INTRODUCING OUR TEAM

Dr. Sara Syed

With Dr. Syed, you’ve found your Dentist for Life!
Dr. Sara Syed is a clinical expert in prevention, family, aesthetic, and restorative dentistry in Ottawa. With decades of expertise creating a warm and welcoming environment for her clients, she has become renowned for her kindhearted client care.

In 1994, Dr. Syed graduated from the University of Saskatchewan where she won the award for “student who best exemplified compassionate care for patients”. Following graduation, she moved to Ottawa and has been providing a safe, compassionate, and educated dentistry ever since. Dr. Syed is continually reinvesting in her clinic, her own education, and her staff. She is a leading-edge dentist who continues to attend courses and seminars from the world’s leading dental experts. Despite having travelled and studied dentistry internationally she continually pours her heart and soul into her practice right here in Ottawa.

Dr. Syed is a member of the Spear Dental Continuing Education Group, an organization committed to lifelong learning and self-improvement. She is also a longstanding member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Ontario Dental Association, Ottawa Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentists. Through these memberships, Dr. Syed is continually advancing her dental knowledge, educating other dentists, and providing her patients with the high quality dental care available in Ottawa. Moreover, Dr. Syed is passionate about sharing her knowledge and wisdom with her patients so they can remain well informed about their own dental health and treatment options.


OUR TEAM

Dr. Syed and her team are devoted to providing a high standard of dental care and patient education to everyone who walks through the clinic door. Book your appointment today!



Dentist

Dr. Meriam Saboor

Dr. Meriam Saboor received her DMD degree from the University of Montreal in 2008. She then completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Rochester Eastman Dental Center. She has since completed a mini residency in implant dentistry with The Institute for Dental Excellence and taken continuing education courses in moderate sedation amongst many others. Dr. Saboor’s priority as a dentist is for her patients to reach optimal oral health. Her purpose is to develop a strong relationship with her patients built on trust and open communication. When not at work, her goal is to create happy memories with the three men in her life: her husband and two little boys.




Dental Assistant

Angelica

Angelica obtained her dental assisting level II diploma in 2000, she joined our team in August 2021. Angelica has many years of experience in the dental field and has a natural ability to make you feel comfortable at any moment. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family.




Dental Assistant

Leah

Leah has worked in dentistry since graduating from CDI  College of Dental Assisting Level 2 in 2007. With a background in nursing, Leah has experience in dental fields that include periodontics and oral surgery. In her spare time Leah is busy with her kids activities and enjoys baking and cooking




Dentist

Dr. Isabelle Kieu

Dr. Isabelle Kieu received her DMD degree from the Université de Montréal in 2014, completed a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Detroit Mercy, and has been providing dental care to patients in Ottawa since 2015. She is fluent in English and French and can speak Vietnamese at a conversational level.

As an oral health professional, Dr. Kieu is passionate about health, prevention and education. She is a part-time clinical instructor at the Dental Hygiene program at the Canadian National Institute of Health. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and exploring the city.




Registered Dental Hygienist

Melina

Melina graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at La Cité Collégiale in 2003. She is fluently bilingual in English and French. Melina joined our team in 2018, Melina pays lots of attention to detail and her calm energy will make you feel comfortable during your care. Melina loves the outdoors and spending time with her friends and family.




Registered Dental Hygienist

Mélissa

Mélissa graduated from the Canadian National Institute of Health in 2018. She joined Dr. Syed’s team in the fall of 2021. She comes to our office with experience working in periodontics and oral surgery. Fluently bilingual in French and English, Mélissa has a great sense of humour and will always find a way to make you smile. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, practicing martial arts and piano.




Registered Dental Hygienist

Rebecca

Rebecca Graduated Dental Hygiene in 2014 from La Cité Collégiale. She joined our team in January 2021. Rebecca is fluent in both French and English, she is also a part time clinical instructor in the Dental Hygiene program at the Canadian National Institute of Health. Rebecca comes to our office with experience working in periodontics and completed specific training in advanced Laser dentistry. Out of the office she enjoys playing soccer, cycling and cooking nice meals for friends and family.




DENTIST

Dr. Elmira Farrashzadeh

Dr. Elmira Farrashzadeh comes from Halifax, Nova Scotia where she graduated from Dalhousie University. She was the recipient of numerous awards and dedicated her time to community involvement. Dr. Elmira is passionate about providing excellent patient care, as patient comfort and support is her top priority. She loves all aspects of dentistry. When she isn’t practicing dentistry, she is a foodie at heart. She loves to travel, and lives an active lifestyle enjoying hiking and skiing.




Registered Dental Hygienist

Ashley

Ashley graduated from Algonquin College in 2021, she has joined our practice in the summer of 2023. Originally from Winnipeg, she moved at a young age to Ottawa where she was one of Dr. Syed’s first patients! Out of the office, she enjoys doing outdoor activities with her family and attending continuing education sessions in the Dental field to maintain the highest standard of care for her patients.




Dental Assistant

Denisha

Denisha obtained her Dental assisting level II certificate at Algonquin College in 2019. Denisha joined our team in the summer of 2023. In her spare time she enjoys taking walks with her dog and spending time with her friends and family.




Registered Dental Hygienist

Natalie

Natalie graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Algonquin College in 2008. She is Bilingual in English and French. Natalie loves working with clients to achieve a healthy confident smile while also making them feel at ease in the Dental chair. She is originally from Northern Ontario and loves spending her free time enjoying the nature and working on home improvement projects.




Administrative assistant

Eileen

Eileen joined our office in the summer of 2023, she comes to our office with 3 years of experience as a dental administrator in the dental surgery field. She graduated from business administration in 2014. Passionate about helping people, she goes out of her way to find answers for you. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and dog, dining out and engaging in fun activities.




Administrative assistant

Victoria

Victoria joined our office in the fall of 2023. She comes from a medical administrative background. She will be the first face you see when you walk-in, always greeting you with a smile. She is also known at our office as the plant rescuer. Out of the office she enjoys gardening, reading and playing videogames, if you have any plant or Dental questions, she’s your guide!




Administrative assistant

Haboun

Haboun graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at the Canadian National Institute of Health in 2014, practiced for a few years which lead her into the Administrative role of our Dental Hygiene Coordinator. She joined our practice in 2022 with a wealth of knowledge in the dental field. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.





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EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE

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