About Us

 Dr. Kokonas graduated with Honours from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry in 1997 and from the Faculty of Science (Honours) in 1993. Throughout her educational career, Dr. Kokonas was highly promoted for her academic excellence with numerous awards and distinctions.

Since graduating, Dr. Kokonas has practiced dentistry in Mississauga and Orangeville and opened her own Orangeville practice in 1998.  In summer of 2008, Dr. Kokonas also opened a practice in Bolton. She places a strong emphasis on providing preventive dentistry, high quality comprehensive care, and using the best quality of materials along with the lastest techniques in a friendly, relaxing atmoshere.

To aid in diagnosis, treatment planning, case presentation and treatment, Dr. Kokonas uses the lastest in dental technology, including: computerized consultation illustrations, intra oral cameras and digital photography, Cad/Cam Restorations, Lasers, Zoom Whitening, Invisalign Invisible Braces, Laser Dentistry.

Dr.  Kokonas belongs to various study clubs and continues her dental education by regularly attending the Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, and the Scottsdale Centre for Dentistry.  Dr.  Kokonas is affiliated with the Spear Institute Study Club, The Ontario Dental Association, and the Halton-Peel Dental Association.

Dr. Kokonas enjoys long walks, and to spend thime with her husband and young son, Christian.

Please read Dr. Kokonas' CV below:

 

 

 

 

 

 EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine with Honours- University of Manitoba 1997
  • Bachelor of Science-University of Manitoba 1993
  • The Pankey Institute 2003, 2004-Continuum Levels 1,2,2.5,3 Masters Series 2007
  • Great Lakes Education Centre 2005-Cerec Ceramic Restorations
  • Misch Implant Institute: Surgical- Temple University 2008
  • Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantology 2008

DENTAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  • Executive Commitee Halton Peel Dental Assciation 2006-2007
  • Councillor (Alternate) for the Ontario Dental Association 2006-2007

FURTHER STUDIES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Periodontal Soft Tissue Management and Treatment
  • Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentistry
  • Comprehensive/Interdisciplinary Dentistry
  • Orthodontics, Invisalign
  • Rotary Endodontics, Dry Mouth and Halitosis
  • Intraoral Photography, Dental Radiography, Digital Photography
  • Computers in Dentistry
  • Cerec Ceramic Restorations
  • Odyssey Soft Tissue Laser
  • Dental Implants
  • Occlusion, Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
  • Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Dental Emergencies
  • Business Management, Communication and Teambuilding

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Canadian Academy of Periodontology Award
  • American Academy of Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis and Radiology Award
  • Dr. Alvin Shinoff Award for Outstanding Treatment Plans
  • Dr. Cal Waddell Western Canada Dental Society Memorial Scholarship
  • Faculty of Dentistry Bronze Medal in Nutrition in Clinical Dentistry
  • Faculty of Dentistry Bronze Medal in Microbiology
  • Clara Lander Memorial Prize for English
  • District and Manitoba Ahepa Scholarships
  • Professional Society of Manitoba Scholarship
  • Bishop of Toronto Orthodox Scholarship

MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATIONS

  • Canadian Dental Association
  • Ontario Dental Association
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
  • Halton-Peel Dental Association 
  • Periodontal Associates Periodontal and Implant Study Club
  • Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
  • International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Spear Institute Study Club

Our Practice

We encouraging our patients to become more proactive in maintaining their oral health.

We believe that the foundation for oral health is based upon patient education and a healthy dentist.patient partnership encompassing mutual trust, respect, understanding and support.