Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Greg R. Diamond is a New York-based private dentist specializing in the field of periodontics and oral implantology. He received an undergraduate dual degree from the University of Maryland in biology and chemistry, followed by a dental degree from Howard University in Washington D.C. After a one-year general practice residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City, he attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his postgraduate degree in periodontics.

Dr. Diamond was a clinical associate professor in both the undergraduate and postgraduate department of periodontics at the New York School of Dental Medicine as well as an attending dentist at Mt. Sinai. In addition, he has published numerous abstracts in the Journal of Periodontics, has lectured both locally and nationally for various dental organizations, and has made numerous television appearances.

With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Diamond‘s achievements are vast. He was a board member for Busch and Lomb, helped create the interprobe, and previously was a director of the New York Dental Forum. Dr. Diamond continues to offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and the latest innovations in the field of periodontics and oral implantology.

Dr. Lippiner prides himself on being a native-born New Yorker who has practiced in Manhattan for over 40 years. After graduating in 1968 from S.U.N.Y. at Binghamton (Harper College) with a degree in Biology, he entered Temple University School of Dentistry, where he received his D.D.S. in 1972. He then served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps from 1972-1974, before attending New York University College of Dentistry for his specialty training in periodontics (1974-1976). He has been in the Private Practice of Periodontics since finishing at N.Y.U. and was one of the first implantologists in Manhattan.

Dr. Lippiner’s belief in the importance of always continuing to educate yourself both personally and professionally led him to add the role of educator to his professional life. He was an Attending in Periodontics at Beth Israel/Mt. Sinai Hospitals from the late 1970’s to 1990. This was followed for the past 20 years with his position as an Associate Clinical Professor of Post Graduate Periodontics and Implantology at N.Y.U. He is affiliated with many professional groups and organizations as well.

Dr. Lippiner’s vast expertise in all aspects of periodontal and implant therapies is constantly evolving in order to offer his patients the highest, most up-to-date level of personalized care.

Grainne was born and raised in Ireland. After college, she moved to New York in 1990. Grainne completed her dental hygiene degree at Hostos Community college. She has been in clinical practice for over 20 years and has been with Dr. Diamond for the majority of that time. Grainne is married and lives in Sunnyside Queens. Outside of the dental world, she enjoys cooking, travelling and exercising. Grainne loves the clinical aspect of dental hygiene and is totally committed to keeping your gums healthy!

Linda joined NY Implant Dentistry in 2006. She earned her degree in dental hygiene at New York University College of Dentistry in 2003 and received an award from the Sigma Phi Alpha Honor Society for being top of her class. She has devoted her time to building strong relationships with her patients and supporting the practice’s commitment to embracing new technology and methodology to improve patients’ oral health. She likes incorporating her extensive knowledge in periodontal therapy to help her patients overcome a wide range of issues, including periodontal disease. She believes in the mouth-body connection and strives to provide long-term education on prevention, not only to help eliminate gum disease but also understand how to prevent the condition from recurring. She is laser certified and a member of the New York Society of Forensic Dentistry. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, running, reading a good book and catching up with good friends during her free time. She is a huge fan on the Yankees, which makes her a true New Yorker.