Best Dentists in Barrie

Dr. Adam Tan’s illustrious dental career began at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours. After this he attended Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and received a Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dr. Tan has also achieved the prestigious title of Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry and is Accredited by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. He is a best-selling author and has given many media appearances. Dr. Tan approaches dentistry from a holistic perspective and considers all patients’ needs in light of their whole-body health.

Dr. Tan is the founder of Georgian Dental®, a well-established holistic dentistry clinic with 2 convenient locations in Barrie and Orillia. They use state-of-the-art technologies including low-radiation digital X-rays, iTero intraoral scanners, SQuAD™ safety and hygiene protocols, 3D printed dental restorations and quick healing laser dentistry procedures. They provide a comprehensive selection of dentistry procedures including specialized pediatric dentistry and emergency dental care appointments. They offer general and preventive dentistry procedures such as thorough exams of the teeth, gums, bite patterns and more; cleanings; dental fillings; sealants; athletic and night guards. Dr. Tan and his team treat patients with dental injuries such as cracked, missing teeth or infections, with many restorative dentistry procedures. These include but are not limited to tooth extractions, dental bonding, all-on-4 implants, bridges, full and partial dentures and ConfidentURe® and various teeth whitening options.

Dr. Steve Mocrae, DDS, has gained nearly 35 years of experience as a private provider of dental health care services for the Barrie community. He earned his Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree from McMaster University. Dr. Mocrae then attended the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He has been recognized by the ThreeBestRated® as one of the TOP 3 Dentists in Barrie for both 2018 and 2019. With a true heart for his community, Dr. Mocrae offers a yearly scholarship for dental hygienist students of Georgian College. He also supports many special insurance and financing options such as the Non-Insured Health Benefits, Ontario Disability Support, Ontario Works Adult Dental Emergency Program and Healthy Smiles Ontario.

Dr. Mocrae’s private family dentistry practice, Mocrae Dentistry & Associates has been a staple in the Barrie community for decades. They provide a comprehensive selection of dental and orthodontic care options including emergency dental services and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Mocrae also offers general, cosmetic and restorative dental services. His general services include thorough exams, cleanings, gum disease diagnosis and treatment, fillings and gingivectomies. In terms of cosmetic and restorative therapies Dr. Mocrae offers wisdom tooth extractions, full and partial dentures as well as denture relining, dental implants, root canals, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers and crowns.

Dr. Mona Zahedi, DDS, began her higher education at the University of Toronto where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering. She then moved to York University in Toronto and received a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. After completing her undergraduate degrees Dr. Zahedi continued on to New York University’s College of Dentistry and attained her Doctor of Dental Surgery, she then completed a General Practice Residency in Dentistry at St. Barnabas Hospital. She continues her education as a member of the GTA Periodontics Study Club and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Zahedi has been an important member of the team at White Cedar Dental for nearly 6 years. White Cedar Dental is a family dentistry and puts great emphasis on their pediatric patients. Their office includes a play area for children and a quiet area with a beverage centre for adult patients and parents. They are constantly expanding their dental service options and have specialists in orthodontics offering Invisalign® and other clear braces, as well as a periodontist to treat gum disorders. Their other services include sedation options for phobic or special needs patients, CEREC® same-day crowns, digital x-rays, dental bonding, take-home teeth whitening, dental implants and fixed bridges.

Dr. Cristina Marinescu, DDS, is an accomplished dentist with over 20 years of experience in dentistry. She attained her Doctor of Dental Surgery in Bucharest, Romania at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila”. Dr. Marinescu immigrated to Canada and has been actively practicing dentistry in Canada since the turn of the Millenia. She has continued her dentistry education with memberships in the Ontario Dental Association and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Dr. Marinescu has a deep compassion for her fellow man and has actively sponsored a child in India for the last 13 years.

