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Dr. Rahim Damji graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 2000. Prior to dental school, Dr. Damji pursued an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree also from the University of Toronto. As part of his dental training, Dr. Damji spent two months at the Allegheny General Hospital’s Oral and Maxillofacial Department. Here, he worked with several renowned Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons in a variety of head and neck trauma cases. He subsequently was selected as resident of general dentistry at Sunnybrook Hospital upon graduation from dental school. Through this residency, Dr. Damji received advanced training in Oral Pathology, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, and gained experience working on severely medically compromised patients. Most notably, Dr. Damji graduated from The Misch International Implant Institute in 2012 and went on to become a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Since then, Dr. Damji has gone on to take advanced courses in implantology with Dr. Michael Pikos, utilizing the all-on-four system.
Dr. Zahra Damji graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 2000. Prior to pursuing a career in dentistry, Dr. Damji completed an Honors Bachelors of Science program with a Major in Life Sciences. Over the years Dr. Zahra Damji has enjoyed providing a variety of dental services ranging from basic restorative dentistry to endodontics, orthodontics and cosmetic procedures. She especially enjoys working with children and has developed a special interest in orthodontics. Dr. Zahra Damji pursued a continuing education program and graduated from the Faculty of Orthodontics Research and Education in 2010. In addition, Dr. Zahra Damji also is certified to provide dental services under light sedation for those nervous patients.
Dr. Zahra Damji is an active member in good standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, member of the Ontario Dental Association, member of the Abulcasis Dental Alliance of Canada, and attends monthly study group sessions with Toronto Crown and Bridge and Faculty of Orthodontics Study Group.
Dr. Benson Naman graduated with Honors in Human Health Science from Ontario Tech University in Oshawa before pursuing his dental education at the University of Otago, New Zealand, where he graduated with Distinction in 2024. Recognized for his outstanding academic performance, he was awarded a Scholarship in Dental Surgery and ranked among the top 10 dental schools globally. During his time at Ontario Tech University, he served as Vice-President of the pre-dental club, fostering a community for aspiring dental professionals.
Dr. Naman began his career working in a rural dental practice in New Zealand, where he provided essential care to underserved populations with limited access to dental services. Since March 2024, he has been practicing in Whitby, where he was drawn by the amazing staff and a patient base that aligns with his commitment to delivering honest, high-quality care.
Judy Vale graduated from Durham College as a Certified Dental Assistant in 1980. Judy has been in the dental field for over 35 years, and joined the team at Pringle Creek Dental in 1991 as the administrative assistant.
Patient advocacy has been a passion and a challenge that has always lined up with her overall enjoyment of people. Building personal relationships, working through treatment concerns and creating financial plans has inspired her desire to grow in all of these skills.
One of the things Judy enjoys most about dentistry is to see how changing a patient’s smile transforms their lives. She knows this first hand as Dr. Rahim Damji was instrumental in a cosmetic dental change that transformed her own daughter’s smile.
In her spare time, Judy loves to spend time with her family, she enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time at her cottage in Northern Ontario. All of these things make her heart smile!
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