Square One Dental

Dr. David Leung was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He attended Upper Canada College for high school and then spent 4 years studying at New York University. He then completed both his dental school and Periodontics Residency at University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2006. He is happily married and enjoys traveling, watching football, and cooking for friends. His passion is to help others with his expertise and restore not only their dentition but also their self-esteem.

Dr. Vinh Hien Dao was born and raised in France. He moved to the US to complete his undergraduate degree in California before completing his doctor of dental surgery degree at New York University in 2010. He also completed a General Practice Residency where he received further training on Dental Implants, Oral surgery, Fixed Prosthodontics, and other areas of dentistry. Since then, Dr. Dao has been practicing and providing dental services to a wide range of patients in Maine & Ottawa before practicing in the GTA and Waterloo Wellington area. Dr. Dao constantly tries to become even more proficient by learning new techniques through continuing education courses and strives to provide excellent dental care and to make patients comfortable and welcome.

Dr. Ramy Awad is approachable and friendly. He is committed to providing comprehensive patient-centric care. Dr. Ramy attended dental school in Egypt and graduated in 1994. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Ontario Dental Association.

Dr. Ramy is passionate about creating beautiful smiles and feels rewarded when his patients are happy with their treatments and comfortable in his care.

When Dr. Ramy isn’t expanding his skills in dentistry, he’s likely enjoying the company of friends and family. His hobbies include walking, reading and

Dr. Waled Jarjis is no stranger to Square One Dental. He has been a patient of the office for many years. One of the reasons he chose dentistry was because of the passion that Dr. Nick has for the profession which Dr. Waled wants to carry forward.

After attaining his Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, Dr. Jarjis went to Philadelphia where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University. Dr. Jarjis treats his patients as if they are his family and he always tries to ensure that they feel comfortable in the dental chair. Dr. Jarjis plans to continually take courses so that he can excel in all areas of general dentistry.

In his spare time, Dr. Jarjis loves being active whether it is cycling or going for hikes. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and he would eventually love to travel all over the world.

Also known as Dr. Al, he is the newest member of our professional team. New to the practice, but not to dentistry, Dr. Al is a seasoned practitioner with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Equipped in all aspects of general dentistry, he prefers a conservative approach when determining the best course of treatment for his patients.

Dr. Al graduated from Bagdad University in 1986, and in 2015 was awarded the Certificate of Qualification by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons and the Ontario Dental Association.

When not practicing Dentistry, Dr. Al-Hashimi enjoys sports, swimming, and outdoor activities.

Dr. Lawrence (Lawrie) Manilla graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in 1976.

He is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Alpha Omega Toronto Dental Society, and the Toronto Crown and Bridge Study Club and attends many continuing education courses every year.

In addition to the time he spends with his family, he enjoys tennis, swimming, gardening, and various sporting events and is an avid Toronto Argonauts and Toronto Blue Jays fan.

Dr. Sunita Joshi has been a dentist for over 25 years and enjoys all aspects of family and cosmetic dentistry. She graduated from the University of Toronto where she has been an associate professor and a part-time instructor in the department of Oral Medicine since 1999. She is also involved at the local level with the Halton-Peel dental association and at the provincial level with the Ontario Dental Association. In her spare time, Dr. Joshi enjoys travelling, gardening, and cooking.

Dr. Andrea Bernstein graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in 1990 after completing her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology and Physiology (1986). She has been with the Square One dental team and has enjoyed practicing Family and Cosmetic Dentistry ever since.

When Dr. Bernstein is not in the office she enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering in the community. Her passions include fitness, travel, golf, and reading.

Dr. Nick Hawrylyshyn graduated from The University of Toronto in 1980. Better known as Dr. Nick around the office, he has had a passion for dentistry for as long as he can remember. Dr. Nick has proudly been caring for his patients’ oral health in a thriving practice for over 25 years.

Dr. Hawrylyshyn practices a full range of general dentistry, including oral surgery on wisdom teeth. He also takes a special interest in implant and cosmetic dentistry, as he is congenitally missing teeth himself.

Dr. Hawrylyshyn strongly believes in keeping his education and skills up to date. His involvement in continuing education programs is extensive and includes: acting as a demonstrator at The University of Toronto in removable prosthodontics from 1981-87, training at The University of Pittsburgh in conscious sedation in 1995, and attending the Misch Implant Institute. Dr. Hawrylyshyn was a Diplomat at the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) in Berlin (2000).

Dr. Nick Hawrylyshyn is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association. When he finds a spare moment he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, sailing, tennis, and golf.

Dr. Nikita Patel graduated from California Baptist University after completing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S) in India. Dr. Nikita has also proudly completed The National Dental Examination Board of Canada licensing requirements in 2023. She is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, Ontario Dental Association, and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons.

Dr. Nikita has a natural ability to get along with everyone. She treats her patients with compassion, patience, and positivity with both adults and children. She always strives for sincerity, and her friendly demeanor puts patients at ease and gives them confidence when discussing treatment options.

In her spare time, Dr. Nikita enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering in her community.

Dr. Ahmed Abdalla strives to provide patient-focused dental care. He is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Ontario Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association. Dr. Abdalla graduated from Cairo, Egypt. He has served many regions in southern and northern Ontario. Dr. Abdalla believes in the importance of oral care as a part of one’s overall health. He enjoys all facets of general dentistry. Dr. Abdalla is always in pursuit of further knowledge and has taken many continuing education dental training courses. Most of all, he enjoys taking part in alleviating the concerns of his patients.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Abdalla enjoys exploring nature, engaging in a variety of sports and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Marina earned her dental degree from the Faculty of Dentistry in Alexandria, Egypt, before moving to Canada in 2020. She completed the International Dentistry Program (IDP) at Loma Linda University in California, graduating in May 2024 with dual licensure in the US and Canada. Passionate about helping patients, Dr. Marina enjoys diagnosing and treating discomfort while creating beautiful smiles with fillings, crowns, and Invisalign. She especially loves working with children, making their dental visits enjoyable and positive.

Dr. Marina is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Implantology, and the American Academy of Oral Medicine.

Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, trying new foods, and spending time with her family. She is fluent in Arabic, English, German, and French.