OUR TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Dr. Milad Essa, DDS
Dentist
The founder and owner of Cura Dental. Dr. Milad Essa received her D.D.S (Doctor of Dental Surgery) Degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and her license to practice dentistry in the province of Ontario. She also received a Bachelor degree of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) from the University of Baghdad in Iraq.
She is a standing member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Association, and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. She has dedicated her academic and practice career to providing her patients with the best dentistry has to offer. In fact, she is continually improving herself and upgrading her knowledge with the latest dental techniques, approaches, and methodologies. She achieves this by dedicating herself to constant training and continuing education. She also maintains a high level of standards of dental care and an even higher level of ethics at the clinic. She is committed to her work and the dental well being of every patient.
In her spare time, she likes to travel around the world and enjoys spending time with her family. She is a resident of Mississauga, Ontario, and is married with a beautiful daughter and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Dr. Essa is fluent in English, Arabic and Chaldean !
Anas Al Halabi
Denturist
Anas Al Halabi, Denturist and first Vice President of the Denturist Association Of Ontario, and a member of various other prestigious associations such as Toronto Implant Association and DISC- Denturism Implant Study Club and ADIA- The Association Of Dental Implants. Anas is a valued member of our team who has helped many get their smiles back. Anas is a very knowledgeable Denturist which has received thousands of compliments on work he has done. Mr. Al Halabi is always dedicated to making sure patients are receiving top quality dentures and are leaving with a smile ! Mr. Halabi enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as traveling. He is fluent in English and Arabic.
Sajida Khan
Level 2 Preventative Dental Assistant / Office Co-Ordinator
Sajida Khan is at the forefront of our clinic and is a key member to our success. She is dedicated to ensuring patients are scheduled in and are ultimately achieving what they came here for. Sajida always receives the patients with a smile, and throws a smile at them leaving. All clinic / patient coordination, scheduling, follow ups, organization are Sajida's responsibility and she does all well. If you need anything done, or to schedule any appointments, Sajida is our go to person.
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Sajida is a certified level 2 dental assistant and certified member of the NDAEB. She graduated from Toronto School of Business. Before joining Cura Dental, Sajida earned extensive experience in both the clinical and administrative areas for over 15 yrs. She takes pride in making patients feel comfortable and at ease by providing informative quality care during their dental treatments and proves this daily in her thoughtful attitude and communication with the patients under her care. She is also experienced in dealing with insurance companies to help patients to understand their insurance benefits.
Sajida enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends, going to the gym and outdoor activities.
She speaks English, Urdu and Hindi.
Erum Gulzar
Level 1 Dental Assistant
Meet Erum: A Dedicated Dental Assistant with a Heart for interacting with patients needs.
Erum’s dynamic roles as a dedicated dental assistant, nurturing mother, and beloved grandmother converge to shape her exceptional approach to patient care. Her natural ability to connect with kids and youth fosters a welcoming environment, ensuring comfortable dental experiences for all. Beyond her dental expertise, Erum finds joy in staying active through walks and cycling, and her culinary flair adds to her versatile personality. With her commitment to promoting oral health and her nurturing demeanor, Erum enriches our team and enhances patient care.