Meet Dr. Shervin Abbaszadeh

Dr. Shervin Abbaszadeh, HBSc, DDS, MSc (Orthodontics), FRCD(C)

At Clearly Orthodontics, Dr. Abbaszadeh’s philosophy is simple: create healthy, confident, beautiful smiles in a space where patients feel genuinely cared for. For him, orthodontics isn’t just about straight teeth, it’s about helping people step into the best version of themselves.

Education

Growing up in North York, Dr. Shervin Abbaszadeh never imagined that the same neighbourhood streets he biked through as a kid would one day lead him back home to open his own orthodontic practice. Those early years at A.Y. Jackson Secondary School shaped his love for science, people, and community, three threads that would eventually weave together into the career he has today.

After completing his Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at the University of Toronto, Dr. Abbaszadeh continued on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry. It was there, in the pre-clinic labs and late-night study sessions, that he discovered his passion for orthodontics. That passion carried him into an internship at Toronto General Hospital and ultimately back to U of T for his Orthodontic Specialty Master of Science degree.

Experience

During specialty training, one of his finished cases was selected out of all residents in North America for publication in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the field’s leading journal. This early recognition reinforced the standard he set for himself: to aim for work worthy of being published, even if no one is watching.

Today, Dr. Abbaszadeh is a Fellow and Examiner of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, helping evaluate the next generation of orthodontists entering the profession. He has served as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and continues to interview applicants for admission to the University of Toronto Dental School. Teaching and mentorship remain a meaningful part of his career as a clinical instructor, lecturer, and frequent speaker to dental associations both locally and abroad, including recent invitations to lecture in Barbados.

Beyond private practice, he holds a deeply fulfilling position as staff orthodontist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in the Craniofacial Cleft Lip and Palate Program, treating children and teens with a range of medical and developmental challenges. This work keeps him grounded in why he chose this profession in the first place.

Professional Affiliations

• American Association of Orthodontists
• Ontario Association of Orthodontists
• Canadian Dental Association
• Ontario Dental Association

Outside the Office

Dr. Abbaszadeh is married to his high school sweetheart, Sally. More than 23 years later, they now share their home with their daughter Ariana, their son, Keon, and two beloved cats who happily run the household.

During high school and university, he played on the softball and downhill ski teams and spent many years lifeguarding and teaching swimming at North York pools—jobs that taught him responsibility, patience, and how to stay calm during life’s unexpected moments.

Today, he still loves skiing, photography, music, and travel, but above all, nothing brings him more joy than time spent with his family.