Meet The Doctors

We believe that in order to provide exceptional patient care you must have both skill and compassion. As a modern dental practice, we are continuously watching for any breakthroughs and changes in the dental industry so that we can continue to provide you the most up-to-date and effective treatment options. 

We thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourself with our practice, our team and doctors, and the various treatment options we offer to help you achieve and maintain the smile you deserve! 

Dr. Paul J. Lennon, Jr

Dr. Paul J. Lennon Jr. graduated from Woburn High School in the Class of 1981, and then received his BS degree in 1986 from St. Michaels College in Burlington, VT. Dr. Lennon earned his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992. He joined his father’s dental practice in Woburn upon graduation and practiced with his father for 10 years from 1992-2002. Dr. Lennon still continues to serve his Woburn patients since 2002 when his father retired from dentistry after 40+ years of serving the Woburn dental community.

Dr. Lennon is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Massachusetts Dental Society, and has studied extensively at the esteemed Spear Faculty Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

He enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with his daughter Cheyanne.

Dr. Stephen A. Cohen

Dr. Stephen Cohen also earned his DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992 where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, and is a member of the dental honors fraternity – Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Dr. Cohen then went on to do a residency at the Boston VA Hospital. Dr. Cohen ran his own dental practice for 16 years in Toronto, Canada with cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, endodontics (root canal therapy) and complex restorative dentistry as his main focus. He has maintained dental licensure in both USA and Canada and now works solely in the United States.

Dr. Cohen graduated from Upper Canada College in Toronto for high school, then went on to attend McGill University in Montreal where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in anatomical sciences.

Dr. Cohen is also currently a member of the American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society, and has prior memberships in the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Toronto Crown and Bridge Study Club, Ontario and Canadian Dental Associations, and the esteemed Spear Faculty Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Cohen continues to spend countless hours in continuing education across the country while staying happily married to his wife Shari for 24 years. They have 2 university aged children, Melanie and Warren. Dr. Cohen also enjoys local deep sea fishing, and would love to be an avid golfer if he could play better.

Dr. Leonard H. Strauss

Dr. Leonard H. Strauss, graduated in the top of his class from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992 where he also earned his DMD degree. He then went on to complete advanced specialty education in periodontics at Boston University in 1994. Boston University has one of the nation’s leading periodontal programs specializing in the latest techniques of periodontics and multiple implant systems.

Dr. Strauss has carried this tradition into his periodontal practice. He now provides such advanced techniques as immediate implants, sinus grafting and ridge augmentation, and tissue grafting. A firm believer that a true professional must always be learning and growing he is currently certified in four implant systems. In addition to full time practice, he attends a number of advanced education courses each year.

He is a member of many dental societies including: the Massachusetts Dental Society, American Dental Association, Massachusetts Periodontal Society, the American Academy of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseo-Integration and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Dena Shuster

Dr. Dena Shuster was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. From a very young age,
Dr. Shuster found a passion in understanding others’ feelings, growing deep connections with those around her, and helping others feel at ease. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology in 2012 from the University of Pennsylvania. She then completed the Postbaccalaureate Premed Program at the University of Southern California while simultaneously gaining experience in the healthcare field in both dental and medical settings.

Dr. Shuster went on to attend the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. While at Tufts, she was recognized on the Dean’s List, participated in various student groups and community service efforts, and served as a teaching assistant in didactic courses.

After graduation, Dr. Shuster then completed the NYU Langone Health Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Fenway Health in Boston. During the program, she worked with a wide variety of patient populations practicing clinical and emergency dentist, gaining invaluable knowledge in treating medically complex patients and working with other members of the healthcare team.

Dr. Shuster finds dentistry as an opportunity to invest her compassion in patients while delivering comprehensive dental care. She strives to lessen dental anxiety as much as possible so that her patients enjoy their dental experiences.

Dr. Shuster lives with her husband and daughter. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and watching Netflix. She is excited to see you in the office!