Meet Our Doctors

Our friendly doctors and office staff are always happy to assist new and existing patients throughout their dentist visits. They will help arrange your appointments, and follow-up visits and answer any questions and concerns that you may have.

Dr. Gary Clark, DDS

BSC. , M.SC., MBA, DDS, DIP (PERIO)

Gary is a board-certified periodontist, with 28 years experience. He has a broad and interesting educational and work history, including:
– BSc Biology and MSc in microbiology from Dalhousie University
– MBA from Dalhousie
– DDS and Dip PERIO from the University of Toronto.

Prior to undertaking his Periodontal specialty training, Gary spent four years as a Dental Officer in the Canadian Forces and has practiced mainly in the Guelph area since becoming a specialist. He is also a past president of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology. He loves practicing all aspects of periodontal care, and has extensive experience with dental implant surgery, site preparation and treatment of peri-implant disease.

Periodontal plastic surgery, including esthetic crown lengthening and gingival grafting are procedures of particular interest. Gary and his brew master wife, Sheila, are avid home brewers. When not developing new brew recipes, he also enjoys his many animal friends, sailing and being a home-chef. Gary is very approachable and easy going. He is looking forward to meeting you and discussing periodontal and implant treatment strategies with you soon.

Niagara Periodontics & Associated Specialties St. Catharines Dental office Dentist
Niagara Periodontics & Associated Specialties St. Catharines Dental office Dentist

Dr. Emad Rastikerdar, DMD

MSc, FRCD(C)

Dr. Rastikerdar attended the prestigious McGill University School of Dentistry and after graduating from dental school in 2014, to further his knowledge, he went to Rochester, NY for an additional year of advanced comprehensive dental training (AEGD). He then pursued his specialization in Periodontics and Implant Surgery and also obtained a Master’s degree in dental sciences at the University of Louisville, Kentucky under the great leadership and expertise of the revered Dr. Henry Greenwell. During his residency, he had extensive training in periodontal treatment, periodontal soft tissue plastic surgery, bone and soft tissue regeneration, sinus augmentation, and dental implants.

He is a member of multiple professional organizations including the American Academy of Periodontology, Ontario society of Periodontists, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Ontario Dental Association.

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