Dr. Marinescu is the senior dentist at Big Bay Point Dentistry, a unique family dental clinic that provide services in several languages including, Romanian, Arabic, German, Polish and English. Dr. Marinescu and her team aim at locating and addressing problems early so that patients can avoid more invasive and painful treatments down the road. For this reason, they emphasize preventive care with regularly timed and thorough exams, cleanings and VELscope® oral cancer screenings. Patients with cosmetic concerns have the option to receive teeth whitening, Invisalign®, dental crowns and veneers. Dr. Marinescu also offers both pediatric and restorative dentistry.

Dr. Jimmy Duong, DDS, earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology with honours from the University of Toronto. He then transferred to the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry and attained his Doctor of Dental Surgery with honours. During his studies Dr. Duong received both the Dr. Edward G. Sonley award for Clinical Restorative Dentistry and the Dr. Boris Pulec award for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics and Prosthodontics. Dr. Duong continues his education by maintaining an active membership in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Duong is part of a team of experienced family dentists, based at Barrie Smile Centre, who are dedicated to providing comprehensive and high quality long-term dental care in a gentle and caring manner for patients of all ages. Their team offer preventive, periodontic, endodontic, restorative and cosmetic dentistry therapies. New patients begin treatment with a comprehensive exam, X-rays, oral cancer screening and gum disease diagnosis. Based on the results, a treatment plan is made which may include such things as non-surgical and surgical gum disease treatments, root canals, All-on-4 dental implants, tooth extractions, Invisalign®, porcelain crowns and bridges, dentures and teeth whitening.

Dr. Ellie Moore, DDS, accomplished an undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto. She then attended the New York University College of Dentistry and earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Moore is particularly passionate about helping children have a fear-free and fun dental experience that lead to long-term oral health.

Park Place Dental is a family dental clinic complete with a children’s play area, TV equipped treatment rooms and extended office hours for same day dental emergency treatment. They take patients’ comfort seriously and make a point of addressing each concern efficiently to create a low-stress environment. Park Place Dental services patients with many specialized treatments such as emergency care, customized pediatric therapies, BOTOX® for the treatment of TMJ. Patients suffering from dental phobia can rest easy with dental sedation ranging from nitrous oxide to IV sedation. Dr. Moore addresses the cosmetic goals of her patients with such things as porcelain dental crowns, Bioclear Matrix System, composite resin fillings, gum contouring and customized teeth whitening. She treats patients diagnosed with gum disease using gum grafting, scaling and root planing. Dr. Moore offers many other services including, dental implants, tooth extractions and root canal therapy.

Dr. Eric Rouah, DMD, earned a Bachelor of Science degree and made the Dean’s List at the University of Toronto. After this Dr. Rouah moved to Tufts University and received a Doctor of Medical Dentistry and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then completed a one-year residency at Allegheny General Hospital and was licensed to practice dentistry in 27 states by the Northeast Regional Board. Dr. Rouah’s residency included training in Level 1 trauma and worked alongside a wide variety of specialist surgeons.

In the last 15 years Dr. Rouah has established a comprehensive dental practice with three locations in Big Bay Dental, Birchmount Dental and Aurora Dentistry. His clinics provide cosmetic and general dentistry options as well as Invisalign® Invisible Braces. The cosmetic services that Dr. Rouah and his teams offer include both in-office VENUS® teeth whitening and custom at-home teeth whitening, dental implants, dental bonding and in-house CEREC® crowns, inlays and onlays. In terms of general dentistry treatments they provide oral cancer screening, non-surgical gum therapy such as scaling and root planing, laser dental hygiene therapies and a variety of sedation options including nitrous oxide, IV and oral sedation as well as general anesthesia.

Dr. Elston Wong, DDS, began his dental higher education journey with an undergraduate in chemistry and biochemistry from The University of Western Ontario and then received his DDS degree from the University of Toronto. After earning his degrees, Dr. Wong completed a year-long general practice residency at Tufts University in Boston. He practiced dentistry for nearly 15 years before attending the Kois Center and served as a mentor with the Kois Center since 2018. Dr. Wong believes in providing consistently high-quality, long-lasting care using evidence-based procedures.

