Dundas Valley Dentistry

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At Dundas Valley Dentistry, we are committed to proving exceptional dental care services that will maintain and enhance the oral health of our patients.

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Welcome to Dundas Valley Dentistry

We are committed to proving exceptional dental care services that will maintain and enhance the oral health of our patients. Our main goal is to create results that will exceed your expectations. Our dental office is located in Dundas, Ontario and we invite you to browse through our website to learn more about what we do and what we provide, including things such as sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and much more.

New Patients Welcome:

At Dundas Valley Dentistry we welcome children of all ages and new patients to our office. Our excellent dental reputation is well known throughout the Dundas and Hamilton community. Our knowledgeable, friendly, and inviting staff would like to encourage you to book your first consultation to learn more about the dental services we offer to new patients.

Meet Dr. Mark Shankman:

Dr. Shankman is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, the Royal College of Dental Surgeons and has passed the American Dental Board Exams. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Western, Ontario in 2003.Initially practicing in a rural community he established his Dundas, Hamilton practice in 2004. Dr. Shankman is continually learning and has served as an instructor to family physicians at McMaster University.

Dr. Shankman has extensive experience in both implant dentistry and cosmetic dentistry; he also gives patients the option of having their appointment with sedation. It is his simple goal to be open, relaxed and meticulous with all patients; he strives for creating a comfortable atmosphere for both his patients and staff. He welcomes the opportunity to help you achieve your dental goals.

Meet Dr. Joseph Fortino:

Born and Raised in the Hamilton area, Dr. Joseph Fortino completed his undergraduate studies at McMaster University and went on to receive his dental degree from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Fortino has deep roots in the community – from his high school days at St. Thomas Moore to years of competitive hockey in Hamilton. As such, he is thrilled to be serving the dental needs of his hometown.

Dr. Fortino takes great pride in helping people maintain their oral health and giving his patients the confidence of a beautiful smile. He finds comprehensive dentistry the most rewarding and believes that restoring a person's appearance can be a life enhancing experience. Dr. Fortino has additional training in Orthodontics (Invisalign) and enjoys Oral Surgery, Endodontics and Implant Dentistry. He believes that continuing education is an essential part of modern and progressive dentistry. Outside of the office, Dr. Fortino has a passion for playing piano and maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness and sports. He is one of four children, proud brother of Olympian (Laura Fortino) and can speak and understand Italian.