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{{Short description|American dentist}}
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'''Leonard I. Linkow''' (February 25, 1926 – January 26, 2017) was an American dentist and pioneer in the field of [[dental implant|oral implantology]].<ref name="drb-obit">{{cite web|url=http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.aspx?sec=log&sub=def&pag=def&itemid=321029|title=Implant pioneer Dr. Leonard Linkow dies|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="obits-nj">{{cite web|url=http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-linkow&pid=183753950&fhid=12152|title=DR. LEONARD LINKOW's Obituary on The Star-Ledger|publisher=}}</ref> In 1969, he was nominated for a [[Nobel Prize]] in medicine, making him the only dentist to be nominated for the prize. Linkow held 36 patents in dental science.<ref name="drb-obit"/>
'''Leonard I. Linkow''' (February 25, 1926 – January 26, 2017) was an American dentist and pioneer in the field of [[dental implant|oral implantology]].<ref name="drb-obit">{{cite news |author= Staff|date= January 27, 2017|title= Implant pioneer Dr. Leonard Linkow dies|url= http://www.drbicuspid.com/index.aspx?sec=log&sub=def&pag=def&itemid=321029|newspaper= DrBicuspid.com|access-date= January 31, 2017}}</ref><ref name="obits-nj">{{cite news |author= Staff|date= January 28, 2017|title= Dr. Leonard I. Linkow|url= http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=leonard-linkow&pid=183753950&fhid=12152|newspaper= The Star-Ledger|access-date= January 31, 2017}}</ref> In 1969, he was nominated for a [[Nobel Prize]] in medicine, making him the only dentist to be nominated for the prize. Linkow held 36 patents in dental science.<ref name="drb-obit"/>


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Linkow was born in [[Brooklyn, New York]] on February 25, 1926.<ref name="library">{{cite web|url=http://www.linkowlibrary.org/|title=The Dr. Leonard I. Linkow Library|publisher=}}</ref> He played baseball in high school and was signed to contract by the [[New York Giants]] to play for their minor league affiliate in [[Springfield, Ohio]].<ref name="aaid">{{cite web|url=http://www.aaid.com/news_and_publications/117|title=Dr. Leonard Linkow passes away — AAID: American Academy of Implant Dentistry|first=American Academy of Implant|last=Dentistry|publisher=}}</ref>
Linkow was born in [[Brooklyn, New York]], on February 25, 1926.<ref name="library">{{cite web |url= http://www.linkowlibrary.org/|title= The Dr. Leonard I. Linkow Library|access-date= February 1, 2017}}</ref> He played baseball in high school and was signed to contract by the [[New York Giants]] to play for their minor league affiliate in [[Springfield, Ohio]].<ref name="aaid">{{cite news |author= Staff|date= January 26, 2017|title= Dr. Leonard Linkow passes away|url= http://www.aaid.com/news_and_publications/117|newspaper= American Academy of Implant Dentistry|access-date= February 1, 2017}}</ref>


He worked as a radio operator in the [[U.S. Army Air Force]] during [[World War II]].<ref name="drb-obit"/>
He worked as a radio operator in the [[U.S. Army Air Force]] during [[World War II]].<ref name="drb-obit"/>
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==Career==
==Career==
Linkow placed his first dental implant in 1952. In his New York City dental practice, he treated over 100,000 patients.<ref name="drb-obit"/>
Linkow placed his first dental implant in 1952. In his New York City dental practice, he placed and equipped over 100,000 oral implants.


His innovations in oral implantology include the blade implant, the self-tapping ventplant root form implant, the tripodal subperiosteal implant, and the internal hex design for root form implants.
His innovations in oral implantology included various designs of blade implants (implants placed with cortical support), the self-tapping ventplant, root form implants, [[:it:Implantologia iuxtaossea|the tripodal subperiosteal implant]]. All modern designs of 2-stage (2-piece) implants (except lateral-basal and screwable basal implants: implants placed in cortical anchorage) go back to Linkow's inventions. Linkow worked in immediate functional loading protocols (with machined implants) long before specific implant surfaces were introduced into the profession. Hence he considered such surfaces as "not necessary" for his work.


