Dr. Leah Yi

Family & Community

Dr. Leah comes from a family of dentists who all reside locally in Delaware. She grew up mostly in Korea but has also lived in Virginia, Texas, California and Pennsylvania. She has one daughter Emelia. Whether its playing tennis, biking, or a spring-cleaning, Dr Leah likes to stay active in her free time. She also loves to read for pleasure and to stay up to date with the ever evolving field of orthodontics.

Education

Dr. Leah received her dental degree, masters, and completed her orthodontics residency at the University of Pennsylvania. She moonlighted as a general dentist during her orthodontics residency to serve the dental needs of the local community. Her experience as a dentist and involvement at her local Spear education study club inspired an approach that is comprehensive and focused on maintaining overall oral health in addition to perfect dental alignment. She has published articles on a 3D study of craniofacial growth and has integrated 3D imaging into the office to enhance the treatment planning process for her patients. She received her board certification with the American Board of Orthodontics in 2020 and is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics. From her experience working with top Invisalign providers and continuing education, she is adept with Invisalign in addition to traditional fixed appliances.