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Ontario Dental Implant Network Live Events

February 19, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Knowing YOUR Business

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February 26, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Ortho / Endo + Implants

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April 9, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Opens on March 9, 2025

Member Case Presentations

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June 11, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Opens on May 11, 2025

Guided Bone Regeneration

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September 11, 2024
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Artraumatic Exo & Socket Preservation

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October 16, 2024
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Suturing Tips and Tricks

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November 6, 2024
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Managing Patients on Bisphosphonates

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November 20, 2024
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Oral Surgery Potpourri

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January 29, 2025
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Practice Growth and Personal Health

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Knowing YOUR Business

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED
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February 19, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

221 Jacob Keffer Pkwy, Concord, ON, L4K 5T9

Core Category: 3 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

Dr. Sheikh and Tatiana, from Accounting2Tax, will discuss effective ways to track your practice metrics through Profit & Loss statements (income and expenses), Cash Flow statements (tracking money movement), and Balance Sheet statements (assessing your assets and liabilities). They will provide practical insights to help you better understand your business, enabling you to plan for debt repayment, savings, and future retirement.

Dr. Azeem Sheikh

Dr. Azeem Sheikh is the founder of the Ontario Dental Implant Network (ODIN), driven by his dedication to sharing his extensive clinical knowledge and business insights. Initially launched in 2015 as the Halton-Peel Implant Study Club, it evolved into ODIN in 2016, growing into a collaborative environment where dentists can learn, exchange ideas, and develop professionally. Dr. Sheikh’s vision is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for dentists to refine their clinical skills and business strategies, with a mission to help as many practitioners as possible enhance their careers and make a meaningful impact on their patients’ lives.

Dr. Sheikh earned his DDS from the University of Western Ontario in 2003 and has been practicing in the Greater Toronto Area for over 20 years. At Brampton Dental Arts, his general practice focuses on dental implant and periodontal surgeries, specializing in complex cases involving areas with limited bone and significant defects. His expertise encompasses immediate implants, from single-tooth placements to full-arch therapies, including immediate load procedures. Having placed over 6,000 immediate dental implants, Dr. Sheikh brings a wealth of experience to his field.

His advanced training includes implant training at the University of Toronto in 2005, followed by specialized training at the Toronto Implant Institute in hard and soft tissue grafting for teeth and implant site development. Additionally, Dr. Sheikh has received SYFAC training in A-PRF™ and I-PRF™ phlebotomy and injections. As the Course Director and Clinical Instructor for the Hiossen Master Implant Training Program, he has lectured on topics such as Guided Bone Regeneration, Implant Locator Overdenture, Immediate Molar Implants, and Sinus Lifting, along with practice efficiency and business growth.

Tatiana Pliassounov

At Accounting2Tax Inc., we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and personalized tax advice to educate our clients on optimal financial solutions. We foster a comfortable environment where you can ask questions and engage in effective tax planning, aiming to build a long-term relationship with you as both a client and a friend.

We offer year-round tax services utilizing advanced technology for fast processing and submission. Our staff undergoes annual training to maximize your refund potential, and our personalized service extends beyond tax filing. We provide tax planning sessions to help you develop effective strategies for the future, ensuring you can reach out at any time for timely, accurate answers. Should the Canada Revenue Agency review your return, we will guide you through the process.

We guarantee the best possible refund for all clients by working with them throughout the year, not just at tax time. Our expertise covers in-depth tax planning and investment strategies, including RRSPs, adapting as your circumstances change.

For small business owners, managing operations requires attention to detail and specialized knowledge. While hiring a full-time accountant may not be feasible, we offer comprehensive solutions to meet your daily needs and support your business’s success.

Ortho / Endo + Implants

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED
Register Now!

February 26, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

8440 Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 0A7

Core Category: 2 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

Dr. Mark Eckler (Orthodontist) will review how orthodontic treatment can play an important role when performing implant therapy. Dr. Viraj Vora (Endodontist) will review the endo-implant algorithm and the key factors to assess when considering saving a tooth versus removing it.

