Meet Our Team

At Gander Family Dental Clinic we are a team of experienced dental professionals who are committed to offering the right dental treatment with the right care to patients. We listen to our patients carefully, guide them about the best dental hygiene practices to follow and resolve their dental concerns with appropriate treatment. Scroll down to meet our team.

Dr. Pat Redmond

Dentist

Dr. Redmond is an owner-operator and has practiced as a general dentist in Gander since 1995. He was raised in rural Nova Scotia and attended university at Dalhousie University for 8 years graduating from dental school in1993. He practiced in the military for 3 years before opening his own practice in 1996 in Gander. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and provides services including root canals, orthodontics, wisdom teeth extractions, veneers, dentures, and crown and bridge. Dr. Redmond and his wife Madonna have 2 daughters Eva (11) and Ariel (5). Hobbies include tennis, squash, skiing, fishing, community volunteer work, and numerous other sports. Currently, Dr. Redmond is treasurer of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association, president of the local tennis club, director of Tennis Newfoundland and in the past has been on the board of directors of the Gander Airport Authority, Gander Trailways Committee, and past president of the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Saina Shirazi

Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Saina Shirazi is an accomplished dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience in Pediatric and Restorative Dentistry, both in private practice and academic settings. She holds board certification in Pediatric Dentistry and has successfully treated over 4,000 patients under general anesthesia and deep sedation, specializing in full mouth rehabilitation for children and adolescents.
Dr. Shirazi earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU) in 1995, followed by board certification in Pediatric Dentistry in 2000 and a Fellowship in Hospital Dentistry in 2012. Throughout her career in Iran, she served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pedodontology at Jundishapoor Dental School and later in the Department of Research Sciences at SBMU. She was also a leading practitioner in sleep dentistry at several major hospitals in Tehran and Ahwaz.
After relocating to Canada, Dr. Shirazi continued her commitment to dentistry through her role as an Educational Manager at Eversmiles, where she designed and led continuing education programs for dental professionals in Toronto. She has since re-established her clinical practice in Canada, providing pediatric-focused dental care at ORIS Dental Clinic in Richmond Hill, Brookdale Dentistry in Toronto, and LOL Pediatric Dental Clinic in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Certified by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), Dr. Shirazi is a member of RCDSO, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association (NLDA). Fluent in both English and Farsi, Dr. Shirazi is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality dental care tailored to the unique needs of children and their families.

Dr. Subhapriya Krishnaswamy (Dr. Shuba) is very patient orientated and believes in offering the best and compassionate dental service to her patients. Having graduated dentistry in 2001 and specialized in Orthodontics since 2006, she practiced in India before moving to Canada at which point had to go back to dental school to be eligible to practice dentistry in Canada. She completed DMD in 2021 and brings with her knowledge and expertise in most aspects of GP and Orthodontics.

Dr. Shuba looks forward to integrating into the Gander dental family and community.

Dr. Subhapriya Krishnaswamy

Dentist

Dr. Laura Peckford

Dentist

Dr. Laura Peckford is a general dentist practicing in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor. Being born and raised in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador, she graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Nutrition. She then completed a certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies before completing the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at Western University in London, Ontario.

When Dr. Peckford is not in scrubs, you can find her enjoying an active lifestyle outdoors, in the gym and playing hockey as well as spending time with her two dogs and family and friends. Dr. Peckford has a passion for interacting with patients to provide them with a gentle, patient and caring experience all while ensuring they smile big and proud when leaving her chair.

Dr. Myles Green

Dentist

Dr. Myles Green is a general dentist based in Gander NL. He graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Science, and then went on to complete the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at Dalhousie University.

Dr. Green was born and raised in Newfoundland and Labrador and is now proud to call Gander home. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with his partner and pets.

Dr. Farzad Salehipour is an endodontist which means he specializes in root canal treatments. He travels from his home in Toronto and provides root canal services in our office 1-2 weeks per month.

Dr. Salehipour is a clinical practitioner active in teaching, research, and continuing education with a successful private practice limited to Endodontics. He received his Dental Medicine Doctorate in 1995 from the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences School of Dentistry in Iran. He completed his Post-Graduate Specialty Program in Endodontics in 2001 at Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Dentistry. Dr. Salehipour went on to obtain his DSATP Certification Program in Endodontics in 2012 from the University of Toronto. He is a member of the Canadian Academy of Endodontists, the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), and the Iranian Association of Endodontists. He is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), lecturer on complex endodontic treatment and retreatment, and is an active participant in many domestic and international endodontic clubs and organizations. He was awarded for the best post-graduation thesis in 2003 and has published in the Journal of Dentistry of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the Endodontie Journal.

