The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences'ÌýStudent and Staff Dental Clinic serves the public,Ìýoffering dental services to ºÚÁÏÍø members and the wider Montreal community. It is staffed by master clinicians, many of whom are training the next generation of leaders in the field of dentistry at ºÚÁÏÍø. By using the latest technologies the profession has to offer and years of expertise, our clinicians are among Montreal's best dentists.Ìý
Dr. Ghassan El-Onsi
Faculty Lecturer
Upon receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology from ºÚÁÏÍø, Dr. El-Onsi pursued his dental studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Soon after, he returned to ºÚÁÏÍø and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. In 1999, he completed his residency at the Montreal General Hospital, later becoming a clinical instructor.
Dr. Didem Dagdeviren
Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Dr. Dagdeviren received her DDS and PhD from Hacettepe University, Turkey. She completed her specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology combined with a Master's of Dental Science at the University of Connecticut.ÌýDr. Dagdeviren is an Assistant Professor at ºÚÁÏÍø. She is a Canadian and American Board-Certified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Dr. Nathalie Morin
Associate Dean, Clinical Affairs
Doctor Nathalie Morin is a General Dentist who practiced 20 years with the Canadian Forces Dental Services. She completed a Master's in Dental Public Health from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, located in Bethesda, Maryland. Since 2008, she is teaching ºÚÁÏÍø undergraduate dental medicine students about the diagnosis and treatment of dental caries. As the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, she is ensuring the efficient and safe functioning of the Undergraduate Teaching Clinic. She also plays an active role in provincial and national dental organizations.
Dr. Quoc Nguyen
Assistant Professor, Prosthodontist
Dr. Nguyen obtained his DMD degree from Université de Montréal in 2011 and completed a one-year General Practice Residency program at the University of British Columbia. After working as a General Dentist for over five years and as a Faculty Lecturer at ºÚÁÏÍø, he pursued advanced training in Prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Nguyen is also an Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and specializes in complex dental reconstructions. He is a board-certified Specialist in Prosthodontics and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
Dr. Thomas Nguyen
Assistant Professor, Periodontist
Dr. Thomas Nguyen is an assistant professor at the ºÚÁÏÍø Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and was previously the Interim Director of Predoctoral Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Nguyen received his DMD from Université de Montréal. He subsequently completed an AEGD residency from the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, an MSc at ºÚÁÏÍø, and his training in Periodontology at the University of Minnesota.ÌýDr. Nguyen’s clinical and research interests include the use of innovative concepts and technologies to enhance treatment outcomes and patients’ experience. He is involved in research related to implant dentistry, soft and hard tissue regeneration, and artificial intelligence.
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Dr. Fatemeh Keshani
Faculty LecturerÌý
Dr. Fatemeh Keshani obtained a DDS and MSc in Restorative Dentistry from Isfahan University in Iran in 2008 and 2011. She earned the highest standing in Iran’s National Board Examination for Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry. She later obtained a Master of Dental Sciences from ºÚÁÏÍø and completed the Canadian dental equivalency process in 2023. Dr. Keshani has over 15 years of clinical expertise in restorative and esthetic dentistry. Her clinical focus includes operative dentistry and caries management, esthetic procedures such as diastema closure, composite and porcelain veneers and bleaching. She is passionate about helping individuals achieve healthy, confident smiles and she is known for her gentle approach, clinical precision, and genuine commitment to improving each patient’s oral health and overall well-being.