Meet Orthodontists Dr. Larry Parker and Dr. Raffi Aynaciyan
Meet Dr. Larry Parker
Qualifications
Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS), University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), Johannesburg, South Africa
Doctor of Dental Science (DDS), Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Toronto, and a Masters of Science, University of Toronto
Awards
The Henry St. John Randall Award for best all-round student, University of the Witwatersrand
The medal in Orthodontics for the top student in Orthodontics, University of the Witwatersrand
The first international scholarship awarded at the Wits Dental School for a period of study abroad (at the University of Pennsylvania)
An award of special merit from the American Association of Orthodontists for Masters thesis research relating mode of breathing to cranio-facial growth
Memberships
The Ontario and Canadian Associations of Orthodontists
The American Association of Orthodontists
The European Association of Orthodontists
Community Involvement
Past president of the Toronto Orthodontic Study Club
Elected member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario; chaired the Committee for Dental Registration for the Province of Ontario for six years
A member of the Canadian Board of the Weizmann Institute, dedicated to promoting science for the benefit of humanity
Charitable support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank since the inception of our office
Meet Dr. Raffi Aynaciyan
Qualifications
Microbiology and Biochemistry, University of Toronto
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), University of Toronto
Masters of Clinical Dentistry (M.Cl.D.), specialty degree in Orthodontics, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
Positions
Fellowship in Royal College of Dentists of Canada (F.R.C.D.(c)) for maintaining high standards in the specialty of Orthodontics
Orthodontic teaching positions held currently and in the past at both the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto
Memberships
Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
Ontario Association of Orthodontists
Orthodontic Alumni Association, University of Western Ontario
Community Involvement
Ongoing involvement in projects aimed at establishing and maintaining dental clinics in underserviced and impoverished regions in the developing world
Support of local charitable organizations and youth sport teams throughout the year
Get a Healthier Smile
Call our Richmond Hill orthodontic clinic to book an appointment with Dr. Parker or Dr. Raffi.