Your orthodontist

Dr. Cheretakis graduated from University of Montreal with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) and an award granted by the Ordre des Dentistes du Quebec for academic excellence. She then went on to complete a General Practice Residency at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Center. Immediately after her residency, she pursued her Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Toronto while simultaneously carrying out a PhD degree in the medical fields of hematology, immunology and bone marrow transplantation in children at the Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. The Canadian Institute of Health Research awarded Dr. Cheretakis with a prestigious Fellowship grant to fund her research studies. The results of her work contributed to improving the outcome of bone marrow transplantation treatment in children. She summarized her innovative research in highly rated peer-reviewed medical publications. She was an associate professor of Orthodontics at McGill University and currently serves as a member and examiner for the Royal College of Dentists Canada   an organization that inspires excellence in dental specialties across Canada. She examines new orthodontic graduates to ensure the integrity of the profession is maintained across Canada.

Staying active and spending time with friends and family is an important part of her life. Working towards being healthy and fit helps Dr. Cheretakis stay sharp and focused on her work. Her passion for running has led her to participate in a few half marathons and she hopes to one day complete a full marathon as well. Her closeness to her family and being a devoted mother helps her better understand and relate to the needs of the parents and children that seek her help in improving their smiles. Ask her anything about orthodontics and she will always make sure to answer your question with genuine enthusiasm and in a manner that is easy to understand.