both coaching and playing hockey, long distance running, traveling, golfing and spending time with his family.  Dr. Manente’s favorite vacation destinations include the Walt Disney Theme Parks, where he has participated in multiple marathons.  He is an active member of the Boys and Girls Club and has been involved in the Porter Cup Golf Tournament since his early teens as a spectator, committee member, and more recently as a member of the Executive Committee serving as Tournament Chair in 2009.