Lackner Woods Family Dentistry

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Lackner Woods Family Dentistry

About Lackner Woods Family Dentistry

Whether your needs are a simple dental exam and cleaning, or a complex cosmetic restoration, our practice can fulfill your desires. At Lackner Woods Family Dentistry, the patient is our primary concern. Our fully digital practice utilizes technology to provide efficient and seamless care.

To ensure patient comfort, we try to create a relaxing environment for our patients. Every exam room has a television with Netflix, which the patient can personalize with their preferred programming. In our practice, we have a massage chair, pillows, and blankets to provide the utmost comfort and care. When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.

Our Doctors

Dr. Tabita Ilitoi

Dr. Ilitoi was born in Timisoara, Romania where she was awarded her degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Victor Babesh Dentistry in 2007.

Dr. Ilitoi & her husband made the move to Kitchener, Ontario in 2008 where she achieved her degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery and they began to expand their family.

Dr. Ilitoi joined the Lackner Woods team in 2013 where she provides comprehensive dental care for the entire family.

Dr. Ilitoi excels in the area of endodontics and surgery and has focused her training and continuing education to ensure root canals are treated in the most efficient and comfortable manner possible.

Dr. Ilitoi received her Certificate in the Art and Science of Oral Implantology from The Ti-MAX Institute for Continuing Dental Education in 2018 and is successful at placing implants in our office.

Her most valued and rewarding part of dentistry is spending time with her patients – getting to know them, educating them on oral health, watching them grow, and helping them achieve a healthy and confident smile.

When away from the office, Dr. Ilitoi enjoys spending time with her six children, husband, family & friends.

Certifications

  • Certification in Nitrous Oxide Sedation from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry
  • Certification in Oral Implantology from the Ti-MAX Institute for Continuing Dental Education

Dr. Roxana Ghergari

Dr. Roxana Ghergari completed her undergradute degree locally at University of Waterloo, where she graduated with a degree in Honours Biomedical Sciences. She then attended dental school in London Ontario at Schulich school of medicine and dentistry, where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with distinction.

Dr. Ghergari is friendly, compassionate and enjoys getting to know her patients. She practices all aspects of general dentistry, and her attention to detail and caring personality allow her to deliver the highest quality of dental care. She has completed numerous continuous dental education courses in endodontics, restorative dentistry, and Invisalign.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Certifications

  • Invisalign Certification for the General Practitioner
  • Comprehensive Endodontic Solutions Training Program
  • Composite Restoration Proficiency Course

Dr. Farvah Sayyad

“From the age of 8 years old , I always said that dentistry was what I was going to do .” From a young age, Dr.Farvah Sayyad was exposed to her passion for dentistry and dedication to the highest standard of care.

Dr. Sayyad graduated from the University of Shahed in 2002 with honors before heading to Canada to join her husband Dr.Sayyad’s passion in Art and Science of dentistry ultimately led her to succeed in a highly competitive program in Canada . She obtained her DDS from University of Western Ontario in ITD program in 2012 . Since then ,she has been practicing in Kitchener area.

Dr. Sayyad has simple philosophy, which is to treat every patient with compassion, professionalism, and a gentle touch. She is committed to providing comprehensive, quality dental care while making sure patients are informed and comfortable with their treatment plan. Dr. Sayyad believes the responsibility of a dentist is to educate and guide patients so they can make their own decisions on oral health care. Dr. Sayyad is attentive to details. She has an innate sense of aesthetic and artistry that she brings to each procedure.

Outside her professional activity, Dr.Sayyad enjoys Yoga, reading, traveling and of course spending quality time with her two sons Yashi and Aryaan. Dr.Sayyad looks forward to meeting you and providing your family the best of dental care in a friendly environment.

Certifications

  • Atraumatic Extraction and Bone Grafting
  • Crown Lengthening for predictable Esthetic and Functional Restorative
    Outcome
  • The Graduates Nitrous Oxide, Oxygen and Oral Moderate Sedation
  • The Dental Professional’s Role in the Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Planning of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
  • Prosthodontics Associates Centre for Excellence
  • Surgical and Prosthodontics Treatment of Small Edentulous Space

Dr. James Chacko

Dr. James Chacko graduated with a Bachelor of Dental surgery in India and underwent training in Oral and maxillofacial surgery and obtained his masters in oral and maxillofacial surgery in India. He graduated with a Doctorate in dental surgery in 2017 from University of Toronto. He is well-known for his remarkable chair side manners. He is adept in performing minor oral surgery and is an expert in many dentistry fields, has extensive training and continues to educate himself in all the new aspects of dentistry, technologies.

