A Dalhousie alum and honours graduate, Dr. McLeod received her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University in 2006, where she was recognized with awards for her clinical research achievements. After her dental training, she completed a one-year, full-time pediatric dental residency at the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children where she provided dental care for children with medical complications and special needs.
This additional training in treating children developed her gentle caring approach to dealing with patients of all ages and a deep understanding of how orthodontics can provide a transformative life experience. Dr. McLeod attended the University of Manitoba to pursue three years of specialty training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, and earned both her specialty certificate in orthodontics and Master of Science in 2010.
Dr. McLeod practiced for three years as a specialist orthodontist in Sydney, Australia, where she worked alongside leading international orthodontists and gained further expertise on the variety of treatments and technologies available across the world. In 2013, fueled by her desire to live closer to her large family, Dr. McLeod returned home to Nova Scotia to launch her practice, Embrace Orthodontics.
After spending two years successfully growing a solo practice, she was happy to expand her services to a second location by joining Park Lane Dental Specialists. This expansion was designed to provide enhanced patient care and service from our family of specialists.
Dr. McLeod specializes in blending personalized orthodontic care at each visit with the latest technology to produce excellent results in the fastest time possible.
Dr. McLeod specializes in blending personalized orthodontic care at each visit with the latest technology to produce excellent results in the fastest time possible. Her focus is on treatments tailored to children and adults that often avoid the removal of adult teeth and jaw surgery, where possible.
Dr. McLeod is a board-certified orthodontist in Australia and Canada, a fellow of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada, president of the South Shore Dental Society, a Preferred Provider of Invisalign® and Invisalign Teen®, and an international lecturer and published author.
Outside work, Dr. McLeod is a keen sailor and loves going to auctions to add to her growing antique collection. She is also in the process of being brainwashed by her husband to love the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Millions of Canadians suffer from chronic facial and neck pain as well as severe, recurring headaches. In some cases, this pain is due to Temporomandibular Disorder, also known as TMD.
ith AcceleDent Aura, you can now speed your tooth movement by up to 50%! Using this fast, safe, and easy-to-use appliance, you'll be finished with your orthodontic treatment and achieve your desired smile faster!
No more goop, gagging, or discomfort. Using an iTero scanner, your orthodontist can take a highly accurate digital impression of your teeth and jaw.
You may have noticed that our doctor specializes in “orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.” While most people have heard of orthodontics, many are confused by the dentofacial orthopedics part of the title.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery is one of the nine recognized dental specialties, and it focuses on treating complex craniofacial cases that involve the mouth, jaw, face, and skull.
Are you worried about getting braces and having to deal with a mouth full of metal wires and brackets that everybody will notice when you smile?
You may have noticed that our doctor specializes in “orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.”
Empower braces feature self-ligating technology, which uses a clip to hold your arch wire in place instead of traditional rubber bands (ligatures).
For over 15 years of experience, Bliss Family Dental has been serving Hayward-area families with expert care, precision, and compassion.
03/07/26
Such an amazing staff, beautiful building and space, I had amazing service and had great conversations with the staff!
03/08/26
I’ve had the best experience with the Embrace Team!! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. It’s also very easy to schedule, even with work.
01/24/25
Great service and friendly staff as usual. The staff are amazing and are very patient with me. They all have beautiful smiles and I wonder how and why they have them.
