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Buffalo Dental Residents Vote to Unionize

Following a similar move by University at Buffalo medical residents, 24 of the School of Dental Medicine’s 27 dental residents signed union cards in an effort to improve their working conditions.

In a significant move toward improving their working conditions, resident dentists at the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine have voted to unionize, aligning themselves with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). This decision comes amid growing concerns over training quality, staffing levels, and compensation.

The unionization effort reflects a broader trend among medical professionals advocating for better support and resources during their residency programs. By joining the UAPD, UB’s resident dentists aim to negotiate for enhanced training opportunities, adequate staffing, and fair compensation, which they believe are essential for providing optimal patient care and advancing their professional development. This move follows a similar action by UB’s resident physicians, who authorized a strike after a year of challenging negotiations over wages and working conditions.

The collective efforts of both resident dentists and physicians underscore a growing movement within the healthcare community to address systemic issues affecting residents. As the unionization process progresses, the resident dentists at UB are hopeful that their collective voice will lead to meaningful changes that benefit not only their professional lives but also the quality of care they provide to the Buffalo community.

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