Dr. Leona Kotlyar is a board-certified pediatric dentist serving children in Brooklyn with 17 years of experience. She specializes in caring for infants, children, and teens, focusing on prevention through treatments like dental sealants, fluoride applications, and composite fillings, and uses advanced technology including laser dentistry to make visits comfortable. Dr. Kotlyar is deeply committed to her community, regularly visiting daycares to teach children about oral health and participating in Give Kids a Smile Day. She creates a friendly, welcoming environment where children feel at ease, and she's been recognized on television and in publications for her expertise in pediatric dental care.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

Staten Island University HospitalInternship Hospital
General Practice Dental Residency
Staten Is University HospitalResidency Hospital
State University Of New York At Buffalo / School Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 2009
Pediatric Dental Specialty Residency - Northwell Health/Staten Island University Hospital
DDS - University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Board Certifications

Staten Island University HospitalInternship Hospital
Staten Is University HospitalResidency Hospital
State University Of New York At Buffalo / School Of Dental MedicineMedical School, 2009
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Board Certified, Pediatric Dentistry

Credential: D.D.S

NPI registered: 06/25/2009

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Areas of Focus

infant oral healthpediatric dentistryfrenectomiescomposite fillingsdental sealantsfluoride treatmentspulpotomiespediatric crownsspace maintainerstooth extractionsdental traumahabit breakingrestorative dentistryairway health

Technology & Equipment

Solea Laser
laser dentistry
ICON Resin Infiltration
state-of-the-art equipment
nitrous oxide sedation

Awards & Recognition

recognized in multiple literary journals and newspaper articles
featured on television shows discussing oral healthcare importance

Beyond the Office

Give Kids a Smile Day participation

National Children's Dental Health Month involvement

weekly daycare visits for oral health education

enjoys cooking

enjoys reading

married with two boys

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