Dr. Mark Eckler

Orthodontics has provided Dr. Mark Eckler with a fulfilling career, enabling him to work hands-on with a diverse range of patients. For over 20 years, he has been dedicated to enhancing self-confidence in people of all ages, finding immense reward in witnessing the transformation of their smiles.

Dr. Mark Eckler earned his dental degree from the University of Western Ontario School of Dentistry in 1993, followed by completing a Multi-Disciplinary Residency Program at McGill University. He continued his studies at St. Louis University’s Graduate Orthodontic Program, where he graduated in 1997.

Committed to sharing his knowledge with the dental community, Dr. Mark Eckler actively lectures on customer service for the Ontario Dental Association and Halton Peel Dental Association. He is also an engaged member of various Dental and Orthodontic Colleges, Academies, and Associations, continuously expanding his expertise and passion for the field.

Dr. Viraj Vora

Dr. Viraj Vora originally earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at King’s College London in 2000. He then continued his educational journey in North America where he obtained a Dental degree (DDS) from the University of Western Ontario in 2005.

Dr. Vora practiced in St. Catherines as a general dentist for three years, focusing mainly on Oral Surgery and Endodontics. During this time, his passion for endodontics grew stronger which lead him to enter the University of Michigan in 2008 where he earned a Master of Science (MS) degree and a certificate of specialty in Endodontics.

After graduating, Dr. Vora worked as an endodontist in private practice in London Ontario for nearly two years, after which he decided to open his own office in Vaughan in 2013. Dr. Vora is a registered Endodontic specialist in Canada and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC). He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Dr. Vora also holds a faculty position at the University of Toronto as a clinical instructor and lecturer of the Graduate Endodontics program. Dr. Vora’s specific interests in clinical endodontics includes minimally invasive endodontics, probabilistic decision making and focusing on patient centered outcomes.

Member Case Presentations

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED

Registration opens on March 09, 2025.

April 9, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

8440 Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 0A7

Core Category: 2 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

FOCUS will be on presenting cases with FAILURES/CHALLENGES - graft failure, implant failure, patient complications. Dr. Sheikh, Dr. Kotecha + 3-4 additional member volunteers for case presentation. This is a GREAT way to UP your presentation skills, share your case and help others learn.

Dr. Sheikh

Dr. Azeem Sheikh is the founder of the Ontario Dental Implant Network (ODIN), driven by his dedication to sharing his extensive clinical knowledge and business insights. Initially launched in 2015 as the Halton-Peel Implant Study Club, it evolved into ODIN in 2016, growing into a collaborative environment where dentists can learn, exchange ideas, and develop professionally. Dr. Sheikh’s vision is to create a supportive, non-judgmental space for dentists to refine their clinical skills and business strategies, with a mission to help as many practitioners as possible enhance their careers and make a meaningful impact on their patients’ lives.

Dr. Sheikh earned his DDS from the University of Western Ontario in 2003 and has been practicing in the Greater Toronto Area for over 20 years. At Brampton Dental Arts, his general practice focuses on dental implant and periodontal surgeries, specializing in complex cases involving areas with limited bone and significant defects. His expertise encompasses immediate implants, from single-tooth placements to full-arch therapies, including immediate load procedures. Having placed over 6,000 immediate dental implants, Dr. Sheikh brings a wealth of experience to his field.

His advanced training includes implant training at the University of Toronto in 2005, followed by specialized training at the Toronto Implant Institute in hard and soft tissue grafting for teeth and implant site development. Additionally, Dr. Sheikh has received SYFAC training in A-PRF™ and I-PRF™ phlebotomy and injections. As the Course Director and Clinical Instructor for the Hiossen Master Implant Training Program, he has lectured on topics such as Guided Bone Regeneration, Implant Locator Overdenture, Immediate Molar Implants, and Sinus Lifting, along with practice efficiency and business growth.

