The dental office of Dr. James W. Massa is more than just a dental office for our patients. Its a creative, relaxing environment that offers high-quality dental solutions and a personalized dental experience for each patient. Dr. Massa and his team always look for ways to improve the patient experience whether that means learning a new procedure or investing in new dental technology. Dr. Massa strives to provide each patient with the tools and treatments they need to achieve optimal dental health while also improving the appearance and function of their smile.
The unique expertise at Massa Dental Care stems from Dr. Massa and his teams many accomplishments. Patients can expect to receive state-of-the-art dental technology and a modern approach through the entire treatment.
Dr. Massa attributes his knowledge and expertise from his training from the elite Las Vegas Institute for Dental Studies (LVI). As an LVI dentist, Dr. Massa received specialized training that transcends the scope of general and cosmetic dentistry education and has earned himself a distinguished reputation. Dr. Massa is among some of the few dentists who have completed the requirements and was honored with an LVI Fellowship. His unique knowledge and expertise stem from his many accomplishments in dentistry.
Dr. Massa, his wife, and three children reside in Naples. Dr. Massa is one of ten children, and family is of utmost importance to him. He values patient relationships like family relationships and works hard to make those around him feel comfortable and at ease.
Dr. Cocris is an intelligent, hard working and caring Doctor with gifted skills that Dr. Massa has come to trust and is excited to practice with.Dr. Cocris settled in New York from his native Romania, working and putting himself through LaGuardia Community College and the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.At the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, he graduatedsumma cum laudewith a Bachelor in Forensic Science.Through college, Dr. Cocris worked as a research assistant and an adjunct professor in biology and chemistry.
His passion for dentistry led Dr. Cocris to earn his Doctorate of Dentistry degree at the Rutgers College of Dental Medicine in New Jersey in 2013.Dr. Cocris earned distinction with awards for the International College of Dentistry Leadership Award and the American Equilibration Society Senior Award for Excellence.He was selected to the prestigious National Dental Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU).
Following dental school, Dr. Cocris teamed with other practitioners as part of Community Oriented Dental Education providing comprehensive care to severely medically compromised patients and completed a General Practice Residency at Queens Hospital Center in New York City, serving one of the most diverse groups in the U.S.These are outstanding, challenging and rewarding accomplishments that exemplify the character and skill of Dr. Cocris.He then continued to private practice in upstate New York until deciding, like Dr. Massa, to relocate to Florida in 2018.Dr. Cocris has postgraduate studies in Invisalign Certification, implant and grafting surgical training with the Dr. Garg Implant Continuum, advanced root canal therapy training with Dentsply, Dr. Cymerman and Dr. West and Real World Endodontic training programs.Like Dr. Massa, it is Dr. Cocris belief that one must be highly dedicated to continuously improving clinical skills and knowledge through continuing education.
Dr. Cocris is the oldest of 5 children. He currentlyresides in Naples with his wife, Alina,and theirdaughter,Zelda. When Dr. Cocris is not practicing dentistry he enjoys spending time with his family,cooking, cycling, archery, windsurfing, and yoga.
Dr. Stacey Vlachos received a B.S. from Michigan State University and a D.D.S. from the University of Michigan Dental School. His extensive professional training, surgical and prosthetic experience was acquired working, side-by-side, with Dr. Carl Misch in his private and hospital practices. Dr. Carl Misch was a renowned American Prosthodontist, and was recognized internationally as the worlds leader in clinical and academic contributions to the field of implant dentistry. Dr. Vlachos completed the implant training program at the Misch International Institute where has was invited to join the staff, as a lecturer, prosthetic, and surgical instructor for 30 years. Dr. Vlachos has placed over 10,000 implants.
Dr. Vlachos became a diplomate in 1992 of the American Board of Oral Implantology, and a Diplomate in 1994 of the International Congress of Implantology. He also became a Diplomate of the American Society of Osteointegration, and American College of Oral Implantology. Dr. Vlachos 35-year commitment to the field of implant dentistry and I.V. sedation are the key to his successful treatments today.
Dr. Vlachos has earned a national reputation for his clinical excellence and technical expertise. He has helped develop the field by participating in ground-breaking procedures which has resulted in implantology becoming the fastest growing field in dentistry.