Dr. Leeds’ passion for dentistry began at the age of 9 when she decided to become a dentist. Though neither was a dentist, with an engineer as a father and a lawyer as a mother, both provided the inspiration she needed to pursue her dream.

Dr. Leeds has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years. After concluding her training at NYU College of Dentistry, Dr. Leeds established her private dental practice on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. She later moved her successful Rockefeller Center practice to Westchester county after 22 years to devote more time to her personal life and family. This enabled her to practice in the growing and vibrant Port Chester community and at the same time give needed attention to her school-aged children.

Ten years later Dr. Leeds is still referring to her Port Chester Practice as her new office. As for her 3 children, the oldest is a physician in Manhattan, the middle child is employed by a finance firm in Manhattan and the youngest is a law student in Manhattan.

MEMBERSHIPS
Internatiional Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics
Amercian Dental Association
Ninth District Dental Association

Dental insurance was first introduced in California in 1954. By the 1970’s, these plans were widely available and usually provided a maximum annual coverage of about $1,000. Interestingly enough, 60 years later, the maximum allowed today is still just about the same.

In reality, dental insurance is a business contract between an employer and a financial entity. Insurance carriers maintain the right to deny or approve a claim. Patients (better known as subscribers) have no say in the matter and neither have their dentists.