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Dr. Akshay Gupta
Year 1
Dr. Akshay Gupta grew up in Peterborough, Ontario. He received his Bachelor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Hons.) from Trent University and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University. He then returned to his hometown Peterborough to practice for 3 years prior to joining the graduate orthodontics program at Western.
Dr. Gupta is excited to be back at Western and learn from the incredible faculty at the school. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Gupta is an avid traveler and sports enthusiast who loves to explore new restaurants.
Dr. Karla Crosara
Year 1
Dr. Sara Worth
Year 1
Dr. Sara Worth received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Hons.) in 2013 and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2017, both from Western University.
After graduation, she practiced general dentistry in London and the surrounding area and served as an Adjunct Clinical Professor in Dental Anatomy and Occlusion at Western. She later moved to Northern Ontario, where she continues to own a dental practice with her spouse, a fellow Western Dentistry graduate. Dr. Worth is also passionate about organized dentistry and has served on numerous Ontario Dental Association committees and its Board of Directors. These experiences have shaped her appreciation for mentorship, patient-centered care, lifelong learning and professional development.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys hiking, playing video games, and spending time with her family and pets: her Shiba Inu dog, Kouki, and her cat, Archer.
After several years in general practice, Dr. Worth is grateful for the opportunity to return to Western to pursue graduate studies in Orthodontics and learn from the program's dedicated faculty.
Dr. Evelyne Bouthillier
Dr. Omolara Obilade
Lara obtained her first dental degree and completed residency training in Orthodontics in Nigeria before migrating to Canada. She subsequently graduated from the Schulich School of Dentistry with honours and worked as a general dentist in London before returning to pursue her passion, Orthodontics! She has a strong commitment to continuous self-improvement in order to be able to give the best to her patients. When she is not working or studying, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and watching movies.
Dr. Kaitlyn Rumbolt
Kaitlyn grew up in Pasadena, Newfoundland, before moving to Halifax to complete a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (2014) and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (2018) at Dalhousie University. During her studies, she received the Chancellor’s Scholarship, the Hugh Graeme Fraser Memorial Prize, and the Dr. Garry Barrett Legacy Fund in recognition of her academic excellence, leadership, and volunteerism. After graduation, she practiced general dentistry in Newfoundland and New Brunswick for seven years, gaining broad clinical experience in patient care. While she greatly enjoyed general practice, her passion for orthodontics led her to pursue specialty training in the Graduate Orthodontics program at Western University. Outside her professional life, Kaitlyn enjoys traveling, reading, live music, and exploring new hiking trails.
Dr. Aoife Hutchinson
Aoife hails from County Derry in Ireland and qualified as a dentist from Trinity College, Dublin in 2020. During her time in Trinity, she volunteered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where she provided dental treatment for the local population. Following on from graduation, Aoife worked in general practice in different areas of Ireland before taking on a full-time role in a Specialist Paediatric and Orthodontic clinic in Dublin. This allowed Aoife to further develop her interest in Orthodontics and has been key factor in her decision to pursue post graduate Orthodontics. In her spare time, Aoife enjoys working out, cooking and spending time with her dog, Gizmo.
Dr. Cassandra Garrison
Cassie grew up Kindersley, Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Saskatchewan to obtain her BSc in Physiology and Pharmacology in 2015 and her DMD in 2019. Upon graduation from dental school, Cassie worked in private practice in Saskatoon for five years. During her time in private practice, she prioritized continuing education and graduated from the Kois Center in 2024. Cassie is thrilled to be pursing her interest in Orthodontics at Western University. In her spare time she enjoys working out, travelling, and spending time with her nephew.
Dr. Joseph Adragna
Dr. Joseph Adragna grew up in Woodbridge, Ontario. After graduating from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Behaviour, and Psychology, he attended New York University College of Dentistry. It was here that he got his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree. Dr. Adragna distinguished himself in dental school when he won the Benjamin Nevin Scholarship Award due to his outstanding academic performance and involvement in the community. Additionally, he was awarded membership to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, offered only to dentists who score in the top 10% of their classes. Dr. Adragna has a huge passion for dentistry and has traveled around the nation pursuing advanced training in multiple disciplines of dentistry. After practicing general dentistry for several years, Dr. Adragna discovered his passion for Orthodontics and has come to Western to learn from the best in the field. Outside of dentistry his many passions keep him busy involving gardening, reading, cycling, and snowboarding. A big pleasure in his life includes fishing up north and the smell of the barbeque after surviving a cold Canadian winter.
Recent Graduates
- Dr. Arezoo Ensafi
- Dr. Donna Ensan
- Dr. Laura Atkinson
- Dr. Jennifer Seo (Nguyen)
- Dr. Panayiotis Servinis
- Dr. Wei Bi
- Dr. Sean White
- Dr. Sepideh Noruziaan
- Dr. Tae Kwon
- Dr. Arpen Mahal
- Dr. Sidney Mugford
- Dr. Deborah O'Reilly
- Dr. Allison Nicholls
- Dr. Steven Dent
- Dr. Jennifer Boogaards
- Dr. Dustin Wilson
- Dr. Timothy Renison
- Dr. Jamal Jassar
- Dr. Fraser Young
- Dr. Leah Van Sant
- Dr. Bill Taylor
- Dr. Woody Nielson
- Dr. Johnny Tran
- Dr. Diago Diaz
- Dr. Michael Greene
- Dr. Jennifer Curran
- Dr. Maria Pia Canales
- Dr. Christos Papadopoulos
- Dr. Michelle Kosmowski (Watroba)
- Dr. Erin Eyer