Dr. Zaid Taher

Meet Dr. Taher

General Dentist | DDS, Dalhousie University

Dr. Taher was raised in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Memorial University before pursuing his dental education at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2022 and went on to complete a General Practice Residency (GPR) at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. During his GPR, Dr. Taher developed a strong interest in caring for patients with special needs and significant medical complexities, which ultimately led him to pursue advanced training in dental anesthesiology. He is currently the chief resident of the Dental Anesthesiology program at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Taher is committed to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to all patients, with a particular focus on individuals who face barriers to accessing dental treatment. He looks forward to continuing to advocate for and serve marginalized populations through his work in anesthesia and dentistry.