Dr. Daniel Azuelos Dentist

Education

Outremont High School, Montreal, QC. B.Sc. (major in physiology) McGill University, Montreal 1974 DDS McGill University 1979

Business

Did a one-year residency in paediatric dentistry at the Montreal Children's Hospital. Then practiced as an associate in private clinic in Montreal. Decided to try something different. Worked in the Eastern Arctic for three years starting as a dental officer but soon was promoted to Chief Dental Officer for the Baffin Region. Currently have a solo practice in rural Saskatchewan with a very busy three-chair office with full time hygienist, part time therapist. I practice all types of treatment, from fancy cosmetic dentistry to immediate dentures.

Contributions

I enjoy travelling, learning and experiencing other cultures. In December 2003 I did one month of volunteer dentistry in Jerusalem, Israel. In 2006 I volunteered in Sri Lanka with Tsunami Haven I am married with two children.

Mr. Ross Bowden B. Comm., CA

Education

University of Toronto, Bachelor of Commerce.
Chartered Accountant designation in 1985.

Business

Ross Bowden is an associate partner in the Assurance and Advisory Services practice of Deloitte & Touche. He has over 25 years of experience in providing business advisory services to both public and private companies. He helps many companies in their early stages cope with growth issues and the filing of prospectuses in both Canada and the United States. He primarily focuses on the Technology Media and Telecommunications sector, including auditing and accounting, and has served many not-for-profit organizations in his career with Deloitte.

Ross is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, the Canadian Tax Foundation, Standardbred Canada and the Ontario Harness Horse Association.

Roshan Carpenter Director

Education

Background is in Pharmaceutical Research and Development having obtained a Ph.D. in Carbohydrate Chemistry from York University, Toronto.

Business

Currently employed by GlaxoSmithKline as Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs.

Contributions

A general volunteer helping out in the Pharmacy on overseas Medical and Dental Outreaches (with Global Health Outreach, Christian Medical and Dental Association, USA) to Honduras and Nicaragua in 2006 and 2007. Accompanied my wife Evangeline as she volunteered as a Dental Hygienist. Participated as a general volunteer in church missionary trips to Mozambique in 1999 (Orphanage) and to Cuba in 2004.

George W. Chu C.A.

Education

University of Toronto, Bachelor of Commerce. Graduated in 1982.

Business

Started George W. Chu Chartered Accountant public accounting practice in 1987 serving small businesses in the greater Toronto area.

Clients include: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Food Broker, Auto Service Centres, Restaurants, Charity and Professionals.

Alumni of Deloitte & Touche LLP and BDO Dunwoody LLP.

Audited Insurance company, manufacturers, municipality, not for profit organization, wholesalers, retailers, financial and investment company.

James Y.K. Chung Registered Optician

Education

Seneca College, graduated in 2002, Opticianary. Member of College of Optician since 2003.

Business

In private practice since 2003 as a Registered Optician.

Contributions

Attended missionary work 2006 and 2008 in the Amazon region of Brazil and Paraguay.

Dr. Pasquale (Pat) Duronio Dentist

Education

Graduated from the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Dentistry in 1976. Licensed to practice in Ontario and the state of Pennsylvania.

Business

Practiced as a general dentist in Windsor, Ontario for 30 years and now practices part-time in Lion's Head, Ontario.

Contributions

Past member of the Executive of the Essex County Dental Society, and past member of the Ontario Dental Association General Council. Past President of the National Federation of Canadian Italian Business and Professional Associations and Past President of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.

Dr. Michael Forman Dentist

Education

Graduated from UWO in 1996.

Business

General dentist in practice since 1996. Started private practice from scatch in 1998 and have been there ever since. Practice all aspects of dentistry and take many CE courses every year. Have been a clinical instructor off and on over the past 10 years for the faculty of restorative dentistry at U of T in the 3rd yr. CCP clinic.

Dr. David Gorendar Dentist

Education

Graduated University Of Toronto with a B.Sc. in 1982. Completed D.D.S. degree at the University Of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1986.

Business

In private practice in Mississauga for 24 years. Was a clinical instructor in the Emergency and Oral Diagnosis Department for 4 years on a part time basis at the same University.

Dr. Lei Gu Naturopathic Doctor

Education

After obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, Lei Gu attended the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and completed the 4-yr program in 2007.

Business

She currently practices at a private clinic located at Yonge St. & King St in Toronto. Lei Primary uses clinical nutrition, herbal medicine and acupuncture to treat a wide variety of health conditions including menstrual issues to food allergies.

