DR. CECILIA ARAGON
Dr. Aragon was born in Lima, Peru, where she earned her DDS degree in 1997. She went on to complete a one-year internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Michigan in 2001. She then moved to Alabama, where she received a master’s degree and a certificate in Prosthodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2004. That same year, she moved to Canada to join the Prosthodontics faculty at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry as an Assistant Professor. In 2011, she opened her own practice, Aragon Prosthodontics. Outside the office, Dr. Aragon enjoys playing pickleball and hitting the slopes for skiing, and she loves travelling with her husband and their two young adult children.
OUR TEAM
LUCIA LEHMAN
Lucia has been working in the dental field since 2007 and joined our office in 2019. Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, she lived in Mexico for 18 years before returning to Canada. Her experience and warm personality make her a natural with patients, and she spoils everyone at the office with her wonderful baking. Fun fact: Lucia was Miss Mexico 1992!
JANE WATANABE
Jane joined our office in 2017 and is our longest-serving team member. Originally from Peru, she lived in Japan and New York City for many years before settling in London, and she is fluent in Spanish and Japanese. Jane truly does it all; whatever the day brings, she’s the one who keeps everything running smoothly. Her experience, versatility and dedication make her an invaluable part of our team, and our patients and staff alike rely on her every day.
ZULEMA GONZALEZ
Zuly joined our office in 2022. Originally from Mexico, she worked as a restorative dentist for 20 years before bringing her expertise to our team. She is a wealth of knowledge and provides outstanding laboratory support for our crown and bridge work. Zuly also shares her experience with the next generation of dentists by teaching undergraduate students at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Outside of the office, she loves painting and baking, and above all, spending time with her husband and their three boys.
ELAINE ANDRES
Originally from the Philippines, Elaine spent 10 years living in Kuwait, where she built her experience in the dental field. That time abroad gave her a deep appreciation for different cultures, and she now speaks both Tagalog and Arabic. She brings that experience and warmth to our team, helping patients feel comfortable and cared for. She loves travelling with her husband and their two young sons, exploring new places and making memories together.
ELMA CUANAN
Originally from the Philippines, Elma spent 13 years working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she learned to understand and speak Arabic. She and her partner love taking long drives to explore small towns across Ontario and discover beautiful places together. A true food lover, she enjoys Korean and Japanese cuisine, though Filipino food will always have a special place in her heart.
