Meet the Dentists
Dr. Gurneen Sidhu
I grew up in the Maritimes and always loved school. I actually entered the profession quite young being one of the youngest in my class (Dalhousie Dentistry 1996!) to graduate. I moved to Ottawa from my hometown in Dartmouth N.S.and spent the next 15 years practicing as an associate dentist. Aside from family dentistry, I have also had the opportunity to work for the city of Ottawa’s dental clinics, provide dental service to retirement homes, work as a clinical instructor in Algonquin’s hygiene program, and work for the Royal College of Dental Surgeons where I presently hold a committee position. I practice general and preventative dentistry. My aim is always to educate my patients. I think being the daughter of two teachers and having two sisters as teachers means I couldn’t do it any other way! I enjoy working in a relaxed and efficient atmosphere because it means I can focus on my patients. I am fortunate enough to be able to say that just about everyday is a good one and look forward to many years of the same. When I’m not working, I am usually at home with my husband and 2 young daughters. After over 20 years here, we continue to enjoy Ottawa like we are a couple of tourists, its distinct neighborhoods, food scene and surrounding countryside. One of our common passions is ultimate frisbee which helps keep us in shape. I can’t wait to meet you, get to know you and your family (especially the little ones) and beware if you are from Halifax/Dartmouth, I won’t stop until I find at least one person we know in common!
Dr. Sam Rahbar
Originally from Ottawa and a University of Ottawa alumni in Biology, Dr. Rahbar graduated with Honours at the University of Toronto’s Doctor of Dental Surgery program. Upon graduation, he moved to the United States to further advance his training by completing two years of General Practice Residency in hospital settings.
His first destination was Seattle where he attended the University of Washington, working under the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. There he gained experience in managing dental trauma and emergencies, sedation dentistry and providing medical care in a dental setting.
Subsequently, he was employed by UCLA and attended the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center in California where he served as a chief resident and continued to expand his skills in general dentistry, particularly in implant surgery and prosthodontics.
Now back in Ottawa, Dr. Rahbar strives to constantly grow as a clinician, by routinely taking courses and aiming to serve his patients in all facets of dentistry. His goal is to change the perception of dentistry and help patients overcome dental anxiety.
Dr. Rahbar enjoys travelling for leisure as well as providing dental care to underserviced communities both locally and abroad. He is a foodie, a sports fanatic and spends his free time hiking or playing and recording music.
Dr. Dhanshri (Michelle) Kakade
Dr. Kakade is a general dentist dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care with a focus on aesthetic and comprehensive dentistry. She earned her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from York University in her hometown of Toronto before completing her Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) at McGill University in Montreal in 2015.
She further advanced her clinical training through a residency in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. During her residency, she was honoured with the Resident of the Year Award and received the First Place Graduate Dental Student Award from the Ohio Dental Association in recognition of her academic and clinical excellence.
Over the course of her career, she has had the opportunity to live and practice dentistry in Vancouver, Toronto, and New York City before ultimately settling in Ottawa. Her diverse clinical experience and multidisciplinary training have shaped her special interests in Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry, and implant dentistry.
She enjoys helping patients achieve healthy, natural-looking smiles and is known for her meticulous attention to detail and personalized approach to care. Dr. Kakade is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Ontario Dental Association, the Ottawa Dental Society, and the Canadian Dental Association.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys travelling, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her husband, young daughter, and miniature poodle.