Our team

All our dental surgeons are members of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) and of the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec (ACDQ).

Dentists

Five dental surgeons and a periodontist, graduates of McGill University or the Université de Montréal.

Dental surgeon · Founder

Dr. Michel Kakon

Education
McGill University, 1987
At CDVM since
1988, founder

Dr. Michel Kakon graduated from McGill University in 1987 and established CDVM in 1988. He has since participated in multiple training programs in orthodontics and ones aiming to treat TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) disorders.

He is also a founding member of SEF Study Club (a study club grouping many dentists in order to discuss new developments in the dental world). In the 1990s, Dr. Kakon was featured regularly on CJAD as guest dentist for a call-in talk show.

Dental surgeon

Dr. Lisette McGregor

Education
McGill University, 1998
Residency
Royal Victoria Hospital
At CDVM since
2024

Dr. Lisette McGregor graduated from dentistry at McGill University in 1998. She completed a one year multidisciplinary residency at the Royal Victoria hospital, and then started working in private practice with Dr. Sgro and Dr. Lang in 1999.

Dr. McGregor was involved in organized dentistry, being a former President of the Montreal Dental Club and a past member of the board of the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec. She is currently a member of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec and the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec.

Dr. Lisette McGregor joined our team in January 2024.

Periodontist

Dr. Karim Chalaby

Specialty
Periodontics & implantology
In practice
20+ years in Montreal
Teaching
Clinical Instructor, McGill

Dr. Chalaby has been practising periodontics (gum treatment) and implantology in Montreal for over 20 years. He specializes in gingival and bone grafts, treatment of periodontal diseases and surgery of dental implants.

Memberships & appointments

  • Canadian Academy of PeriodontologyMember
  • Quebec Association of PeriodontistsMember
  • McGill University, School of DentistryClinical Instructor

Dental surgeon

Dr. Gabriel Kakon

Education
McGill University, 2022
Other degrees
BSc Biology · BSc Kinesiology · MSc

Born and raised in Montreal, Dr. Gabriel Kakon graduated from the faculty of dentistry at McGill University in 2022. He completed a BSc in Biology, a BSc with honours in Kinesiology (awarded FRQNT, and graduated in the top 1% of his class) and an MSc studying a novel staging system for pediatric obesity (awarded FRQS).

As an active community member, Dr. Kakon volunteered for the McGill outreach program, providing dental care to underserved communities. He also sat on the committee of several clubs and societies, at both Concordia and McGill Universities.

Dr. Kakon is passionate about dentistry, and aims to provide a comprehensive care approach.

Dental surgeon

Dr. Gabriel Dahan

Education
Université de Montréal, 1986
Focus
Cosmetic & aesthetic dentistry

Dr. Gabriel Dahan graduated from the Université de Montréal in 1986. He is a member of the Ordre des dentistes du Québec, the Association des chirurgiens dentistes du Québec, and the Alpha Omega Scientific Association of Montreal. Since 1988, he has been practising in downtown Montreal.

As a general dentist with a focus on cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, Dr. Dahan continually enhances his expertise through ongoing education lectures and seminars. Dedicated to providing exceptional care, Dr. Dahan adopts a compassionate and friendly approach, always attentive to the needs of his patients.

Dental surgeon

Dr. Lisa McGregor

On leave since December 2023

In December 2023, Dr. McGregor took a leave to return to her native town in Gaspé, and her sister Dr. Lisette McGregor is now caring for her patients.

Education
McGill University, 1995
Residency
Royal Victoria Hospital
At CDVM since
1996

Dr. McGregor graduated from McGill in 1995. She completed a year of multi-disciplinary residency at the Royal Victoria Hospital, and afterwards began working in private practice in 1996.

Throughout the years, she was involved in dentistry organizations and has been the president of The Federation of Dental Societies of Greater Montreal. Dr. McGregor joined our team in 1996.

Awards during her studies

  • Dr. Arthur S. Solomon PrizeHighest overall standing in 1st year
  • Dr. I.K. Lowry PrizeSecond highest standing in 2nd year
  • Dr. K.I. Melville PrizeHighest standing in Basic Science subjects in first 2 years
  • International College of Dentists Prize2nd highest standing in 3rd year
  • Dr. A.W. Thornton Gold MedalHighest overall standing in the 4 years of the program
  • Dr. A.L. Walsh PrizeMeritorious achievement in Oral Medicine
  • Aldis Bernard PrizeOrdre des dentistes

The rest of the team

Hygienists, assistants, reception and office staff, many of whom have been with the clinic for over a decade.

Hygienists

  • Tarrah Bien-Aimé

    Graduated 2013
    Joined 2014

  • Anne-Marie Roy

    Graduated 2011
    Joined 2011

  • Chelsey Forand

    Graduated 2014
    Joined 2015

  • Sara Daigle

    Graduated 2021
    Joined 2022

Assistants

  • Zhaneta Bekteshi

    Graduated 2007
    Joined 2009

  • Christina Estrela

    Graduated 2010
    Joined 2013

  • Mireille Thauvette

    Graduated 2003
    Joined 2007

  • Abigail De Luna

    Assistant

Receptionists

  • Sara Daigle

    Graduated 2021
    Joined 2022

  • Sophony Girad

    Graduated 2012
    Joined 2018

  • Stephanie Velasco

    Receptionist

  • Christina Beaulieu Assaf

    Receptionist

Office Manager

  • Ruth Burnett

    Graduated 2014
    Joined 2015

Book with our team

New patients are welcome. Tell us if you’d like to see a particular dentist and we’ll do our best to arrange it.