Dr. Hankinson has been practicing dentistry since 1981. He grew up locally in New Providence and became interested in dentistry as a young patient.
College studies were at Gettysburg College while Dental School was at the University of Pennsylvania. Following graduation from Dental School, Dr. Hankinson accepted a commission in the U.S. Navy and served for three years at Great Lakes Naval Base just north of Chicago, Illinois. He returned to New Jersey and assumed the practice of his family dentist, Dr. James Cochrane before joining Dental Group of Millburn in 2018.
Dr. Hankinson is also an attending dentist at Overlook Hospital in Summit, NJ where he serves as a clinical instructor for dental residents. He has received the Residents’ House Teaching Award for his work in mentoring dental residents. Dr. Hankinson has also been recognized by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of the “The Top Dentists.”
Dr. Hankinson lives locally in Summit with his wife of 30+ years, Mary Therese. His daughter Elizabeth is a Physician Assistant and his son Stephen is an M.D. practicing in Baltimore.
Hobbies include hiking, bicycling and gardening. Additionally he enjoys working with natural stone, creating sculptures and outdoor art for both house and garden. An avid outdoor enthusiast, he has been instrumental building and maintaining hiking trails in both Summit and New Providence.
