Dr. Terry Papneja and Associates

Dr. Terry Papneja arrived in Canada in 1981 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India. After earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Toronto, he opened a solo practice in Brampton, Ontario in 1986.

Underlying the practice is a simple foundation of strong values and a solid work ethic. Terry’s primary focus of practice is Implant Surgery, Wisdom Teeth and full mouth reconstruction.

Terry devotes much of his time to his staff’s personal growth and his patients' positive dental experience. He continually upgrades his knowledge and hones his skills by attending continuing education seminars and courses.

One of the ways he gives back to the local community is by offering guidance counseling for students choosing their career options. He also supports the fundraising activities of the Trillium Hospital Foundation and other local charities.

But the cause particularly close to Terry's heart is supporting underprivileged children. He deeply believes that giving education to needy children is the only way to get them out of the cycle of poverty.

For many years, Terry has funded the education and basic living needs of less privileged children in his home town in India.

In 1992, he founded a high school in memory of his father, Dr. K. L. Papneja. In addition, Terry personally funded the tuition, food and other needs of 35 children of low-income families. Some of these children have gone on to find good jobs, and one has completed his professional Engineering degree.

For seven years, Terry has also spearheaded the Canadian chapter of a fundraising effort called AIM (All India Movement) for Seva. This program provides education and financial support for children living in urban slums across India. The Canadian chapter supports more than 300 children annually and has funded the construction of 17 hostel facilities that house some 800 children.

Terry enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife Nimmi and 2 daughters, Anjali and Koyelle.

Dr. Yale Farache graduated dental school in 1998 from the University of Western Ontario and has been in practice for over 10 years, 4 of which have been with Dr. Terry Papneja. Prior to earning his dental degree, he obtained a specialist degree in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto in 1994. For the past 10 years, Dr. Yale has been fortunate to have spent a considerable amount of time travelling around the world, which opened his eyes to his new hobby, photography. Dr. Yale enjoys the challenges and diversity dentistry has to offer, and regularly attends continuing education seminars to keep abreast of technology. While not working, Dr. Yale spends time with his new wife. Miriam. They are expecting their first child in April, 2009.

Dr. Michael Di Santo has been a member of our team since 1993. He obtained a degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto prior to entering Dentistry.

He subsequently received his degree in Dentistry from the University of Toronto in 1992 and further continued his studies by completing a one year residency in dentistry at the Toronto General Hospital.

Dr. Di Santo enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, music and just about any sports but he primarily prefers spending time with his wife and young son.

Dr. Nishita M. Ondhia studied Life Sciences at Queen’s University at Kingston, Ontario. She then completed a master’s degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Toronto.

The next chapter in her life took her to Ann Arbor, Michigan to study dentistry at the University of Michigan. GO BLUE!

Nishita enjoys dentistry and feels the best perk is always meeting interesting patients, both new and existing. Nishita enjoys balancing dentistry with the three loves of her life, husband Giri, daughters Meera (2) and Sonia (1).

Dr. Millie Calko earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Toronto in 2001. As an undergraduate, she studied Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Toronto, and then proceeded to Dental School.

She decided at a young age that a career as a dentist was the one that she needed to pursue as she had been exposed to dentistry through regular visits as a child. She became very interested in this career direction and pursued it diligently through her studies. During Secondary school, University and Dental school, Dr. Calko had worked as a part-time dental assistant in her childhood dental office since 1993, until she received her degree in 2001.

She thoroughly enjoys dentistry, and is at home with Dr. Terry Papneja and Associates in Brampton. Dr. Calko lives in Mississauga with her husband, Steven, and two children, Maya and Daniel.