About Brush Dental Clinics

Dr. Madhavan is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry (2021). Prior to this, he has had several years of dental experience from India with a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery (2009) and a Master's in Oral Medicine and Radiology (2014). He enjoys all fields of dentistry and speaks multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada.

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Dr. Anand V. Rao is a US-trained dentist who is proud to join Urban Dental Centre bringing 20 years of experience and caring to the team. He was practicing in his hometown of Philadelphia since 2001 before moving to Toronto with his family. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and is a 1997 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Rao completed a two-year residency at the Health Science Center in Brooklyn (part of the State University of New York).  Since beginning private practice, Dr. Rao has been committed to comprehensive restorative dentistry and oral health. He attends extensive continuing education courses, with a primary focus on cosmetic and implant dentistry. He completed a six-month residency in implant surgery, prosthetics, and the sciences behind implant dentistry and completed a week-long surgical clinic in implant placement in 2017.  He was thrice awarded “Best Dentist in Philadelphia” by Philadelphia Magazine and once by the Philadelphia Weekly. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and will receive his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2018. Dr. Rao was active in the professional dental community in Pennsylvania and has won several awards for service to his profession. He served a four-year term on the Board of the Pennsylvania Dental Association as First District Trustee and as a delegate to the American Dental Association. He was active on the Philadelphia County Dental Society’s Board of Directors since 2009. Dr. Rao was the donations lead in the MOM-n-PA project, a two-day charitable project based in Pennsylvania that provides free dental care to thousands of underserved people. Dr. Rao holds numerous professional memberships including the American Dental Association, Pennsylvania Dental Association, Philadelphia County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry, Ontario Dental Association, and the Canadian Dental Association. In the little spare time, he has, Dr. Rao enjoys spending time with his wife Beatrice and sons Kiran and Rohan, running, golf, tennis, world travel, music, wine tasting, and the culinary arts.

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Dr. Arian Khorshid is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. He also has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto and prior to pursuing dentistry, he worked as a mechanical designer and analyst. After finishing his dental studies, he started practicing as a general dentist. "Dentistry is a multidisciplinary field... similar to engineering, dentistry employs the principles of problem-solving to reach a goal. Both fields rely on precise methods and technology to benefit people, but in dentistry, I can work directly with the people I am helping...I enjoy this much more." Dr. Khorshid places a lot of emphasis on comfortable dental care. His main focus is prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, but he practices most aspects of dentistry.

Dr. Hassani obtained her international bachelor of dental surgery from University of Sharjah in United Arab Emirates- Dubai in 2010 where she was born and raised. Soon after, she started practising in clinical and emergency department of the University hospital. She then moved to Canada in 2015 and fulfilled her National Board Examination and became an active member of Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and Ontario Dental Association (ODA). As a patient- focused energetic dental professional, Dr. Hassani offers comprehensive dental care with an equal commitment to preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. She stays current with such procedures and techniques by participates in ongoing continuing dental education. Her focus is to provide the highest quality dentistry in the most comfortable environment for her patients. Her patients appreciate her caring, thorough approach to comprehensive dentistry and her gentle touch. Dr. Hassani values long-term relationships with every one of her patients and strives to achieve optimum patient satisfaction and oral health at all times through listening to her patients needs. She is fluent in English, Arabic and Farsi, and when she is not indulged in her profession, Dr. Hassani enjoys baking, listening to music, walking in nature and of course spending time with her loved ones and trying new restaurants.

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Dr. Advani graduated from Boston University with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D.) in 2004, after completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto. He enjoys meeting and treating new patients of all ages at his practices, and sharing information on the soft tissue laser treatments and Invisalign® "invisible" braces offered as part of our general dentistry services

In 1994, Dr. Colleen Banfield graduated from University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry. For the past six years, Dr. Banfield has been an active Ontario Dental Association representative for the Durham-Ontario Dental Society. The element of dentistry she finds most intriguing is the surgical component. It can be very challenging at times, but she enjoys it. Outside of office hours Dr. Banfield and her husband, Ed enjoy hiking canoe tripping, gardening, cross country, and downhill skiing and birding. She also takes ballet & jazz lessons. Colleen & Ed are a very busy couple!

