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Staff Bios - Dr. Robert Polese |
 Dr. Robert Polese, received his BSc and DDS at the University of Toronto.
He is a published author and an active member of the Toronto Implant Study Club and the Ontario Study Club for Osseointegration, Ontario Dental Association, American Dental Association and the Toronto Crown & Bridge Study Club.
Dr. Polese maintains a special interest in both cosmetic and implant dentistry, received his Invisalign Certificate and is very active in the local community. |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Jim Argyropoulos |
 Dr. Jim Argyropoulos, received his DMD and Masters of Oral Biology at the University of Louisville, and has published papers in the Journal of American Dental Association (JADA) and the ADA.
Voluntarily, he has assisted in coordinating and initiating an on-site dental clinic at Hellenic Home for the Aged / Hellenic Care for Seniors (Toronto) Inc. He uses biocompatible materials, allowing him to provide homeopathic treatment to naturally oriented patients. He is a member of the Canadian & Ontario Dental Associations, along with the American Dental Association.
He is currently one of the few Dentists in Toronto & GTA who have been certified in LUMINEERS™ BY CERINATE.® |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Ari Voudouris |
 Dr. Ari Voudouris, received his DDS at the University of Western Ontario and his honors Bachelors of Science in Pharmacology at the University of Toronto.
In June 2000, he received the Walter P. Teteruck award in fixed prosthodontics (crown & bridge). He is an active member with the International Congress of Oral Implantology, the Toronto Implant Study Club, the Toronto Implant Institute and the American Association of Implant Dentistry and is co-owner of Don Valley Dental Centre. |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Haleh Ashkevari |
 Dr. Haleh Ashkevari, received her DDS and studied Pharmacology at the University of Toronto. She is certified and has great interest in advanced implant surgery, bone grafting and cosmetic dentistry. Her fellowships include Comprehensive Implant Training, Treatment Planning and Prosthetics, (Advanced) Implant surgery, Bone Grafting Program and Invisalign Certification.
Dr. Ashkevari is a member of both the Canadian and Ontario Dental Associations, along with the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Toronto Implant Study Club. |
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Staff Bios - Sheila McKenzie-Barnswell |
 Sheila McKenzie-Barnswell, R.D.H., H.D., D.N.M., PhD, has been a Dental Hygienist since 1983. Additionally, she provides Natural Medicine and Supportive Care for our patients, utilizing homeopathic, orthomolecular medicine, acupuncture and laser therapy, focusing on the prevention and management of diseases using homeopathic and nutritional medicine, in addition to detoxification, immune system enhancement, gum disease and pain management.
She is Deputy Member (Public Health Diplomat) for the International Parliament for Safety & Peace (IPSP) and is President of the Natural Medicine Practitioners of North America |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Marvin Zarnett |
 Dr. Marvin Zarnett, received his DDS from the University of Toronto. He has been a staff member at the Mount Sinai Hospital Dental Department. He has also been an instructor in the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Programs.
Dr. Zarnett is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Toronto Academy of Dentistry, Crown and Bridge Study Club, the Periodontal Study Club, and Alpha Omega International Fraternity. He has a specific interest in Restorative Dentistry, TMJ Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain. He has lectured at the Ontario Dental Association annual meeting, the Crown and Bridge Study Club, Toronto Academy of Dentistry and Alpha Omega Fraternity. |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Joshua Resnick |
 Dr. Joshua Resnick, received his DMD with honors from Temple University and an Honors Specialist with distinction in Nutrition and Biochemistry from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Resnick participated in an externship for Orthodontics, published several articles related to such and computer modeling, and is looking forward to combining orthodontics with smile makeovers where applicable. |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Vanessa Milich |
 Dr. Vanessa Milich, received her Honors B.Sc. and Toxicology specialty from the University of Toronto. Additionally, she completed her DMD from the faculty of Dentistry (in Zagreb, Croatia) and thereafter, successfully completed the Qualifying Dental Program at the University of Toronto.
As a member of the Canadian and Ontario Dental Associations, and the Academy of General Dentistry, Dr. Milich provides dental care in all aspects of Dentistry. |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Eitan Keren |
 Dr. Eitan Keren received his DDS from the University of Toronto and an honours B. Sc in Human Biology. He has independently treated patients in (hospital) dental clinics, including paediatric, emergency and oral surgery treatments, alongside his involvement & presentations in Dental Research, at the International, American, and Canadian Associations for Dental Research, IADR Research Conference, Hawaii.
He is an active member of the Ontario & Canadian Dental Associations, along with American Association of Cosmetic Dentists, Implant Mentor Study Club & the North Toronto Dental Society. |
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Staff Bios - Dr. Suzanne Baptista |
 Dr. Suzanne Baptista received her DDS from the University of Western Ontario following completion of her BSc in Biochemistry and Economics at McGill University. She has also completed an externship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and a one-year Advanced Residency Program in General Dentistry at the State University of New York (Stony Brook).
Aside from private practice, she teaches dental students part-time as a Clinical Demonstrator at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry including crown & bridge, root canal treatment and children's dentistry. Dr. Baptista is fluent in Cantonese, Chinese and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Ontario Dental Association. |
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Staff Bios - Harry Orfanidis |
 Harry Orfanidis received his diploma in Denturism in 1985. He specializes in full and partial dentures, as well as implant retained prosthesis.
Harry enjoys servicing the community at large, and has been providing onsite/visitational services to most of our offices for over 5 years.
Harry was a former full time Professor at George Brown College and is an active member of both the Canadian & Ontario Denturist Associations. |
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