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Dr. Li was born in China and grew up in Thailand, where she spent many memorable summers riding elephants and snorkeling at the beach. She is a graduate of the Wharton School, where she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She then received her dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. During her rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital, she found her passion for working with children and went on to complete a two-year specialty training program in pediatric dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Li is the recipient of the Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award in recognition of her scoring in the top 3% on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s comprehensive board exam. She is a part-time attending at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, where she trains and mentors new pediatric dentists.
In her spare time, Dr. Li enjoys rock climbing, biking and hiking in the Hudson Valley. She also loves going to the movies, especially those involving superheroes!
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Office Hours
- Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
* Open 1st & 3rd Saturday Of Each Month
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Dr Friedman was great. Painless dentistry . Nicole is a great assistant and explained everything. Highly recommend the office!
Robert C.
I LOVE Dr. Mila belgrade. She is excellent with my children. They always look forward to see her. She takes her time and make them feel comfortable. Nicole, her assistant is also another great person I recommend!! She is awesome with children. Dr. Mila is the ONLY Dentist my children enjoy to see every time!
Elizabeth G.
We took our son to Dr. Mila Belgrade after having had a terrible experience at a nearby dentists. We have never felt more secure, or respected, as well as well cared for with professionalism and respect, as we have at Saw Mill Dental. Dr. Mila Belgrade is truly outstanding, in that very VERY rare class of physicians that choose to work with children, because they have a love and appreciation for w…
Anne B.
Excellent care !! They were very attentive to patient’s comfort during procedure. Very impressed. Overall it was definitely the best experience I have ever had at the dentist.
Nicole O.
Best Dental Experience I have ever had. Everyone Is very Nice and explain every thing before it happens.
Brendan W.
Great services great Dr.exelent job
Jose A.
My experience at Saw Mill Dental with Dr. Choudhary was painless and caring. She really is dedicated to comforting her patient while providing quality care.
Delgreco M.
Nicole and Dr. Friedman worked on me for tooth extraction. The experience was comfortable and extremely quick.
Richard C.
My daughter said this morning, when she knew we where going there, “Dr. Mila is the best in the whole wide world!”. That by it self said it all. Thanks you Nicole, you have been great!!!
Yassiris R.
Dr. Mila and Nicole are amazing and fantastic :)
Capricorn
Great office. Faculty is amazing and very patient with any questions you have. Dr. Atwell is the greatest. Been coming to this office only since moving to New York from across the country. Great place very clean. Highly recommend!!!! Winnie and Maria at the front desk is amazing!!
T S.
Had a wonderful experience with the staff, quick and easy visit, good atmosphere
J G.
Dr. Freeman was a nice, pleasant doctor and his dental assistant Nicole was sweet. professional front desk staff with a very Clean office
Jonelle F.
Dr. Freedman and Nicole are great
Rianna V.
Dr. Mila is a friendly, fun, super smart and thorough pediatric dentist. She’s cared for my three kids wonderfully for the past three years. Highly recommend!! And Nicole is a terrific assistant. Ask for them both.
Nina S.
Dr. Mila and Nicole did a great job with my son!! Recommended
Christy H.
Dr Mila and Nicole are the best and will always be the best! My teeth feel great after my cleaning!
Faze R.
Second time here with Dr. Choudhary and it was amazing! Got fillings and it was surprisingly painless. They have very friendly staffs. James and Nicole were very pleasant and they made sure I was comfortable and that everything was good. Definitely a five star!!!
Tashika G.
Dr was amazing and the temp crown fit like a glove. Nicole call was amazing and explained everything to me and kept me very relaxed and I really enjoyed my experience here
Ira F.
Dr. Mila and Nicole are superb providers. Excellent care delivered with humor, compassion and great expertise. I highly recommend.
Dylan H.
Dr Choudhary, Nicole and the rest of the staff are very nice. Dr Choudhary is very accommodating and explained everything to me. I’d recommend her to everyone.
Antoinette S.
My son, Jeremiah was taken care of with professionalism and courtesy from the staff at Saw Mill Dental. Audrey, the receptionist was very informative in relaying the information on my bill. Really thankful for her help.
Jeffrey S.
My experience was great wonderful service everything was on point i recommend coming here. Thanks Dr Choudhary!
Jay G.
The staff are amazing! Nicole and Winnie did a great job helping me my appointment for straightening my smile.
Luis D.
