Meet the Royal Oak Dental Team

Get to know the dentists and the friendly faces who make Royal Oak Dental a warm, trusted dental home for families across Oakville, Mississauga and the surrounding area.

Principal Dentist

Dr. Mehwish Yasin

Dr. Mehwish Yasin is the principal dentist at Royal Oak Dental and a trusted family dentist in Oakville. She is known for providing gentle, personalized dental care and treating every patient with the same empathy, patience, and attention she would give to her own family.

Patients appreciate Dr. Yasin’s calm and reassuring manner, especially when they feel nervous about dental treatment. She takes the time to listen, clearly explains every option, and never wants patients to feel rushed or pressured. Her goal is to ensure you feel informed, comfortable, and confident in your care.

Dr. Yasin provides a full range of care — comprehensive family dentistry (preventive & restorative), cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign & Invisalign Teen, comprehensive orthodontics with an airway-centered approach, sleep apnea & TMJ appliances, Botox for TMJ & facial pain, minimal (nitrous oxide) sedation, laser dentistry including frenectomy and cold-sore laser therapy, and same-day 3D-printed mouthguards and appliances.

For Dr. Yasin, dentistry is about more than treating teeth — it is about earning trust and building lasting relationships with the families she serves. Outside the clinic, she enjoys travelling, photography, swimming, training for half-marathons, and keeping up with her two energetic daughters.

Certified in

Comprehensive Orthodontics & Airway-Centered DentistryBotox® for TMD, Headaches, Migraines & Myofascial PainMinimal Sedation – Nitrous OxideSoft-Tissue Management & Laser SurgerySleep Apnea AppliancesTMJ Management

Education & memberships

NDEB of CanadaRoyal College of Dental Surgeons of OntarioOntario Dental AssociationHalton-Peel Dental AssociationInternational Association of OrthodonticsAcademy of General DentistryAmerican Academy of Clear AlignersAmerican Board of Laser Dentistry

Associate Dentist

Dr. Saman Abbas

Dr. Saman Abbas is an experienced associate dentist who has been caring for patients in Canada for over eight years, including four years serving families at Royal Oak Dental in Oakville. Known for her gentle approach and welcoming chairside manner, Dr. Abbas helps patients of all ages feel comfortable and confident during their dental visits.

Her clinical interests include cosmetic dentistry, restorative dental treatments, Invisalign, and minimally invasive dentistry. Dr. Abbas is certified by the National Dental Examination Board of Canada and is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and the Ontario Dental Association. She remains committed to continuing education and providing personalized treatment based on each patient’s oral health needs and goals.

Whether you are looking to improve your smile, straighten your teeth with Invisalign, or restore damaged teeth, Dr. Abbas takes the time to explain your options and provide thoughtful, patient-centred dental care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys reading, travelling, and spending time with family and friends. She values the long-term relationships she has built with her patients and is proud to serve the Royal Oak Dental community.

Certified in

Cosmetic DentistryRestorative DentistryInvisalignMinimally Invasive Dentistry

Education & memberships

NDEB of CanadaRoyal College of Dental Surgeons of OntarioOntario Dental Association

Associate Dentist

Dr. Steven Zhao

Dr. Steven Zhao provides experienced, patient-focused dental care at Royal Oak Dental in Oakville. His clinical interests include dental implants, complex extractions, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry.

A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Zhao received the Toronto Crown and Bridge Award for excellence in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry. He continues to advance his skills through ongoing dental education and evidence-based training.

Patients appreciate Dr. Zhao’s calm approach, attention to detail, and clear communication. He takes the time to explain treatment options, answer questions, and help patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their care. Whether you require a dental extraction, implant consultation, or treatment to restore your smile, Dr. Zhao is committed to providing precise, personalized care in a welcoming environment.

Outside the office, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, spending time by the water, listening to music, and photography.

Certified in

Dental ImplantsComplex ExtractionsCosmetic DentistryRestorative Dentistry

Education & memberships

University of Toronto, Faculty of DentistryToronto Crown & Bridge AwardRoyal College of Dental Surgeons of OntarioOntario Dental Association

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