Dr. Elston Wong Dentistry is dedicated to providing accurate, serious and high-quality treatments that are proven to yield the desired results. They are built on transparency in both finances and take the time to educate patients on all treatment options. Dr. Wong begins treatments from preventive dentistry such as sealants, oral disinfection via Air Polishing and Prevora. Much of Dr. Wong’s dental practice focuses on restorations and more significant dental treatments such as dental implants, bridges, crowns, veneers and dentures. To ease patients’ dental anxieties Dr. Wong offers sedation options such as nitrous oxide, oral sedatives and general anesthesia which is administered at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

Dr. Nancy Di Santo, DDS, is a highly experienced dental care provider with nearly 30 years of experience. She graduated the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Di Santo is a member of many dental organizations including the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Canadian Dental association and the Ontario Dental Association. She greatly values her community and both serves third year students of her alma mater as a treatment plan coordinator and is involved with the Chair of the Gala and Fundraising Committees at St. Andre Bessette Catholic Church.

Westowne Dental Centre is the work home of Dr. Di Santo and her husband, Dr. Michael Di Santo. As a family dentistry they strive to provide a warm and relaxing environment with modern technology and a children’s play area. Some of the technologies that they use include low-radiation digital x-rays, nitrous oxide sedation and TVs in exam rooms to help combat patients’ anxieties. The services that they provide include but are in no way limited to emergency dental care, teeth whitening, root canals, tooth extractions, oral exams, deep cleaning and porcelain veneers.

Dr. Akeel Al-Dabboos, DDS, DMD, has nearly 30 years of experience as a dental health care provider. He attended the University of Baghdad for his first dental degree, a Doctor of Dental Surgery. After many years of dental practice in Iraq he and his family immigrated to Canada where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of British Columbia. He is a great believer in the value of continued education and is continuously furthering his knowledge of the latest techniques and technologies.

Dr. Al-Dabboos is the owner of the ADO (A Dental Office.com) a full-service, family dental clinic with the goal of providing gentle, comfortable care. Here Dr. Al-Dabboos and his team provide a variety of dental care procedures such as emergency dentistry which endeavors to see patients within 2 hours. Dr. Al-Dabboos treats children as young as 2. He and his team combine a fun, relaxed environment with gentle and friendly treatments to prevent children from developing dental phobia. The dental procedures that Dr. Al-Dabboos offers include but are not limited to root canal therapies, dentures, dental sealants, crowns, fluoride treatments, bridges and composite resin fillings.

Dr. Adam Chapnick, DDS, has nearly 25 years of experience providing dental care services. Both prior to and throughout his career, Dr. Chapnick has accomplished an impressive amount of degrees, licensures and certifications. He first gained a BA in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario and then a DDS from SUNY University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Chapnick has completed a Fellowship with and earned an Oral Myofunctional Therapy certificate from Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He is also a member of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics and a Fellow with the International Assocaiation of Physiologic Aesthetics.

At Molson Park Dental, Dr. Chapnick has assembled a team of professional, friendly and caring dental health care practitioners. They provide a large selection of dental procedures which include standard treatments such as tooth-coloured fillings, oral cancer screenings, teeth cleanings, teeth whitening, dental bonding, porcelain veneers, dental bridges and crowns, full and partial dentures and Invisalign Clearcorrect™. They also offer many specialized treatments such as lingual frenectomies to treat tongue-tie, treatments for chronic jaw pain and headaches caused by TMJ/TMD, gum recontouring and obstructive sleep apnea therapies.

Dr. Mohammad Rahimi, DDS, graduated from Cebu Doctor’s University in Mandaue City, Philippines with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. He then practiced at Sirrena Dental Clinic in the Tehran Province of Iran. After several years Dr. Rahimi emigrated to Canada and went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry through the University of Western Ontario in London.