Dr. Daphne Kwan graduated in 1989 from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. She is passionate about her profession and is dedicated to providing quality dental care with a gentle touch. Dr. Kwan listens to her patients and treats every person as a unique individual with different needs and goals. A firm believer in continuous education, she has studied with many world-renown mentors to upkeep her techniques and knowledge for the benefit of her patients. Dr. Kwan holds Fellowships in the International Congress of Oral Implantologist (ICOI), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the Associate Fellow from Academy of Gp Orthodontics. She is a graduate and serves as a Mentor at the esteemed Kois Center in Seattle, Washington. She Received a Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. In addition, Dr. Kwan is also a graduate of the gIDE Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry/ UCLA. Understanding that many patients are apprehensive of receiving dental care, Dr. Kwan is a certified provider for both intravenous and oral conscious sedation. With this added qualification, her patients are able to have a relaxing and peaceful experience without anxiety.

Postgraduate Training:

• Advanced Periodontal and Implant Surgery, University of Michigan School of Dentistry
• Academy of Gp Orthodontics
• Dawson Academy, Florida
• One Year Master Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry, gIDE/ UCLA
• Kois Center: Advancing Dentistry Through Science, Washington
• Misch International Implant Institute, Temple University
• Oral Plastic Surgery Center for Advanced Dental Education, Texas
• Toronto Implant Institute
• The Pankey Institute, Florida

Dr. David Leung was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He attended Upper Canada College for high school and then spent 4 years studying at New York University. He then completed both his dental school and Periodontics Residency at University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2006. He is happily married and enjoys traveling, watching football and cooking for friends. His passion is to help others with his expertise and restore not only their dentition but also their self-esteem.

Dr. Li prides himself on serving his patients with compassion while providing Dr. David Li received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto. He also graduated with a dental degree from China and practiced general dentistry in Beijing over 20 years ago. Dr. Li provides a full range of dental treatments to both adults and children including fillings, root canals, surgical extractions, crowns & bridges and dentures. Dr. Li prides himself on serving his patients with compassion while providing them with high-quality treatment. He is a friendly communicator who can relate to patients, and believes dental experiences should be pleasant for both patient and dentist. As a member of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) and Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), Dr. Li is committed to continually upgrading his professional knowledge and educating patients on their oral health.

Dr. Deepak Joshi received his dental degree in 1985 from Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London. After completing a one-year internship at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba and working in Newfoundland, he got his license to practice dentistry in Canada from the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. Dr. Joshi worked as an Associate dentist in several offices before taking over Kensington Dental Office in 1993. Since then he has been providing dental care to the Community of Brampton and surrounding areas. To make sure he is up to date with current concepts and the ever-changing techniques in dentistry, he attends continuing education courses on a regular basis throughout the year. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ontario, Ontario Dental Association, Halton Peel Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association. Dr. Joshi believes in a team approach to the Health of your mouth and works with a team of specialists when needed to make sure you receive the best care possible. In his spare time Dr. Joshi can usually be found on the golf course.

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Dr. Frances is passionate about Dentistry and Art Dr. Frances Hadipranoto received her Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology in Ryerson University in 2008. She continued her study to reach her dream to become a dentist. She graduated from University of Toronto, faculty of dentistry in 2014. She is now also a member of Ontario Dental Association. There are only two things in this world that Dr. Frances is passionate about. They are Dentistry and Art. Patient loyalty is her top priority which can be achieved by providing ethical and comprehensive dental treatment. Hence, Dr. Frances is always enthusiastic to improve her knowledge and clinical skills by attending continuing education courses. In her free time, Dr. Frances loves to draw and paint. Wall decoration in her house and her family's house mainly are her own artworks. On the other hand, to maintain her physical strength in order to keep up with the long hours job, she goes to yoga classes and other training classes available in the gym. During her vacation, while she was in dental school, she contributed to the society by getting involved in dental volunteering activity in a developing country, Indonesia. The experience was certainly eye-opening, ever since, she decided to dedicate herself more in serving the community. In 2016, she also got involved in the missionary out-reach activity, which took place in Haiti.

