Our Dentists

Dr. Alla Dorfman graduated from New York University Dental School in 2002.  She completed her General Practice Residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn the following year.

Continuing Education
In continuing education, also at New York University, she completed the Full Mouth Rehabilitation course. She continues to take CE courses well beyond the required credits, in order to stay up-to-date with current research, equipment and clinical techniques.

World Top 1% Invisalign® Provider
Dr. Dorfman is a top 1% Provider of Invisalign® orthodontics and has completed over 1500 cases in the course of her dental career.

Certified Lumineer Provider
She is also certified in case presentation and placement for Lumineer brand ultra-thin veneers.

Languages
Dr. Dorfman is fluent in English, Russian, and Hebrew.

Dr. Dorfman’s Message to New Patients
Hello, my name is Dr. Alla Dorfman. Our friendly, caring staff is dedicated to giving you quality care at an affordable price. We listen to your needs and explain your options clearly. We are committed to preventative care and making each patient visit a pleasant experience. It’s easier than you think to achieve a beautiful smile and a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, if you are willing to take it one step at a time.No matter what condition your teeth are in, right now is the best time to begin. An exam, x-rays, and pictures of your mouth can tell us everything we need to know to come up with a step-by-step plan.

Dr. Leonetti graduated from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.  He completed his General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine in Manhattan, New York.

Continuing Education
Dr. Leonetti enhanced his skills with a focus on cosmetic and implant dentistry at Mount Sinai. He also gained proficiency in the management of special needs, medically compromised, geriatric, and pediatric patients.

Specialty
He performs all phases of general dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign, root canal therapy, gum surgery, and implant dentistry.He is passionate about improving his patients’ oral health and providing them with quality treatment.

Personal Life
In his free time, Dr. Leonetti enjoys golfing, skiing, and cooking.

Dr. Choi is a board-eligible who specializes in providing root canal treatments and other endodontic therapies (surgical and nonsurgical) to both adults and children. She received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University. After completing a General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, she returned to NYU for training in advanced education in endodontics, where she graduated with honors in endodontic teaching.

Dr. Choi is a passionate participant in dental mission trips to provide care to underserved communities. She is an active member of the American Association of s and the American Dental Association. In addition to private practice, Dr. Choi is on staff as an Attending at Mount Sinai Hospital where she teaches General Practice Residents. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys traveling, cycling, hiking, and exploring the city. Having grown up in Sao Paulo, Brazil, she speaks fluent English, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Dr. Ziwei Gao grew up on Long Island, New York. She attended the State University of New York at Albany where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, Dr. Gao went on to complete a one year General Practice Residency at Northwell Health in Manhasset, New York. At Northwell, she gained experience in all phases of general dentistry. Dr. Gao is compassionate and delivers specialized care to each patient.

On her off days Dr. Gao can be found traveling, dining at the newest restaurants and spending time with her dogs.

Nicole Khalife is a general and cosmetic dentist from Long Island, New York. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University. Dr. Khalife then received her degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. After dental school, she went on to a residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital. There, she honed her skills in cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, root canal therapy, and invisible braces.

In her spare time, Dr. Khalife enjoys cycling, yoga, cooking, and traveling.