Linkow served as the president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 1974 and president of the American Board of Oral Implantology in 1993.<ref name="aaid"/> He co-founded the American Society of Dental Esthetics along with [[Irwin Smigel]].<ref name="aegis"/><ref name="tribune"/>
Linkow served as the president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 1974 and president of the American Board of Oral Implantology in 1993.<ref name="aaid"/> He co-founded the American Society of Dental Esthetics along with [[Irwin Smigel]].<ref name="aegis"/><ref name="tribune"/>


In addition to lecturing internationally, Linkow also authored 18 books and about 200 journal articles.<ref name="tribune">{{cite web|url=http://www.dental-tribune.com/articles/news/usa/3754_a_tribute_to_dr_leonard_i_linkow_a_guiding_light.html|title=A tribute to Dr Leonard I. Linkow: A guiding light - Dental Tribune International|publisher=}}</ref><ref name="aaid"/><ref name="aaipusa">{{cite web|url=http://www.aaipusa.com/leonard-i.-linkow.html|title=Leonard i. Linkow|publisher=}}</ref>
In addition to lecturing internationally, Linkow also authored 18 books and about 200 journal articles.<ref name="tribune">{{cite news |last= Hoexter|first= David L.|date= December 22, 2010|title=A tribute to Dr Leonard I. Linkow: A guiding light |url= http://www.dental-tribune.com/articles/news/usa/3754_a_tribute_to_dr_leonard_i_linkow_a_guiding_light.html|newspaper= Dental Tribune|access-date= January 31, 2017}}</ref>


Linkow was clinical professor at [[New York University]], [[Temple University]] in Pennsylvania, the [[University of Pittsburgh]], and [[Lille University]] in France.
Linkow was clinical professor at [[New York University]], [[Temple University]] in Pennsylvania, the [[University of Pittsburgh]], and [[Lille University]] in France.


==Death==
==Death==
Linkow died on January 26, 2017 at the age of 90.<ref name="aaid"/>
Linkow died on January 26, 2017, at the age of 90.<ref name="aaid"/>

==Awards and honors==
*Lifetime Achievement Award from the AAID, 2015<ref name="aaid"/>
*Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry<ref name="aaid"/>
*Isaih Lew Memorial Research Award, 1990<ref name="aaid"/>
*Aaron Gershkoff/Norman Goldberg Award, 1974<ref name="aaid"/>


==Select bibliography==
==Select bibliography==
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==Legacy==
==Legacy==
Three institutes are named after Linkow: the Linkow International Institute of Oral Implantology in [[Bari, Italy]]; the Linkow International Institute of Oral Implantology in [[St. Petersburg, Russia]]; and Linkow Implant Institute-Caribbean in [[Kingston, Jamaica]].<ref name="aegis">{{cite web|url=https://www.dentalaegis.com/id/2012/04/pioneers-of-dental-implantology|title=Pioneers of Dental Implantology - ID - dentalaegis.com|first=AEGIS Communications, By Lisa|last=Neuman|publisher=}}</ref>
Three institutes are named after Linkow: the Linkow International Institute of Oral Implantology in [[Bari, Italy]]; the Linkow International Institute of Oral Implantology in [[St. Petersburg, Russia]]; and Linkow Implant Institute-Caribbean in [[Kingston, Jamaica]].<ref name="aegis">{{cite journal |last= Neuman |first= Lisa |date= April 2002|title= Pioneers of Dental Implantology|url= https://www.dentalaegis.com/id/2012/04/pioneers-of-dental-implantology|journal= Inside Dentistry| publisher=dentalAEGIS|volume= 8|issue= 4|access-date= February 1, 2017}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.linkowlibrary.org The Dr. Leonard I. Linkow Library]
*[http://www.linkowlibrary.org The Dr. Leonard I. Linkow Library]
*[http://www.aaipusa.com/leonard-i.-linkow.html Leonard I. Linkow], American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170507141422/http://www.aaipusa.com/leonard-i.-linkow.html Leonard I. Linkow], American Academy of Implant Prosthodontics


