Leonard Patella DDS

Ever need a dentist who doesn’t make the whole thing feel like a production? Leonard Patella DDS handles routine cleanings, fillings, and even the occasional root canal without turning it into an event. The office sits in Garden City Plaza, right where the village starts to feel a little more like a neighborhood than a shopping hub.

At 300 Garden City Plaza # 212, the building blends into the mid-block storefronts that line the south side of the avenue. You’ll find the usual suspects here—orthodontics, crowns, emergency extractions—though the real draw might be the way the practice keeps things simple. No bells, no whistles, just the basics done consistently.

Dental work isn’t exactly a pastime, but if you’re going to have it done, you might as well do it somewhere that doesn’t demand a parking spot the size of a small garage. The area’s mix of boutiques and chain stores means you can kill time afterward without feeling like you’re stuck in a waiting room. Call (516) 739-8659 to set something up.

For directions, pull up the map and take the Plaza exit off the loop. The office is on the second floor, above the kind of storefronts that have been there long enough to feel familiar.