It’s really amazing how they treat you. And they want to make sure you learn everything about you. Best experience ever.
Zia H.
My experience has been nothing but positive here. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. Dr. Freedman explains everything prior and during procedures. The follow up is excellent. Nicole the assistant makes you feel very comfortable during your time there. I would definitely recommend them.
Ellen F.
The staff of Lisha and Nicole are amazing. Very friendly and helpful and they help make the whole process painless and stress free. Dr. Friedman is a magician. He’s very gifted and I’m so grateful to have been in his care.
Mark C.
I have been coming here for years and now my kids come here also. It’s a family affair.! Dr. Friedman and Nicole are awesome with my son’s orthodontal work. Highly recommend!
Denise D.
Very nice staff. Extremely profession. Dr. R. Friedman and Nicole are excellent. I can not wait to return to see them.
Andrew S.
Dr Friedman is a great dentist, and Nicole the assistant is amazing!! Great people!!
Arlene D.
The people are Fantastic, Staff is very Friendly and Extremely Good at their Jobs. I was well taken care of and especially impressed with Nicole. Thanks to Everyone for being so patient with me and for the Expertise you Employ!
Jeff R.
Great service. No waiting. Easy in and out
Nehru S.
Nicole did an amazing job. Very gentle.
Svpreme.CJ23
Had a beautiful experience…they will help you out with all you need……i have no dental insurance and the whole staff was able to work with my budget and start my way on to keeping my beautiful smile healthy…..they rock….
Ny O.
Just had a great hygienist appointment with Karen. Love all the Saw Mill Dental Team Nicole, Winnie, Maria, Audrey and Dr Friedman, of course!
Marilyn M.
Dr Friedman did a great job walking me through a difficult time and decision and I’m very pleased with the outcome. Would certainly recommend him. Very friendly and helpful office staff.
Edward S.
Dr Friedman did a great job walking me through a difficult time and decision and I’m very pleased with the outcome. Would certainly recommend him
Edward S.
The best customer service experience. The staffs are always professional and punctual. Nicole always put a smile on my face. She always have a positive attitude and she is very efficient. My experience at Saw Mills Dental is always consistent. I always have a WOW! Moment. The best experience. The office is always clean and comfortable. Thank you for always giving such extraordinary service. I love…
Andre M.
Dra Mila Belgrade is wonderful Dr, she take care my daughter very well and professional manner. I want say thanks to Sonia Duche, she is the best of the best.
Ramon M.
Dr. Mila and Nicole are very nice , I love this place is the best dental office for your children’s They have a wonderful team
Ana E.
Amazing experience. My daughter comes here and she loves the staff l. Very warm environment. Nicole is awesome and Dr. Atwell and Mila are great. Definitely recommend this office to anyone looking for dental work.
Joel N.
Doctor atwell and Nicole they are great They do great work they are so sweet to talk and they take care u on time u have the appointment, that is so great and good for clients!
Ylli P.
4-stars for the warm welcome and reception by the front desk/back office staff. A special shout out to Sonya (thank you for making sure I’m on time), Audrey, Winnie, Nicole and my hygienist who made me smile even when I was nervous.
Kenya J.
I am a new patient at Saw mill dental. My overall experience was great. The entire staff makes you feel comfortable. I was greeted both visits by the wonderful receptionist Sonia, Audrey and office manager Winnie. The office staff is very punctual I’ve never had to wait past my actual appointment time. Karen the hygienist performed the best cleaning I’ve ever experienced, very informat…
Alma G.
I come up from Manhattan to see Dr. Mila for my son. Everyone there is just so wonderful. They always make my little guy feel at ease and cared for. I never thought my son would be excited to go to the dentist. I recommend them to everyone!
Milytza L.
The people at sawmill dental are nice and they make you feel comfortable
Philip L.
Dr. Mila is very gentle to my daughter. She knows how to deal with kids who are terrified for a dental visit. We have been with several pediatric dentists, and we are glad we found the perfect one. Nicole , who is her assistant is also equally excellent. Both of them makes a perfect team that makes your child come out from the dental appointment smiling. I highly recommend this team!
Genevieve C.
Dr mila and Nicole are wonderful! This is the perfect place for my children. I would highly recommend this office.
Javier R.
Dr Mila and Nicole are nice and they are really really sweet
Virginia V.
