Welcome to
Waterloo Dental Clinic

Located near King & University

Meet Dr. Ash

Dr. Ashkan Salehzadeh, DDS

At very early age, I was interested in health science. My passion for dentistry began when I invested in straightening my teeth as a young adult. I gained a life-changing confidence and since then I have been always fascinated by how a sense of healthy smile leaves a precious memory in the minds of people. Therefore, I had my sights set on dentistry to help my patients to achieve their perfect smile.  

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry with Honours from York University in 2009. I went on to receive a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from University of Toronto in 2011. I then earned Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Toronto in 2015.

Upon graduation, I decided to leave the busy life of Toronto for the small-town feel and play a part in bridging the gap in oral health disparities. After nearly seven years as an associate dentist in Petawawa, my wife and I wanted to be closer to our parents. We decided to venture to the Southwestern Ontario and make Kitchener our permanent home. In 2022, I took over Dr. Marvin Gretzinger’s practice who is semi-retired after forty years of practice in Waterloo.

Always thirsting for knowledge, I have completed hundreds of hours of postgraduate training to keep myself up-to-date on the latest advancements in dentistry; and I take pride in providing the most current treatment options for my patients.

I receive incredible joy and fulfillment from developing meaningful relationships with my patients and providing compassionate dental care for them. To see the smile on my patients’ faces is the best reward for me and I am providing compassionate dental care for them to make the smile last.

In my time away from the office, I enjoy hiking, exploring new places, playing soccer with my friends, and spending time with my family.

Meet Dr. Gretzinger

Dr. Marvin Gretzinger, DDS

I am a lifelong resident of the Kitchener Waterloo area, graduating from the University of Western Ontario in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science and 1985 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery. I have been practicing in Waterloo since graduating. I am married to Mindy, have four children and lives in Heidelberg.

In May 2022, Dr. Ashkan Salehzadeh (Dr. Ash) assumed the ownership and management of the practice which has been operating in Waterloo for the past 74 years. Dr. Ash and I share very similar philosophies of practice. I will, however, not be retiring anytime soon. I will be continuing to work in the office on a reduced schedule for 2 days a week. I am personally excited, not only for the ability to strike a different balance in my personal life but also about the new energy, skills, and plans that Dr. Ash will bring to the office. I told my wife when I first started dentistry over 38 years ago that the day, I had to drag myself out of bed in the morning to go to work, would be the time I would consider retiring. I am thankful to say I have not had such a morning in all that time.

Our
Services

Problems
We Treat

Don’t ignore bleeding gums – seek professional care for healthier smiles.

Toothache causing you distress? Our skilled team provides effective relief.

Say goodbye to stubborn stains with our advanced teeth whitening treatments.

Achieve a straighter, more confident smile with our orthodontic solutions.

Stop teeth grinding and jaw clenching with our personalized therapies.

Repair damaged teeth and restore their strength with our restorative expertise.

Regain a complete smile and optimal oral function with our tooth replacement options.

Trust our experienced dentists to alleviate wisdom tooth discomfort effectively.

Welcome to our
family clinic

For over 74 years, Waterloo Dental Clinic has been serving as a trusted family dental practice in the heart of Waterloo. Our unwavering commitment is to assist you in maintaining your natural teeth throughout your lifetime, leveraging the advancements of modern science and personalized care centered around prevention. With a dedicated team of experts, we warmly welcome you as part of our extended family, ensuring a dental experience that is entirely stress-free.

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Now Accepting
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for eligible Canadian residents. This program is designed to extend coverage for dental expenses to uninsured Canadian residents whose annual family income falls below $90,000.

It’s important to know that the CDCP is not a “free dental care” plan. Patients may have to pay the portion of the costs that are not covered by CDCP.

If you’ve already received your benefits card, call us to book your appointment. Please visit the link below to explore additional information.

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