Dr. Leslie G. Batnick, DDS
A Legacy of Dedication, Excellence, and Mentorship
Dr. Leslie G. Batnick joined our practice and devoted 44 years to caring for patients, advancing the field of periodontics and implant dentistry, and mentoring generations of dental professionals. Throughout his distinguished career, he exemplified clinical excellence, an unwavering commitment to his patients, and a deep passion for education and the advancement of his profession.
After more than four decades of dedicated service, Dr. Batnick retired from clinical practice in 2023. Although he has stepped away from treating patients, his influence remains an enduring part of our practice. The standards of excellence he upheld, the knowledge he shared, and the many professional relationships he cultivated continue to shape our approach to patient care and continuing education.
His legacy extends far beyond the years he spent in clinical practice. Through his teaching, leadership, mentorship, and dedication to periodontics, Dr. Batnick has made a lasting impact on colleagues and generations of clinicians. We are proud to carry forward the values he exemplified and grateful for the extraordinary contribution he has made to our practice and our profession.
Education and Professional Accomplishments
Dr. Batnick earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook before receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1977. He completed his Certificate in Periodontics in 1979.
He pursued advanced training in dental implantology and received a certificate from Harvard Seminars in Implant Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the American Society of Osseointegration, and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology.
Throughout his career, Dr. Batnick held academic, hospital, and leadership appointments, including service on the Periodontics staff at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Implant and Periodontal Departments at New York University College of Dentistry.
He served as President of the Integrated Dental Studies Group and as President of the Long Island Academy of Periodontics from 1991 to 1993. He also served as a Director and Examiner of the American Board of Periodontology, helping evaluate periodontists seeking Diplomate status in the United States and internationally.
A dedicated educator and lecturer, Dr. Batnick served on committees and lectured nationally for the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration.
His distinguished career reflects a lifelong commitment to clinical excellence, professional education, and the advancement of periodontics and implant dentistry—a legacy that continues to inspire those who have had the privilege of learning from and working with him.
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