Meet the Team

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.


 

Elaine

Orthodontic Assistant and Lab Technician

I love working with people and helping them improve their self-esteem by improving their smiles. It’s a joy to watch their confidence grow, along with their personality, as they move through their orthodontic treatment. We may be a small office, but we work together in all that we do. We are a family and we treat each other that way.

In my free time, I enjoy teaching yoga, riding on the back of my husband’s motorcycle, reading, writing, and spending time with my family.

 

Kathy

Office Manager

I love spending my days working with a great team and providing excellent customer service to our incredible patients. Each person brings so much positive energy to our office, and we’re always smiling and laughing. There is a lot of love between our staff, which makes a great environment for our patients and all of us.

My husband Jack and I have been married for 30 years. We have three awesome children: two sons and a daughter. All three are adults now, so my husband and I have lots of free time to travel. We love the beach and hope to have a house there someday.

 

Jennifer

Dental Assistant

I am one of Dr. Leizer’s dental assistants and coordinate our social media presence. I love working with people and helping them improve their self-esteem by improving their smiles. Watching our patients grow and become more confident as they see their smile change never grows old! I also really enjoy working with Dr. Leizer and my co-workers. They are very easygoing and everyone works so well together as a team.

I am happily married with three children and a dog named Lenny. I enjoy going to the gym, doing any outdoor activities with my family, shopping, and dancing. My family and I frequently travel down to the Jersey Shore, especially to Belmar and LBI. I am also very involved in our town’s Pop Warner football league where my two sons play.

 

Polly

Registered Dental Assistant

I spend my days with our patients, making sure they are comfortable and happy while here. It’s rewarding to experience their journeys to healthy, beautiful smiles. I began my career in general dentistry but found my home in orthodontics. Working with the kids is a lot of fun! Everyone here works together with the same common goal, and that is making sure the patients come first.

At home, I have three wonderful kids and two playful dogs. I love spending time with my family and taking advantage of all the little things. We enjoy the outdoors just being together.

 

Colleen

Front Desk Administrator

Our patients are greeted by Colleen’s warm and friendly smile when they first walk in the door. She schedules patient appointments, handles payment and coordinates all insurance. Colleen completes the initial parent conference by reviewing the various appointment types based on the suggested course of treatment, as well as setting up a payment schedule that is most convenient for our families.

Colleen received her degree in Dental Assisting from the Dental Studies Institute. She is a certified Orthodontic Assistant with a NJ Radiology license, as well as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with expanded functions. Colleen is CPR certified.

On a personal note, Colleen is married with three children. She is well known to brag about and spoil her beautiful grandchildren and lab named Monti. She also enjoys gardening and music in her spare time.

 

Kelly

Treatment Coordinator

Kelly is a seasoned assistant and personally guides our patients through their orthodontic experience from records to retention. She gives guidance and instruction to the other assistants to ensure efficiency with our patient’s orthodontic appointments.

Kelly received her degree in Dental Assisting from the Dental Studies Institute. She is a certified Orthodontic Assistant and Radiology Technologist, as well as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with expanded functions. Kelly also obtained certification though the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) for Commitment to Dental Assisting Excellence and Dedication to Quality Patient Care. She is also CPR certified.

 

Ahiskel

Treatment Coordinator

Ahiskel received her certification in Dental Assisting and Radiology Technology from Fortis Institute. Ahiskel is also a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and CPR certified.

As a fully credentialed assistant, Ahiskel assists with all patient orthodontic care including mechanical adjustments and diagnostic records. She is also liason to our orthodontic laboratories for fabrication of retainers and other orthodontic appliances. Ahiskel loves everything about her job, especially meeting new patients and helping to create beautiful smiles!

Ahiskel is married to David and they have two beautiful daughters, Michelle and Nicole. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

 

Anafaye

Registered Dental Assistant

Anafaye is a graduate of Berdan Institute with certifications in Dental Assisting and Radiology Technology, and is also a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and CPR certified.

As a fully certified Incognito specialist, she assists Dr. Antonellis with all lingual bandings and mechanical adjustments. In addition, Anayfaye completes diagnostic records and provides instructions to ensure good oral hygiene to all of our patients. She has unique insight into managing lingual braces, since she was treated as an adult with these types of braces. Our patients love her positive attitude and the ability to put them and their parents at ease.

Anafaye is married to Deaven and are proud parents to their son, Caden. She also enjoys hiking with her dog named Blue.

 
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