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Diplomate Bio

Dr. Illya Tarasenko earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at Temple University where he excelled in both the didactic and clinical portions of his education. His excellence was recognized by his professors in his graduating year through the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMFS) 2007 Dental Student Award, which is awarded to only one dental student in the nation each year. Dr. Tarasenko continued his education in a rigorous residency program at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, NY, where he earned his certificate of completion in Dental and Oral Surgery.  

Since residency, Dr. Tarasenko has served the people and families of Brooklyn in private practice (Gowanus Dental) while also earning prestigious credentials. In 2009 he was granted the title of Fellow, and in 2024 both Master and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). In 2012 he was granted the title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and was granted the title of Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). In 2024 he received the prestigious status of Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantologists (ABOI).  The ABOI Diplomate is recognized as the highest level of competence in dental implants.  All of these credentials require hundreds of hours of continuing education, passing an examination, and patient case presentations. In the past, Dr. Tarasenko also served on the membership committee for the AAID and is currently a credentialing coach and mentor.

Dr. Tarasenko lives and works in Brooklyn, currently residing in the Red Hook neighborhood  with his wife Bari, son Bogdan, and daughter Vega. He is an active member of the South Brooklyn Running Club and is passionate about both running and fitness. He loves to help motivate and inspire others make fitness a part of their lives as well.

• ABOI member since 2024