dc Institute Faculty
Our faculty is comprised of clinical experts, educators, and leaders who are passionate about patient care. With deep expertise drawn from real-world practice, they bring learning to life by connecting evidence-based principles with practical application — always with patient care at the centre.
Dr. Gary Glassman
Dr. Gary Glassman is Chief Dental Officer for Dentalcorp and Faculty Chair for dc Institute. The author of numerous publications, Dr. Glassman lectures globally on endodontics, is on staff at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in the graduate department of endodontics.
Dr. Mary-Anne MacDonald
Dr Mary-Anne MacDonald has been serving the Halifax community for 20 years. A native of Halifax, she laid the groundwork for her career at St. Mary’s University before earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Western Ontario. Dr. MacDonald has enriched her expertise through coursework at the Dawson Center in Florida and TIDE for implant certification in Toronto.
Dr. Mohammad Javaid
Dr. Mohammad Javaid completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Health Sciences, Pakistan. To further his knowledge in basic sciences and research, he completed a Masters in Dental Sciences from McGill University.
Dr. Ramzi Haddad
Dr. Ramzi Haddad obtained his fellowship in dental surgery from Edinburgh University in the UK in 1989. He completed the National Dental Board Examination in 1997 and he now works as a general dentist performing dentoalveolar and periodontal surgical and implant procedures in Toronto, Aurora and Uxbridge.
Dr. Sam Malkinson
Dr. Malkinson graduated from McGill’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2007, completing advanced dental residencies at the University of Connecticut and the University of British Columbia. He specialized in Periodontics and earned a Master’s degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, focusing his thesis on aesthetic crown lengthening and social perceptions.
Dr. Sangeeta Patodia
Dr. Sangeeta Patodia is a Specialist in Dental Anaesthesia and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Anaesthesia. She earned her dental degree from the University of Toronto, completed an AEGD at the University of Minnesota, and later specialized in dental anaesthesia at the University of Toronto, training alongside medical anaesthesia residents in Toronto teaching hospitals.
Dr. Hilal Sirhan
Dr. Hilal Sirhan is a 1993 graduate with Dean's honours from McGill University’s Faculty of Dentistry. Following this he completed the General Practice Residency at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal. During his 25 years in private practice, academia and community service, Dr. Sirhan meticulously addresses the patient’s needs with the utmost care.
Dr. Sunny Virdi
Dr. Sunny Virdi, born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2016. He is a partner at Cityplace Dental Group with a focus on comprehensive care, esthetic and restorative dentistry.
Michelle Aube Simmonds
Michelle Aube (Simmonds) RDH is a professional and enthusiastic leader who has the ability to motivate and create a positive environment and uplifting learning atmosphere. As a true leader she has a remarkable finesse that empowers others to gain confidence to accomplish their goals. Michelle wears many hats in the dental community and for this reason offers a realistic ‘can do approach’.
Neli Gontier
Neli Gontier – Manager, Dental Education & Clinical Programs, is an articulate and dynamic facilitator with many years of experience as a registered dental hygienist, educator, learning & development leader, practice management consultant, and corporate manager.
Dr. Amarjit Rihal
Dr. Amarjit Rihal graduated with a DMD from the University of Manitoba in 1995. Passionate about dental technology, he uses digital CAD/CAM systems at ADG. He is Vice-President of the Manitoba Dental Foundation and chaired the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) in 2013, where he now leads the IT Committee.
Dr. Jerry Baluta
Dr. Jerry Baluta is a seasoned dental professional who graduated from the University ofManitoba in 1987. With a robust career spanning over three decades, he brings invaluable experience to the field of dentistry. Throughout his career that spans over 35 years, Dr. Baluta has employed associates in his clinic, fostering a nurturing environment for newer dentists.
Dr. Emilio Arguello
Dr. Emilio Argüello obtained his dental degree, specialty training in periodontology, and Master of Science in Oral Science from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA.
Marie-Claude Langlois
Marie-Claude Langlois graduated from the Université du Québec in Montréal with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry (1999) and a second Bachelor’s in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (2000). She later complemented her scientific background with a Master’s in Management from HEC Montréal, which she completed in 2012.