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Paste Dental is a dental practice located in the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada. The practice is renowned for its high-quality dental care, modern décor, and exceptional customer service. In addition to its exceptional dental care, Paste Dental boasts a state-of-the-art interior design and a focus on hospitality to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for its patients. The practice featu...

Welcome to the mini series - Hi, I’m Almost Dr. In this series, we will be highlighting dental students across Canada. We are excited to take you on a journey to all 10 dental schools across the country, giving you unique insights into the experiences and perspectives of dental students from coast to coast. Through this podcast, we aim to provide a platform for dental students to share their stori...

Clara is currently a third year dental student at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. She grew up in Edmonton, Alberta before moving to Ontario to complete her Bachelor of Science at Queen's University. She began a Certificate of Business concurrently due to her interest in the field, however she discontinued this program to pursue dental school after her 3 years at Queen's U...

Dr. Sunny Virdi is born and raised in Winnipeg, and completed his doctor of dental medicine at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Sunny brings a unique mix of passion and creativity into his craft to have patients leave with a smile. Dr. Sunny has been practicing and volunteering his services in Winnipeg where he has been recognized as an emerging leader in his field and direction in community projec...

Visit hiimdr.com for merch and more!  Dr. Sanya Arora is a cosmetic dentist based in Australia and Canada. Dentistry truly combines all her passions, science, art, engineering, and her desire to help people. She feels very blessed to be in such an amazing profession, where she gets to put smiles on people’s faces.  Besides clinical dentistry, she runs a dental blog called @TheDentalPen where she s...

www.hiimdr.com Dr. Jaewoo Cho grew up in Southern California and received his degree in biochemistry from UC Riverside, where he was voted the student body Homecoming King in his senior year. Due to his leadership, high GPA, and countless hours of community service, he was given the Man of the Year award twice in back-to-back years. His achievements landed him at a top dental school in the world....

Irene is an RRDH and entrepreneur who has expanded her scope of practice in Orthodontics, Restorative Dental Hygiene, Myofunctional Therapy, and advanced periodontal therapy. Her dental practice, Toothlife Studio, celebrated two years in Aug of 2022, where Irene and her team of 10 provide cutting-edge dentistry. Irene’s goals are to create a positive environment for team members and to create a fu...

Dr. Bruce Freeman is an honours graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto. He completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester and returned to U of T to complete his Diploma in Orthodontics and his Master of Science degree in the field of orofacial pain. He is also Co-Director of the Hospital Dental Residency Program an...

Dr. Hesham Sherghin received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from the University of Detroit Mercy in 2011, where he was named to the Dean’s List. He then completed a yearlong Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program at St. Johns Providence Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Sherghin was the class Vice-President and served as an active member of several societies and or...

Dr. Mohanta is a general dentist practicing in Brampton, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1995 and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. She later became certified in adult education and was an instructor at a dental hygiene college. She currently works at a community health center treating children and seniors on public dental programs. Dr. Mohanta has...

Dr. Paresh Shah has a special interest in Cosmetics, implants and Smile makeovers (Interdisciplinary care). He has used digital technology in his practice for over 15 years. Dr. Shah received his dental degree from the University of Manitoba in 1991. He did a General Practice Residency from the University of Manitoba in 1992 He holds a Master’s degree in Physiology (1987) and has a proficiency cer...

Akhil and Nekky talk about the 2023 Canadian Dental School Conference in Montreal with interesting insights from a dental student (Akhil) and the keynote speaker (Nekky). Visit https://www.hiimdr.com/ for the latest episodes and merchandise.

Dr. Chung was raised in Kamloops and has been a proud resident of Kamloops since 1992.  He obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Western Ontario in 2010. Dr. Chung teaches internationally on various topics including Immediate Anterior and Posterior Implant Therapy, Soft Tissue and Hard Tissue Augmentation, Suturing,...

The podcast "Hi I'm Dr." is presented by Akhil Chawla and Dr. Nekki Jamal. Here, both Akhil and Dr. Nekky conduct interviews with the foremost dental experts. The two discuss a variety of issues, including their personal histories, achievements, and the path they took to achieve excellence in their field. In this episode, Akhil and Dr. Nekky discuss their passion for dentistry and h...

Dr. Bill Dorfman, a cosmetic dentist, is the mastermind behind some of Hollywood's top stars' stunning smiles. The Smile Guide and Billion Dollar Smile, both New York Times bestsellers, are his works. As a frequent lecturer, Dr. Dorfman is as enthusiastic about teaching dental care as he is about practising dentistry.   Dr. Bill is presently a recurrent guest host on the Emmy-winning day...

Dr. Dan Hagi received his doctorate degree at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, where he was one of the youngest graduates. Dr. Hagi developed a love for cosmetic dentistry over the course of his years in private practice. In order to further his field of interest, he continued his education in minimally invasive aesthetic, general, and implant dentistry.  Dr. Hagi has always had a p...

Dr. Dan Hagi received his doctorate degree at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, where he was one of the youngest graduates. Dr. Hagi developed a love for cosmetic dentistry over the course of his years in private practice. In order to further his field of interest, he continued his education in minimally invasive aesthetic, general, and implant dentistry.  Dr. Hagi has always had a p...

Dr. Dan Hagi received his doctorate degree at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, where he was one of the youngest graduates. Dr. Hagi developed a love for cosmetic dentistry over the course of his years in private practice. In order to further his field of interest, he continued his education in minimally invasive aesthetic, general, and implant dentistry.  Dr. Hagi has always had a p...

Woody Bongard is a Kinesiology and Health Science Bachelor of Science graduate. For the past five years, he has worked in the IT and construction industries. He has a lot of expertise building medical facilities and introducing technology to the medical field. His business focuses on utilizing technology to enhance communication and execution in information technology and construction. He has writ...

Woody Bongard is a Kinesiology and Health Science Bachelor of Science graduate. For the past five years, he has worked in the IT and construction industries. He has a lot of expertise building medical facilities and introducing technology to the medical field. His business focuses on utilizing technology to enhance communication and execution in information technology and construction. He has writ...

Woody Bongard is a Kinesiology and Health Science Bachelor of Science graduate. For the past five years, he has worked in the IT and construction industries. He has a lot of expertise building medical facilities and introducing technology to the medical field. His business focuses on utilizing technology to enhance communication and execution in information technology and construction. He has writ...

Dr. Nekky Jamal was raised in Calgary, Alberta where he attended the University of Calgary and received a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences and Economics. He then moved to Saskatoon where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.  After completing the BITES curriculum in 2013, he narrowed his scope of practice to Sedation and Surgical Procedures such as Implant The...

Dr. Nekky Jamal was raised in Calgary, Alberta where he attended the University of Calgary and received a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences and Economics. He then moved to Saskatoon where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.  After completing the BITES curriculum in 2013, he narrowed his scope of practice to Sedation and Surgical Procedures such as Implant The...

Dr. Nekky Jamal was raised in Calgary, Alberta where he attended the University of Calgary and received a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences and Economics. He then moved to Saskatoon where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan.  After completing the BITES curriculum in 2013, he narrowed his scope of practice to Sedation and Surgical Procedures such as Implant The...

The Government of Canada implemented the interim Canada Dental Benefit (CDB) on December 1, 2022. This is designed to provide financial support to help Canadian families access dental care. With this benefit, families can start addressing some of the basic dental care that their young children need. At the same time, the Government continues its plans to develop a long-term Canadian dental care pr...