Meet the Team at York-Med Dentistry
Dr. Rosenda P. Nodalo, DDS
General Dentist
After a decade as an associate at two GTA clinics, Dr. Nodalo, or Dr. P as she’s referred to by her patients and colleagues, felt ready to take on the challenge of operating her own practice. She strives to continue to expand her skill set as a dentist and to provide excellent care to her clients.
In 2021, Dr. Nodalo celebrated 30 years of working in the dentistry profession.
Dr. Jocelyn Ng, DDS
General Dentist
Dr. Ng graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1999. She is committed to constantly upgrading her skills by taking continuing education courses. Dr. Ng is dedicated to educating patients about the importance of dental health.
Dr. Tudor Iorgovan, DDS
General Dentist - Surgery
Prior to Dr. Iorgovan pursuing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry he completed his Honours BSc in Human Biology from the University of Toronto.
Dr. Iorgovan is a graduate of the Canadian Implantology Insitute and is a member of the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI). He has lectured for Continuing Dental Education Courses at the University of Toronto.
Dr. Mehrnaz Shayaldi, DDS
General Dentist - Endodontics
Dr. Naz completed a specialty degree in endodontics at the Mashhad University of Medical Science and has since gained considerable experience in root canal therapy, re-treatment cases, traumatized teeth and vital pulp therapy. She is passionate about endodontics and is committed to the well-being of her patients.
Dr. Emad Rastikerdar, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C)
Specialist - Periodontics
Dr. Emad specializes in periodontal treatment, periodontal soft tissue plastic surgery, bone and soft tissue regeneration, sinus augmentation, and dental implants.
Dr. Rastikerdar was a former professional soccer player, for some time with the city of Montréal, until his acceptance into the McGill University School of Dentistry. After graduating in 2014, Dr. Rastikerdar pursued an additional year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) in Rochester, NY. He then pursued a specialization in Periodontics and Implant Surgery, concurrent with a MSc, at the University of Louisville under the leadership of the esteemed Dr. Henry Greenwell.
Dr. Rastikerdar is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the Ontario Dental Association.
Dr. Ryan Margel, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C)
Specialist - Endodontics
Dr. Margel specializes in root canals and associated procedures.
A Toronto native, Dr. Margel graduated with distinction from York University with a major in Mathematics. In 2009, Dr. Margel obtained his dental degree from The University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to work as a general dentist for two years prior to embarking on a two-year specialty program in Endodontics at Marquette University in Mailwaukee, WI. His master’s thesis investigated the anatomical complexities of molar root canals.
Dr. Margel is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
Maria Salvacion Marsha Padilla joins us as our full-time dental hygienist after a 14-year stretch at a clinic on Keele and Rutherford in Vaughan, ON.
Marsha, RDH
Registered Dental HYGIENIST
Marsha joined the team in May 2022 as our full-time dental hygienist. A foreign-trained dentist, she became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2008. Since then, she had been working at the same dental clinic in Vaughan. Marsha’s infectious positivity makes her clients feel welcome and at ease. She has a keen interest in seeing continuous improvements in her patients’ habits and oral health.
When she’s away from the office, Marsha enjoys the outdoors, working out, and family time with her husband and 10-year-old daughter.
Cathy, RDH
Registered Dental HYGIENIST
Cathy brings with her over four decades of experience in dental hygiene. She strives to provide the best possible care for clients while making them feel as comfortable as possible. Hot yoga, spinning and lots of travelling keep her busy outside the office.