I had such a wonderful experience at Saw Mill Dental. Dr. Friedman and Nicole took such great care of through a long process and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome! All of the staff makes you feel so comfortable from the moment you walk in until you leave. Thanks for making me smile again :)
Bridget D.
We have been using their services for several years now, and it is exactly what we were looking for… They are professionals in their business, punctual in the schedule and so friendly. Our whole family is very happy with Saw Mill Dental.
Jenny T.
very good service my teeth are strait as ever!!
Marcus L.
Love Dr. Atwell & Dr. Friedman the service of all the staff. Especially Nicole. I love coming here & completely confident in everyone’s ability.
Jennifer H.
James & Nicole are the best love the office
Jayden M.
Nicole and Dr Friedman were so wonderful and they accomoded my every need.very professional staff.great job on my new caps
Linda S.
My Son loves Dr. Mila Belgrade her assistant they make each visit to the dentist do pleasant and fun. So comforting as a mom to bring him to visit the dentist. Beautiful ladies. You won’t be disappointed
Chrystal S.
My Son loves Dr. Mila Belgrade her assistant they make each visit to the dentist do pleasant and fun. So comforting as a mom to bring him to visit the dentist. Beautiful ladies. You won’t be disappointed
Chrystal S.
I love coming here! The Doctors and assistants are all GREAT!! Dr Mila Belgrade, Nicole, and Sonya!!! Awesome STAFF!!!
Rowena D.
Dr. Mila and Nicole are awesome! Their relationship with the children make the office visit experiences exceptionally pleasant. My girls love coming to see them to the point where they get upset when they find out that they have to wait six whole months before seeing them again. I’m very thankful to them because my girls appreciate and love getting their teeth clean. They have a warm and fuzzy p…
Pelesia F.
Wonderful doctors and staff!
Emanuela F.
Very considerate, friendly & professional dental health providers!
Barbara H.
Excellent as always. Dental surgery made painless.
Kristin S.
This is Joshua mother Reg service was excellent that’s why I keep returning with my sons
Joshua P.
My appointment was at 10:00 am and they started working on me at 10:02. Dr. Atwell was so warm and inviting. She talked me through her whole process. She was gentle and I felt like I was in good hands.
Yarima A.
It was great and quick.
Elvin M.
Dr. Lauren made me feel at ease, explaining in detail exactly what she was going to do. Her professional demeanor is to be commended. She is by far the best dentist I ever had. She was able to diagnose my tooth issue where two previous dentists could not. Thank you Dr. lauren.
Gerard R.
Every one there out me so at ease that i didn’t get overly nervous . Dr oshman was wonderful along with her dental assistant
Alaina N.
Dr Friedman , Dr Atwell and Winnie have made my visits pleasant. Highly recommend!
George C.
There is perhaps nothing more meaningful, or powerful to a parent, than entrusting the care of a child to a doctor/provider. I’m both relieved, and proud to say, that Dr. Belgrade, as well a her assistant, Nicole, and her staff, have been absolutely stellar in every possible way regarding their treatment of our child. I hold them in the highest regard (and, I am a critical consumer), and unh…
Gabriel B.
My dentist, Dr. Atwell, and staff were very gentle with me an she explained step by step everything she did in my mouth. She was very caring and friendly. Thank you so much. Phillis
Phillis C.
Always a great experience.
Kristin S.
The office is very clean and well maintained and the staff is very friendly and courteous and professional. The quality of work performed by Karen the hygienist and Dr. Atwell the dentist is exceeds excellence. I would definitely recommend and have recommended this office to friends. Not mention Maria at the front desk is a sweetheart.
Nazaree S.
I’ve been going to Saw Mill Dental for over 30 years and I only have good things to say about Maria, Carol and Karen whom keeps me and my smile bright, healthy and white!!!!! Keep up the good work Ladies you are the BEST!!!!
Barbara K.
Winnie & Dr.Mila are great dentists and they make me feel comfortable
Dark S.
The entire staff was very friendly and patient . Awesome experience.
Brenda R.
A positive experience with Dr. Friedman and the entire Saw Mill Dental team that cares and is always sensitive to the patient’s needs etc. throughout the visit.
Dennis K.
Winnie is the best dental assistant here in Yonkers!!! Ya have to come here
Juan C.
Winnie was excellent and Dr.Friedman was great! i had a terrible cracked tooth from old cosmetic work that was faulty from a car crash. Through every step they were comforting and professional!!!
Darnell R.
