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DDS, Specialty in Ortho. Dip American Board of Orthodontics Dr George Benbassat has been practicing as an Orthodontist since 1992. Dr. Benbassat received his dental degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico in 1987. He completed a two-year Residence in Advanced Dentistry at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Dental Center, in Rochester, N.Y. in 1990. He then completed his two year specialty training in Orthodontics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1992. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 2008, an achievement that very few Canadian Orthodontists have attained. In addition to his Ontario Orthodontic Specialty license, Dr. Benbassat is also licensed to practice Orthodontics in the State of New York and the State of California. When Dr George is not straightening teeth you can find him at the hockey rink, the golf course or the…

DMD, MSD, Cert, Pedo., FRCD(C) Dr. Ashley Gill’s passion lies in creating a positive dental experience for each child. She values establishing a nurturing and trusting relationship, while providing the best dental care possible. Her goal is to dissipate fear and provide children with an experience that will foster a lifetime of outstanding dental health.Dr. Ashley’s educational path has led her coast to coast. She completed her undergraduate and dental training at the University of British Columbia. She then went on to pursue a General Practice Residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York, where she gained valuable experience working with medically complex patients in a hospital setting. Dr. Gill then returned to the West Coast to follow her passion of working with children. She completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry as well as a Master of Science in Dentistry at…

DDS, B.Ed, B.Sc Dr. Lisa Wallace’s passion for dentistry began with a career as a registered Dental Hygienist in 2008. Her experience working with children in this role created a desire to become the impactful Pediatric Dentist she is today. Dr. Lisa graduated in 2012 from Brock University with a Bachelor of Education. She then continued her studies at the University of Western Ontario, where she graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science with a major in Medical Science and minor in Pharmacology. She proceeded to advance her studies at the prestigious Howard University and graduated in 2019 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. Her time at Howard involved extensive community service work, including partnering with schools to educate children about oral health and mission trips to Jamaica and Virginia USA., to provide dentistry to marginalized communities. She completed her…

BA, DDS, MSc, FRCDC Dr. Ayala Rubin was born and raised in Toronto (just a few intersections north of SmileSquad Bathurst!). She graduated from York University with an honour’s degree in Psychology, and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Toronto. After finishing her dental degree, Dr. Ayala completed a one-year residency at SickKids Hospital, where she worked with children with complex medical and developmental needs, and gained extensive experience in managing dental trauma. After a year working as a general dentist, Dr. Ayala went back to the University of Toronto to complete her Masters in Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to working at Smile Squad, Dr. Ayala works at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital where she provides dental care to children and young adults with special needs. Dr. Ayala is a registered member in good standing of the Royal…

DDS, MSc, FRCD(C) Dr. Lori didn’t always know that she wanted to be a dentist, but working with kids was certainly her destiny. From summer camp counsellor to behaviour therapist for kids with autism, Dr. Lori made it her mission to impact the lives of children. She received an honours degree in Physiology in 2003 and graduated from the University of Western Ontario’s dental school in 2008. She then completed a residency program at Sickkids where she treated children with a wide spectrum of medical/developmental conditions. Working at Sickkids solidified her love for pediatric dentistry and she went on to complete a 3 year Masters/specialty program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Toronto in 2012. Becoming a mom to 3 amazing girls was the best thing that happened to Dr. Lori, both personally and professionally. It greatly impacted the way she practices dentistry and the…

DDS, MPH, FRCD(C) Dr. Sabrina Ramji graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 2013. She then went on to complete her pediatric specialty training at Boston University. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is a member of both the Canadian and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has also received her Masters in Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Dr. Sabrina is committed to providing oral care in a gentle manner for young children and adolescents including those with special needs. She appreciates, the importance of a positive dental experience and this, combined with her love for kids, led her to pediatric dentistry. Dr. Sabrina takes great pride in the personal connections she builds with her patients and families. Her goal as a pediatric dentist is to provide the best possible…

B.Sc. hon., M.Sc., DMD Dr. Alex received an honours degree in Biomedical Sciences in 2012 from the University of Guelph. Interested in the fundamentals of nutrition on health and its role in disease, Dr. Alex continued her studies completing a course-based Masters in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Guelph in 2013. However, her dream has always been to become a dentist. Dr. Alex graduated dental school from McGill University in 2018. She then completed a one-year general practice residency program at SickKids Hospital, gaining extensive experience in providing all aspects of dental care to children with a wide range of medical needs. This experience inspired her to pursue a three-year Specialty Training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Toronto. When not at work, Dr. Alex enjoys travelling, hiking in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. Dr.…

DDS, MSD, FRCD(C) Dr. Sabrina Sunderji is a certified specialist in Pediatric Dentistry. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in 2013 from the University of Toronto, and thereafter specialized in pediatrics at UT Houston. Known for a compassionate and caring approach, Dr. Sabrina S finds joy in treating children of all ages, creating a positive dental experience from the onset. She is committed to providing the highest standard of oral health care for all children, including special needs and medically complex patients. She especially enjoys promoting healthy dental habits, and places much emphasis on preventive care as the foundation for a healthy mouth starting from the very first visit. Beyond the dental chair, Dr. Sabrina S enjoys quality time spent with a loving husband and their two daughters. Enthusiastic about health and wellness, she also embraces an active…

Dr. Zbigniew Wojtasik (aka ‘Zig’) is the founder of Surgiservices. He obtained his certificate of specialization in anaesthesiology from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1988 and is presently holding a courtesy appointment with the Trillium Health Centre and the University of Toronto.

Dr. Molly Friedman Pediatric Dentist Dr Molly was raised in Toronto, not far from the Smile Squad office. She studied Physiology at McGill University and began her dental education at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and graduated in 2011. From 2011-2012 she completed a dental residency at SickKids hospital in Toronto, which sparked her interest in working with children. She completed her Masters in pediatric dentistry at the University of Toronto in 2015.Dr. Molly has a love for teaching and is co-director of the dental residency program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, where among other things she carries out research in virtual reality as a tool to prepare patients with special needs for dental visits. Dr Molly is a member of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), the Ontario Society of Pediatric Dentistry (OSPD), the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentists…

Dr. Rob Milkovich graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1995 and completed his residency in Family Medicine with further training in anesthesia at Queen’s University in Kingston in 1998. After initially practicing Emergency Medicine for 10 years he has been practicing anesthesia in Orangeville Ontario at Headwaters Healthcare Centre as well as William Osler Healthcare Centre in Brampton since 1998. He has a special interest in out of hospital anesthesia.

Dr. Taryn Kentner graduated from medical school at the University of Western Ontario in 2008 and completed her family medicine residency with additional training in anesthesia at UWO in 2011. She has been practicing anesthesia almost exclusively since then, with extensive locum work in Northern Ontario and the Northwest Territories. She currently holds privileges at several hospitals in Ontario, and at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, NT.