Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff

Dr. Lena Sapozhnikoff provides holistic, comprehensive dentistry to her patients. With advanced continuing education courses in Airway Wellness, Orthodontics, and Reconstructive Dentistry, she ensures that her comprehensive approach improves not only her patients’ oral health, but also their overall quality of life.

When Dr. Lena isn’t engaged in her work as an Airway Specialist in NYC, you’ll find her relaxing at home, enjoying the city, doing yoga, creating an amazing meal, or lounging on the beach in her flip-flops and reading a good book.

Main Education

• Advanced Education in General Dentistry, Lutheran Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine New York, NY
• Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
  • M.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology
  • B.A. with Highest Honors in Biology

Continuing Education

• Certificate in Wilckodontics (Surgically Facilitated Osteogenic Orthodontics)
• Maxillary Skeletal Expansion with Dr. Richard Ting, Dr. Marianna Evans, Dr. Won Moon, Dr. Ilya Lipkin
• Growth Modification Protocol with Dr. Audrey Yoon
• Progressive orthodontics seminars 
• Clinical Modification and Dentofacial Development with Dr. Gerry Samson
• Airway, Sleep and Pediatric Pathway 
• AVANT Advanced Photography 
• Full Mouth Reconstruction Course NYU, 2019-2020
• The Breathe Course: Airway and Functional Frenectomy with Soroush Zaghi, 2020
• Airway Health Solutions Mini-Residency with Ben Miraglia, 2019
• Advanced Photography Course with Miguel Ortiz, Miami 2019
• AAID North East meeting Full Arch Solutions, Montreal 2019
• American Academy of Oral Systemic Health Meeting in Las Vegas, 2018
• AAID Meeting in Dallas, 2018
• Dental XP Soft Tissue and Hard Tissue Grafting Hands on Classes, 2018
• Implant Mini Residency at Smile USA with Dr. Shankar Iyer, 2017-2018
• From Micro to Macro Dental Photography Course with Dr. Carlos Ayala 2018

• Various Invisalign Study Clubs
• Elevate and Elevate Higher with Dr. Payam Atai, 2017
• AAID meeting in San Diego including a Hands On Cadaver Course, 2017
• Semifinalist at Invisalign GP Expo, 2017
• Full Mouth Rehabilitation 4 Day Intensive Course at NYU, 2017
• AAID Maxi Course® Implant Training Course, Rutgers University, 2016-2017
• Efficient and Effective Endodontics at NYU, Dr. Scott Resnick 2017
• Invisalign GP Masters Program with Dr. Jeff Chustckie, 2016
• AAID Live 3-Day Implant Placement in Cancun, Mexico with Dr. Iyer, 2015
• Periodontal Surgery for the General Practitioner with Dr. Ziv Simon, 2015
• Invisalign GP Expo 2015 with multiple lecturers
• Amplify Dental Conference with Jason J. Kim and other lecturers, 2014
• Restorative Protocols & Responsibilities for Implant Esthetics with Dr. Babushkin, 2014
• Current Scientific Evidence in Endodontic Therapy with Dr. George Bruder, 2013
• Occlusion Concepts for Everyday Dentistry with Dr. Irwin Becker, 2012

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• gIDE Institute Study Club
• Calderon Institute Study Club
• International Association of Facial Growth Guidance
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry Affiliate Fellow
• American Academy of Oral and Systemic Health
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• American Academy of Cosmetic Orthodontics