MEET DR. VAILLANCOURT, DMD
At Harbor Cover Dental, we offer a variety of skill sets and specialties in one office means every patient gets an advanced, customized treatment plan benefiting from our committed team of specialists.
Meet Leif Bakland, DDS
Dr. Leif Bakland graduated from Loma Linda University in 1980 where he earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Immediately after graduating, he opened a dental practice in downtown Newburyport where he’s been actively practicing for the last 32 years. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the MA Dental Society, the North Shore Dental District Society, and the International Association of Dental Traumatology. He has contributed in providing dental care for the Gloucester Dental Clinic, and is involved in the start up of the new BNI Chapter of Gloucester.
Dr. Bakland has lived in Gloucester for the past 15 years, married his wife Stephanie 6 years ago, both love to call Gloucester their home. He is an avid golfer and also loves blue water sailing. He has held a 100 ton Master Mariners License for the past 10 years. Dr. Bakland is excited to have the opportunity of opening a dental practice in downtown Gloucester. He loves being a part of and contributing to this beautiful seaside community.
Nicholas A. Vaillancourt, DMD
Dr. Nicholas Vaillancourt is a general dentist who possesses a high sense of attention to detail and a passion for providing quality comprehensive care. From a young age he was drawn to the dental profession due to its unique blend of qualities including helping others, science, and art.
Dr. V earned a bachelor of science double major degree in biology and anthropology from the University of Connecticut, and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Massachusetts Dental Society, and the North Shore District Dental Society and is Invisalign certified.
Since graduating from dental school, Dr. V has treated patients of all ages in the Greater Boston area and is delighted to start serving the people of Gloucester. Dr. V and his wife, Alexis, live in Revere. He enjoys traveling and drawing in his spare time.
Dr. Lauren Cohen Andler, Endodontist
Dr. Lauren Cohen Andler graduated Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis and earned her DMD at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she was named valedictorian. She was honored with the Alumni Clinical Excellence Award in Endodontics and inducted into the OKU National Dental Honor Society. While in residency, Dr. Andler co-authored The Pulpal Response to Crown Preparation and Cementation, which was published in the Journal of Endodontics.
When she’s not working, Dr. Andler loves spending time with her husband and sons at their home in Boston. You can find them exploring playgrounds, with the hope of one day swinging on every single swing in the city. In between playgrounds, she’s keeping her fingers crossed that her son’s first words will be “rubber dam.”
Dr. Robert A. Blake, DDS
Dr. Robert Blake is a seasoned general dentist with over 30 years of experience who is known for his expertise in complex restorative dentistry and his commitment to exceptional patient care. A graduate of McGill University in Montreal with a degree in biology, Dr. Blake went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Georgetown University School of Dentistry, where he honed his clinical skills through rigorous, hands-on training.
Dr. Blake has been an influential member of the New England dental community and has played a key role in the development of the Yankee Dental Congress, one of the world’s leading dental education events.
Outside the office, Dr. Blake is an avid boater and a lifelong lover of the water, living in Gloucester with his wife, Alison. He is deeply committed to helping families smile with confidence, whether it’s through his expert care or his warm, approachable manner. Whether you’re a long-time patient or new to the practice, Dr. Blake combines skill, sincerity, and a genuine passion for his work to create a positive experience for all.