Certifications

  • Certification in nitrous oxide sedation from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry

Our Languages

Do you prefer to speak another language other than English? We offer dental appointments in Arabic, Croatian, Farsi, Hindi, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, and Spanish. Just let us know what you prefer when you book with us.

Fees & Insurance

We direct bill insurance and we accept all major credit cards and debit. If you need financing options, please ask our Treatment Coordinator for more information when reviewing any recommended dental treatments.

What Our Clients Love About Us

Marina Maric
Marina Maric
04:25 18 Dec 22
I would not recommend you this location as your dentist office. I had very bed experience the doctor did filling on a healthy tooth, I am very disappointed. There is no point to complain to manager since he can not return me my tooth, the woman did filling and showed me how she is done greatly, she shaped front tooth so terrible and expected me to be happy with it instead with my healthy tooth, she did opposite side of tooth, under anesthesia I could not feel which side she is doing, now I have two fillings in tooth instead of one, she did not have time to do probably the right side as I let them know that I would like to do x-ray to be 100 % sure, that the tooth has cavity. I took pictures at home and they took x-rya before she did filling, they can easily see what happened.
Sonya Symington
Sonya Symington
21:52 29 Nov 22
Wonderful experience ..have a terrible fear of dentists due to bad experiences...they were very calming and very kind and understanding...strongly reccommend thier services
Laura Kurt
Laura Kurt
21:18 29 Nov 22
Each and every time we have been here, our experience has been nothing short of welcoming and amazing. Each person that attends to you at this office is incredible
Lei R
Lei R
20:02 22 Nov 22
Today was my first time visiting Lackner Woods dentistry place. The staffs are very awesome and welcoming. Dr.Ilitoi and the assistant Ligia are very kind, patiently and professional. I definitely recommend this dentistry to everyone. Great experience!
Raven Coates
Raven Coates
21:01 15 Oct 22
I definitely recommend this dentist to anyone! Very awesome friendly staff and they’ve taken great care of my teeth! Love that they are open til 7pm!!
Amanda Bradshaw
Amanda Bradshaw
19:01 30 Sep 22
Took my toddlers for their first checkups. My son has sensory issues and I found the tech that we had to be frustrated rather than helpful. I informed them of his sensory issues beforehand and the dentist was so amazing about it but the tech less than so.
Crystal N
Crystal N
00:17 27 Aug 22
Wonderful place. The staff are so nice and welcoming. Very happy with their service and their kindness.
Reina Duplin
Reina Duplin
22:09 15 Jul 22
I've been going here for years now, and they've always given me friendly service, honest assessments and respected my decisions for procedures and scheduling. I'm quite pleased with them. 🙂
K B
K B
16:29 15 Jul 22
Dr. Ghergari is wonderful. She takes the time to talk to her patients, she is thorough, and I always felt my comfort was important to her. Her freezing technique was gentle and caring, I barely felt a thing! I could tell from my very first conversation with her that she is passionate about what she does. As a dental hygienist myself (working elsewhere), I can honestly say this level of patient care is hard to find in the world of dentistry. I would recommend this office to anyone.
Jen Smith
Jen Smith
14:41 15 Jul 22
This is a great place! I felt so comfortable, and everything was checked out and explained. Thank you!
mhd munzer
mhd munzer
20:32 14 Jun 22
This clinic is awesome. Very clean. Very Nice people. Very professional. What else would I ask for?Keep being you guys.
Marjolaine Lenoir
Marjolaine Lenoir
14:56 14 Jun 22
Very impressed by the professional service. Both assistant and dentist were dedicated. Would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Lorraine Smyth
Lorraine Smyth
17:40 02 Jun 22
Great care provided in ensuring the client is always comfortable. I have always been anxious about dental visits, but Dr. Sayad and the hygienist have eased that anxiety as they are gentle and do not rush the procedures.
Sumalatha N
Sumalatha N
14:38 28 Apr 22
Staff were good . Doctor gave me a thorough understanding of my tooth and she was good. Special mention to assistant Mariene, She was so sweet and took good care.
Jenny Teixeira
Jenny Teixeira
00:31 18 Feb 22
Great dentist. Very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend! They also do direct billing to your insurance.
Wykkid Twisted
Wykkid Twisted
16:48 10 Feb 22
Absolutely incredible people! The entire dental team here is just amazing. I came to them terror in my heart and they helped ease it into trust and hope. Every single one of these remarkable women has shown me patience and caring beyond my wildest expectations. Thank you all so much.
