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 time with her husband, George, and 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
Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists- Temple University 2008
The Scottsdale Centre for Dental Spear Education 2009-2010
Great Lakes Education Centre 2005 Cerec Ceramic Restorations
The Pankey Institute 2003-2004 Continuum
FURTHER STUDIES AND CERTIFICATES
Dental Implants
Periodontal Soft Tissue Management and Treatment
Aesthetic Dentistry
Cerec Ceramic Restorations
Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Dentistry
Treatment Planning
Orthodontics and Invisalign
Odyssey Soft Tissue Laser
Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Dental Emergencies
Occlusion, Temperomandibular Joint Disorders
Rotary Endodontics
Xerostomia and Halitosis
Intraoral Photography, Dental Radiography, Digital Photography
Computers in Dentistry
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
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Scottsdale Centre for Dentistry
Spear Facutlty Club and Mentor
Cerec Study Club
Halton-Peel Dental Association
Congratulations!! Dr. Kokonas was on the Executive of the Halton Peel Dental Association 2006-2007, a branch of the Ontario Dental Association. Dr. Kokonas was also a Councillor (Alternate) for the Ontario Dental Association 2006-2007
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