Our Dentists

Dr. Jessica Aiello

Dr. Jessica Aiello, D.D.S. began her journey in health care at McMaster University, where she completed her undergraduate degree with distinction in Health Sciences. Dr. Aiello then completed her dental degree from the University of Toronto and graduated with honours.

While at the University of Toronto, Dr. Aiello was chosen to work in the Faculty’s emergency clinic where she was able to gain valuable experiences in emergency diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Aiello also had the ability of providing dental services to individuals with special needs and feels very passionate about empowering and educating these patients in preventive care.

She believes that Royal York Dental has a fantastic team committed to customer service and patient-centered care. Dr. Aiello is passionate for everything about tennis- playing, watching and even coaching. She also enjoys travelling and learning about different cultures.

Dr. Elias Fahed

Dr. Fahed completed his dental education at the University of Toronto in 2011. He enjoys practicing dentistry because it combines health care and manual skills, while giving him the opportunity to positively impact patients’ lives.

Dr. Fahed is committed to providing an excellent patient experience, and has invested many hours in advancing his skills and knowledge. Outside of work, Dr. Fahed enjoys travelling, cooking and keeping fit.

Dr. Sasan Shahrbandi

Dr. Sasan graduated with honors from a dental school in Iran in 1998 and he finished his NDEB equivalency process as well as OSCE in 2016.

Dr. Sasan has been in the dental field for the past 20 years and owned his own private dental practice in Iran for 12 years before moving to Canada. Dr. Sasan moved to Canada in 2013 with his wife and daughter and they are happily living in Toronto, Ontario.

Dr. Sasan has always kept up to date with the latest technologies and education in the dental field and has extensive clinical experience in cosmetic/restorative dentistry, surgery procedures; ex. wisdom teeth extractions and one day visit root canal procedures. With a focus on improving each patient’s appearance, self-confidence and general well-being, Dr. Sasan is a key member of the Royal York Dental team.

Dr. Daniel Zigler

Dr. Daniel Zigler has been proudly serving his community in the Greater Toronto Area since graduating from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2015. Daniel’s goal is to always achieve the highest level of care for his patients.

His practice philosophy is centered around dentistry that is both conservative and responsible. To this end, he has completed continuing education on modern, tooth-colored restorations using the BioClear method and in the restoration of dental implants. His goal is to achieve outstanding results while increasing patient comfort and reducing anxiety. Dr. Zigler is certified in moderate conscious sedation for those patients who find dental visits especially daunting.

In his spare time, Daniel enjoys a wide range of activities, from playing goalie for his ice hockey team to canoeing through Northern Ontario’s beautiful parks.

Dr. Bhoomika Piplani

Dr. Bhoomika Piplani graduated from Rajiv Gandhi University in India, in 2012 and obtained her Masters of Public Health from The University of Toronto prior to becoming a licensed dentist. In addition to tending to the needs of her dental patients, Dr. Piplani is also concurrently employed as a Clinical Instructor at the Dental Faculty of University of Toronto.

Dr. Piplani is a firm believer in treating her patients as she would want to be treated, and she is passionate about keeping up-to-date with all the newest technology in the dental field.

"I have always been inclined towards Health Sciences which led to Dentistry becoming a passion of mine! I love taking care of my patients and improving my technical skills, every single day. When I walk into the clinic, all I want to do is make sure that you are comfortable and feel confident about the treatment you are about to receive.

Mindfulness at work and in my personal life is crucial to me. I practice yoga regularly and believe that meditation is a great stress reliever."

Dr. Stan Waese, Orthodontist

Dr. Waese specializes in Orthodontics and brings with him over 40 years of experience. 

Digital Orthodontics is the norm for Dr. Waese’s patients. He uses the most modern digital techniques for impression taking without “messy and annoying” impression trays. He has also invented appliances that bring Orthopedic changes to young patients, as well as new appliances to assist with TMJ and Sleep Apnea care.

His personal interests include daily workouts with cardio, weight training, and yoga exercises. He has played in a band (keyboard) and currently plays guitar (fingerstyle). Family life is very important to Dr. Waese with his wife Linda, three children who are all married and have professional careers in
their own, and six grandchildren.

His philosophy of care is focused on the patient and their perceived needs. Your thoughts and perspective are important to Dr. Waese and he looks forward to meeting you all.