Dr. Lee HangFu Plastic Surgeon

Education

University of Western Ontario, graduated in 1983, Medical Doctor,

McMaster University, graduated in 1988, Plastic surgeon,

Cleveland University, graduated in 1999, Master in Business of Administration.

Business

Former Professor, inventor, entrepreneur, and in private practice.

Dr. Lun Hangfu Dentist

Education

University of Toronto, graduated in 1983, Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Clevelend State University, graduated in 1999, Master in Business of Administration.

Business

In private practice since 1983 as a general dentist.

Contributions

Attended annual missionary work since 2006 in the Amazon region of Brazil and Paraguay.

Attended missionary work in Uganda in 2008.

Dr. Zafar Husain Dentist

Education

Graduated from the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan in 2005 (DMD). Completed a 1 year General Practice Residency at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, SK in 2005-2006.

Business

Currently practicing as general dentist in Owen Sound, ON.

Miss Jean Huynh Nurse

Education

Recently completed BScN undergraduate degree at McMaster University (2010).

Business

Currently awaiting results for RN license. Completed final clinical rotations in short stay rehablitation and ICU at St. Joseph's Health Care Hamilton and Henderson General Hospital, respectively.

Contributions

Keen interest in "giving back" to the community and helping those in need.

Dr. Mayada Kheriba Dentist

Education

Completed degree in Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario in 2008.

Business

In practice for 2 years in Kitchener Ontario.

Contributions

Has a strong interest in all the great work HMO has done.

Heather Knapp Dental Hygienest

Education

Recent graduate from the Aurora Dental College.

Business

Working as a dental assistant since 2006 and a hygienist since 2009.

Contributions

Enjoy all aspects of dentistry and loves to help out at the free clinics.

Moira Kwok Naturopathic Doctor

Education

Bachelor of Science with Honours from the University of Guelph, and complete a four year post-graduate program in Naturopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, ON. CCNM is one of only two accredited Naturopathic colleges in Canada. Obtained additional training and certification in facial (cosmetic) rejuvenation and parenteral (intravenous) therapy. Trained in general family practice, with a special interest in women's health, digestive concerns and adjunctive cancer care.

Business

At Insight Naturopathic Clinic, offering her patients a science-based approach to the use of dietary and lifestyle changes, nutritional and herbal medicines, and acupuncture.

Contributions

Moira Kwok ND is also currently a part-time academic faculty member at CCNM, licensed to practice Naturopathic Medicine in Ontario, and is registered with the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N). She is also a member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND and OAND).

Carolyn Lanam Medical Student

Education

I just graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Biology from UC Berkeley and am scheduled to attend medical school.

Contributions

Volunteer at the Stanford Blood Center and the El Camino hospital Emergency Department. Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Want to be exposed to more foreign healthcare systems in order to broaden my understanding of all the different ways healthcare can be delivered, and hopefully use this knowledge as a doctor in my future.

Thi Dieu Trang Le Dentist

Education

Dr. Tiffany Trang Le completed her doctorate in dental medicine at the University of Montreal in 1992 . Obtained Fellowship at International Association for Orthodontics in 1998. Member of the Order for Dentists of Quebec and the International Association for Orthodontics.

Business

In private practice since 1992 as a general dentist at ÉTHÉRÉ Spa médico-dentaire , Outremont , Quebec

Contributions

Attended missionary work in Viet Nam in 2005 with Les enfants du Mékong

Dr. Douglas Lee MD, PhD, FRCPC

Education

Dr. Lee obtained his M.D. and completed postgraduate training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lee completed a Ph.D. in the section of Clinical Epidemiology of the Department of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Framingham Heart Study of Boston University.

Business

Dr. Lee is a staff cardiologist at the University Health Network, an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, a scientist at the Toronto General Research Institute, a clinical epidemiologist and health outcomes/health services research scientist at the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, and a Clinician-Scientist of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Ms. Susan Mitri Registered Dental Hygienist

Business

I am a Registered Dental Hygienist of 10 years and a Dental Assistant of 7 years. I have been an educator for the past 5 years and I am currently employed at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry as well as Oxford College, dental hygiene program. I also conduct continuing education courses for dental hygienists in Canada.

Dr. William Gerald Nazar Chiropractor

Business

Working as a Chiropractor for 11 years.

Contributions

A Rotarian who volunteers a lot of time to help people locally and around the world.

