{"id":445,"date":"2025-06-11T13:31:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T17:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentisteriehochelaga.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T13:07:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T18:07:52","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentisteriehochelaga.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tDentisterie Hochelaga<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t

30 years of smiles<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t

Since 1986, we\u2019ve been committed to providing you with an environment that combines trust, comfort, and professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve built a team that is passionate about dentistry, highly knowledgeable, and above all, attentive to your comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n

We look forward to welcoming you!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Meet the team<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t

Our dentists regularly participate in continuing education programs to maintain the highest standards\u2014both in the quality of care and in the materials used.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t

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Dr. Michael Tordjman<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t

After completing studies in kinesiology and sports medicine, Dr. Michael Tordjman graduated from the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al in 2017.<\/p>\n

Dr. Tordjman provides oral surgery services (including wisdom teeth extractions), endodontics (root canal treatment), implantology, prosthodontics (crowns and bridges), orthodontics with the Invisalign\u2122 system, and many other dental services.<\/p>\n

Dedicated to his patients\u2019 well-being, he takes an approach based on transparency and attentive listening. Dr. Tordjman stays at the forefront of new technologies to continuously refine his techniques.<\/p>\n

Passionate about his profession and his patients, he travels the world in pursuit of continuing education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t

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Dr. Karim Karam<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t

Dr. Karim Karam earned his dental degree in Cairo, Egypt, in 2003. <\/span>He specialized in implantology in 2005 and has been a member of the Ordre des dentistes du Qu\u00e9bec since 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

He applies the latest diagnostic techniques in accordance with current regulations. <\/span>He brings his expertise in surgery, endodontics, operative dentistry, fixed prosthodontics, periodontics, as well as in TMD (temporomandibular disorders) and orofacial pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

His practice includes ongoing education to further his knowledge in all these fields. <\/span>Dr. Karam stays up to date with the latest developments to provide high-quality care and optimal service to all his patients.<\/span><\/p>\n

His goal: to deliver top-quality treatments in a warm and professional environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t

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Dr. Mario Bessette<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t

From the beginning of my career, I settled in the Hochelaga neighborhood.<\/p>\n

After more than 40 years, I am proud to have built a place of lasting trust with generations of patients and their families.<\/p>\n

I strive to provide everyone with accessible, high-quality dental care, using modern technology and tailored to each individual’s needs.<\/p>\n

Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, cooking, gardening, and practicing my favorite sports: tennis and skiing.<\/p>\n

For me, the source of happiness comes down to passion and integrity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t

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Dre. Lorie Lajoie<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t

Graduate of the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al, Dr. Lorie Lajoie emphasizes the importance of meticulous work and attentive listening to her patients.<\/p>\n

Dynamic and constantly keeping up with advances in the dental field, she enjoys sharing her knowledge and providing care tailored to each individual.<\/p>\n

Outside the clinic, Dr. Lajoie loves outdoor adventures and enjoys several sports, including running and hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t

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Your oral health, our priority<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t

Our dedicated team of professionals provides personalized care delivered with attention and expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Caroline Marinier<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\tDental Hygiene Student Secretary<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cassandra Ducas<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\tDental Hygienist<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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A healthy smile starts with loving care.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t

Trust our team to provide you with personalized, gentle support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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