Meet Our Stratford, CT Dentists

Lighthouse Dental Care believes in providing the best in quality dental care to our patients. Through our friendly staff and experienced dentists, Lighthouse Dental Care is proud to be the premier choice in dentistry for patients in Stratford, CT. Lighthouse Dental Care provides the latest technology and services. From Six Month Smiles to Invisalign^® to routine cleanings and restorative services, the professionals at Lighthouse Dental Care offer our guests the best options in dental procedures.

We provide every person with a customized treatment solution designed for their specific needs and goals. We even offer solutions for sleep apnea and snoring. Our doctors have decades of experience. We look forward to seeing how we can help you.

Mark S. Samuels, DMD

General Dentist

Dr. Mark Samuels is part of a 54-year Stratford tradition of dental comfort and care that began with his father, Dr. Norman Samuels, in 1954. Dr. Samuels is a 1985 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and has dedicated his professional career to providing you with the best that dentistry has to offer.

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Joy Cocchiola, DMD

General Dentist

Dr. Cocchiola attended Clark University where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology, cum laude. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Cocchiola completed a one-year general practice residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Hartford, and then joined her dad in private practice in Shelton.

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Jimin Oh, DDS

General Dentist

Dr. Jimin Oh enjoys practicing all aspects of general and family dentistry, providing a wide variety of cosmetic, preventive, and restorative services. She is also a certified Invisalign® provider. Dr. Oh has a gentle and caring nature which helps her patients feel comfortable and relaxed during their visits. She loves explaining procedures and answering questions to give her patients a better understanding of their treatment plan.

