World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2021 and 2023 – ranking published by Stanford University with Clarivate Analytics
Professional Profile
Passionate clinician-scientist specializing in laser-assisted dentistry with a strong research background and a commitment to translational science. She combines hands-on clinical expertise with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Her work bridges research and practice, aiming to develop and refine minimally invasive treatment protocols that enhance patient outcomes. Her main areas of interest include photobiomodulation (PBM), antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT), and both nonsurgical and surgical laser applications in the management of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. She is also engaged in research in oral microbiology and pathology, exploring the biological foundations of oral diseases to support evidence-based interventions. Prof. Kinga Grzech-Leśniak is known for her proactive approach, scientific rigor, and dedication to integrating advanced technologies into clinical workflows. She actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and international researchers, continuously contributing to the advancement of laser dentistry.
Publication = 220
Total CiteScore = 1596
Head of Department of Integrated Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
Director of the Laser Laboratory, Department of Oral Surgery, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
Professional Experience
DMD, PhD, advanced specialist in periodontology and oral pathology
Current Position and Professional Leadership
Full Professor, Head of Department of Integrated Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland
Affiliated Associated Professor Department of Periodontics, School of Dentistry Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA (since 2019)
FDI, World Dental Federation, member of the Dental Practice Committee (since 2019)
Advanced specialist in periodontology and oral pathology (since 2005)
Master of Science in Laser, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy (2020)
President of the Polish Society of Laser Dentistry, PTSL
WFLD World Federation for Laser Dentistry, Executive Board: Treasurer
Head of Laser Laboratory Oral Surgery Department, Wroclaw Medical University
IADR, International Association Dental Research Lasers & Bio-Photonics Group (LBG), Board: Secretary/Treasurer
Fellow for Oral Implantology (ITI, International Team for Implantology)
Director of the University 2-years Master program: EMDOLA, European Master degree in Oral Laser Applications, European Master educational program, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland (since 2020)
Affiliations
President of the Polish Society for Laser Dentistry (PTSL)
member and coordinator of the Social Dentistry Department in the Polish Social Medicine and Public Health Association (PTMSiZP)
member of the Polish Dental Association (PTS)
Polish Society of Implantology (PTI) – member of the Education Committee
founding member of the Polish Society of Ergonomics in Dentistry (PTES)
Country Representative and Advisor of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD)
Polish Society of Periodontology (PTP)
European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)
Laser&Health Academy Research Platform (LAHA)
International Co-operation
Slovenia, University of Ljubljana, Prof. Boris Gaspirc
Bulgaria, Medical University of Plovdiv, Prof. Georgi Tomov
Ukraine, Lviv National Medical University, Prof. Adriana Barylyak
Italy, La Sapienza University, Prof. Umberto Romeo
Italy, University of Milan, Prof. Giulio Rasperini
Switzerland, University of Bern, Prof. Anton Sculean
Belgium, University of Liege, Prof. Samir Nammour
Brazil, Sao Paulo University, Prof. Marcia Martins Marquez
Brazil, Laser Institute Brugnera-Zanin, Prof. Aldo Brugnera
Japan, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Prof. Akira Aoki