Dr. Gokhan Shevket graduated from the University of Western Ontario Dental School with his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2006. He also has a specialist degree in Biology and major degrees in chemistry and mathematics from the University of Toronto (1997-2002). In 2003, Dr. Shevket was one of six individuals to be accepted into the Dental Officer Training Program (DOTP) through the Canadian Forces. Dr. Shevket served with the Canadian Forces for 7.5 years as a military dentist, where he was fortunate enough to receive extensive training in many dental surgical programs. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 2010 with a Captain's rank, and now pursuits providing surgical dental services to various clinics in the community. Although he is a general practitioner, his extensive training and experience allow him to provide some specific services at regular rates to his patients. His dental services primarily include implants, soft and hard tissue grafting, and wisdom teeth extractions. He has credentials for sedation with oral, nitrous, a combination of the two, and as well as intravenous sedation (IV).

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Dr. Jay Khimani was born in Uganda, Africa and migrated to the United States in 1972. His family established themselves in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree at Aurora University. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loyola University Chicago, graduating with the class of 1988. He has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years, beginning with family dentistry in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Khimani maintains his enthusiasm for education and dentistry by participating in many continuing education courses including implant dentistry, Invisalign, sleep apnea, advanced restorative dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. His experience, along with advancements in dentistry, has helped Dr. Khimani provide dental care in a compassionate, kind and patient-focused environment. He is an active member of the Ontario Dental Association, American Dental Association, Royal College of Dental Surgeons and the Canadian Dental Association. When he’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Khimani enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends. He has participated in the World Partnership Walk, Canadian Civic 150 and volunteers at various events with the Time and Knowledge organization. Dr. Khimani’s entire team at Queenston Dental is dedicated to giving you the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. “Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our patients, while ensuring excellent preventative and restorative dental care.”

Dr. John Cottrell graduated from the University of Toronto and was the co-founder of this group practice set up in the town of Port Perry the same year. The operation has since grown to include six dentists. An active member of organized dentistry Dr. Cottrell has served as in him being Past President of the Durham Dental Society, Past President of Ontario Dental Association, Past President of the Canadian Dental Association and currently, he is a member of the Executive Council of the FDI (World Dental Association). Dr. Cottrell has contributed greatly to the community and to the profession of dentistry. He served as the chairman of the Scugog Library Building Committee, Town Hall 1873, and the Scugog Recreation Committee, was a Ward Councillor on the Scugog Municipal Council, and has sponsored many sports teams and events. Dr. Cottrell has been awarded many honours during his career. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, and the Pierre Fauchard Society. Among the many awards he has received are the Ontario Dental Association Service Award, the Barnabus Award, the University of Toronto Alumni Award of Distinction, the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award of Merit and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. The past six years Dr. Cottrell has been heavily involved in Medical-Dental Missions with Speroway (formerly known as Feed the Children Canada) to Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador. He was also instrumental in providing a permanent dental facility in Haiti as part of the Mission of Hope's project following the 2010 earthquake in that country. Any spare time that we give Dr. Cottrell outside of the office, you can find he and his wife Michelle on the golf course or spending time with his family of four children and their families.

Dr. Asgari is a general dentist who focuses his practice on endodontics (root canal procedures).

Dr. Manal Soliman graduated in 1989 from the faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University-Egypt. She started her Residency in the Restorative Dentistry Department at Alexandria University in 1991, where she was responsible for teaching both graduate and undergraduate dental students. While teaching at the university, she also worked as an associate dentist.

Dr. Soliman arrived in Toronto, Canada, in 2011. She got quickly involved in research in the Restorative Dentistry Department at the faculty of dentistry, UFT, and completed the “National Dental Examination Board” of Canada. Dr. Manal Soliman received her Ontario license in 2014. Since then, Dr. Soliman has been applying her advanced training, which she gained throughout more than 20 years of experience, with her passion for dentistry to her work as an associate dentist in Toronto. She was also a clinical instructor in UFT in the Restorative department until 2019. Dr. Soliman is a dedicated and well-qualified dental professional comfortable treating both adults and kids and is licensed to use Nitrous Oxide. When Dr. Soliman is outside of the practice, she enjoys travelling and outdoor activities with her family.

