John M. Capogna, DMD
A lifelong resident of the area, Dr John Capogna has been providing beautiful smiles to children and adults for over 20 years. He received his undergraduate degree from Brooklyn College of Pharmacy in 1981 and earned his DMD degree from Case Western University in 1985. In 1988 Dr. Capogna received his postdoctoral degree in Orthodontics from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania.
Dr Capogna received numerous awards in dental school including the American College of Dentists Award of Achievement, the Dentsply Prosthodontic Award, and the Psi Omega Scholastic Achievement Award. He also received the American Association of Orthodontists Award, which is granted yearly to the senior student in each dental school, who has been judged by his Faculty to have demonstrated the most outstanding qualities in this area of study.
Dr. Capogna’s professional memberships include the American Dental Association (ADA), the Nassau County Dental Society (NCDC), the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), and the Northeast Society of Orthodontists (NESO). Dr. Capogna is also a member of the esteemed OKU Honorary Dental Society.
Dr. Capogna regularly attends continuing education seminars to remain current on the latest technologies and treatment techniques, and participates in orthodontic study clubs with colleagues from around the world. He believes that orthodontics is about much more than straightening teeth. Proper fit, alignment and function will help ensure a patient’s long-term health, as well as the beauty of a smile.
We understand that orthodontic treatment can be daunting for patients of any age, and Dr. Capogna will take the time to explain the process and help you or your child get through it with minimal inconvenience.
Dr. Capogna and his wife Patricia have three children. He is very active in the community by coaching, sponsoring and donating to the area schools, athletic teams and churches.
When he is not creating “Winning Smiles”, Dr. Capogna enjoys traveling, and spends his spare time with his family and friends.
Victor J.R. Grazina, DDS
Dr. Grazina is an accredited orthodontist with extensive experience. He earned two bachelor's degrees from the University of Florida and then graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, where he was elected by his peers to be President of his class and Chair of the Ethics Committee. He was also inducted into the OKU Honor Society and won several awards including the American Association of Oral Surgery Award, the OKU Research Award and the Pierre Fauchard Award. Upon graduation, he practiced general dentistry in Suffolk County and Manhattan before completing an Orthodontic Residency at Tufts University in Boston. Before joining us, Dr. Grazina practiced at a prestigious midtown Manhattan practice where he honed his in-depth training in many of the latest techniques.
Dr. Grazina is a member of the American Dental Association, Suffolk County Dental Society, and American Association of Orthodontists. He holds leadership positions including Board Member of the American Lingual Orthodontics Association. Dr. Grazina has lectured nationally and internationally on many topics and often volunteers his time to advance the profession and provide dental services to those less fortunate. Ask him about his trip to Brazil!
On a personal note, Dr. Grazina – or Dr. Vic – enjoys many activities that put him close to nature like surfing, fishing, biking, and hiking. He also loves traveling and hearing stories of your favorite places. He lives in East Quogue with his wife and children, Nico and Neila.
Dr. Cynthia C. Leung, DDS, MSD
A member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeast Society of Orthodontists, and the New York State Dental Association, Dr. Cynthia Leung brings valuable experience in the use of several state-of-the-art orthodontic technologies and a wide knowledge of techniques.
Dr. Leung holds a DDS degree from Stony Brook University and an MSD in orthodontics from Case Western Reserve University. She was the recipient of several awards while at Stony Brook, including the Nancy Wender National Board Achievement Award, given to the highest score in the national board exams, and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain Award; she was also selected to take an elective course in London at Guy's Hospital during her second year. Her master’s thesis at Case Western on CBCT 3D imaging was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Prior to joining the Capogna Orthodontics team, Dr. Leung practiced orthodontics at several offices in New York City.
Dr. Leung has lived most of her life in the area. She graduated cum laude from Barnard College and spent several years as a researcher at Columbia University before her career in dentistry. Her work at Columbia in microbiology and immunology was published in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Leung lives in Queens with her husband and son. She enjoys meeting new people and spending time with family and friends. Her interests include traveling, reading, visiting museums, and listening to music from around the world.