Melvyn M Leifert, DDS

Let’s face it, who likes to go to the Dr. ?!! Well it’s something we all have to do for 1 thing or another. Unfortunately some of us have to see more doctors than others and I’m one of those people with a lot of «stuff». When I see a doctor especially a new one I do my research. I usually go on line check their education, qualifications, etc. my G.P., who I’ve been with for 35+ years & is the GREATEST DOCTOR IN THE WORLD! I thought to myself, he would be the one to ask for an Orthodontist, he has a pair of twins! You see at the age of 50+ my teeth went haywire overnight! I like my smile, but not with these teeth!!! Sure enough he told me about Dr. Leifert, «the best orthodontists in New York City! A Father & Son, great with my kids, they love them & most importantly, they have done a great job and you’ll be really happy with them.» Sold-That’s all I had to hear I needed no further research. I called & made my appointment. I arrived opened the door to find myself in a brightly lit open nice space with lite music playing. I immediately received a warm smile & welcome from Joy, who sits at the reception and from her friendly yet professional conversation with me it seemed that she may be the office manager. She was personal, friendly and professional all at the same time. I liked her already & immediately felt at ease. You see I was really nervous especially when it comes to teeth. Mine happen to be supersensitive. My dentist of 40+ years has said to me «that if he had one more patient like me he’d open up a candy store» gosh honest truth. I then believe was asked to fill out some paperwork and was introduced to Dr. Leifert Senior who explained the whole process to me, quite detailed in fact and told me that I could take the paperwork home look it over and decide what I want to do. I knew right there and then this is the place I needed to be and have my teeth repaired and I did and it was the best choice I ever made it’s about 2+years later, my beautiful smile is about 99% there with the AMAZING work done by Dr. Leifert Junior who is since taking over the practice. He has done all the work on my teeth. Truly a master of his profession. Meticulous, gentle, friendly, kind, sensitive to your needs. Most important, my million dollar smile is almost there. The patience that he has as well as the entire staff to run a busy office as he has. Joy and Barbara who sit at the front desk and run the office like masters of their own ship!
With the phones ringing, clients coming through the door, questions by clients at the desk, multitasking at all times and ALWAYS with a smile never losing it, poised & courteous!
Then you have the dental assistants two lovely young ladies Viviana and Janice. I have the pleasure to work with Viviana who I call my Picasso, because she can remedy my braces to a perfect fit each and every time and that takes a lot of patience. Why, because I am really fussy and supersensitive and never ever in the two years that i’ve been coming there she never seems annoyed or impatient she just aims to please & she does each & every time!
So what more can I say about Dr. Leifert and his staff except for THEY ROCK!!!
Yours very truly,
Maria J. Perez

I go there since I wear braces my dentist recommended it. The receptionists is nice and she remembers every patient that comes. The staff is also friendly. And nice.

Our teenaged son went to Dr. Leifert’s practice for braces. It was a typical 2 – 3 year process, and at each step along the way, Dr. Leifert (Michael) and staff were fantastic. Appointments started and finished on time. Advice and explanation of each step was clear, and they were happy to take extra time to make sure we understood everything. Especially important – they motivated our son to take responsibility for his own care, from wearing his nightbrace and rubber bands (none too comfortable) to brushing his teeth correctly with the hardware in his mouth, to, now that he’s complete, wearing his retainers. Thank you Dr. Leifert and team for your excellent care.