Background
Leifert, Melvyn Martin was born on September 23, 1942 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris and Ida (Gumer) Leifert.
Leifert, Melvyn Martin was born on September 23, 1942 in Brooklyn. Son of Morris and Ida (Gumer) Leifert.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1963. Doctor of Dental Surgery, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1967. Certified proficiency, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1969.
President, private practice, Melvyn M. Leifert, Doctor ol Dental Surgery, Professional Corporation, New York City, since 1969; assistant attending orthodontist, French and Poly Clinic Hospital, New York City, 1970-1976; associate professor dentistry, Columbia University School Dentistry and Oral Surgery, New York City, since 1974.
Organizer, planner, director Teen Health Happening, Poly Clinic Hospital, New York City, 1973. Fellow New York Academy Dentistry, New York Academy Orthodontics (founder 1994), Sigma Xi, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Faculty award 1988). Member American Association Orthodontists.
Married Ellen J. Simels, October 4, 1972. Children: John L., Michael F.