Dr. Farzad Salehipour

Endodontist

Dr. Khashayar Pour Hamzeh

Dentist

Dr. Khash is a general dentist practicing in Twillingate, Baie Verte and Grand Falls-Windsor. He was raised in Halifax NS and is happy to call Newfoundland his new home. He obtained both his B.Sc. (Neuroscience) and DDS from Dalhousie University. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry from making dentures to extracting teeth. Dr. Khash believes that prevention is better than cure. It is important to him to deliver treatment plans tailored to every individual in order to enhance the oral health of his patients.

In his downtime, Dr. Khash loves to stay active whether it is kicking a soccer ball, spending time at the gym or exploring hiking trails near and far.

With more than three decades of experience, and years of medical/dental training at top institutions around the world, Dr. Louis Bourget brings a high level of medical/dental care to his patients at Gander Family Dental Clinic, as well as families throughout Canada’s Maritime provinces.

Dr. Bourget also leads a charitable foundation that focuses on helping adults and children with serious medical/dental issues in Brazil and Benin in Africa.

As a gifted Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, he is skilled in the full range of OMS procedures, including wisdom tooth extraction, implants, IV sedation, biopsies, Botox, and full-face reconstruction, both for aesthetics and medical reasons.

Dr. Bourget earned a B.Sc. in Physiology, a Master’s degree and a PhD in physiology and anatomy from McGill University. He was selected for the Scarlet Award, presented to leaders who go above and beyond what is expected of them, showing outstanding dedication to their community and their peers. After McGill, he completed a medical/dental internship at the Montreal Children’s hospital, as well as a maxillofacial program at Dalhousie University, where he graduated with a second Master’s degree and was awarded a fellowship (FRCD(C)).

Dr. Bourget acquired higher levels of training in Nantes, France, where he completed a fellowship in cleft lip and palate reconstruction and facial cosmetic surgery. He also completed a facial cosmetic fellowship in North Carolina and advanced courses in facial reconstruction at the Mayo clinic, as well as in Vienna, Sweden, Michigan, Florida, St. Louis and San Francisco.

He is a fellow of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a member of a wide array of other professional associations, including the Society for Laser Medicine, the American Association of Cosmetic Surgery, and the European Craniofacial Society. Each year Dr. Bourget and his family volunteer for medical missions to Brazil or communities in Africa. His patients are adults and children suffering from severe birth defects and other serious dental and facial reconstruction issues.

With a love and passion for cooking, Dr. Bourget and his family donate time, money and food to four different shelters in Nova Scotia every year. They have prepared meals for many residents on special occasions, including Christmas, Easter, Canada Day, Thanksgiving, and other holidays.

Dr. Louis Bourget

Oral Surgeon

Periodontist

Dr. Allan Hynes is a Periodontist which means he specializes in gum disease and the early prevention of gum disease. Dr. Hynes travels once a month for two days from St. John’s to provide his services at our Gander clinic.

Dr. Hengameh Bakhtiar

Endodontist

Hengameh Bakhtiar has been endodontist for nearly 20 years. She graduated as an endodontist from Esfahan University of medical sciences from her native Iran, in 2004. As a keen educator, she was an associate professor in the faculty of dentistry at the Tehran Azad University of Medical Sciences, where she taught graduate and postgraduate university students, for 18 years. Her other achievements include several publications in reputable academic journals, and multiple contributions at international conferences, mainly in regenerative endodontics. She is also a reviewer of many international endodontic journals.

Closer to home, for 2 years she was a visiting Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. Currently, she is an Instructor in the Faculty’s Endodontics Preclinic Department. In Canada, she obtained her Canadian General Dentistry license and practiced as a general dentist in several private practices, focusing entirely on performing root canal treatments.

In 2022, Dr. Bakhtiar was exclusively chosen for the Dental Specialty Assessment and Training Program (DSATP) of Endodontics by the University of Toronto, which accepts only one foreign-trained endodontist per year. She has successfully completed the RCDC Fellowship examination in endodontics and the Canadian Endodontics Board Exam and the US Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE). Currently she is Instructor in Faculty of dentistry, University of Toronto and practicing as an Endodontist Associate in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Finley

Cortisol Detection Dog

Because of the pandemic and its aftermath, Dr. Bourget has been seeing patients who exhibit an increased level of anxiety about minor surgical procedures. With the help of a world class trainer, he has been able to introduce a medical scent service dog to his practice.

Cortisol detection dog Finley can identify levels of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is a key indicator of stress and anxiety, and Finley is able to detect fluctuations in a patient’s cortisol level. In addition to this unique medical skill, Finley provides comfort to patients, especially children.

This pilot project is the first of its kind in Canada, as well as the first medical fellowship for Finley.