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:American dentistry academics]]
[[Category:American dentistry academics]]
[[Category:Dentistry education]]
[[Category:Dentistry education]]
[[Category:New York University alumni]]
[[Category:New York University College of Dentistry alumni]]
[[Category:People from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:People from Brooklyn]]
[[Category:20th-century dentists]]

Latest revision as of 23:44, 28 August 2023

Leonard I. Linkow
Leonard I. Linkow
Born(1926-02-25)February 25, 1926
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 2017(2017-01-26) (aged 90)
New York City, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationNew York University (1952)
Occupation(s)Dentist, educator
Years active1952–2017

Leonard I. Linkow (February 25, 1926 – January 26, 2017) was an American dentist and pioneer in the field of oral implantology.[1][2] In 1969, he was nominated for a Nobel Prize in medicine, making him the only dentist to be nominated for the prize. Linkow held 36 patents in dental science.[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Linkow was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 25, 1926.[3] He played baseball in high school and was signed to contract by the New York Giants to play for their minor league affiliate in Springfield, Ohio.[4]

He worked as a radio operator in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.[1]

Turning down a career in professional baseball, he attended New York University's College of Dentistry, graduating in 1952.[1]

Career[edit]

Linkow placed his first dental implant in 1952. In his New York City dental practice, he placed and equipped over 100,000 oral implants.

His innovations in oral implantology included various designs of blade implants (implants placed with cortical support), the self-tapping ventplant, root form implants, the tripodal subperiosteal implant. All modern designs of 2-stage (2-piece) implants (except lateral-basal and screwable basal implants: implants placed in cortical anchorage) go back to Linkow's inventions. Linkow worked in immediate functional loading protocols (with machined implants) long before specific implant surfaces were introduced into the profession. Hence he considered such surfaces as "not necessary" for his work.

Linkow served as the president of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry in 1974 and president of the American Board of Oral Implantology in 1993.[4] He co-founded the American Society of Dental Esthetics along with Irwin Smigel.[5][6]

In addition to lecturing internationally, Linkow also authored 18 books and about 200 journal articles.[6]

Linkow was clinical professor at New York University, Temple University in Pennsylvania, the University of Pittsburgh, and Lille University in France.

Death[edit]

Linkow died on January 26, 2017, at the age of 90.[4]

Awards and honors[edit]

  • Lifetime Achievement Award from the AAID, 2015[4]
  • Honored Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry[4]
  • Isaih Lew Memorial Research Award, 1990[4]
  • Aaron Gershkoff/Norman Goldberg Award, 1974[4]

Select bibliography[edit]

  • Implant Dentistry Today
  • Maxillary Implants (1977)
  • Mandibular Implants (1977)
  • Theories and Techniques of Oral Implantology (vol.1) (1970)
  • Theories and Techniques of Oral Implantology (vol.2) (1970)

Legacy[edit]

Three institutes are named after Linkow: the Linkow International Institute of Oral Implantology in Bari, Italy; the Linkow International Institute of Oral Implantology in St. Petersburg, Russia; and Linkow Implant Institute-Caribbean in Kingston, Jamaica.[5]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Staff (January 27, 2017). "Implant pioneer Dr. Leonard Linkow dies". DrBicuspid.com. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  2. ^ Staff (January 28, 2017). "Dr. Leonard I. Linkow". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
  3. ^ "The Dr. Leonard I. Linkow Library". Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g Staff (January 26, 2017). "Dr. Leonard Linkow passes away". American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  5. ^ a b Neuman, Lisa (April 2002). "Pioneers of Dental Implantology". Inside Dentistry. 8 (4). dentalAEGIS. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Hoexter, David L. (December 22, 2010). "A tribute to Dr Leonard I. Linkow: A guiding light". Dental Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
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