Dr Nadia Awais

Dr. Nadia Awais earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from De’ Montmorency College of Dentistry, Pakistan, in 1997. She trained and practised for nearly a decade alongside Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saeed, a distinguished surgeon and maxillofacial specialist. Following her relocation to Canada, Dr. Awais successfully completed the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) licensing programme and is additionally accredited by the US Board Dental Examination (NBDE). She holds a master’s degree in Restorative Dentistry from the University of Edinburgh, UK. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Awais is a visiting faculty member for the Dental Hygiene Programme at Collège La Cité, Ottawa, and mentors internationally trained dentists preparing for direct licensing pathways and bench examinations for admission into North American dental schools. Dedicated to comprehensive patient care, Dr. Awais combines clinical excellence with empathy, ensuring her patients’ comfort and satisfaction. While she practises all aspects of dentistry, she has a particular interest in surgical procedures. She has completed more than 200 hours of continuing education in clear aligner and conventional orthodontics, enabling her to improve the oral health, aesthetics, and smiles of patients of all ages. She is also an active member of the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO). Dr. Awais has undertaken over 300 hours of advanced education in implant dentistry and has successfully passed the first part of the Associate Fellowship examination with the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. She is committed to lifelong learning, regularly participating in study clubs and professional development programmes to stay current with the latest research, technologies, and treatment modalities. She is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Ontario Dental Association, and the Ottawa Dental Society. Multilingual in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi, Dr. Awais is able to connect with patients across diverse communities. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gardening, reading, and travelling with her family.