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Dr. Matthew R. Kreher is a general dentist providing care at private clinics in Toronto and at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, having recently graduated from the Dental Oncology Clinical Fellowship program. Patient comfort and satisfaction is of foremost importance to him. He is proud of delivering dental care ethically and at a high technical level. It is satisfying for Matthew to do work, strive for excellence, and feel confident that the patients under his care are being given the best treatment available.

Dr. Guirguis has provided dental care in Pickering for the past 16 years... Dr. Medhat Guirguis graduated from Cario University of Egypt in 1986. Dr. Guirguis has provided dental care in Pickering for the past 16 years. He has devoted a considerable amount of time to continuing education to provide his patients with the most current forms of dentistry.

Dr. Monica Dosanjh is a board-certified orthodontist. In 2012, she was handpicked by Dr. Ross Jenne to be his practice’s principle orthodontist, as he transitioned to retirement. In June 2014, Dr. Dosanjh officially took over Dr. Jenne’s orthodontic practice in the West Island of Montreal. She enjoyed the challenges of both owning and running a bustling practice until she sold it in 2017 in order to be closer to family. Dr. Dosanjh and her husband then relocated to Ontario, where Dr. Dosanjh grew up, in order to welcome their twins. Dr. Dosanjh graduated from University of Toronto in 2002 with a Bachelors of Science, then completed dentistry in 2007 from Boston University. She graduated dental school at the top of her class, achieving the American Association of Orthodontics award, the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon by Lambda Mu Chapter for 4 years and the Quintessence Award for her excellence in clinical restorative dentistry. After receiving her Doctorate of Dental Medicine, she declined her acceptance into an extremely competitive orthodontic specialty training program and chose to work in the Canadian Arctic as a general dentist. After working as a general dentist, Dr. Dosanjh accepted a position to specialize at University of Connecticut and to do a Masters in Dental Science at the same time. Her masters thesis was in retainers and she is often sought after for her knowledge in this field. Dr. Dosanjh was also part of a craniofacial team at Yale University, where they treated patients with syndromes and cleft lip and palate. After graduating from a 3 year orthodontic residency program, Dr. Dosanjh worked in Connecticut as an orthodontist before transitioning back to Canada. Montreal was home for 5 years as she owned her successful orthodontic clinic and enjoyed the perks of living in a gastronomical paradise. Dr. Dosanjh believes in practicing the highest quality of orthodontics using an evidenced based approach and keeping up with recent literature. This means that you get the most up-to-date treatment.

Attended the University of Waterloo...completed both a B.A. and a BSc... Dr. Verma attended the University of Waterloo, where he completed both a B.A. in General Arts and a BSc. Degree in Science before obtaining his D.M.D. from Boston University. Dr. Verma’s goal is to provide the best quality of care to all his patients in a compassionate manner.

Originally from Calgary, Dr. Oren Behar received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary, Master of Business Administration from McMaster University, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Western Ontario.  Since graduation, Dr. Behar has had the privilege of working in a diverse range of practices in the GTA. He is committed to lifelong learning, continually upgrading his clinical knowledge and professional skills in order to provide you with the highest level of dental care. On a personal note, Dr. Behar is happily married to his wife Tanya, and have been blessed with three wonderful children. In his spare time, he enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Kamal graduated from University of Manitoba with a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Degree in 2014. He enjoys meeting and treating new patients. Dr. Kamal is passionate about education and keeping up to date with the newest techniques and technologies in the dental field. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kamal enjoys travelling, trail hiking, and biking.

Dr. Rana Lotfi earned her dental degree from University College Cork in Ireland after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with Honours. Passionate about enhancing smiles and promoting optimal oral health, Dr. Lotfi prioritizes personalized treatment plans to empower her patients in achieving and maintaining their best oral health. Her dedication to providing excellent dental care is mirrored by her respect for both her patients and her professional team. Committed to ongoing education, she takes pride in staying updated on the latest advancements in dentistry through continuing education courses. During her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, and enjoys sports like tennis and swimming.