Grace Yue
Grace Yue
00:22 08 Feb 22
The best experience at the dentist I've had . I hate having work done on my teeth and the hygienists and dentists at this location give me the least amount of discomfort compared to other places I've been to. My whole family including my young daughters go there routinely and they always try their best to make the experience as pleasant and easy as possible. The dentists are very professional and make referrals in a timely manner with other dental professionals to make sure our teeth are well taken care of.
Mona Oz
Mona Oz
23:55 19 Jan 22
Great with the kids. As a busy parent of 4 kids I really appreciate how they keep track of procedures and our insurance policy. Love the easy scheduling and confirming via text or email. Makes the whole process smoother for us!
M O M on the fly
M O M on the fly
14:43 22 Dec 21
Excellent customer service! The care that they put in to their patients is just truly remarkable!
Mamamia LG
Mamamia LG
21:37 08 Nov 21
Great service! Had a cleaning done by Dragos and he was very thorough and gentle. I also had a root canal done and it was a great experience, not painful and they made me feel at ease. They followed up with me after and ensured I was OK. Highly recommended!
Nicole Marsdin
Nicole Marsdin
16:37 05 Nov 21
I've had nothing but great experiences here! Every appointment I've had has been professional and on schedule. The staff are great at communicating with you as a patient as well. Would highly recommend!
Jess
Jess
02:39 21 Oct 21
I initially gave this place a four star review despite a bad experience with the male hygienist.Dr Sayyad has always been amazing when myself and my kids go so my review reflected the amazing staff and care while also being honest about the not so perfect appointment my son had recently.The owner became very confrontational about my review. She called to speak about my four star review, not to get to the bottom of what happened but why the four stars.The matter had been dealt with but I guess she still wasn’t satisfied because the week later while bringing my son in for his filling she questioned my four star review again. I was rather annoyed, my son was extremely nervous and crying, this didn’t seem like an appropriate time to get into this yet again but she didn’t mind. While still signing the procedure paper the owner again asked why four stars. I simply said I wasn’t discussing this in front of my son and she quickly left.I will not be returning.I feel the owner was too concerned about her perfect reviews rather than the concerns of the patients.
Alyssa Vanwyck
Alyssa Vanwyck
18:51 28 Sep 21
Very educational visit. Loved seeing my X-rays on the screen in front of me and the dentist explained everything and was very friendly. I had an excellent experience.
Selena Sarria
Selena Sarria
14:21 14 Sep 21
They are such a fantastic team! They are efficient, polite and very reasonably priced compared to other dentistry’s in the area. They explain everything, always make sure you are comfortable and we’re also fantastic with my 5 year old daughter! Will definitely be returning for any of our families dental needs.
aaymad “Aaymad”
aaymad “Aaymad”
15:23 12 Sep 21
My family and I recently moved to the area and have made this our family dentistry, I have nothing but good things to say, the hygienists are awesome and the dentists are too! I feel very comfortable comming here and know I’m in goods hands. The ladies at the front desk are very sweet and we are all very happy with choosing you for all our teeth needs!
Lindsay Garant
Lindsay Garant
17:21 07 Sep 21
This was my first visit and it was because of a broken tooth. My current dentist could not see me. The staff at Lackner Woods was incredibly comforting and patient! I never felt rushed and they took the time to thoroughly explain the process and answer all my questions. I was so happy with the office and the staff that I signed the papers to have all my files transferred to Lackner Woods as a new patient. Don’t hesitate to contact them it was the best experience I could have had with a broken tooth.
Kyle Duffield
Kyle Duffield
18:04 30 Aug 21
The experience was a wonderful one other than having to have my dead tooth removed. I was very impressed with the experience and never felt in any pain. I will be back for checkups and any other work that needs to be done in the future.
Jennifer Graham
Jennifer Graham
16:20 28 Aug 21
I was a little anxious to go to the dentist during a pandemic but my hygienist was so friendly and knowledgeable that I didn’t even think about it once I was there! She was very thorough with my teeth and super kind. The dentist also fixed a chip on my tooth that I thought I’d just have to live with. He’s a perfectionist and I greatly appreciate it, my tooth looks amazing now and I’m so happy. Highly highly recommend.
