Meet our Staff!

	Dr. Leads has been providing quality, gentle dentistry in this community since 1991. He is a Vista native who enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid fisherman. Dr. Leads received his Bachelors degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California at San Diego in 1983.
He was then awarded his Doctor of Dental Science in 1990 from the University of Southern California. It was there he also received clinical excellence awards in: Oral Surgery, Periodontics and Prosthetics. He was also selected as the outstanding graduate of USC for 1990.

" I have been working with Dr. Leads, as his office manager since 2001. I feel lucky to be working for Dr. Leads as I feel his integrity and talent is unmatched in his field. Prior to working with Dr. Leads, I was in the medical field for 7 years."
	Administrative Assistant

	Ron began working for Dr. Leads in August 2004 and has been an invaluable addition to our staff. He enjoys working with our great patients and has been working in the dental field as a Dental Assistant since 1996.
Dental Assistant

Gia Scacco

Gia Scacco is a Chicago native. She graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1988 and has 20 years of clinical experience in Dental Hygiene. As an active member of the Dental Hygiene Association, she keeps current with her education in order to promote the highest standards of her profession. She has also been involved with the San Diego Dental Hygiene society for the past 6 years.
Gia moved to San Marcos in 2003 with her husband and two small children. She enjoys informing, educating and motivating her patients. She strives for her patients to achieve and maintain a healthy goal in their Dental Hygiene. She joined Dr. Leads’ staff in September of 2007 and is a welcome addition to our office.

Hygenist

Dr. Sigafoos attended Temple University in Philadelphia, PA in 1971 earning his doctorate degree a short 3 years later. He attended postgraduate training for periodontics at Temple University and graduated in 1977.
He has been serving San Diego County for over 20 years. He has given a number of lectures through out the years for different study groups, general dentists and hygienists to improve awareness and early diagnosis of periodontal disease.

Dr. Sigafoos was the first periodontist in San Diego County to introduce Soft Tissue Management programs. His extensive knowledge in the field of Periodontics has led to several local and national television interviews. His efforts to bring periodontists and general dentists closer together ultimately benefits patients and the entire dental community.
Dr. Sigafoos is a member of the American Academy of Periodontics and has participated in numerous study clubs and organizations through out his years of practice. He has given many lectures and presentations on successful bone grafting, guided tissue regeneration and cosmetic gingival grafts.
Dr. Sigafoos and his wife Laura have three children, Matthew, Ashley and Kristy. He enjoys skeet shooting and has won numerous events at the regional, national and world competition. At the 1999 world skeet championships, he placed 2nd in the doubles competition. He also enjoys motorcycle riding and various water activities.