Dr. Michael Cohen
Dr. Michael Cohen is a second-generation dentist and multidisciplinary practitioner with 36 years of experience, known for integrating orthodontics—including aligners—into comprehensive restorative, prosthetic, implant, and myofunctional workflows. Since joining Lakeside Family Dental, originally founded by his father in 1964, he has helped grow it into Burlington’s (Ontario, Canada) longest-standing full-service dental clinic. Under his leadership, the practice offers all phases of orthodontics, including fixed appliances, multiphase treatment, myofunctional therapy, and aligners. Dr. Cohen has completed over 1,000 aligner cases across two decades and currently serves as a Key Opinion Leader for Straumann Group’s ClearCorrect division. A dedicated educator, he frequently leads webinars, study clubs, and live events across North America. He is also the founder of the Dental Mentorship Group and its aligner coaching program, fostering clinical excellence and ongoing education within the dental community.