4 Friday, March 15, 2019 brooklintowncrier.com For more information about this feature contact the Brooklin Town Crier at 905.655.7642 Meet Your Local Merchant Brooklin Dental Centre In 1984 Dr. Austin Saldanha hung his shingle outside his dental practice in downtown Brooklin. Twenty five years and four children later Austin and his wife Anna are permanent fixtures in their office at 42 Baldwin Street (two doors south of the CIBC). Dr. Austin Saldanha graduated, from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1989. He worked for 2 years in Toronto before coming to Brooklin in 1991 where he and his family have become very active in the community. "My approach to dentistry is simple. If you need dental treatment, I will inform you of all your options so that you can make an informed decision on what solution is best for you. I love my work and look forward to meeting with you." Dr. Saldahna has also held a wide variety of community positions over the years. Member of Ontario Dental Association, "Honours and Awards Committee". Chair of the Durham Dental Society, "Mediation committee". Served on the Discipline Committee of the "Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario". Served as the Team Dentist for the Brooklin Redmen Lacrosse Club. Served on the Inquires, Complaints and Reports Committee of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. From 1999 to 2001, served on the initial "Downtown Brooklin Steering Committee" Dr. Saldanha has coached Minor La- cross and children's volleyball in Brooklin. Recently joining Dr. Saldanha is Dr. Saurbh Chhabra. Dr. Chhabra offers all new patients a free, no obligation first visit and free estimate for any needed dental treatment. Just ask for the free consultation when booking an appointment. Dr. Saurbh Chhabra graduated with his bachelors in dentistry in 2005 from The Manipal College of Dental Science in Mangalore, India and then graduated with a Masters of Dental Surgery in Prosthodontics in 2010 from Yenepoya Dental College, Mangalore. He worked as a dentist and Consultant in Prosthodontics and Implantology in India before coming to Canada. Dr. Chhabra passed his board and licensing exams with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario in 2017. In order to pursue his keen interest and passion in dentistry and to improve his patient care and satisfaction, Dr. Chhabra takes many continuing education courses to help him achieve his desired goals for good quality patient care. Dr. Chhabra enjoys practicing all phases of dentistry. He also loves spending time with his wife and catching up on sports and outdoor activities. He has contributed to research papers in the field of prosthodontics and implantology. Dr. Chhabra has also provided dental consultation on the All India Radio, relaying dental information and contributing to the development and outreach of health facilities in rural areas of India. He is a member of the Ontario Dental Association. The Brooklin Dental Centre offers the following services: Dental Hygiene Implants Dental Implants, Mini Implants, Dental Implant FAQ's Cosmetic Veneers, Lumineers, Whitening, Bonding, Inlays And Onlays Endodontics Root Canal Restorative Bridges, Crowns, Dentures, Bonding And White Fillings Pediatric Sealants, Mouth Guards Periodontics Arestin, Crown Lengthening, Frenectomy, Occlusal Adjustment, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Scaling & Root Planing Periodontal Splinting Oral Surgery Wisdom Teeth, Extractions, Extraction Site Preservation, Sleep Apnea Emergency Care & Our Community If you would like to make an appointment, please contact our office at 905-655-3385 or visit www.brooklincentalcentre.com for more information. Emergency calls and appointments are available and welcome, especially for new patients seeking help.