Altima Scotia Plaza Dental

Altima Scotia Plaza Dental: comprehensive dentistry in downtown Toronto

Altima Scotia Plaza Dental is a dental clinic located in the heart of downtown Toronto, inside Scotia Plaza. It offers general, cosmetic, restorative, implant, emergency, orthodontic, and sedation dentistry, with a focus on clarity, comfort, and unhurried communication. The team cares for adults, seniors, young professionals, and families who work or live in the area.

Services and treatments available

The clinic covers a broad spectrum of dentistry. Among the services it details are:

• General and family dentistry: checkups, hygiene, fillings, digital X-rays, and preventive support.
• Cosmetic dentistry.
• Restorative dentistry.
• Dental implants.
• Emergency dentistry: same-day guidance and treatment for pain, fractures, swelling, and other urgent concerns whenever possible.
• Orthodontics.
• Sedation dentistry.

A team with specialists in different areas

The professional team combines general dentistry with specialties. Dr. Rachel Sinclair is a general dentist, graduated in Biology from Queen's University in 2011 and in Dentistry from University College Cork (Ireland) in 2018; she practiced for three years in London before returning to Canada. She is certified in Invisalign Fundamentals (Silver level) and belongs to the Canadian Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Association, and the Toronto Central Dental Society.

Dr. Barbad Zamiri is a general dentist with a special dedication to oral surgery. He graduated in Dentistry from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Iran) in 1989 and completed training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the National University of Medical Sciences of Iran in 1996. He is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Iranian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Dr. Fernanda Barona is a periodontist, specializing in the treatment of periodontal diseases and conditions related to implants. She graduated in Dentistry from the Catholic University of Guayaquil (Ecuador) in 2012 and completed a Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and postgraduate training in Periodontics at the University of British Columbia in 2017. She is a fellow-elect of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology. Her research has focused on the use of leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin in periodontal procedures and in implant and gingival reconstructions. She speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Waseem Kassas is a general dentist with Canadian certification in Orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. After earning his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, he completed his specialty training and a Master's degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Buffalo (USA). He was a clinical instructor in the Department of Orthodontics at that university and has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada since 2016. He has 15 years of experience in treating orthodontic cases with braces and clear aligners.

Dr. Pavel Cherkas is an endodontist. He graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel), where he also earned an M.Med.Sc. and a PhD in Neuroscience. He completed his Master's in Endodontics at the University of Toronto and the Royal College fellowship examinations. He is an Assistant Professor of Oral Physiology and Endodontics at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, with research in endodontics, neurophysiology, and orofacial pain. He has conducted research at institutions including Cambridge (UK), Leipzig (Germany), and Tokyo (Japan), and has published in peer-reviewed journals, a textbook chapter, a clinical guideline, and numerous research abstracts. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, and the Ontario Dental Association.

Approach to care and communication

The clinic describes its model of care as unhurried and patient-centered. The team strives to explain each step, provide estimates before treatment, and adapt to each person's pace. Communication is offered in English, Spanish, Hebrew, Farsi, and French. The clinic also indicates that it provides direct billing when the insurer allows it and that it guides patients covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

Location and setting

The center is located in downtown Toronto, close to offices, restaurants, PATH connections, and public transit. The clinic notes that many patients come between meetings or before heading home, so its organization aims to be predictable and orderly.

Office hours

The published hours are as follows: Monday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Tuesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Wednesday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Thursday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed.

Location and contact

104 Yonge Street, Unit 214, Toronto, ON, M5C 2Y6 · Phone: (416) 644-1122 · Email: scotiaplaza@altima.ca · Hours: Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed