Our dentists
Dr. Benoit Lapointe
General dentistry – Surgical extractions – Dental implants – Botox
Education and professional background
Dr. Lapointe completed a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Université de Montréal in 2005 and a multidisciplinary residency certificate from the same university in 2006. Although a general dentist, he has pursued advanced training in implant surgery in particular.
Expertise and professional commitment
He was named a Fellow of the ICOI in Las Vegas in February 2011. In 2019, in New York, he earned the title of “Diplomate” of the ICOI (International Congress of Oral Implantologists). Dr. Lapointe is a member of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec, the Association des chirurgiens-dentistes du Québec and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
A passion for music
Besides travel, his greatest passion is music. He holds a Lauréat II in piano and music theory from the École de musique Vincent-d’Indy and has served as accompanist and rehearsal pianist for the Chœur Ambiance de Lachine since 2002.
Dr. Jean-François Bernard
General dentistry – Extractions
Professional background
Dr. Bernard has a rich and varied professional background, shaped by many years of experience in the health field.
Holding a bachelor’s degree in nursing, he worked for nine years at a hospital in the Québec City region. Driven by the desire to fulfil a long-held dream, he then returned to school and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine in 1998. Since then, he has been a member of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) and the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec (ACDQ).
A human approach
Known for his warm, human approach, Dr. Bernard places great importance on his patients’ well-being. He provides gentle care, often with a touch of humour that helps create a relaxed and reassuring atmosphere.
Attentive to his patients
Down-to-earth, approachable and attentive, he does everything he can to make each patient feel confident and completely at ease from the moment they arrive at the clinic.
Dr. Nathalie Leduc
General dentistry – Surgical extractions – Grafts
Academic background
After earning a bachelor’s degree in management science, Dr. Leduc returned to her first interests: health and people. She went on to complete a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Université de Montréal in 2001.
Professional development
Always eager for further training and knowledge, she continued her path with specific training in occlusion, surgery and aesthetics. In 2006, after several years practising in close collaboration with experienced dentists, including a prosthodontist, she chose to settle in Lachine.
A holistic approach to health
Since then, she has treated her patients with a holistic approach to health, with meticulous care, gentleness and attentiveness. Dr. Leduc is a member of the ODQ and the ACDQ.
Dr. Marla Kabawat
General dentistry – Botox
Education and awards
Dr. Marla Kabawat earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from McGill University. Her skill has earned her several awards, including the American Association of Endodontists’ Award of Excellence in Endodontics and the Canadian Academy of Periodontology award. She also holds a master’s degree in oral health sciences from the Université de Montréal.
A personalized approach
A general dentist, she enjoys treating patients of all ages and practises every aspect of dentistry. With her welcoming smile and caring approach, she is committed to providing personalized care focused on prevention and on her patients’ comfort and well-being.
Professional commitment
Driven by a desire to stay at the forefront of her profession, Dr. Kabawat continually pursues further training. She now offers neuromodulator treatments for therapeutic and aesthetic purposes, as well as filler injections. Passionate about facial aesthetics, she enjoys helping her patients achieve a natural, harmonious result that enhances their features while respecting their expression.
Dr. Vivian Kim
General dentistry – Surgical extractions – Endodontics
Professional background
A 2019 graduate of the Université de Montréal, Dr. Vivian Kim has practised in several dental clinics across Greater Montreal, where she gained solid experience in general dentistry.
Expertise in general dentistry
She offers a full range of care, including fillings, root canal treatments, extractions, dental emergencies and CEREC restorations.
Known for her attention to detail and perfectionism, she does everything she can to provide quality care in a warm and reassuring setting.
A dentist from the community
Originally from Lachine, Dr. Kim grew up in the neighbourhood and has been coming to the dental office since the age of 6, back when it was located on Rue Notre-Dame. She is happy to now care for patients in the community that watched her grow up.
Dr. Thomas Fontana
General dentistry – Endodontics
Professional background
Dr. Fontana graduated from the Faculty of Dental Surgery in Lille in 2025. He built his career in France, first running his own practice, then within collaborative settings. This diverse experience allowed him to develop a comprehensive vision of dental practice.
A patient-centred approach
Although a general practitioner, he has a particular affinity for endodontics, which he practises with rigour and passion. Embodying the warmth and attentive listening often found in people from northern France, Dr. Fontana places the patient relationship at the heart of his practice. He strives to understand each person’s expectations, to clearly explain the care needed and to create a reassuring climate of trust from the very first consultation.
Education and expertise
He has enriched his academic background with high-calibre specialized training. He holds a C.E.S. in biomaterials from Université Paris 7, completed an endodontics training cycle with the S.F.E. (Société Française d’Endodontie) and holds an A.U.I. in implantology from the Université de Lyon.
Dr. Amanda Cristinziano
Children's dentistry
Education and expertise
After earning an honours bachelor’s degree in psychology, Dr. Cristinziano obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from McGill University. She then completed a two-year advanced training program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, where she developed advanced expertise in the comprehensive treatment of dental trauma, early childhood caries, amelogenesis imperfecta, cleft lip and palate, ankyloglossia in infants (restrictive tongue-tie) and other genetic malformations.
Research and awards
Dr. Cristinziano has shown a strong commitment to research, particularly in the fields of pediatric dentistry and public oral health, earning her several honours and awards for her contributions in both areas.
A passion for pediatric dentistry
A mother of two, Dr. Cristinziano understands the importance of creating positive experiences for children in health care settings. She is deeply committed to making every dental visit pleasant, comfortable and stress-free, to help children build self-confidence and healthy habits that will stay with them throughout their lives.
Dr. Lise Brizard
Endodontics
Professional background
Dr. Brizard completed a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the Université de Montréal in 1998. After several years practising general dentistry, she decided to devote her career exclusively to endodontics (root canal treatment).
Expertise in endodontics
She performs these delicate treatments, which require great precision, using a surgical microscope and state-of-the-art equipment.
Professional commitment
She is a member of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec, the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec and the American Association of Endodontists.
Dr. Thomas Fontana
General dentistry – Endodontics
Professional background
Dr. Fontana graduated from the Faculty of Dental Surgery in Lille in 2025. He built his career in France, first running his own practice, then within collaborative settings. This diverse experience allowed him to develop a comprehensive vision of dental practice.
A patient-centred approach
Although a general practitioner, he has a particular affinity for endodontics, which he practises with rigour and passion. Embodying the warmth and attentive listening often found in people from northern France, Dr. Fontana places the patient relationship at the heart of his practice. He strives to understand each person’s expectations, to clearly explain the care needed and to create a reassuring climate of trust from the very first consultation.
Education and expertise
He has enriched his academic background with high-calibre specialized training. He holds a C.E.S. in biomaterials from Université Paris 7, completed an endodontics training cycle with the S.F.E. (Société Française d’Endodontie) and holds an A.U.I. in implantology from the Université de Lyon.
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