Meet Our Doctors

Robert Vitkus, DDS

Robert Vitkus, DDS has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery for the past 25 years. He is a past president of the Onondaga County Dental Society and is active in numerous organizations. Dr. Vitkus also maintains membership in many professional associations and courtesy staff appointments at St. Joseph's and Crouse Irving Hospitals.

Pre-Doctoral Education:

• B.S. Biology - SUNY Oneonta

Dental Education:

• D.D.S. - Georgetown University School of Dentistry

Residency:

• General Practice Residency - St. Joseph's Hospital

• Anesthesiology 1 yr - SUNY Upstate

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Cleveland Metrohealth Hospital

Pasquale Scutari, Jr., DDS

Pasquale Scutari, Jr., DDS is a Syracuse native practicing locally for the last 22 years. Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, he has extensive training and experience in all aspects of oral surgery including jaw surgery, reconstuctive surgery, dental implants, pediatric oral surgery and anesthesia. He is the past president of the Onondaga County Dental Society, President of the Study Group for Dentofacial Abnormalities, member of many local study clubs, Chief of the Dental Service at St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse and an attending training dental residents at St. Joseph's and Upstate Hospitals. ​​​​​​​

Pre-Doctoral Education:

• Undergraduate studies - Lemoyne College

Dental Education:

• D.D.S. - Georgetown University School of Dentistry

Residency:​​​​​​​

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Intership - Emory University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals

• ​​​​​​​Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Emory University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals

Andre Cardoso, DMD, MD

Andre Cardoso, DMD, MD is a partner in the group. Dr. Cardoso is involved with several area study groups and is a member of many professional organizations. He is on active staff at St. Joseph's, Crouse Irving, Upstate University, Community General and Oneida Hospitals. He is also an instructor for the General Dental Residents at St. Joseph's and Upstate Hospitals. Dr. Cardoso is Board Certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His areas of clinical interest are major bone grafting, reconstructive surgery, pathology, orthognathic surgery and dental implants. When not in the office Dr. Cardoso enjoys spending time with his family, the outdoors and following Syracuse University sports.
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Pre-Doctoral Education:

• B.S. Bioengineering - Syracuse University

Dental Education:

• D.M.D. - University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine

Medical Education:

• M.D. - SUNY Downstate College of Medicine

Residency:

• General Surgery Intership- SUNY Downstate and Kings County Hospital

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - SUNY Downstate and Kings County Hospital

Danielle Cunningham, DDS

Danielle Cunningham, DDS is a partner of the practice. Dr. Cunningham is involved with several area study groups and is a member of many professional organizations. She is on active staff at St. Joseph's Hospital and Upstate University Dental Department and is also an instructor for the General Dental Residents at those facilities. Her clinical interests include pathology, bone grafting and reconstruction. Outside of the office Dr. Cunningham enjoys triathlons and playing volleyball.
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Pre-Doctoral Education:

• Undergraduate studies - Lemoyne College

Dental Education:

• D.D.S. - SUNY Buffalo

Residency:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Intership - Emory University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals

• ​​​​​​​Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - Emory University School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals

Joseph F. Finelli Jr. D.D.S.

Joseph Finelli Jr has been practicing locally for the last 36 years and joined Syracuse Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2020. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is on staff at multiple local hospitals, as well as a clinical instructor at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He is a member of the Onondaga County Dental Society, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, American Dental Association, and other professional organizations.
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Pre-Doctoral Education:

• Undergraduate studies - Lemoyne College and Syracuse University

Dental Education:

• D.D.S. - Case Western Reserve University

Residency:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency - University of Kentucky

Candace Scruggs D.D.S.

Dr. Candace Scruggs grew up in Massena, NY, and spent many years shadowing her father, Dr. Carl R. Scruggs, who is a general dentist. This ignited her passion for dental medicine. She returned to her upstate NY roots and has been practicing in Auburn, NY for the past 9 years. Dr. Scruggs recently joined the Syracuse Oral Surgery group and is excited to continue providing excellent care for her patients.

Dr. Scruggs is trained in full-scope oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, pathology, implants, bone-grafting procedures, anesthesia, and facial trauma. She is an active member of many professional organizations. Dr. Scruggs is also a member of the medical staff at Auburn Community Hospital.

She is married to Dr. Jon Ohnezeit who is a general dentist in Auburn, NY. Together they have two children, Grace and George. Dr. Scruggs enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, cooking, and traveling.
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Pre-Doctoral Education:

• Undergraduate studies - Le Moyne College

Dental Education:

• D.D.S. - SUNY Buffalo

Residency:​​​​​​​

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency- Medical University of South Carolina