About

Dr. Gakhal graduated from New York University, College of Dentistry in 2006. He was born in Brampton, Ontario and completed his undergraduate degree at McMaster University in Hamilton. He completed a one-year residency at VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York and moved back to Canada in 2007. He practiced dentistry with Dr. Edward Gelfand in Guelph ever since that time and is now a full partner at Dawson Dental – Cambridge. Continuing education is important to Dr. Gakhal, he has completed additional training courses in Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Invisalign Invisible Braces, Dental Implant placement, restoration and bone grafting. Dr. Gakhal is a member of the American and Canadian Dental Associations. Rick is married to Rani, a dental hygienist, and they reside in Mississauga. In his spare time he enjoys information technology, science fiction reading, playing hockey, football and basketball.

Education & Certifications
education DMD New York University, United States
certification Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario Jun 01, 2007
Verified Patient Reviews
Based on 53 reviews across 1 source
5.0 /5
Staff 4.9
Sarah E. Checkmark Verified Patient

Dr. Rick Gakhal was very detailed in his explanations.

Reviewed on November 27th, 2024

Oluwasegun A. Checkmark Verified Patient

Great service

Reviewed on November 12th, 2024

Tara K. Checkmark Verified Patient

Dr. Gakhal was amazing. He took time to make sure I was comfortable. He also made sure I understood what was going on with my oral health and what my options were.

Reviewed on November 8th, 2024

Jagdeep K. Checkmark Verified Patient

I recently visited Dawson Dental, and I am beyond impressed with the level of care and professionalism provided. From the moment I walked in, the staff greeted me warmly and made me feel at ease. The clinic itself is modern, clean, and inviting, with a calming atmosphere that instantly put me at comfort. Dr. Dawson and the entire team took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process, addressing all of my questions and concerns. It’s clear they are highly skilled and committed to providing top-quality dental care. The treatment I received was both gentle and efficient, and I left feeling confident in the care I had received. I truly appreciate the attention to detail and personalized care that Dawson Dental offers. It’s rare to find a dental practice that combines expertise with such a genuine and caring approach. I highly recommend Dawson Dental to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and friendly dental team.

Reviewed on November 5th, 2024

Jatinder K. Checkmark Verified Patient

The dentist carefully assessed my dental health, addressing all aspects with precision and expertise. They provided valuable insights into maintaining optimal oral hygiene and discussed a tailored treatment plan

Reviewed on November 1st, 2024

Sandra O. Checkmark Verified Patient

it was my first dental appointment in Canada and it was amazing. The staffs were good to me and my dentist did a good job

Reviewed on October 26th, 2024

Jinal P. Checkmark Verified Patient

Great Doctor

Reviewed on October 25th, 2024

Anuradha V. Checkmark Verified Patient

Yes, I am fully satisfied with the treatment and detailed examination.

Reviewed on October 17th, 2024

Ridwan A. Checkmark Verified Patient

It’s was an overall great experience for a first time dental experience

Reviewed on October 8th, 2024

Melissa R. Checkmark Verified Patient

Very nice and knowledgeable. Made the process seamless and gave me comfort for the procedure and I have anxiety with dental work.

Reviewed on October 7th, 2024

Oluwatobiloba B. Checkmark Verified Patient

Very great!

Reviewed on October 4th, 2024

Ichechi C. Checkmark Verified Patient

It was great and he made everything look so easy.

Reviewed on October 2nd, 2024

Tarunpreet B. Checkmark Verified Patient

Great experience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will highly recommend.

Reviewed on October 2nd, 2024

Bailey K. Checkmark Verified Patient

Dr. Gakhal was very pleasant and answered all of my questions. Appointment with him was brief when compared to the dental cleaning with the lovely hygienist. Prices were higher than what I was quoted prior to attending, but everyone was lovely and I had a good experience. Shauna was especially wonderful.

Reviewed on September 23rd, 2024

Gourav S. Checkmark Verified Patient

Thankyou for such a great service,really appreciate it

Reviewed on September 10th, 2024

Riken P. Checkmark Verified Patient

Amazing experience. Dr took all the information about my past treatment and happily agreed to finsih pending implant treatment.

Reviewed on September 5th, 2024

Augustine Y. Checkmark Verified Patient

A very exceptional dentist that make sure his patients are always comfortable and also involve the patient through the process.

Reviewed on August 29th, 2024

Mike S. Checkmark Verified Patient

Very good service as it had been a few years since I had been to a dentist a second appointment was needed and they were able to squeeze me back in later the same day.

Reviewed on August 13th, 2024

Raluchukwu O. Checkmark Verified Patient

I felt so comfortable because the staff were so nice and caring.

Reviewed on August 8th, 2024

Bukola O. Checkmark Verified Patient

Great team

Reviewed on July 28th, 2024

Mohammed S. Checkmark Verified Patient

Had a great experience

Reviewed on July 23rd, 2024

Abhishek H. Checkmark Verified Patient

Great experience and will surely book more appointments in future.

Reviewed on July 18th, 2024

Raj N. Checkmark Verified Patient

The experience was smooth, cooperative, and friendly. They guided me through the dental hygiene process in a calm and organized manner."

Reviewed on July 17th, 2024

Lucy F. Checkmark Verified Patient

Great experience was very relaxed usually hate dental visit but this was a great experience

Reviewed on July 12th, 2024

Ananya P. Checkmark Verified Patient

Had a great experience with Dr. Rick Gakhal. All the people working over here were super nice.

Reviewed on June 23rd, 2024

Anju V. Checkmark Verified Patient

Doctor was awesome and explained everything in details

Reviewed on June 18th, 2024

Natalie P. Checkmark Verified Patient

Friendly, helpful and nice to deal with

Reviewed on June 7th, 2024

Samandeep S. Checkmark Verified Patient

Doctor and the staff was really nice and great. Doctor is knowledgeable and very friendly. He gave great advises.

Reviewed on June 6th, 2024

Ajit S. Checkmark Verified Patient

It was a great experience

Reviewed on May 11th, 2024

Marnie H. Checkmark Verified Patient

Great from the first call to leaving after my appointment. This has been the beat experience.

Reviewed on May 3rd, 2024

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