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Our patients leave smiling

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One stop office for all my dental needs. Extremely pleased with the friendly interaction with the staff at Lighthouse.
William Q.
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I love Lighthouse Dental! Maggie and Leona are fabulous hygienists. Dr. Samuals and his associates are outstanding dentists!!!
Candice D.
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I brought my children to the office Last week and had a great experience! Between the front office staff and everyone in back was extremely nice and very helpful. Maggie was very gentle with my kids and their cleanings. Would recommend this office to anyone.
Rebekah M.
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Excellent Dentist! Dr. Samuels is the best! Been a patient for 8 years.
Gregory S.
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Everyone was kind and professional and cared about my needs.
Elizabeth A.
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Love all the staff and docs, very personable and professional. Been a patient for 20+ years!
Kristie M.
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I have been going to Lighthouse Dental since 2004. My first experience at Lighthouse Dental was for a cleaning with Dental Hygienist Maggie. She was so amazing and so patient with all my Dentist Phobias. She took really good care of me and I have been with her ever since. She knows me and she really makes me feel like she cares about the health of my teeth and gums! Dr. Jarmon was my Dentist and a…
Nicole H.
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My Dentist, Dr. Joy, is the best, and my dental hygienist, Maggie, is great. Together they have saved my teeth and gums. They are personable and friendly. They take the time to know something about you as a person, not just your teeth and gums.
Raymond L.
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Excellent all the way around. Have been a client for years. Wouldn’t go anywhere else ! 5 stars plus !!
Marrianne J.
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Great experience as always.
Katharine W.
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Maggie is the best, she been working on my teeth for the last 4 years. She make sure your comfortable, and you leave with your teeth feeling good and clean.
Shinika S.
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Lighthouse Dental Care is an outstanding professional office. It is a place where you always feel welcome, the front counter associates acknowledge as you walk into the waiting room. My family has been using Light House Dental and Dr. Samuel for over 30 years!! All ll the hygienists are great, and they love their job!
Lili M.
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I have been with Lighthouse for more than 35+ years. Dr. Samuels stands by his work and patient satisfaction and comfort is his primary concern. The office extends itself to accommodate your busy schedule which is reflective in its posted office hours. It is always a pleasant and friendly experience to visit his practice. Patty Ulatowski
Patricia U.
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Great job! Getting a crown
Ed B.
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Maggie is a very special and wonderfully nice person at this facility. My whole experience from Dr. Samuels providing me with perfect dentures in 2015 which are to this day a blessing in my life.
William S.
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I have using light house dental for a couple of years now and always have a great experience! Dr. Samuel and Julie have excellent chairside manner are very personable and friendly. The office is very clean and the front desk staff are very friendly! I would recommend light house to anyone !
Candice W.
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Maggie my hygienist she’s superbly very nice woman , I am very proud to have her for my hygienst she’s always doing super job. Thanks Maggi
Viergela G.
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Leona my hygienist is the best!
Holly H.
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Our family has come to Lighthouse Dental for over 30 years. The staff is as friendly and proficient as any you will find and very adept at one way conversations ;-)
Ron N.
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I always feel like I get the best care at Lighthouse Dental. Dr Sammuels is concerned about my comfort as well as my tooth health.
Robin S.
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I brought my children to the office Last week and had a great experience! Between the front office staff and everyone in back was extremely nice and very helpful. Maggie was very gentle with my kids and their cleanings. Would recommend this office to anyone.
Rebekah M.
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Dr. Harmon and Julie are the BEST! Professionals to the highest level. Very caring and compassionate.
Edith B.
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Absolutely painless, got into the chair on time, was out on time and couldn’t be happier
Kim T.
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Dr. Joy is the absolute best! I have been seeing her as far back as I can remember! She is extremely professional, honest and very reliable! Her knowledge is above and beyond and always makes me feel extremely comfortable everytime I visit. The office staff is always a pleasure and always answers all my questions thouroughly. I highly reccomend Dr. Joy and the Lighthouse Dental team without any re…
Danny B.
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Lighthouse Dental is the best!! I’ve been going here over 30 years. Dr. Samuels is knowledgeable, kind and sensitive to my needs. He is always up on the latest dental technology. Maggie my hygienist is super!! My teeth always feel fabulous when I leave and she always reminds me how to brush and floss properly. I can’t imagine going anywhere else for my dental needs.
Linda K.
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I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Julie is phenomenal, Dr. Jarmin is also exceptional. They all provide great care and really show interest in your well being.
Jeffrey P.
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I’ve been a patient here for years and have always had a good experience.
Glenn H.
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I love Lighthouse Dental! Maggie and Leona are fabulous hygienists. Dr. Samuals and his associates are outstanding dentists!!!
Candice D.
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One day I was at work had a bad toothache it was 5 o’clock in the afternoon. I called lighthouse dental knowing that they were going to close at 6pm. Thinking that they were going to push me off to the next day. They told me to come right in. Dr. Samuels who I been seeing the past few years took care of me right of way. I appreciate you guys for the great service!
Michael Y.
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Been seeing dr. Joy for years and she’s awesome!
Megan S.
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Great experience all the time @Lighthouse Dental. I had a cleaning this morning with Irena. Very warm and professional.
Stephenie R.
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Lighthouse Dental Care is an outstanding professional office. It is a place where you always feel welcome, the front counter associates acknowledge as you walk into the waiting room. My family has been using Light House Dental and Dr. Samuel for over 30 years!! All ll the hygienists are great, and they love their job!
Lili M.
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Thanks Maggie, awesome as usual.
Patti B.
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As always, excellent.
Robert S.
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Maggie my hygienist she’s superbly very nice woman , I am very proud to have her for my hygienst she’s always doing super job. Thanks Maggi
Viergela G.
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One stop office for all my dental needs. Extremely pleased with the friendly interaction with the staff at Lighthouse.
William Q.
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My Dentist, Dr. Joy, is the best, and my dental hygienist, Maggie, is great. Together they have saved my teeth and gums. They are personable and friendly. They take the time to know something about you as a person, not just your teeth and gums.
Raymond L.
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Magie is terrific, she goes the extra mile to make sure I’m comfortable and always does a great cleaning & truly cares! The front office staff always is kind & courteous.
Elizabeth Z.
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Maggie is a very special and wonderfully nice person at this facility. My whole experience from Dr. Samuels providing me with perfect dentures in 2015 which are to this day a blessing in my life.
William S.
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Great experience, Andrea made very comfortable
Michael K.

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Meet Our Stratford, CT Dentists

Mark S. Samuels, DMD

Joy Cocchiola, DMD

Jimin Oh, DDS

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