Dr. Belgrade and Nicolette have a wonderful way and making my children feel at ease on the dentist share. I highly recommend this office their staff is amazing.
Emy V.
As usual my time at the dentist was pain free and very comfortable. Dr. Atwell is the best.
Jason G.
My experience with the dentist was so assuring and comfortable. I wasn’t nervous or uncomfortable one bit:)
Chrystal S.
As always Karen did a fantastic cleaning job, was v professional & asked about any concerns I had etc. highly recommend!
Siobhan M.
When faced with a broken tooth on a Saturday, I didn’t know what to. I turned to the internet and found Saw Mill Dental. They are a God send. The staff was great and the dentist excellent. I would highly recommend this dental practice to everyone.
Anthony P.
Always a pleasure to have a dental procedure. Dr. Atwell is an absolute treasure…Karen is the best hygienist anywhere…top notch dental practice..
Jerry G.
Dr. Atwell is a dentist with a great manner and top notch skills, hygienist Karen is the best around..staff is always pleasant and helpful…Saw Mill Dental is tops!!!
Jerold G.
Dr. Friedman is amazing! I had an emergency my widsom tooth was killing me and they put me in their Schedule I arrived and they greeted me with a great smile. Dr. Friedman reassured me that I will be ok. And in Seconds my tooth was out and I went home. I love this Dental Office! The Staff is very professional and freindly.
Elizabeth C.
I was given a very thorough exam and cleaning and greatly appreciated the detailed instructions on proper dental care maintenance. I was treated very well and learned new, valuable information! I’ve found my new dentist!
Mary M.
I really love the dental office and everyone is friendly and courteous. The office is clean and the best dental hygienist I’ve ever had is Karen .. both of my children go there as well and they really enjoy it.
Michelle B.
Dr. Mila was extremely thorough, caring, knowledgeable and was really wonderful at making the kids feel so at ease while visiting the dentist. She also had great techniques to put kids at ease for a few fillings. The work looked excellent. I would definitely recommend her for your children.
Peter D.
From the moment I step in the door, I am treated like a welcomed guest, especially appreciated when it is a dentist office you are entering. It was a hygiene visit and it went very very well. Karen was thorough, professional and addressed all my questions and concerns about my teeth in a knowledgable and concerned way. I would recommend Saw Mill Dental to all my friends!!
Monica K.
They made me feel most comfortable and walked me through everything. Sawmill dental is the only place i will go for dental work in the future
Jason G.
There’s not enough I can say about Dr. Friedman and all his staff. Everyone is amazing. Professional and courteous. I moved over an hour away but trusting my children’s care to another dental office was not an option. I highly recommend Saw Mill Dental for all your dental needs. I’d give them 10 stars if I could!
Cee G.
EVERYONE is so friendly. I’ve been going to this office for over 10 years and even though I have moved upstate, I still go to Saw Mill Dental.
Trishelle B.
I have to say that I was VERY VERY happy with the service, and care. Everyone in the office treated me with kindness, care and professionalism. I am very afraid of the dentist chair. The doctor made me feel very comfortable. I need two root canals and a wisdom tooth pulled, so I need serious work. They gave me a good price. Not one of the other three dentist that I went to offered me any hope with…
Brian K.
from setting up my first appointment on the phone. To my first appointment at the clinic. Everyone one i encountered, from the front desk to the examination room , treated me with the upmost respect and courtesy . They took xrays and explained to me throughly the treatment plan and my options. Honestly speaking it couldn’t have went any smoother . Above excellent!
Abdul W.
This was my first time at Saw Mill Dental and everyone there was very courteous and professional. They made me feel calm since I am always nervous when I visit the dentist. The hygienist did a very thorough job and the dentist explained everything to me in great detail. I would definitely recommend Saw Mill Dental to anyone looking for a dentist to go to.
Owen S.
I have been going to Saw Mill Dental since my daughter was 6 years old………she is now 36 years old…I believe that, in itself, says a great deal about the entire team at Saw Mill Dental!!! Keep up the great work!!!!
Cecilia D.
I really appreciate the excellent service and care your office provided me I also look forward to my next visit on Friday I know you’ll do your best to accommodate my situation Best Regards Kevin
Kevin F.
My experience was Very Calm and Painless. Both the doctors and office staff are very caring and ready to make you feel at ease and answer any concerns the patience/myself may have. Thank You!!
Cecilia D.
