Our Team
Working Together For Healthy Smiles
Our Team
Our team of dedicated professionals are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Meet the Avalon Dentistry team members who are working together for healthy smiles

Dr. Andrei Vasilian
Dentist
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Dr. Andrei Vasilian graduated with honours with a B.Sc. degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Toronto in 1996. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto in 2000. He followed this with one year of post-doctoral residency training (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and its affiliated hospitals. In his residency Dr. Vasilian received training in various surgical procedures and conscious I.V. sedation.
Over the past 20 years of practice he has further developed his interests in orthodontics, children’s dentistry and comprehensive adult restorative and full-mouth rehabilitation cases. His other interests are art history, running and cycling and travelling to new destinations.

Dr. Sanchita Gupta
Dentist
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Dr. Gupta is a gentle, compassionate dentist dedicated to creating healthy, confident smiles. A proud graduate of the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, she’s known for her warm approach, attentive care and light touch. Whether it’s a routine visit or advanced treatment, Dr. Gupta takes time to understand each patient’s needs. Outside the office, she enjoys board games, cooking, reading, and time with her dog and her 2 year old niece.

Dr. Nicola Naurato
Periodontist
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Dr. Nicola Naurato received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honours at the University of Toronto in 2000. He then went on to the University of Mississippi to complete one year of general dentistry residency (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) and stayed as a research fellow for a second year. Dr. Naurato continued his postgraduate education at the University of Rochester to obtain his specialty certificate in periodontology. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. In addition, he has been a clinical instructor of periodontology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Naurato adds to our practice his expertise in gum-related conditions (periodontitis) as well as implant surgeries and tissue grafting (bone and gingival).

Hannie Uy
Patient Care Coordinator
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Hannie was first introduced to the dental world when she did her grade 12 co-op in a dental office and has since been in the dental community for 9 years. She quickly fell in love with the field and continues to harness new skills in both dentistry and patient relations. When she’s not at the clinic, she volunteers at her local parish and she enjoys a good adventure. She also likes exploring new restaurants and trying new food with friends and family.

Julie Sbeit
Patient Care Coordinator
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Julie has been working in the exciting field of dentistry for 5 years. Julie’s passion and enthusiasm for dentistry is well known. On her spare time Julie enjoys spending time with family, trying new restaurants, travel, loves to workout.

Anna Karpenko
Patient Care Coordinator
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Anna has over 3.5 years of experience in the dental field and has been passionate about dentistry since a young age. She has successfully completed dental administration and marketing programs, as well as a CPR course. Outside of work, Anna enjoys horseback riding and travelling.

Parbattie Pershad
Certified Dental Assistant
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Parbattie graduated from the Canadian Business College and has been with Avalon Dentistry for many years now. She brings her vast experience and forward-looking planning to almost everything that our practice does, from chairside assisting in all restorative, surgical, endodontic and orthodontic procedures to ensuring that our office meets the highest standards of dental infection control. She is trained in digital radiography and is HARP certified. Her chairside skills shine through every time you sit in a treatment room for an appointment with one of our doctors, making you feel fully comfortable and at ease.

Ernane Perol
Certified Dental Assistant
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Ernane is a graduate of the Medix College Dental Assistant Program. She is an amazing multi-tasker, very easy-going and extremely skilled with all aspects of dental assisting. Ernane also loves working with our children patients! In her spare time, she is a dedicated mother to her young family.

Kayla Frater
Certified Dental Assistant
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Fere Morsali
Certified Dental Assistant
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Elda Brahimi
Registered Dental Hygienest
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Elda is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from Oxford College and she also holds a degree in Biology and Health Studies from the University of Toronto. Elda always wanted to be in the dental field and loves to take care of her patients and their smiles. She believes that preventative dental care and regular maintenance is equally important not only to dental health but to overall general health. Her goal as a hygienist has always been to provide patients with the highest quality of care in the safest and most comfortable environment possible.

Margaret Pershad
Registered Dental Hygienest
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Cristina Romero
Registered Dental Hygienest
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