b'Business LeadersPART2DR. FARAH WALJI BSC, DDS, DIP. PERIOPeriodontist DR. ROBERTWhen we think of the word Dentist, the word Teeth springs to mind. ButBOYKOhealthy gums also play a vital role in good oral health.OrthodontistPeriodontist Dr. Farah Walji joined Port Perry Dental Associates in 2005. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from McGill University, and graduated seven years later as aOrthodontist Dr. Robert Boyko of Port Perry Periodontist from Tufts University in Boston. She uses her expertise to restore lost gumDentalAssociatesworkswithchildrenand tissues to their original levels, and helps to prevent further bone loss and deterioration. adults to re-align their teeth for that Hollywood smile. Sometimes dental implants are the right choice for a patient. With the adventHe sees patients as young as seven years of age, since of CT guide surgery, it is now possible to place the dental implants withoutearly detection of developing issues is crucial so earlylong incisions, resulting in minimal swelling and post-op discomfort.interceptive treatment can begin. Dr. Farah believes that tooth loss and gum disease dont have toChildrens teeth are not fully formed and the jaw is still growing, but be a result of aging. Using modern, pro-active treatments, she xed or removable appliances are available to youngsters. Age 13 is the is experienced in helping people keep that youthful smile. time when those who need braces can make that commitment. Dr. Boyko gets great satisfaction out of working with his patients of all ages, to re-align their teeth for that con dent smile. Born in Oshawa, he earned a degree in Economics and his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Western Ontario. He completed his Orthodontic Specialty Training at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. 462 Paxton Street, Port Perry Dr. Boyko has been treating the friendly residents Located across from the hospital in theof Port Perry for over 20 years.Medical Associates building905-985-8459 462 Paxton Street, Port Perrywww.dentistportperry.com Located across from the hospital in the Medical Associates building2018 2018 905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comReaders ReadersChoice Awards Choice AwardsPORT PERRY STAR PORT PERRY STARDR. SANDRO DEL ROSSO BESTBEST H.Bsc, DDS DENTIST DENTAL OFFICEDentist DR. RAMIDr. Sandro Del Rosso enjoys the variety of practicing general dentistry atMAAROUF Port Perry Dental Associates. Since 1996, he has ful lled his childhood dreamDDSof a career as a Dentist. A typical day may includelling cavities, doing extractions, root Dentistcanals, dental implants, bridges and crowns. He also handles any dental emergencies.Dr.RamiMaaroufofPortPerryDental Dr. Del Rosso believes that lifelong good dental health relies on good oral hygiene, start- Associatessaysthatmanyofhispatients ing at an early age. Brushing andossing in between teeth, where the toothbrusharenowgoodfriends.Hejoinedtheteamat cant reach, is vitally important to the health of each tooth. Parents can help theirPPDA in January 2010. Prior to that, he practiced children, as young as newborns, by wiping their gums and cleaning theirdentistryforoneandahalfyearsinMadrid,Spain, teeth for them to prevent cavities.and for two years in Dubai. After coming to Canada in 2007 State-of-the-arttechnologycontinuestodramaticallyimproveand working in Trenton, Dr. Rami decided he liked small town life, dental care services. Dr. Del Rossonds it rewarding toand relocated to Port Perry.serve local families and help patients of all ages to smileHe graduated from dental school at New York University where he did an intern-their best smiles. ship at the Rosenthal Aesthetic Institute. As well as restoring teeth, Dr. Rami does crowns, bridges and root canals. He has a special interest in cosmetic veneers and implant dentistry. Dr. Rami likes being part of the Port Perry Dental Associates team of professionals who work 462 Paxton Street, Port Perry collaboratively to give each patient individual care.Located across from the hospital in the Medical Associates building 462 Paxton Street, Port Perry905-985-8459 Located across from the hospital in the Medical Associates buildingwww.dentistportperry.com 905-985-8459www.dentistportperry.comFOCUS-MAY 2019 33FOCUS - MAY 201933'