PERIODONTICS

Periodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on the health of your gums and jawbone — the tissues that support your teeth.

Graduated in 2002 from Tufts University with a degree of Dental Medicine and later in 2005 graduated from the Dental Medicine Periodontics Specialty with a Periodontics Certificate. Currently she is a Diplomate of the American board of Periodontology.

Dr. Farah Walji often referred to as “Dr. Farah,” specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease as well as the placement of dental implants. Dr. Farah has taken advanced courses in implant and bone grafting surgery. She enjoys that these advances in tooth replacement have allowed traditional treatment times to be cut in half, provide better post operative healing and increased surgical and prosthetic success.

“The team approach to patient care at King Ritson and the Heritage Dental Specialists offices with both dentists and specialists under one roof enables us to optimize patient care. Group treatment planning is easily facilitated in this environment.

The foundation of my relationship with my patients lies in my consultation. I take pride in understanding both my patient’s lifestyle and their goals for their smile. This allows me to create a treatment plan that is individualized and structured to fit their needs. Striving to ensure my patients feel good, look their best and are smiling ear-to-ear the moment they leave my office.”

Outside of the office Dr. Farah enjoys exercising, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.

Dr. Michael Landzberg trained in dentistry at the University of Toronto, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and resultantly, several awards for his clinical and academic accomplishments.

Prior to pursuing his post-graduate dental studies, Dr. Landzberg applied his academic learnings to a residency at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY where he practiced general and emergency dentistry.

Dr. Landzberg then returned to the University of Toronto, completing his Masters of Science and Diploma in Periodontics. He simultaneously worked as a General Dentist and as an instructor in Periodontics at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Landzberg is continually educating himself and firmly believes that he can always do better than the status quo. He maintains a strong interest in research and has published numerous articles in dental journals.

Dr. Landzberg has lectured and taught dentists a  variety of topics including surgical techniques, instrumentation, flap management, bone grafting, implant placement, human anatomy and surgery, live patient implant and bone grafting surgery.

Dr. Dianna Malkin, D.D.S., M.Sc. (Perio) is a Canadian board-certified periodontist. She
received her dental degree with honours at Western University (UWO) after studying
Chemistry at York University. After practicing as a general dentist for several years, she
pursued her specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery. She received her
Master’s in Periodontology at the University of Toronto. Her master’s research focused
on diabetic healing of bone tissue.

After building a practice in Manhattan, New York, Dr. Malkin moved back home to
Ontario to begin her practice here. Dr. Malkin focuses on treatment of periodontal
diseases, soft tissue grafting, laser gum therapy and regeneration of periodontal
tissues. She performs a wide range of implant dentistry procedures such as dental
implant placement, ridge preservation and bone grafting surgeries including ridge
augmentation and sinus grafting. She has been a clinical instructor at the University of
Toronto in Undergraduate Dentistry and a Fellow at the Royal College of Dentists of
Canada. She is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, the Canadian Dental
Association, the Alpha Omega Dentistry Organization and was a president of the
student chapter branch at Western University during her time there.

Dr. Malkin speaks three languages and loves travelling. She enjoys reading, painting
and tennis. Dr. Malkin treats her patients with great care and respect. She wants all her
patients to leave their dental appointments with a beautiful, healthy smile and a happy
heart.