Department of Dentistry

Osamah Al-Gayyali, D.D.S.

Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Undergrad: McMaster University
Dental School: University of Toronto
Why UToledo Dental: Strong mix of hands-on clinical experience, supportive faculty, and serving diverse patient communities
Future career goals: Private practice
Hobbies: Tennis, pickleball, soccer, hiking

Tasneem Barakat, D.D.S.

Hometown: Mississauga
Undergrad: York University in Toronto
Dental School: University of Western Ontario
Why UToledo Dental: Excellent focus on both clinical and academic experiences. Past students had great things to say about the program.
Future career goals: Give back to my community.
Hobbies: Soccer, hanging out with friends and family, cooking

Jenna Daboul, D.M.D.

Hometown: Toledo, Ohio
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Dental School: Case Western Reserve University
Why UToledo Dental: I’m really excited to be back in my hometown at a program that focuses on behavior management and has excellent clinical training.
Future career goals: Staying in Toledo and working at a private practice
Hobbies: I enjoy baking, hiking, and spending time with family and cat, Tob

Mah E Noor Fatima, D.M.D.

Hometown: Rockford, Illinois
Undergrad: Pakistan (BDS)
Dental School: Boston University
Why UToledo Dental: Excellent faculty and comprehensive program covering both clinical and didactics.
Future career goals: Private practice, giving back to the community (community service)
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, trying different cuisines, going on walks

Fallon Zakeri, D.D.S.

Hometown: Ottawa Hills, OH
Dental School: The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 
Undergraduate School: The Ohio State University
Why UT Dental: I am excited to stay on as faculty and love getting to watch the residents learn and expand their clinical skills! 
Hobbies: Exploring new places to hike or eat, traveling, live music, glassblowing and spending time with my family and dog Nala 
Residency: The University of Toledo

Eden Fitzgibbons, D.D.S.

Jason Gopaul, D.D.S.

Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario 

Undergrad: University of Waterloo

Dental School: University of Western Ontario 

Why UToledo Dental: I chose the University of Toledo because of its emphasis on evidence-based, patient-centered care rooted in clinical excellence.

Future Career Goals: Private practice, academia, and giving back to my community

Hobbies: traveling the world, hiking, cooking, exercise, friends and family

Emily Ji, D.M.D.

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio

Undergrad: Denison University

Dental School: Case Western Reserve University

Why UToledo Dental: Great blend of clinical training and didactics

Future Career Goals: Practicing in Ohio 

Hobbies: Spending time with family, watching shows, reading, going to the gym

Cole Ritzema, D.M.D.

Hometown: Cadillac, MI

Undergrad: University of Michigan

Dental School: Case Western School of Dental Medicine
Why UToledo Dental: I was drawn to the University of Toledo because I wanted a program that would give me strong, comprehensive clinical training while allowing me to care for a diverse pediatric patient population. Toledo also brought me back closer to my family after living and working in Arizona for 2 years. 
Hobbies: Going to the gym, basketball, spending time on the water 

Sidra Salahuddin, D.M.D.

Hometown: Orlando, Florida 

Undergrad: University of Central Florida

Dental School: Nova Southeastern University

Why UToledo Dental: The program provides an excellent balance of didactics and hands-on clinical experience, led by highly skilled and supportive faculty

Future Career Goals: To provide accessible care for all children

Hobbies: I love to bake and spend time with family and friends