Meet Our Dentists

Get to know our team of doctors and specialists
The doctors of Roncesvalles Dental Centre all practice with the philosophy of the patient first. This means that all patients are seen as individuals with specific and unique needs.  Each patient will have a personalized experience and treatment plan with the goal of optimum oral health. We take pride in all our procedures and treatments and especially in helping people achieve healthy, functional and beautiful smiles. Your smile is our greatest referral.
Dr. Alexander Lock

Dr. Alexander Lock

Dentist, Founder and Owner

Dr. Alexander Lock graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1998. In 1999, Dr. Lock furthered his education by completing a postgraduate General Practice Residency in Hospital Dentistry from the Veterans Administrative Medical Centre in Cleveland, Ohio. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Lock continued in private practice in the United States before returning to the Toronto area in 2001. Married with two children, Dr. Lock uses what little spare time he has to enjoy sports, literature and playing the bagpipes.

Dr. Pamela McGrath

Dr. Pamela McGrath

Dentist, Founder and Owner

Dr. Pamela McGrath graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2002. Dr. McGrath completed a two-year General Practice Residency at Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and continued in private practice in Chicago for several years. In 2007, Dr. McGrath moved to Toronto with her husband Mike, a High Park native. Dr. McGrath resides in the High Park area with her husband and three young children. She loves spending time with her family and travelling. Dr. McGrath is also a tennis enthusiast and a member of Howard Park Tennis Club.

Dr. Andrew Plaitis

Dr. Andrew Plaitis

Dentist, Founder and Owner

Dr. Andrew Plaitis graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry in 1995. Dr. Andrew Plaitis also attended General Practice Residency in-hospital based dentistry in Vermont. Dr. Plaitis moved back to Toronto in 1999 and returned to the Roncesvalles neighborhood where he grew up. In addition to being a partner at Roncesvalles Dental Centre, Dr. Plaitis serves as a clinical instructor at the University of Toronto School of Dentistry. In his spare time, Dr. Plaitis enjoys outdoor activities and spending quality time with his family.

Voted one of Toronto’s Top Dentists

Dr. Plaitis was recognized on the Top Dentists List of 2024 by Post City Magazines + Streets of Toronto. The listing recognizes dentists that are among the best in their field and nominations and votes are submitted by fellow GTA dentists. See the listing here.

Dr. Anna Urbano

Dr. Anna Urbano

Dentist

Dr. Anna Urbano completed her undergraduate degree at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, in Life Sciences with a minor in French. She graduated from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, at Western University in London, Ontario in 2016. Dr. Urbano then completed a one year general residency program at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, treating patients who were medically compromised, patients with special needs, as well as a more general patient population.

Before going to dental school, Dr. Urbano completed a yoga teacher training, and when she isn’t working, she enjoys both practicing and teaching yoga. In her spare time Dr. Urbano also loves to travel, to hike, to cook, and to spend time with family and friends. Dr. Urbano is excited to settle into Toronto and looks forward to creating a positive impact within the community.

Dr. Maryam Fathimani

Dr. Maryam Fathimani

Orthodontist

Dr. Maryam Fathimani grew up initially in Alberta and subsequently in Ontario, graduating in Waterdown.  She received her Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree with honors in Biophysics from the University of Western Ontario in the Department of Medical Biophysics.  She obtained a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto in 2008.  She moved to the west coast to complete a one-year general practice residency at the University of British Columbia, working as a dentist throughout regions of the province.  She was also selected to travel to England for an oral and maxillofacial surgery.  Dr. Fathimani attended the University of Alberta to receive a Master of Science degree specializing in Orthodontics in 2013.

In her free time, Dr. Fathimani enjoys all sporting activities, writing, traveling, art, and architecture.  She can be caught laughing and smiling on a daily basis.  She loves residing in the GTA, spending time with her family and friends, and creating beautiful smiles.

Dr. Eugene G. Kryshtalskyj

Dr. Eugene G. Kryshtalskyj

Periodontist

Dr. Eugene G. Kryshtalskyj is a practicing periodontist and implant surgeon serving Toronto since 2020. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Kryshtalskyj graduated with distinction from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University in 2016. He went on to complete a general practice residency in Calgary, Alberta at the Foothills Medical Centre where he provided comprehensive treatment to medically compromised patients including unit patients and those undergoing cancer treatment at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. He also provided on-call emergency treatment for Calgary and the surrounding region managing, among other things, dentofacial trauma and infections. During this residency, he became ACLS certified and licensed to provide dual-drug intravenous conscious sedation for patients to optimize their comfort while undergoing dental surgery. He moved to Halifax in 2017 to complete the 3-year Master of Periodontics degree at Dalhousie University, developing an expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant disease.

In addition to the surgical and non-surgical management of periodontal disease and peri-implantitis, Dr. Kryshtalskyj is proficient in soft tissue grafting, guided bone and tissue regeneration, sinus augmentation, extractions, implant therapy, crown lengthening as well as other periodontal/peri-implant procedures. He greatly values the importance of establishing a strong patient connection, and easing patients fears in what can be an unnerving atmosphere.

Having grown up in the suburbs of Toronto, he has a soft-spot for his hometown hockey club. Despite their eternal struggles, he still be-leafs. He is proud to have honed his craft across Canada, taking in the boundless sites and scenes of our beautiful country. Dr. Kryshtalskyj considers it an honor and privilege to care for patients and ensure they receive the best comprehensive care possible.

New Patients Welcome

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