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John P. Zarb BA, DDS, MSc (Prostho), FRCDC

Dr. John P. Zarb earned his DDS at the University of Detroit Mercy in 1995. Upon graduation, he completed a one-year General Practice Residency at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, followed by graduate prosthodontic training at the University of Toronto, earning his MSc in 2002. Dr. Zarb is a staff prosthodontist at Mt Sinai Hospital in Toronto and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. He has been involved with surgical and prosthetic implant dentistry education at both the undergraduate and graduate level and serves as the co-Director of Genesis, Continuing Dental Education, and the Dental Community Resource. Dr. Zarb joined Barrie Dental Specialists in 2003. He is a Fellow, former examiner and Prosthodontics Director, and currently Registrar of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, a Fellow in the Academy of Dentistry International, and Fellow in the Academy of Prosthodontics, a Regional Councilor for the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada and the Ontario Dental Association, and a former Director of the American College of Prosthodontists.

Dr. Alexander Bongard, BSc, DMD

Dr. Alexander Bongard obtained his DMD degree from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2021. Since he graduated his professional interests have been solely on immediate implant solutions for single tooth and full arch patients. He has extensive experience in implant surgery as well as in the prosthetic component of implant restorations. He has been one of the key developers of an application and education center designed to mentor and allow more dentists to be able to learn and implement immediacy protocols. More recently he is focused on creating a smoother transition for young dentists to become more comfortable and confident in delivering treatment.

Dr Steven Bongard, DDS

Dr Steven Bongard obtained his DDS degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1986. His professional interest has been concentrated on all aspects of implant dentistry since 1995. He has extensive experience in implant placement, bone grafting procedures as well as the prosthetic component of implant restoration. He has published and lectured both nationally and internationally on implant placement, full arch rehabilitation and non-grafted immediate approaches to implant surgery. He presently maintains a dental practice in Toronto, Ontario that is exclusive to the placement and restoration of dental implants. His recent focus has been on developing a community resource and training centre that can provide access to innovation, technology and advanced infrastructure, as well as support and mentoring, to the dental implant community. 

Dr Brian Freund, BSc, DDS, MD, FRCD(C), MCFP(C), Dip OMFS

Dr. Freund received his MD from McMaster University with his DDS and specialty training from University of Toronto. He practices as an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at the Chrysalis Dental Centre in Toronto. His clinical interests are immediately loaded implant rehabilitation, neuromuscular dysfunction of the head and neck and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. He was previously an examiner for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a clinical instructor at the University Of Toronto Faculty Of Dentistry. His areas of research are focused on innovative techniques in immediate implant placement and the novel applications of neuromodulators in the head and neck. He has lectured extensively nationally and internationally as well as authored numerous scientific papers.

Ms. Flora Santos, CDA II

Ms. Flora Santos is a NDAEB certified level II dental assistant with over 28 years of chairside experience.  She has focused her career on dento-alveolar surgery and has assisted in thousands of implant surgeries.  She is the Clinical Coordinator at Chrysalis Dental Centre, responsible for staff training, implant and prosthetic inventories and all aspects of aseptic surgical techniques.  She has vast experience in implant placement protocols and components  necessary for successful implementation of the surgical and prosthetic aspects of implant care.

Ms. Michelle Ryckman 

Ms. Michelle Ryckman has extensive experience in the development and execution of treatment presentation protocols for dental offices.  Her approach is simple, no-pressure, comfortable and has proven to yield incredibly high case acceptance.  It focuses on communication with patients and building structured relationships. Ms. Ryckman has lectured extensively throughout North America and Europe on the development of an orchestrated customer journey as the cornerstone of case acceptance.  Ms. Ryckman is currently responsible for helping other dentists within our community with the development and implementation of strategies for practice growth.

Mr. Terry Xie, RDT

Mr. Terry Xie graduated from George Brown Dental Technology program in 2011.  After graduation, he held positions at two dental laboratories in Toronto working in Crown and Bridge, Dentures, Ceramics and Quality Control.  He joined Chrysalis Dental Centres in 2013, as part of the surgical support team, completing over 2000 full arch cases, and is now the manager of the in-house laboratory. Terry has extensive knowledge of the full arch implant treatment Concept and Zirconia / Ceramic Implant Restorations. Terry helps develop the full digital workflow for the clinic. He is experienced with full ZirkonZahn, Codiagnostix, 3 shape for face scan, smile design, CBCT pre planning, fully guided implant surgery, zirconia final full arch.