Lakeside Family Dental

Dr. Vlad Jokic was raised in Hamilton, Ontario where he graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology. Subsequently, Dr. Jokic went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto where he was recognized for both his academic and clinical excellence in dentistry.

Dr. Jokic has a strong passion for dentistry. Dr. Jokic takes a comprehensive and patient-centred approach to oral health care and is committed to understanding his patients’ individual needs. This allows him to provide the highest standard of dental care, all while putting even the most anxious patients at ease. Dr. Jokic enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a keen interest in implant dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and sleep medicine.

In his spare time, Dr. Jokic enjoys an active lifestyle and loves spending time with his wife and beautiful baby girl.

Dr. Vinh Hien Dao was born and raised in France. He moved to the US to complete his undergraduate degree in California before completing his doctor of dental surgery degree at New York University in 2010. He also completed a General Practice Residency where he received further training on Dental Implants, Oral surgery, Fixed Prosthodontics, and other areas of dentistry. Since then,

Dr. Dao has been practicing and providing dental services to a wide range of patients in Maine & Ottawa before practicing in the GTA and Waterloo Wellington area. Dr. Dao constantly tries to become even more proficient by learning new techniques through continuing education courses and strives to provide excellent dental care and to make patients comfortable and welcome.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Dr. Michael Cohen has been practicing General Dentistry for 30 years. With his father’s practice having opened in 1964, Dr. Cohen immediately joined his team in 1989 after obtaining his degree from the University of Toronto.

Dr. Cohen has continued to carry on the tradition of maintaining a warm, friendly environment, with a health-centered approach to dentistry. Through personal skill enhancement, Dr. Cohen has been able to place emphasis on a wide variety of services for his patients. These services include; orthodontics, sleep medicine and snoring appliances, biocompatible dentistry (mercury free), in addition to a guided implant technology that provides patients with the most current treatments at affordable prices. By taking pride in effective communication, Dr. Cohen’s attention to detail has allowed him to provide a wide range of dental options for each patient’s individual dental needs.

Dr. Cohen’s personal life involves his loving wife and three adult children. With passions aside from dentistry, Dr. Cohen is an avid sports fan who enjoys golfing, cooking and travelling. Dr. Cohen looks forward to seeing you in the office and showing you how the dental care he provides can improve your life.

Dr. Alessandro “Alex” DeCesare is a proud member of the Lakeside Family Dental team.

Dr. DeCesare earned his BSc with Honours in Biochemistry and a minor in Economics from McMaster University. Dr. DeCesare went on to earn his dental degree in 2012 at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, where he won dental awards in Prosthodontics and was a Dean’s List scholar.

Dr. De Cesare strives to provide the best quality dental care to all his patients and continues his professional learning by attending courses and seminars on the latest methods, materials and research. Dr. DeCesare endeavours to ensure his patients are always well informed on any future treatment they may seek or require.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. DeCesare enjoys a good hockey game, playing soccer in the Burlington men’s league, travelling, or cooking at home with his family.

Dr. Mathew Amen, originally from Milton, Ontario, earned his dental degree from Charles Sturt University in Australia, where he excelled both academically and clinically. His dedication to excellence was recognized with the Dean’s Award for three years, and he graduated with distinction.

Passionate about patient care, Dr. Amen prioritizes comfort and trust, fostering strong relationships built on honesty and respect. He is committed to delivering the highest quality dentistry across various specialties and continually enhances his expertise through ongoing education. His keen interest in advancing the field has led him to participate in research projects focused on implant dentistry, with plans to contribute further in the future.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Amen maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying soccer, golf, squash, and weight training.