Dr. Siavash Hassanpour – Periodontist

H.Bsc. M.Sc. D.D.S., M.Sc. (Perio), FRCD (C)

Dr. Hassanpour completed his dental training at the University of Toronto. He received his Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology in 2008 and completed his first Master of Science degree in bone biology in 2010. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2014 and finally he completed his second Masters of Science degree in innate immunology in 2017. He also completed his extensive training in periodontology and implantology in 2017. He is a board certified periodontist and a fellow of the Royal College of Dentist of Canada. Dr. Hassanpour has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and is a winner of multiple scientific research and clinical awards.

Dr. Hassanpour has a passion for education. He is currently a clinical instructor in the Graduate and Undergraduate Periodontology Departments at the University of Toronto. He also frequently hosts lectures and seminars for Ontario Dentists and Hygienists. Dr. Hassanpour is also very active in organized dentistry and in the dental community. He is the past-president of the Toronto Central Dental Society as well as an executive of the Ontario Society of Periodontology. Dr. Hassanpour is also privileged to serve as a general councilor for the Ontario Dental Association representing the Central Toronto.

Dr. Hassanpour is happily married to his high school sweetheart Kelley. Together they have a wonderful two-year-old son, Kyan. Dr. Hassanpour is an avid golfer and loves to spend time with family and friends.

Dr. Sally Safa – Periodontist

D.D.S., M.Sc. (Perio), FRCD (C)

Dr. Sally Safa is a board certified Periodontist and an alumna of the University of Toronto, where she maintains a teaching position as a clinical instructor.

Using the most up-to-date technology and an evidence-based approach, her goal is to be part of a team with her patients in achieving stable and healthy oral health.

Dr. Safa’s Masters research was in the field of Psychoneuroimmunology, understanding the effects of stress on the body. This background, combined with her education in the field of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, has allowed her to share the science behind both stress and mindfulness with her patients and colleagues.

In her free time, Dr. Safa is busy with her two teenaged children!

Dr. Brian Wong – Periodontist

D.D.S., M.Sc. (Perio), FRCD (C)

Dr. Brian Wong is a board-certified periodontist whose practice scope includes periodontal and implant surgery, soft tissue grafting, esthetic gingival procedures, and advanced hard and soft tissue regeneration procedures for implant site development.

Dr. Wong is a native of the Greater Toronto area. He attended the University of Western Ontario, where he received an Honour’s Bachelor of Medical Science degree. He then pursued a Master’s of Science degree at the University of Toronto. Following this, Dr. Wong earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto.

Upon graduation, Dr. Wong completed a one-year hospital dental residency program at Mount Sinai Hospital in downtown Toronto, where he acquired extensive experience providing comprehensive, patient-centered dental care to medically complex and special needs patients. His academic journey concluded after completing his specialty training and Master of Science degree in Periodontology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wong remains involved at the Faculty of Dentistry, where he serves as a clinical instructor in both the Graduate Periodontics clinic and Implant Prosthodontic Unit (IPU).

Dr. Wong is an active member of various dental organizations, including the Ontario Dental Association, the Ontario Society of Periodontists, the Canadian Academy of Periodontology, and the American Academy of Periodontology. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Outside of work, Dr. Wong enjoys powerlifting, keeping up with all of his favorite Toronto sports teams, cooking for friends and family, and travelling the world.