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.
Dr. Joseph Facciolo
Family & Community
In his free time, Dr. Facciolo enjoys spending time with his family and taking trips with his wife Ashley and two children, Roma and Antonio. In his down time, he enjoys learning and staying current with literature and new treatment techniques through various continuing education. He also enjoys exercising, playing soccer, traveling to new places and is always open for ideas when planning a new adventure! Dr. Facciolo’s goal is to establish life-long relationships with patients in his community, all in a friendly practice environment that is both positive and fun, while providing premium care with the best knowledge and education possible.
Education
Dr. Facciolo is a proud local of Wilmington, DE and is one of four brothers who are various healthcare providers in our state. He grew up in Wilmington and graduated from Salesianum School and later attended the University of Delaware, to obtain a degree of Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences. Dr. Facciolo obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from Temple University School of Dentistry in 2013, where he earned the highest honor, Summa Cum Laude. During dental school, Dr. Facciolo excelled and was inducted into the dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, also while receiving clinical awards in pediatric dentistry and academic honors. After dental school, Dr. Facciolo completed a hospital based residency program in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry at Christiana Care Hospital. Cherishing this opportunity, he gained profound knowledge in hospital dentistry and completed rotations in emergency medicine and anesthesia departments. After residency, Dr. Facciolo furthered his studies in Boston MA by completing specialty training in Orthodontics. After completion of the program, he received his certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, along with a Masters Degree in Oral and Craniofacial Biology from Boston University.