Dr. Rahimi can be found at Barrie Crossing Dental Centre, a friendly, professional and high-tech dental clinic. Dr. Rahimi is dedicated to serving his community and offers many options to ease financial strain such as a 10% senior discount, free consultations and teeth whitening, direct insurance billing and more. He also provides evening and weekend hours as well as same-day emergency dental care. Dr. Rahimi’s choices for dental procedures range from preventative measures such as digital x-rays and thorough exams, to tooth extractions and Invisalign®. The other dental therapies Dr. Rahimi offers include but are not limited to fillings, root canal therapy, gum disease diagnosis and treatment, dental implants, athletic mouth guards, full and partial dentures, bridges and crowns.

Dr. David A. Staples, DDS, has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Western Ontario. His postgraduate education has included neuromuscular dentistry at the Las Vegas Institute, surgical implant restorations at the Misch Institute and is Invisalign® certified. Dr. Staples has also continued his education through active membership in the Canadian Dental Association and the Ontario Dental Association. He is an avid supporter of the community and donates all proceeds from teeth whitening procedures and athletic mouth guards to the Gilda’s Club.

Dr. Staples’ self-titled family dental clinic serves patients ranging from 2 to 100 years old. Pediatric patients can be provided with many care options such as fluoride treatments, sealants, dental X-rays, thorough exams and cleanings. For adult patients they offer general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry. Their general dentistry procedures include bruxism treatments, oral cancer screenings, dental fillings, comprehensive exams, professional cleanings and much more. Dr. Staples’s and his team also provide a large selection of cosmetic options including dental bonding, teeth whitening, dental implants, TMJ/TMD treatments, bridges, veneers, crowns and Invisalign®.

Dr. Reem Kakish, DDS, is a second-generation dentist. She attained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Jordan University of Science and Technology in Ibrid, Jordan. Dr. Kakish then completed a comprehensive dental care and support internship at the Royal Medical Services Hospital in Jordan. After completing her undergrad and internship she immigrated to Canada and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Kakish is passionate about community involvement and volunteers with the Richmond Hill Rotary Club.

Dr. Kakish is part of the team at Ferris Lane Dental, a group, family dentistry that is absolutely dedicated to their patients’ happiness. They listen to patients’ concerns and oral health goals and create personalized dental plans to meet them. New patients’ first visits include in-depth consultations, a thorough exam and X-rays. They serve children as well as adults and children are often treated with age-appropriate dental hygiene education, sealants and fillings, mouth guards and orthodontics when needed. In addition to this they provide cosmetic dentistry, sedation for anxious patients, Invisalign® and traditional orthodontics, as well as emergency treatment.

Dr. Oxana Arkhitko, DDS, has gained nearly 15 years of dentistry experience since earning both her Bachelor of Pharmacology and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from the University of Toronto. She is Invisalign®, dental implant placement and restoration certified. Dr. Oxana has continued her education through dental health conferences and seminars as well as membership in both the Ontario Dental Association and Muskoka Simcoe Dental Society. As a mother, Dr. Oxana is passionate about giving children a fearless dental experience.

Dr. Oxana is the leader of a well-functioning, kind and welcoming team at Maplewood Dental. They provide emergency dental care and can serve patients in Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, French and English. They work closely with patients to create comprehensive, long-term treatment plans that will enable patients to reach their dental health goals. The services that may be included in a patients treatment plan are such things as fillings, x-rays, sealants, porcelain crowns, bridgework, root canals, dental implants, teeth bleaching, dentures, porcelain veneers, custom athletic mouthguards, TMJ therapies, tooth extractions and both Invisalign® and traditional braces.

Dr. Mohammed Qanbar-Agha, DDS, has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. He earned a bachelor’s in dental surgery and served the population of the United Arab Emirates for many years. Dr. Agha was then inducted into the Royal College of Surgeons- Faculty of Dentistry in Ireland, the German Board of Oral Implantology and most recently gained membership to the Royal Canadian Dental Surgeons of Ontario. He has continued his education in restorative and replacement dentistry procedures as well as dental diagnostics.

