Dr. Saira Paredes

Dr. Saira has always had a commitment for education and giving back to her community. Growing up in different countries (Peru, Colombia, and the United States), she has embraced challenges and opportunities as a way to explore her passions, dentistry being one of them. Dr. Saira first became interested in dentistry while living in her native Peru. There, she observed the disparity in dental care and how the lack of dental services has an impact on quality of life. She then decided to try her best while embracing education opportunities so she, one day, could give back to her community and make a positive change. This inspiration led her to complete her undergraduate studies in Brevard, North Carolina and later a Master of Science in Public Health at Johns Hopkins. Throughout her education, she was the recipient of several scholarships that involved opportunities to learn and work in Capitol Hill, Baltimore City Government, and the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as traveling throughout the world as part of outreach projects. Dr. Saira is glad to now call Toronto her home as this city has opened doors for her to finally fulfill her dream of becoming a dentist. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto where she has participated in extracurricular and mentorship activities and is currently involved in research projects and local dental organizations.

Why should patients choose you as their provider instead of others in the area?

I bring a new approach to dentistry by listening to my patients and involving them in making decisions related to their treatment while delivering empathetic care. In addition, my training and previous clinical experiences provide me with solid cutting-edge techniques and evidence-based foundations.

What are the top 3 treatments that you focus on?

Doing fillings and crowns while improving my patients’ teeth appearance Practicing dentistry in children and educating them about the importance of oral health Doing root canals and saving natural teeth

What are you proud of in your practice?

Our interaction and dynamics as a team aim to make a positive impact in our patients’ oral health. Working with professionals with an amazing core of values and communication skills really facilitate to creating an environment full of support and teamwork.

Which cases do you enjoy treating? Why?

I truly enjoy the myriad of cases that general dentistry offers. I especially enjoy working on fillings and crowns as well as designing and manufacturing replacements for teeth such as bridges and dentures. I also enjoy working on root canals because despite their challenges I can try my best to save a natural tooth after traumatic events!