Meet Our Dentists

Dr. Siegel & Dr. Leas

Dr. Leas & Dr. Siegel have been practicing their profession for years.

They are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive dental care possible for their patients.

Dear Patients, Colleagues and Friends,

It is with the greatest reluctance that I write to you today to share the news that I have decided to retire from Dentistry at 1818 Market Street. I am leaving Dentistry at 1818 Market Street in the hands of Dr. Jonathan Siegel; my friend and partner of close to 20 years.

As many of you know, I started this practice over 50 years ago in a different location on Chestnut Street. Over five decades, I have tried to build an environment and a level of care that match my personal and professional standards. I consider it a testament to those standards that I’ve had so many of you alongside me for so many of those years. I love my work and I’m proud of the care we’ve been able to provide for so many. Above all, I’m proud of the friends that have come to feel like an extended family, both of my staff and among my patients and peers.

This was a difficult decision to come by and was not made lightly, The realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have created many unexpected changes. One particularly painful reality is not being able to say my goodbyes in person. What will remain the same is the standard of care provided by Dr. Siegel, the commitment to your safety, and the amazing staff that will continue to treat you with skill and kindness.

It has been my privilege to be part of your lives, to help provide beautiful and healthy smiles across 51 years of personalized care, and to have shared so many laughs, conversations, moments and milestones with you all. I truly hope I have served you well.

Warmly,
Maurry R Leas, DDS

Dr. Maurry Leas

Dr. Jonathan Siegel

Dr. Jonathan Siegel received his degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry before becoming a valued member of the Dentistry at 1818 team.

As such, he is dedicated to providing patients with healthy teeth and beautiful smiles in an environment where they can feel completely comfortable. His calming demeanor and professional attitude has made him an integral part of the team where both patients and staff praise his devotion to his work. In his practice, Dr. Siegel focuses his efforts on preventive, advanced restorative, and reconstructive dentistry with a particular interest in dental implants and pain management. Dr. Siegel is also Invisalign® certified as part of his commitment to providing patients with unparalleled, state-of-the-art care. He completed a one-year advanced education general dentistry from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He continues to accumulate hours of continuing education and utilizes the finest materials in his procedures.

As an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Philadelphia County Dental Society, and the Cosmetics Consortium of Philadelphia, Dr. Siegel is always looking for new ways to not just learn, but contribute to the dental field.

Dr. Siegel is also a trustee on the Philadelphia County Dental Society – a professional association of dentists dedicated to upholding ethical principles in the field of dentistry.

Presently, he is in multiple study clubs and also advancing his education in advanced dental procedures particularly with the Spears Institute in Arizona.

As an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Philadelphia County Dental Society, and the Cosmetics Consortium of Philadelphia, Dr. Siegel is always looking for new ways to not just learn, but contribute to the dental field.

Dr. Siegel is also a trustee on the Philadelphia County Dental Society – a professional association of dentists dedicated to upholding ethical principles in the field of dentistry.

Presently, he is in multiple study clubs and also advancing his education in advanced dental procedures particularly with the Spears Institute in Arizona.

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Dr. Alexandra Hochster received her DMD from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed a Residency in General Dentistry at Virtua Hospital in Camden, NJ.

She is passionate about making dental care a positive experience for her patients with all aspects of dentistry from preventative treatment, to cosmetics and Invisalign treatment.

She is dedicated to continuing her dental education with new methods and advanced topics and is part of the Spear Institute Study club at Thomas Jefferson Hospital.

Dr. Hochster lives in Center City with her husband and daughter. Her hobbies include knitting and baking.

Dr. Alexandra Hochster DMD

Dr. Alexandra Hochster