Joe Ng Registered Optician

Education

Licenced as an Optician in 1991 and a contact lens specialist in 1992.

Business

Owner of Just Eyes Optical with 2 locations.

Director of privatebanking.com.

Contributions

Former Canadian Table Tennis Champion and 3x Olympian.

Dr. William Park Dentist

Education

University of Toronto, graduated in 1983, Doctor of Dental Surgeon degree.

Business

City of Toronto, Public Health, Dental unit .

Dr. Mital Patel Prosthodontist

Education

Foreign trained dentist, graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and a Master of Science in Prosthetic Dentistry from Eastman Dental, University College London in 2002.

Mrs. Albita Perez-Zuniga Level II CDA and
                                                            instructor

Education

Graduated dental level I in 1995 and became a level II CDA in 2002.

Business

Working as a level I and II instructor at Everest College in Brampton since 2007.

Dr. Gulbadan Randhawa Dentist

Education

Business

General Dentist in practice for 6 years. Licensed to provide nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation.

Dr. Thomas Andrew Reavell Dentist

Education

University of Toronto. Graduated 1979, Doctor of Dental Surgery. Elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Dental Society, 1979.

Business

Associate dentist 1979-1982, London, Ontario. Maintain a solo private practice 1982 to present in London, Ontario. Practicing General Dentistry in a family practice setting, treating all ages and all areas of dentistry including; preventive, restorative, endodontic, orthodontic, prosthetic, oral surgery, periodontal surgery, implant and cosmetic dentistry. Obtained license to practice dentistry in Nunavut, 2009 to present, with intent to perform locum practice in remote Northern Regions in the future.

Contributions

Attended annual dental mission work, assisted by his wife, in El Salvador, Central America since 2008. Provide free dental treatment to needy clients of the London Epilepsy Society.

Mrs. Pearl Silva Dental Assisting Instructor

Education

Business

in the Dental field for over 10 years & have been teaching Dental Assisting for over 6 years.

Contributions

My relationship with my students & their future is paramount to me, as is promoting excellent oral health education.

Mrs. Gabriela Tapia-McCullough
Dental Hygienist

Education

Alqonquin College in Ottawa.

Business

a registered dental hygienist for 2 years, working in Owen Sound.

Contributions

During my training at Alqonquin College in Ottawa, I found my passion for working with those less fortunate. Many of our clients were recent immigrants, which really touched me. I came to Canada with my parents when I was 2 years old (from Chile), and faced many obstacles. It was such a great opportunity to speak Spanish with my clients and provide them with care. The dental hygiene program also offered an opportunity to provide dental care for street youth at a downtown walk-in clinic. It was such a great way to give back to the community, and walk away with so much!

Dr. Khue (kevin) Tu MD

Education

Completed MD and postgraduate training at the University of Montreal in 1991. Practiced obstetrics and emergency medicine at Pierre-Boucher hospital for 16 years.

Business

Co-founder of ÉTHÉRÉ Spa médico-dentaire , since 2007, a first clinic in Montreal specializing in aesthetic medicine, dentistry, Lasers and Spa.

Dr. Ajit Vargis Dentist

Education

Graduate of KMC dental school 1989. Advanced dental training graduate of NYU 1996.

Business

Practicing dentistry in Kingston and Brampton Member of Academy of computerised dentisrtry Member of Smile Design Practising dentistry with strong christian faith and morals and ethical values.

Dr. Austin Wang Dentist

Education

Graduated 1990 from University of Toronto with a Doctor of Dental Surgeon degree at the University of Toronto.

Business

In practice since 1990.

Dr. Kenneth Wong Dentist

Education

Business

Currently, in a GPR residency at Sick Kids Hospital and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

Contributions

Volunteer of Health Mission Outreach - 2011 Amazon Mission

Mrs. Tina Washington Dental Assistant
                                                      Instructor

Business

Been a dental assistant for almost 17 years. Worked in a dental office for 14 years and is now teaching for 3 1/2 years. Love to help others. Would love to volunteer my time assisting the HMO dental team. This would also be a wonderful opportunity for my students to experience hands-on.

Dr. Bingyi (Laura) Zhang Dentist

Education

Member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons (RCDS) of Ontario and the Ontario Dental Association since 1999. 

Formal dental education from Nanjing Medical University Dental School in China, followed by 15 years of clinic and teaching experience before moving to Canada in 1996.

Business

Private dental practice in Markham with a team of dental professionals and the latest technology to provide quality service to the local community.