Our Doctors

Meet The Doctors

Drs. Gary Elman and Ira Marder met and became friends in 1983 in dental school. Over the years, their friendship developed and grew. Upon graduation in 1987, Gary and Ira associated at different dental offices gaining clinical experience while preparing for their own practice. In September of 1988, Gary and Ira began their partnership at the Downsview Plaza in North York. Over the years, their practice grew and in the mid 1990s, they expanded and renovated their office. Gary and Ira have been blessed with loyal and devoted patients, many of whom now bring their own children in as patients to the office.

Gary and Ira take an interest in the community outside of the dental office as both are involved in numerous charitable and volunteer activities. They have been able to sponsor many community and athletic programs over the years. The office is also a participant in the AO-JF&CS Dental Volunteer Program treating patients with limited financial means on a volunteer basis.

Ira Marder, DDS, FAGD

Education
Attended undergraduate at University of Toronto, Arts and Sciences
Dean's Honour Roll, 1982-1983
Graduated University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in 1987
Received Fellowship from Academy of General Dentistry in 2000
Appointed Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2012

Academic Involvement (Past and/or Current)
Clinical Instructor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
Clinical Instructor at George Brown College, School of Dental Health
Committee Member at the Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Received Alpha Omega Dental Society Achievement Award and Humanitarian Award

Published Work
Reviewer for Chicken Soup for the Dental Soul
Published Article in Love is the Best Medicine for Dental Patients and the Dental Team

Since childhood, Ira has had an interest in science and later in life, in dentistry in particular.  He values the many patients and friends that he has made during his years in practice.  Ira enjoys the ever-evolving practice of modern dentistry and always looks forward to  the seminars and courses that he attends.  Aside from his professional duties and associations, Ira feels a responsibility to the general community and participates in many volunteer and charitable activities and organizations.