Dr. Certo received a DDS in 1989 and a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1991 from the School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Certo joined the Pediatric and Community Dentistry faculty in 1992, after completing a fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry. As an Assistant Professor, in the department of Pediatric and Community Dentistry, Dr. Certo teaches pre- and post- doctoral courses, primarily at the Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo. She actively participates in the department's community outreach programs and projects.