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto in 1980, Dr. Richard Wohl attended the University of Western Ontario where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1984. After many years of general practice, Dr. Wohl now limits his practice to the area he is most proficient in – dental surgery (the removal of impacted wisdom teeth and complicated extractions). Dr. Wohl ensures that the patient is made as comfortable as possible for all procedures.

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We think you will appreciate the warm and friendly manner in which I treat our patients. My commitment is to apply our dental knowledge and skills in a caring and gentle way, so you can feel at ease as we help you attain the smile you desire. Through excellent preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry PLUS technologies that make dental visits more pleasant than before we work with you to achieve a smile that can maximize your personal health and appearance, and raise your self-esteem. We’re also a kid-friendly office, and we want you to know that we enjoy patients of all ages!

Dr. Shilpa Jaitly graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 2013. When it comes to patient care, she takes pride in thoroughly explaining the treatment and making sure all the patient’s questions are answered. She also makes sure to place emphasis on dental hygiene education and oral care in order to maintain a healthy mouth. During treatment, she provides a gentle and caring touch which helps to ensure a positive dental experience especially for children and those that are anxious. She is also certified in Invisalign and Oral and Nitrous Oxide Sedation. In her spare time, Dr. Jaitly enjoys watching movies, cooking, and baking, and going for walks.

Dr. Stephen Wasserman graduated from the University of Toronto... Dr. Stephen Wasserman graduated from the University of Toronto with a BSc in 1971 and his Dental degree in 1975. He has been practicing at Woodside Square for the past 40 years, since the Mall opened in 1977. Dentistry has changed a lot in that period of time, with great advancements in technology. His goal is to provide each patient modern dental techniques, with special attention to comfort and care. Dr. Wasserman provides all types of services, which include white tooth colour fillings only, a mercury-free practice, various cosmetic dental options, aesthetic crowns and bridges, implant restorations, nonsurgical gum treatments, advanced root canal therapy, aesthetic full and partial dentures, removable orthodontic appliances, children's dentistry, conscious sedation with nitrous oxide, and gentle pain control techniques. He also uses a comfortable energy system test using applied kinesiology that aids in diagnosis. In addition, he is a keen advocate for a strong nutritional foundation for optimal wellness as it relates oral and overall health. Whether it is creating a new smile, or restoring greater oral health, a strong health partnership and relationship is an essential goal. Dr. Wasserman has maintained a lot of continuing education, in keeping with the great advancements that dentistry offers. He is certified through the World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI) in laser dentistry. In addition, he has completed postgraduate studies at the University of Buffalo Cosmetic Program, Millennium Aesthetic Institute, and the Canadian Institute for Cosmetic Dental Education (CICDE). The office utilizes intra oral cameras .to see what's going on, educational computer videos view overhead TV entertainment during treatment safe digital x-rays, including 360 panoramic images taken externally. In the time he served the Scarborough community, what has remained a constant has been a level of comfort and care that the doctors and staff strive to provide for each and every patient to make a difference in people's health and well being.

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Nitin Kumar is a skilled and compassionate denturist with a unique background in dentistry, having originally trained as a dentist in India. With years of experience in the dental field, Nitin brings a wealth of knowledge and skillset to the art of creating custom dentures. After practicing as a dentist for several years, Nitin transitioned into denturism by graduating from George Brown College in Toronto, to focus more specifically on helping patients regain their confidence through well-crafted, functional dentures. Throughout their career, Nitin has built a reputation for exceptional patient care, combining technical proficiency with a strong understanding of the emotional and personal impact of denture treatments. Nitin is committed to ensuring that each patient receives dentures that are not only comfortable but also aesthetically pleasing, helping individuals to smile and speak with confidence once again. Outside of their clinical work, Nitin continues to enhance their skillset by attending ongoing professional development courses and staying current with the latest advancements in denture technology. Whether working with new patients or assisting those in need of denture repairs or adjustments, Nitin remains dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized care to meet the individual needs of each patient. In his spare time, Nitin enjoys spending time with his son and cooking new recipes.