Dr. Nicholas Gardner is a North Country native that has practiced dentistry in Gouverneur since 2005. Growing up in Rossie, Dr. Gardner, starting at age 12, told his family, friends and anyone that would listen about his dreams of becoming a dentist. Nick earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from Le Moyne College just one month before marrying Jennifer (Hadlock) Gardner in June of 1998.
Dr. Gardner earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May of 2004. Moving back to New York, he completed a one year General Practice Residency at The University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital.
Doctor Gardner is dedicated to improving the health and well being of the patients who have and will choose him as their dentist. He has shown this dedication through a commitment to advance his knowledge by completing the core continuum and still pursuing further training at the prestigious Dawson Academy. The Dawson Academy is comprised of a group of dentists that are committed to helping other dentists gain the skills needed to become a complete dentist.
In January of 2014, Dr. Gardner completed a two year orthodontics training continuum held in Toronto through The Academy of General Practice Orthodontics. This coursework included over 150 class hours and the successful treatment of five patients. After completing this coursework Dr Gardner was asked to host this same educational continuum in his Gouverneur practice. Dr. Gardner hosted two cohorts of students from 2015-2018. In 2019 Dr. Gardner assumed the Lead Instructor role for this course. The AGPO 12 Session course relocated to Greece, NY with Dr. Oliver Cabrera serving as Host Dentist and Dr. Gardner as Lead Instructor. Dr. Gardner is also serving as a study club moderator for the Academy.
Teaching has become a real passion for Dr. Gardner as he has deepened his involvement with the Dental Residency Program at SUNY Upstate in Syracuse. Dr. Nick has monthly lecture and clinical responsibilities with the residents at this exceptional teaching hospital.
In June of 2013, Dr. Gardner was awarded Fellowship in The Academy of General Dentistry. To be named a Fellow a dentist must complete 500 hours of Continuing Education and pass a 250 question exam covering all aspects of dentistry.
Dr. Gardner will take the next step with The Academy of General Dentistry in March of 2025. The New England Master Track program is a 5 year comprehensive training that once completed will make Dr. Gardner eligible to become a Master in The Academy of General Dentistry.
In 2017 Dr. Gardner was awarded Study Club Leader of the year award from The Dawson Academy. Dr. Gardner is recognized as a local leader of complete advanced dentistry.
Dr. Gardner received training from Arun Garg’s Implant Seminars and is well versed in both the surgical and prosthetic disciplines of implant dentistry. Dr. Gardner places implants as well as collaborating with local Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Gardner is comfortable with all aspects of implant prosthetics from single unit implant crowns to full mouth rehabilitations utilizing 8-12 dental implants.
Dr. Gardner is also the Dental Director for The Community Health Center of the North Country. The Community Health Center of the North Country (CHCNC) started in 1975 as a division of United Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country, Inc. providing care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Today, the agency has approximately 400 employees offering programs and services across the North Country. Operating four Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), the agency provides a diverse menu of services to all members of the community. (Read the full history here: https://chcnorthcountry.org/history/)
Professional Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow
- Dawson Academy, Alumni
- Academy of Gp Orthodontics
Living on the land where his father, grandfather and great-grandfather were raised Nick, Jennifer and their three sons Kennon, Nolan and Jensen and daughter Vivian, enjoy all of nature’s splendor and the strong community of friends that are at the heart of North Country living.