Dr. Rina Kotecha DMD

Dr. Rina Kotecha graduated and received her DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2001. She then went on to complete a General Practice Residency Program at the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, in 2002.

Since then she has been serving the Mississauga community providing general dentistry, Invisalign, Implants, and Cosmetic dental treatments, and her patients range from little children to seniors. Her passion and commitment to continuing education have enriched her profile and enhanced her knowledge about the latest developments in dentistry. Her desire to improve her skills and provide customized and quality dental services for her patients motivates her to gain knowledge and experience in different areas of dentistry. Some of her achievements gained through further education are Preferred Provider of Invisalign status, Graduate of the MGE Executive Training Program, Graduate of the Master Implant Training Program by HiOssen Canada, Certified and successfully providing Soft Tissue Management Program by DenMat, Completed Rondeau Seminars in Level I Orthodontics.

In addition, she is also a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Ontario Dental Implant Network, and founding member and current President of the South Asian Dental Association.

Guided Bone Regeneration

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED

Registration opens on May 11, 2025.

June 11, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

8440 Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 0A7

Core Category: 2 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

Dr. Vinay Bhide (Perio) will review various GBR techniques including ridge splitting, sausage GBR and block grafting. Incision, flap design, technique, materials and closure will be discussed.

Dr. Vinay Bhide D.D.S., M.Sc. (Perio)

Dr. Vinay Bhide is a board-certified Periodontist who provides the full scope of surgical periodontal and dental implant therapy. In addition to conventional periodontal procedures such as pocket reduction and crown lengthening, Dr. Bhide has a special interest in esthetic and reconstructive periodontics, procedures including soft tissue grafting for correction of gingival recession, periodontal regeneration, and pre-prosthetic site development procedures such as alveolar ridge augmentation, maxillary sinus floor augmentation (both direct and indirect), and guided bone regeneration (GBR). Dr. Bhide earned his DDS from the University of Toronto in 2001, and subsequently completed a one-year internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He completed his Master of Science and specialty training in periodontology at the University of Toronto in 2005. Dr. Bhide is an Examiner and Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Bhide is also a member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). In addition to private practice, Dr. Bhide holds the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and is involved in didactic and clinical teaching of periodontics at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He has lectured nationally and internationally on various topics related to periodontology. In his spare time, Dr. Bhide enjoys spending time with this family, running, playing tennis, and of course, reading anything!

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Artraumatic Exo & Socket Preservation

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED

September 11, 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

8440 Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON,

Core Category: 2 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

Join us as Dr. Naheed Mohamed shares his expertise on atraumatic extractions and socket preservation techniques, including the use of bone and membranes to prepare sites for future implant placement. Case examples and complication management will also be covered. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to enhance their skills!

Dr. Naheed Mohamed

For more than a decade, Dr. Mohamed and his team have helped thousands of patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles — with minimal discomfort, fewer complications, and faster recoveries.

Dr. Mohamed is the founder and clinical director of Perio Clinic Oakville, a state-of-the-art periodontal and dental implant practice that specializes in microsurgery and minimally invasive surgical treatments.

Dr. Mohamed is a board-certified specialist by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is an expert in dental implant therapy, periodontal surgery, bone augmentation, and osseous reconstruction. He is also considered a local expert in Alveolar Bone Reconstruction and Soft tissue Grafting.

Suturing Tips and Tricks

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED

October 16, 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

8440 Ontario Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 0A7

Core Category: 2 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

Dr. Jeff Li (Periodontist) joining us on October 16th, 2024, to share his Tips & Tricks for mastering suturing techniques. From instrumentation to material selection. Dr. Li will cover everything need to know to elevate your surgical skills!

Dr. Jeff Li
Periodontist

Dr. Li attended and graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honors Bachelor of Medical Sciences (HBMSc) degree. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) with Clinical Honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2012, where he served as the President of the Executive Student Council in his final year.