Over the last few years Dr. Agha and his private dental clinic, Downtown Barrie Dental have established themselves in the Barrie community as an up-to date facility with a relaxed and thoughtful atmosphere. Dr. Agha’s general dentistry services include comprehensive exams and cleanings, low-radiation digital X-rays, dedicated treatment coordinators, crowns, bridges, root canals and custom Bicon® short dental implants. Many patients are concerned about their smiles’ appearance and for such concerns Dr. Agha provides treatments such as composite resin tooth-colored fillings, SpaDent teeth whitening and porcelain dental veneers.

Dr. Rebeca Riojas-Ozturk, DDS has gained over 30 years of dentistry experience since completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon. She immigrated to Canada after 3 years serving the community of Monterrey, Mexico. Immediately after settling in Ontario Dr. Riojas-Ozturk was Certified by the National Dental Examination Board to practice dentistry in Canada. She is passionate about using the most up-to date technologies to provide patients with the highest quality care.

Dr. Riojas-Ozturk is the proud owner of two dental clinics, BWG Dental Centre in Bradford and Barrie Heights Family Dentistry in Barrie. She and her team aim to serve their community with evening hours, direct billing and a friendly, comforting demeanor. They also provide sedation dentistry for patients in need of extra reassurance. Dr. Riojas-Ozturk offers an impressive array of treatment options such as amalgam-free fillings, bonding, non-surgical gum disease treatments, tooth extractions, porcelain inlays, invisible braces, root canals, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, traditional orthodontics, TMJ therapy and much more.

Dr. Stanley Won, DDS, is a North Bay native and has been practicing dentistry for nearly 30 years. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Won continues his education through active membership in several dental health organizations such as the Academy of General Dentistry and the Ontario Dental Association, as well as attending many dental education seminars.

Dr. Won’s private practice, Essa Ferndale Dental, was established in 2003 and has been the work home of Dr. Won and his associates since. They use the latest technologies such as LCD TVs for patient comfort and low-radiation digital X-rays for patients’ safety and are open evenings and Saturdays to better accommodate patient schedules. Dr. Won’s services range from general such as comprehensive exams and cleanings to restorative such as dental implants and root canals. Patients have many care options including tooth-colored fillings, crowns, tooth extractions, Invisalign®, bonding, full and partial dentures, custom night guards, take-home teeth whitening and custom athletic mouth guards.

Dr. Ryan Ferguson, DDS, completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Detroit Mercy. He continued his dental education with studies at Las Vegas Institute for Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a member of both the International Academy of Orthodontics and Muskoa-Simcoe Dental Society. Dr. Ferguson is a board certified in both the US and Canada. He greatly values the ability of dentistry to improve a patient’s outlook on life by boosting patient health and self-esteem.

Ferguson Family Dental Care is a patient-centric full-service clinic with a welcoming office, caring and experienced staff. Dr. Ferguson and his staff provide a large variety of dental procedures including restorative dentistry such as amalgam-free fillings, root canal therapy, CEREC® same-day crowns, tooth extractions, implant restorations, porcelain inlays, onlays and bridges. In addition, they offer cosmetic and specialist options including teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, scaling and root planing as non-surgical gum disease treatments, TMJ therapies, various methods of sedation and migraine pain treatments.

Dr. Jason Gomes, DDS, earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University before moving to the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry for his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. While studying at the University of Toronto Dr. Gomes received the Davis Orthodontic Award for showing great promise in the field of orthodontics. Since graduating with honors Dr. Gomes has gained nearly 10 years of experience as a dental health care practitioner. He spent some time providing services in the greater Toronto area and then chose to serve among an underserviced community in Northern Ontario.

Dr. Gomes is proud to be the owner of Dentistry By The Bay which is dedicated to creating a new dentistry experience using a friendly team with state-of-the-art technology to create a comfortable and inspiring environment. Dr. Gomes offers a comprehensive array of dental health procedures spanning preventive, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, periodontal disease, prosthodontics, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, sedation dentistry and dental emergencies.