Altima Erin Mills Dental Centre

General Dentist Dr. Gokhan Shevket graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2006. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with majors in Chemistry and Mathematics from the University of Toronto (1997–2002). In 2003, Dr. Shevket joined the Dental Officer Training Program (DOTP) through the Canadian Forces, where he served as a military dentist for 7.5 years and received additional training in surgical dentistry. He retired from the Canadian Forces in 2010 with the rank of Captain and now practices as a general dentist in the community. Dr. Shevket provides general dental care, including impacted wisdom tooth extractions, dental implant procedures, and soft and hard tissue (bone) grafting. He is trained in various sedation techniques, including oral sedation, nitrous oxide, and intravenous sedation, and performs limited…

Endodontist Dr. Pavel Cherkas graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, where he also earned M.Med.Sc. and PhD degrees in Neuroscience. Dr. Cherkas completed his M.Sc. in Endodontics at the University of Toronto and the Royal College Fellowship Examinations. Dr. Cherkas is an Assistant Professor of Oral Physiology and Endodontics at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, focusing on the fields of endodontics, neurophysiology, and orofacial pain. He has conducted research at institutions including Cambridge (UK), Leipzig (Germany), and Tokyo (Japan), and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, a textbook chapter, a clinical guideline, and numerous research abstracts. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, and the Ontario Society of Endodontists. Dr.…

Periodontist Dr. Ghassan Omera completed his dental degree in January 2004, followed by postgraduate studies in Periodontics in 2007 and a Master of Research in 2009, both from Lille 2 University in Lille, France. He worked at Lille 2 University Hospital and Dental School, where he taught periodontics and supervised the practical training and clinical work of dental students. Dr. Omera is licensed by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and has successfully completed the Canadian Dental Board examinations. He also completed a program in Implantology in 2006 at the Department of Medical Training and Research in Stomatology & Maxillofacial Surgery, Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris VI University, and is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Omera’s education and experience have prepared him to diagnose…

General Dentist Dr. Rajbir Braich graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 2000 and practices as a general dentist. She is a member of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO). Dr. Braich enjoys creating personal connections with her patients, seeing them as individuals rather than just smiles to treat. She enjoys helping each patient achieve and maintain healthy smiles. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. She also supports charitable causes, including sponsoring children through World Vision.