Dr. Li went on to earn his Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Michigan in 2015. During that time, he completed a Master’s Degree (MS) for his work on the effects of a locally-delivered antibiotic on mild peri-implant inflammation.

After graduating from residency, Dr. Li worked in private practice at a prestigious Periodontal practice (The Perico Group) in Boston, MA, where he was also a lecturer and clinical instructor at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In 2016, he was awarded the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Annual Meeting Scholarship. Dr. Li is dual board-certified in Canada and the USA, as a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology (ABP) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC). Dr. Li currently maintains active membership in the AAP, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA) and the Ontario Society of Periodontology (OSP).

Dr. Li acknowledges the importance of dental continuing education, and is active in pursuing courses. Since starting at Peterborough Periodontics, he has taken courses on platelet rich fibrin (PRF) for use in bone grafting and regenerative procedures, as well as the Pinhole® Surgical Technique (scalpel-free and suture-free soft tissue grafting). Dr. Li has also had significant experience in running dental Study Clubs, and has given lectures to numerous offices and at local dental societies. He is currently a faculty member of Ace Dental Institute and BITES Institute, giving lectures and leading hands-on workshops across Canada.

His clinical skills cover all facets of periodontology and implantology, and his practice is focused on esthetic periodontal surgery, implant dentistry and advanced hard and soft tissue regeneration. Additionally, he is certified in the administration of intravenous conscious sedation, and offers this service for his patients at Peterborough Periodontics. Dr. Li also has an interest and proficiency in the Periodontal-Prosthetic interrelationship, and helped establish the Resident Interdisciplinary Implant Study Club at the University of Michigan.

Managing Patients on Bisphosphonates

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED

November 6, 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

105 Bentworth Ave, Unit 1, North York, ON, M6A 1P6

Core Category: 2 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

What will you do if a patient is taking an injectable antiresorptive and needs surgery? Should you do it? What precautions should you take? Participate in this interactive session and get your questions answered to prevent and manage medication related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). By the end of the presentation, you will be confident and capable of managing patients taking antiresorptive medications.

Objectives:

  • Identify and categorize antiresorptive medications
  • Manage patients taking antiresorptive medications
  • Implement ways to prevent MRONJ
  • Manage MRONJ

Dr. Ramez Salti and Dr. Sanj Mohanta
Both will review this topic as it relates to surgical procedures including extractions and implants

Dr. Sanj –Dr. Sanjukta "Sanj" Mohanta is a general dentist who cares for people on public dental programs in Brampton, Ontario. She graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1999. Sanj founded the New Dentist Study Club and hosts their podcast. Sanj is a mentor, speaker, writer, advocate and volunteer. She is a Board member with Filling the Gap Dental Outreach, the Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry and the Sandals Foundation. She volunteers with the Ontario Dental Association and provides dentistry to First Nations communities through their Remote Areas Program. She provides free dental care with Filling the Gap Dental Outreach in Toronto and Great Shape! 1000 Smiles in the Caribbean. Sanj is proud to be honoured with the Ontario Dental Service Award and the University of Toronto Alumni of Influence Award. Sanj is proud to be on the Advisory Board of Women in Dentistry.

Dr. Ramez Salti - Bio: Dr. Ramez Salti is a general dentist who graduated from The University of Western Ontario, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2007. He has owned, developed and sold multiple practices where he maintained a large scope of dentistry with particular interest in implants and full-arch rehabilitation. Currently, he has a focused mobile oral surgery intravenous sedation practice working at over 15 GTA clinics. Dr. Salti has presentated at Schulich Medicine and Dentistry for over 12 years as a lecturer in practice administration and now as an adjunct professor in oral surgery. He enjoys time with family, boxing, playing soccer and gardening.

ODIN will be donating the speakers combined honorarium ($1000) to Filling the Gap Dental Outreach. They would like to promote Filling the Gap and Shaw Lab - Shaw Lab has generously donated lab services to Filling the Gap to provide dentures for patients in need. ODIN will be matching this donation and giving an additional $1000 to Filling the Gap.

