Altima Atrium Dental Centre

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.…

General Dentist Dr. Fatimasugra Patwa, BDS (Hons), is a general dentist at Altima Atrium Dental Centre. She graduated from King’s College London in 2012 and provides a broad range of general dental services, with particular interests in sedation dentistry, Invisalign treatment, botulinum toxin therapy for TMJ disorders, restorative implant dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Patwa enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients and supporting them throughout their oral health journey. She values patient education and works closely with patients to help them understand their treatment options and make informed decisions about their care. She is committed to continuing education and regularly pursues opportunities to expand her knowledge and clinical skills. Dr. Patwa is a member of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). She has…

General Dentist – Oral Surgery Dr. Barbad Zamiri completed his general dentistry degree at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz, Iran, in 1989. He then pursued training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the National Iranian University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, graduating in 1996. In Iran, Dr. Zamiri practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Since relocating to Canada, he has focused on general dentistry with an emphasis on oral surgery-related procedures. Dr. Zamiri is a member of several professional associations, including the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Iranian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Outside of practice, he enjoys staying active through biking and supports charitable organizations in his home country.