Lakeview Dentistry Team

Meet The Team

Our highly qualified, affable team at Lakeview Dentistry look forward to help you positively shape your smile and dental health every time we meet.

The Dentists

Dr. Dat Phung, DDS

Dr. Dat Phung completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (D.D.S.) from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2005. It is from the personal and professional satisfaction of providing his patients with an increased self-confidence, an improved oral health and a better lifestyle that Dr. Phung gets his passion for dentistry. He has completed post-graduate studies in orthodontics and implant dentistry, and is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association (C.D.A,) and the Ontario Dental Association (O.D.A.).

The foundation for his philosophy comes from incorporating state-of-the-art dentistry in a comfortable and relaxing environment. He enjoys working with patients of all ages and believes that they should all benefit from excellent dental care. Dr. Phung is committed to providing quality dentistry, building long-lasting relationships and delivering patient-oriented dental care.

Dr. Erica Wong, DDS

Dr. Erica Wong graduated from the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours program at McMaster University and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2012 from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. She is committed to lifelong learning and actively attends continuing education courses in order to keep up to date with the latest in dental research and technologies.

As a dentist, she is passionate about helping people achieve their oral health goals. She is always seeking to make her patients feel relaxed and comfortable and tries her best to make each and every visit as enjoyable and stress free as possible. Dr. Wong makes it a priority to listen to her patients in order to fully comprehend their individual dental concerns. She strives to educate in a friendly and easy to understand manner, helping patients make well informed decisions tailored to their specific dental needs. She loves it when people leave the office feeling happier, healthier and more confident about their smile!

Administration Team

Linda
Office Manager

Linda is Lakeview Dentistry’s invaluable office manager. She graduated from George Brown College as a certified level I & II dental assistant and can seamlessly transition with ease between assisting and administration roles. Her ability to connect with patients in a warm and considerate way makes newcomers as well as current patients feel comfortable and welcomed. She strives to maintain an immense level of professionalism as a dental receptionist and is happy to answer any questions you may have. Linda’s welcoming presence and energetic nature is sure to make any patient’s experience at Lakeview Dentistry a positive one.

Monica
(Patient Care Coordinator)

Monica graduated from Sheridan College in 2008 and obtained a General Office Administration Certificate. Since graduating, she has been applying her customer service skills and enjoys expanding her dental knowledge and collaborating with team members to ensure a great patient experience. She facilitates patient-office interactions such as scheduling appointments, assisting patients with their insurance claims, estimates, and understanding their benefits.

Registered Dental Hygienists

Brenda

If there is true comfort in seeing a welcoming face, it is Brenda’s. She obtained her diploma from the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries 2015. She makes every visit as stress-free as possible. If you have any questions, she is well versed in dental procedures and is always happy to clarify any concerns you may have. One may quickly discover from observing her actions that Brenda genuinely cares about the patients and her fellow coworkers; she is known for her infinite patience, caring demeanor and for being an excellent listener.

Samiksha

Samiksha is a certified level I & II dental assistant. She graduated with honours in 2016 from George Brown College. As well as being an assistant, she can also manage administrative duties at Lakeview Dentistry. She is a fast learner who easily adapt to various situations when working with patients. Sami, as affectionately known by her coworkers is currently obtaining her Dental Hygiene diploma from George Brown College.

Savannah

Savannah is a registered dental hygienist, graduate of George Brown College. She appreciates helping people achieve a state of optimal health and oral health appropriate for everyone, while incorporating her bubbly personality into what she is passionate about. Savannah makes each dental visit a comfortable experience and enjoys the one on one interaction with each patients. She believes “a smile takes a moment, but the memories of it last forever”.

Savitre

Savitre graduated from the Level I & II Dental Assisting program with honours at George Brown College in 2014. She later pursued the dental hygiene profession and graduated with honours from the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxillaries in 2018. Soon after she became board certified from the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board, Sav joined our Lakeview Dentistry team in June 2017. She stays current on the latest procedures and techniques to educate and inform patients. She strides to make each dental visit a comfortable experience!

Certified Dental Assistants

Arushi

Arushi graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2015. She has completed HARP certification from George Brown College and is undergoing certification for dental assisting from the National Dental Assisting Examination Board. Arushi joined Lakeview Dentistry in 2019, her patience, honesty and loyalty to our patients are a immense benefit to the clinic. During her spare time she enjoys shopping, Netflix and exploring nature.

Brittany

Brittany grew up in Toronto and graduated with honours from the Level I & II Dental Assisting program at George Brown College in 2017. Her friendly chair side manner helps patients feel relaxed and comfortable during their visit. Brittany is well-versed in all dental procedures and can answer questions or concerns with proposed treatment. Outside the office, Brittany enjoys going to the gym and spending time with friends and family.