Oral Surgery Potpourri

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED

November 20, 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

8440 Ontario Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 0A7

Core Category: 2 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

Dr. Osama Soliman (Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon) will cover various tips and tricks when it comes to oral surgery (extractions, implants, etc). He will also review how best to manage the most common COMPLICATIONS and best practices in order for prevention.

Dr. Osama Soliman
Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Dr. Osama Soliman is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Soliman was born in Mississauga and attended high school at T.L Kennedy Secondary School. After high school, he completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto’s Trinity College where he obtained two majors in Life Science and Physiology and a minor in Anthropology. He then spent the next four years obtaining his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr Soliman then completed his Internship and Residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia/ Virginia Commonwealth University.

He has multiple dental and implant journal publications on topics ranging from dental implants and digital work-flow to bone cancer in the jaw. His ongoing research and clinical interests involve facial trauma and reconstruction, pathology, alveolar cleft, anesthesia, virtual implant treatment planning and provisionalization.

He has also written three chapters for the reference guide: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Secrets. Dr. Soliman is a clinical instructor at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry and the Toronto Institute for Dental Excellence. He lectures nationally and internationally on various topics related to digital workflow, implant dentistry, Cone Beam CT and oral surgery.

Practice Growth and Personal Health

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Dinner & Drinks Included
Non-ODIN Member$199.00
ODIN Member$0.00
Students / New Dentists$99.00
Promotion$0.00 *CODE REQUIRED

January 29, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | IN-PERSON

8440 Ontario Hwy 27, Woodbridge, ON, L4H 0A7

Core Category: 3 | CE Credits: 2

Course Description:

The focus will be on both practice growth (staff management, efficiency and productivity) along with personal growth (mental health, managing stress, setting and reaching your goals). Dr. Aisling Whitaker (Dental Hive) and Dr. Rina Kotecha will be joining us for an amazing evening designed to help YOU in ways you don't even know!

Dr. Rina Kotecha
DMD

Dr. Rina Kotecha graduated and received her DMD from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in 2001. She then went on to complete a General Practice Residency Program at the Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, in 2002.

Since then she has been serving the Mississauga community providing general dentistry, Invisalign, Implants and Cosmetic dental treatments and her patients range from little children to seniors. Her passion and commitment to continuing education has enriched her profile and enhanced her knowledge about the latest developments in dentistry. Her desire to improve her skills and provide customized and quality dental services for her patients motivates her to gain knowledge and experience under different areas in dentistry. Some of her achievements gained through further education are Preferred Provider of Invisalign status, Graduate of the MGE Executive Training Program, Graduate of the Master Implant Training Program by HiOssen Canada, Certified and successfully providing Soft Tissue Management Program by DenMat, Completed Rondeau Seminars in Level I Orthodontics.

In addition, she is also a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Ontario Dental Implant Network, and founding member and current President of the South Asian Dental Association.

Dr. Aisling Whitaker

Dr. Aisling Whitaker has been around dentists all her life and grew up wanting to be one. Born and raised in Ireland, she is the daughter of a dentist and a dental assistant and studied dentistry at University College Cork in Ireland.

Dr. Whitaker is the co owner of Bitehaus Dental Toronto, with its two locations, first was founded on St Clair Ave West in 2018 and second location at Yonge and Hillsdale which opened in 2022.

With practice management experience in mind, Dr. Whitaker launched Dental Hive in 2022, an app to support dental professionals and to help navigate the day-to-day needs and issues they face in dental practice including addressing staffing challenges faced by many dentists. Dental Hive focuses on helping practitioners build resilient, high-performance teams using a unique approach to staffing and recruiting that takes into account the perspectives of both employer and employee. In short, Dr. Whitaker is on a mission to create dream teams within the dental community.

Ontario Dental Implant Network is a locally approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 11/1/2022 to 10/31/2025.
Provider #389657.

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