Dentists in Guelph

Dr. Edward Gelfand is the founder of the Dawson Dental Centres where he has been practicing since 1996. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto and Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston.

He has always been proud to provide up-to-date dentistry for his patients. With a special passion for cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Gelfand combines a scientific diagnosis of your smile with his precise artistic skill.

Dr. Edward Gelfand has dedicated his career to enhancing people’s lives both aesthetically and functionally.

Dr. Nessim earned his degree from The TUFTS School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Prior to his doctorate, Dr. Nessim earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo Egypt.

Dr. Nessim has a diversified scope of clinical background, starting in Egypt where he worked as an associate, following which he started his own practice. Upon completion of his doctorate, he practiced in the United States for one year before moving to Canada and joining the Dawson Dental team in April 2010. He is an Invisalign provider and can provide invisible braces for teens and adults.

He focuses on providing quality comprehensive patient care in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere, “everyone should be able to smile confidently” is his motto.

On the personal level Dr. Nessim is most passionate about his family, his wife and son are his key motivators. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming and reading.

Dr. Fathi attributes a lot of her success to her trustworthiness and calming personality. She prides herself on being able to make her patients feel relaxed in the chair. For those who require a little extra help, she offers sedation options, such as Nitrous Oxide or “Laughing Gas” to help ease any dental fear or anxiety.

Dr. Fathi is constantly refining and updating her skills and knowledge through continuing dental education in order to provide her patients with the best, most advanced levels of care. She is a passionate provider of all aspects of dentistry for all age groups and especially enjoys cosmetic dentistry because of the increased self-esteem and quality of life it provides. She equally enjoys endodontics, as well as crown and bridge treatments because of how functional and aesthetically pleasing the results can be.

Fluent in English and Arabic, Dr. Fathi graduated from the University of Baghdad and worked as a dentist in both the private and public sectors for over 15 years. Upon moving to Canada, she continued pursuing her passion for dentistry and graduated with a D.D.S. from the University of Alberta where she received The Dr. Maxwell J Lipkind Memorial Scholarship for achieving the highest standards in periodontology.

Dr. Fathi has been happily married for 20 years and has two wonderful children. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys swimming, travelling, and spending time with family.

Dr. Sinan Hannoudi joined the Dawson Dental team in 2013. He attended The University of Baghdad – Dental School earning his BDS in 2000. He later graduated from Western University – Canada in 2013, earning his DDS.

Dr Hannoudi has practiced in three countries. He moved to Dubai in 2005, practiced dentistry there for 6 years before settling in Canada in 2011.

“Treat each and every patient like your mother” is Dr. Hannoudi’s philosophy. He is very gentle and compassionate with his patients. Aside from dentistry, Dr. Hannoudi loves sports, especially swimming, soccer and table tennis. He also likes to spend his time gardening.

Dr. Basma Rassam graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in 2004 and has been with Dawson ever since. Dr. Rassam is committed to creating a comfortable experience for all her patients through gentle care and aspires to build a trusting relationship with family members of all ages. She especially enjoys treating children.

In her spare time, Dr. Basma Rassam enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She enjoys listening to music and walking.

Dr. Ghassan Omera completed his dental degree in January 2004, he then moved on to finish his postgraduate studies in Periodontics followed by a Master of Research, both from Lille 2 University in Lille, France.

Dr. Omera’s education and 15 years of experience have prepared him to diagnose and treat complex periodontal cases and to place implants. He is passionate about plastic “gum” surgery and is currently focusing on periodontal cases in his practice.

Dr. Omera holds the Oral Sedation & Nitrous Oxide Sedation Certificate so he is well-equipped to put his more anxious patients at ease.

Dr. Omera enjoys working at Dawson because honesty and patient care are always the team’s top priorities. Not to mention, they have very high standards for sterilization and infection control.

Born in Syria and raised in Morocco, Dr. Omera speaks English, French, and Arabic. He is happily married with 3 children.

Dr. Mina Farag is a dedicated general dentist with over a decade of experience, specializing in implant dentistry and advanced full-arch rehabilitation using guided surgery techniques. He integrates the latest innovations and technologies to provide his patients with exceptional care and comfort. 

Dr. Farag continuously advances his skills through education in implantology, surgery, and endodontics. He is sensitive to patients with dental anxiety, ensuring a welcoming, stress-free environment while offering personalized care. 

A graduate of Alexandria University in Egypt, Dr. Farag is known for excellence in his field. Outside of practice, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking, traveling, and exploring new cuisines.