Dr. Saman SalehiZalani

Dr. Saman SalehiZalani is an Iranian-born dentist practicing in Ottawa, Canada, who pursues his professional activities at The Downtown Dental Clinic in downtown Ottawa.

He completed his academic education in dentistry in Iran, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with top honors from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran in 2018. During his studies in Iran, he participated in university research projects related to oral pathology and endodontics (root canal treatment), published articles in scientific-research journals, and attended domestic specialized congresses.

Following his immigration to Canada, Dr. SalehiZalani successfully passed the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) evaluation and licensing exams with high scores. He then gained admission to the advanced placement dental program (IDAPP/DDS) at the University of Toronto, completing his studies there. During his time at the University of Toronto, he received an award for his clinical and academic performance in endodontics.

He is a member of the Royal College of Dentists of Ontario, the Ontario Dental Association, and the Canadian Dental Association. His clinical scope of practice includes restorative dentistry, comprehensive oral care, managing patient anxiety in the clinical setting, and continuing education courses related to orthodontics and clear aligner therapy (such as Invisalign). In addition to his clinical work, he has experience teaching part-time continuing education courses in oral and maxillofacial pathology.