Welcome to our virtual office. We have set up this website as an introduction to our office, to tell you a little about periodontal disease, share our philosophy of conservative periodontal treatment, and encourage you to take care of your periodontal problems.

A smile is the first impression that communicates your happiness and confidence. If you want to keep (or improve) that winning smile, you'll want to take care of its foundation - your periodontal health.

Perhaps you were recently advised that you have periodontal disease, or you've noticed some of the warning signs yourself (bleeding gums, bad breath, shifting or loose teeth). Or, you have missing teeth and would like to know about dental implants. Most people are a little nervous when they hear they need to see a Periodontist. We're sure you have many questions. We want to help ease your concerns by helping you understand what periodontal disease is and how it is treated. Although surgery is sometimes necessary, we specialize in many types of conservative, nonsurgical treatments. Many of our patients do not need surgery.

Nowadays, patients want to be more educated about their medical and dental conditions. The first step is for you to start gathering information. We've made that easy for you. By clicking on the tabs in the top brown bar above, you will learn about Dr. Leon and her excellent staff, what periodontal disease is, how it is related to other medical issues, how it is treated, and the importance of ongoing care (periodontal maintenance).

Dr. Leon then attended Syracuse University. After just 3 years of college, she was accepted to Fairleigh Dickinson Dental School. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson Dental School in 1981. This was followed by a General Practice Residency at Waterbury Hospital in Connecticut, further improving her skills while treating the less-fortunate.

After working as a general dentist for a few years, Dr. Leon returned to dental school for another advanced degree She chose Periodontics because it is literally the 'foundation' of dentistry. She attended New Jersey Dental School and completed the Post-Graduate Specialty Program in Periodontics in 1985.

Dr. Leon became Board-Certified in 1989. This is also known as being a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. It is a long and difficult process. Part of the process involved extensive written and oral testing by world-famous Periodontists (some of whom have written chapters in our textbooks). Dr. Leon also had to present and discuss several patients that she's treated. Currently, less than 50% of Periodontists have gone the extra steps to become Board-Certified, so she is very proud of this accomplishment.

Some of Dr. Leon's hobbies and interests include photography, skiing, biking, scuba diving, travel, and her family. All of the photos on this website were taken by Dr. Leon, and she enjoys displaying her photography in the office.

and educational meetings of interest. *Contributor of articles to the Ninth District Dental Association Bulletin. *Past President and current member of the Newburgh Dental Society *Current President of the Hambletonian Dental Society *Current President of the Southern Orange Dental Society *Instructor at Castle Point VA Medical Center in the Dentistry Residency Program since 1996. At the VA, Dr. Leon teaches new dentists about Periodontics and

different Nonsurgical Treatments of Periodontal Disease. *Presented her research on Nonsurgical Treatments of Periodontal Disease at the International Association of Dental Research conference *Phi Beta Kappa (a college honors society) *National Honors Society

We are delighted to introduce you to our wonderful staff. They bring a combination of experience, excitement about the dental field, and a variety of backgrounds to our office. All of them are highly trained, exceedingly friendly, and excellent at what they do. We all work together as a team to make your visits pleasant, educational, and even fun.

Andrea is our Receptionist and Financial Coordinator. She has worked in dentistry for many years. She started out working for her father who was a dentist, and has many years of experience in all aspects of dentistry. Andrea is a whiz at dealing with insurance companies. She's also very efficient and keeps our front desk running smoothly!

Jeannette is a dental hygienist who has worked in our office for more than 10 years. Although Dr. Leon can get by with basic Spanish, Jeannette is fluent in Spanish and English. In any language, you will enjoy her thorough and pleasant treatment.

Nomsa is the newest member of our dental family. She is a dental assistant and has quickly become a valued member of our team. Whether it's teaching patients how to brush and floss, assisting Dr. Leon during procedures, or making patients feel comfortable in our office, Nomsa is terrific. Her #1 job is to make you feel comfortable.