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Dr. Brad Bigsby
PGY1
Born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Brad completed both his Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees at the University of Saskatchewan. Throughout dental school, he was recognized for his academic excellence, receiving several awards for outstanding achievement.
Following graduation, he completed a General Practice Residency at Western University in London, Ontario, where he further developed his clinical skills and interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He then returned to Saskatoon, where he practiced in private practice setting while also serving as a part-time faculty member at the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry.
Brad is excited to return to London to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at Western University.
Dr. Brandon Worthen
PGY2
Brandon is from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and earned both his BSc and DDS from Dalhousie University. In his senior year, he was selected for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery elective, where he gained further experience with the DAL OMFS team. Brandon graduated with distinction and was the recipient of the Dr. J.D McLean scholarship, as well as the American Academy of Oral Medicine prize. He then moved to London, Ontario to further his training through Western University's hospital-based General Practice Residency (GPR). Brandon is excited to be staying in London where he will complete his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Nicholas Chow
Nicholas earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Adelaide, where he gained regional and metropolitan experience across South Australia, including an extended rotation with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at the Adelaide Dental Hospital. He subsequently returned to Ontario to join the hospital-based General Practice Residency (GPR) at Western University. Nicholas is excited to be continuing at Western as a member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team, where he will be completing his residency and specialization. Beyond the hospital, Nicholas is an ex-ski instructor and competitive tennis player who can be found on the ski hill or tennis court, or at live music events and cycling around town.
Dr. Andra Sterea
Originally from Romania, Andra moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Masters in Physiology & Biophysics with focus on cancer research. She then went on to obtain her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University where she continued doing research with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team. Andra then joined the General Practice Residency (GPR) program at Western University in 2022 and was subsequently accepted to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program in 2023.
Dr. David Charrette
David is a London local and completed his BMSc at Western University with an Honours Specialization in Physiology. He completed his dentistry degree (BDS) at University College Cork in Cork, Ireland where he was awarded the Gold Medal for highest overall achievement. He then returned to Western University to further his expertise through a General Practice Residency (GPR), after which he accepted a position as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in Oral Surgery at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and worked in private practice. David then pursued an Internship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery through Mount Sinai Hospitals and Jacobi Medical Center in New York, New York. After a year in Manhattan he was delighted to return home to join the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Western University to complete his residency training.
Dr. Nader Shaker
