Education: University of California, San Francisco

Areas of Focus: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Oral Diseases

Professional Affiliations: Ongoing courses and seminars

Langue parlée : Anglais

Personal Interests: Reading, Long Walks

Dr. Pavel Cherkas graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, where he also received M.Med.Sc. and PhD degrees in Neuroscience. Dr. Cherkas completed his M.Sc. in Endodontics at the University of Toronto and successfully passed his Royal College Fellowship Examinations. Dr. Cherkas is an Assistant Professor of Oral Physiology and Endodontics at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, focusing on the fields of endodontics, neurophysiology and orofacial pain. Dr. Cherkas is an active member of various professional organizations. He is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, the Ontario Society of Endodontists, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and the Canadian Pain Society. He has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy and the Journal of Orofacial Pain. He is also a reviewer and associate member of the Faculty of 1000 Medicine. Dr. Cherkas has conducted pain research at several Universities worldwide, such as Cambridge (UK), Leipzig (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) and has published 16 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, a textbook chapter, a clinical guideline and many research abstracts. He has served as a Resident Member on the Regenerative Endodontics Committee of the American Association of Endodontics and presented over 40 lectures nationally and internationally on topics related to his expertise.

As a doctor of family medicine, Dr. David Engelberg understands that many aspects of day-to-day life can affect a patient’s overall wellness. Physical health, sleep quality, and self-perception all contribute to overall well-being. With this perspective and his medical training, Dr. Engelberg takes a holistic approach to patient care.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of British Columbia and completed his Family Medicine Residency at McMaster University. He has training in sleep medicine and can assist patients with obstructive sleep apnea by determining appropriate oral appliance treatments. Since 2010, he has been providing general dental and cosmetic services at Altima Dental Centres, including Sleep Well therapy and Botox and Juvederm cosmetic treatments.

Dr. Engelberg holds certification from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. He is a member of the Ontario Medical Association and serves as an adjunct professor in the Faculty of Dentistry and a lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto.

Outside of work, Dr. Engelberg enjoys listening to music and playing the guitar. He is fluent in English and Hebrew.

Dr. Barbad Zamiri completed his general dentistry degree at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Shiraz, Iran, in 1989 and later pursued advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the National Iranian University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, graduating in 1996.

In Iran, Dr. Zamiri practiced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Since relocating to Canada, his practice has focused on general dentistry with an emphasis on oral surgery-related procedures.

Dr. Zamiri is a member of several professional associations, including Ontario Dental Association (ODA), Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Iranian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

He enjoys supporting charitable organizations in his home country and stays active outside of the practice through biking.

Born and raised in Delhi, India, Dr. Nikita Khurana chose dentistry out of a passion for helping patients maintain their oral health and well-being. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from Manipal University in India and completed a three-year Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Prosthodontics at the same university. She then completed her dental equivalency and certification in Canada in 2023.
Dr. Khurana enjoys all aspects of general and restorative dentistry and practices a wide scope of dental procedures, including crowns, bridges, and dental veneers. She continues to expand her skills through ongoing education to stay current with modern advancements in dentistry. She is passionate about providing personalized dental care, ensuring each patient feels comfortable and well-informed throughout their dental journey.

Personal Interests: Crafting lasting smiles, Staying abreast of dental advancements

Dr. Parastoo Gorlokh is a general dentist who provides comprehensive dental care tailored to individual patient needs, with a focus on general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and crowns and bridges. She is dedicated to delivering comfortable, patient-centered care and helping patients make informed decisions about their oral health.
She is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Gorlokh is fluent in English and Farsi, allowing her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.