Dr. Lionel Lenkinski

Dr. Lionel Lenkinski graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1979. He then completed a general practice residency at University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He took his specialty training in endodontics at Boston University, Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in Boston, Massachusetts, which he completed in 1982.

Lionel has been president of the West Toronto Dental Society, Ontario Society of Endodontists, the Ontario Association of Dental Specialists, and served as the director of the Ontario Dental Association for 6 years.

He has taught at the faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, helping train dentists, endodontists and providing continuing education to other dentists. He speaks regularly in continuing education programs, currently on the subject of risk management and regulatory compliance.

Lionel is also a founding member and past-president of the Canadian Dental Protective Association and is currently a consultant to them and to the legal profession on risk management and standards of care issues.

Lionel is an avid musician who plays three instruments and enjoys live music. He completed the culinary arts program at George Brown College, and in addition to enjoying a good dinner out, he likes to cook for his family and friends.