
Dr. Alavi received his B.Sc. degree from the University of Waterloo and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery training at the University of Toronto. Following his graduation, he was awarded with one year of hospital dental residency at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto where he provided dental services to hospital inpatients and a large group of medically compromised outpatient population.
Furthermore, he gained valuable clinical experience in management of patients with special needs and is certified to provide moderate IV sedation.Dr. Alavi enjoys practicing all facets of general dentistry and always seeks to further his skills and education by participating in numerous dental and continuing education courses and seminars.He is an energetic doctor with great interpersonal skills who always puts his patients’ comfort and satisfaction first.
Aside from dentistry, Dr. Alavi is a master swimmer, avid traveller, aspiring cook and has an uncompromising passion for a good coffee.
Dr. Shahrzad Hashemi was born in Iran and moved to Toronto at the age of 17. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University in 2018. Dr. Shahrzad is committed to offering quality dental care with a grounding presence, compassion, and gentleness, providing a safe and comforting space for patients who may feel anxious about dental treatments.
She is dedicated to ongoing professional growth and continuously expands her skills through continuing education.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Shahrzad enjoys practicing yoga, dancing, traveling with her husband, and cherishing time with family and friends.

Dr. Alavi & Dr. Cheng have been serving Toronto neighbourhoods as general and cosmetic dentists for several years. They have established a reputation as consummate professionals with extremely high standards for their dental services. As passionate dental practitioners, they stay at the forefront of the dental profession through continuing education about the latest procedures, equipment, and technology.
Patients can sense the considerate, kind, and patient-centred approach from the entire team at Dentistry on King. We make sure every patient receives the best dental care possible with no pressure, pain, or fear.
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