G. Reza Rastegar, BA, DDS,
Certified endodontist

Reza2Dr. Rastegar has been a proud member of the Niagara community while practicing Endodontics in the region since 1995.  He earned his under-graduate degree from the University of Western Ontario in 1987.  He was accepted into the prestigious school of Dentistry at the University of Toronto where he graduated earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 1991.  Dr. Rastegar joined the dental community in London Ontario providing care in a busy general dental practice until 1993, when he further pursued post-doctorial training in Endodontics at the University of Michigan.  He was awarded top honours in 1994 completing his Certificate of Specialty in Endodontics.  Dr. Rastegar prides himself on his patient care and service to his patients. He has been a member of the Board of Governors for the St. Catharines General Hospital and an avid supporter of the arts within Ontario and the Niagara community.  Dr. Rastegar maintains a close connection with an Endodontic Mentorship group consisting of fellow Endodontists from all over North America, pursuing excellence in their careers.  He has been married for 20 plus years and has two children and two dogs, which he holds near to his heart.  Outside the office you will find him spending time with his family, working out and attending performing art events.

Dr. Rastegar is a member of the following:

  • Royal College of Dental Surgeons ( RCDS)
  • Canadian Dental Association ( CDS)
  • Ontario Dental Association ( ODA)
  • American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
  • Niagara Peninsula Dental Association ( NPDA)
  • Welland District Dental Society

  • Dr. Raj Krishan Certified Specialist in Endodontics

  • Raj grew up in Oakville, attending primary, middle and high school here before studying  Biochemistry as an undergraduate at the University of Toronto. He went on to graduate from Dental School at the same University with his D.D.S in 1998. After completing a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Graduate Program at the University of Michigan, Dr. Krishan returned to Oakville and practised dentistry as an associate in Hamilton prior to purchasing and running a successful general dentistry practice in the Niagara Region for 10 years. Pursuing his passion for endodontics he returned to the U of T to enter their three year Graduate Specialty Program and graduated with his MSc. (Endodontics) in 2013. 

    Raj’s published research analyzes the impact of conservative endodontic access cavities on instrumentation efficacy and fracture resistance. He had the privledge of presenting his work at both the 2013 AAE (American Association of Endodontists) and CAE (Canadian Academy of Endodontics) Annual Meetings and is an ongoing member of both organizations in addition to the ODA (Ontario Dental Association), RCDC (Royal College of Dentists of Canada – Fellow), RCDSO (Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario), and CDA (Canadian Dental Association). 

  • Dr. Anousheh Persadmehr Certified Specialist in Endodontics

  • Anousheh graduated with her BSc. in Microbiology from the University of Toronto before going on to complete her D.D.S from the same University in 2009. After practising dentistry as an associate she returned to the U of T in 2010 to pursue a career in endodontics, entering the three year Graduate Specialty Program and graduating with her MSc. (Endodontics) in 2013. 

    Anousheh’s published research focuses on photodynamic therapy and bioactive nanoparticles; she had the privledge of presenting her work at both the 2013 AAE (American Association of Endodontists) and CAE (Canadian Academy of Endodontics) Annual Meetings and is an ongoing member of both organizations in addition to the ODA (Ontario Dental Association), RCDC (Royal College of Dentists of Canada – Fellow), RCDSO (Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario), and CDA (Canadian Dental Association).