Dr. Cherish Im (affectionately known as Dr. Cherish) is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Outside of private practice, Dr. Cherish serves as an Attending Pediatric Dentist and instructor for residents at Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Cherish received a Bachelors degree in Science from McMaster University in 2006 and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) in 2010.
While at NYU Dentistry, Dr. Cherish developed a strong passion for working with children of all age groups and went on to complete a two-year specialty program in Pediatric Dentistry. During the course of her specialty training at NYU Dentistry, she traveled to many underprivileged areas to provide children with dental care and education.
Dr. Cherish has enjoyed working in private practice since 2012, serving children in central New Jersey. In 2018, Dr. Cherish founded New Leaf Pediatric Dentistry to serve those in need in northern New Jersey.
She is a member of the AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), ADA (American Dental Association) and NJAPD (New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry). She is also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
First time experience was wonderful. Staff was really nice and the dentist was really caring. My two year old cried throughout the first dentist checkup but they really try to make him comfortable. Will update again on after a couple of visits =)
Dr. Cherish and staff are really amazing.The staff is so kind and helpful. Dr.Cherish IM made my sons always feel very comfortable and took all the time to answer all questions. My kids love always to be back. Great experience. Definitely recommended New Leaf Pediatric!
Such a wonderful experience. This was our first time at the dentist and I expected my son to be nervous and screaming. Instead, he smiled and stayed calm. The staff here go above and beyond to give each person a nice experience. Im excited to go back.
At New Leaf Pediatric Dentistry, our mission is to provide a warm and nurturing dental home for every child. As pediatric dentists, we are devoted to serving all of your childrens dental needs, and firmly believe preventative care and education are fundamental to the growth of healthy, beautiful and confident smiles.
We also place a strong emphasis on safety and infection control in our office. Our staff is trained in Basic Life Support (BLS) and adhere to strict standards recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
New Leaf Pediatric Dentistry is located in Fort Lee, New Jersey. As pediatric dentists, we are proud to serve all children in surrounding towns in Bergen County such as Edgewater, Palisades Park, Leonia, Englewood Cliffs, all of Northern NJ and New York.