Kathleen Matthews
Kathleen Matthews
00:31 27 Jul 21
Friendly staff, thorough cleanings and great care for a cavity I had. I’m happy I live nearby and tried out this dental clinic. It’s wonderful and I’ll be taking my daughter here once she’s old enough for the dentist.
Ram Das
Ram Das
15:29 21 Jul 21
Lackner Woods Family Dentistry is a fantastic place for getting all your dental works. Friendly and very helpful front office and efficient and knowledgeable staff makes it a joyful experience to get your dental works here. The doctors are also very experienced and caring.Overall a happy experience.
Jessica Trivelli
Jessica Trivelli
20:58 29 Jun 21
I’m a new patient here and the staff was all great. Friendly and efficient! The hygienist I had was super friendly and gentle as well as the dentist. So far would highly recommend!
kushal parmar
kushal parmar
19:35 20 May 21
It was my first time visit with a dentist in a decade, i was so nervous. The staff was so welcoming and eager to answer any questions i had. The teeth cleaning treatment was done very well with keeping in mind that it was my first time. Over all awesome experience, which i would have never thought that a medical visit can also like this. Thank u to all the staff.
Sarah Turner
Sarah Turner
20:58 18 May 21
Everyone at this dentistry is amazing and so friendly! I have never felt so welcome and comfortable at the dentist before. They truly care about their patients. I was very scared and emotional about my procedure and they showed me patience and compassion. I 100% reccomend this dentistry.
Kelly P
Kelly P
21:25 21 Mar 21
At Lackner Woods Family Dentistry they truly care about their patients. Always trying to figure out what works best for the patient. Everyone is always extremely professional and knowledgeable.In the distant past, I had been to other dentists. They do not compare to Lackner Woods Family Dentistry.Highly recommend!
Shannon Sweeney
Shannon Sweeney
18:02 19 Jan 21
Always friendly and helpful staff, always willing to go the extra mile! Courtney is fabulous at keeping things running smoothly at front desk. Annetta is a great hygienist and Dr. Sayyad is a compassionate and thorough dentist! Great experience every time! I would highly recommend this office!
Andrew Pantelides
Andrew Pantelides
00:29 14 Jan 21
BEST service and experience!!!! From the front office staff to the Dentist and assistants, they make you feel comfortable and at ease. The best part NO pain!I really appreciate them seeing me on the same day I called. Extremely accommodating.Thank you for such an amazing experience!
tammy cochrane
tammy cochrane
15:34 22 Dec 20
Always excellent care and friendly staff. The safety measures they have implemented because of covid 19 are exceptional! Strongly recommend.
Angela Nice-Purdy
Angela Nice-Purdy
19:48 10 Dec 20
I've been going to Lackner Woods Dentistry from the day it opened back in 2007 or 2008. They amazing kind, gentle and sweet. I've referred many to them. I think this may be the best dentist office I've ever dealt with, from the admin staff to the hygienist to the dentist. Great job guys keep it up. I'm a life long patient!
Melanie W
Melanie W
14:02 08 Dec 20
The best experience was before when Dr Stevens was there. The files that were sent over by our previous dentist weren’t reviewed and my son had a spacer in his mouth way longer than he needed to be. There were a few other things that were missed as well. They messed up my insurance many times. Even when I told them twice what was covered they booked us in for cleanings and other work and ended up having to pay out of pocket. Lots of claims are put in like two months after our appointments. They couldn’t seem to get their insurance program to work and we’re submitting the claim under a completely different insurance company. I think they have potential and obviously hit the mark with some of their other clients. But for us the experience was not that great.This review is based solely on my opinion and perspective of events.
Wendy Ashby
Wendy Ashby
20:34 07 Dec 20
Always professional and great with the kids. ❤️ All women working here which I think is incredible. ❤️ I feel comfortable with them and trust them completely Would recommend them to anyone looking for a great family dentist.
Shari Miller
Shari Miller
23:44 02 Dec 20
What a wonderful office, with such caring, kind staff. Dr. Ghergari is lovely, and really knowledgeable. The precautions that they took because of Covid-19 made me feel at ease right away. 🙂
Maggie White
Maggie White
21:19 30 Sep 20
Very friendly staff. Dentist took the time to discuss options for treatment. Good info to think about. I would highly recommend.
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