ABOUT US
No matter your age, we are here to help you take care of your teeth and protect your smile by providing you with the best treatment and care. Our practice has a strong reputation as a professional, progressive dental office with a friendly and family-oriented environment.
A healthy smile means a healthier you.
We offer a variety of services to suit your personal oral health care needs. This includes oral hygiene maintenance, regular check ups, oral cancer screenings, teeth whitening, Invisalign® clear aligners, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, white fillings, and tooth bonding.
About NTDC
North Toronto Dental Centre has been in operation for over 23 years. Dr. Andrew Penuvchev founded NTDC in 2001 with the purchase of his own dental practice, and the amalgamation of Dr. Don Stephenson's practice, his mentor and family Dentist. In 2007, the practice officially became incorporated under the North Toronto Dental Centre name and has since expanded with the merging of two neighbouring practices with NTDC. We have recently moved locations to a larger and newly renovated space designed to provide our patients with the best and current oral health care. We welcome the staff and professional dentists, Dr. Shabotynsky and Dr. Nicola, from Avenue Lawrence Dental who have merged with NTDC.
NTDC has served many generations of local families and we look forward to continue serving the community's dental needs!
OUR TEAM
Dr. Andrew Penuvchev
Dr. Penuvchev received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto in 1996. He is a 1997 graduate of the Postgraduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He also obtained his Fellowship in Implant Surgery from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and Temple University. In his free time, Dr Penuvchev enjoys attending Professional Development Courses to improve upon his skills and knowledge, Dental Research, playing guitar and coaching his Sons' sporting activities.
Dr. Penuvchev was born, raised, attended schools and currently lives in the neighbourhood he serves, with his wife Vera and three sons, Peter, Matthew and Nicholas.
Dr. Nicholas Shabotynsky
Dr. Shabotynsky received his dental degree from the University of Toronto in 1971 and started a practice in Ottawa. After returning to Toronto in 1975 to get married, he assumed the practice of the late Dr. Art Histrop at the Lawrence Park Medical Centre. In 2006, Dr. Grant Joyner and his practice merged with Dr. Shabotynsky’s to create Avenue-Lawrence Dental.
In 2011 Dr. Shabotynsky became one of the founding members of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and has been pursuing that approach to dental care ever since.
Dr. Shabotynsky and his staff welcome the new opportunities and benefits that will come from the merging of his practice and Dr. Penuvchev’s practice at our modern expanded facility on Avenue Road. We are all looking forward to working together and providing the best dental care for our patients.
Dr. Daniel Fortino
Dr. Daniel Fortino is a Board Certified Periodontist and obtained his Specialty Degree in Periodontics and a Masters in Science from the Centre for Advanced Dental Education in St Louis, Missouri. After his specialty, he pursued a fellowship in Advanced Oral Implantology at the School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo working in conjunction with the Prosthodontic and Oral and Maxillofacial Departments.
Dr. Fortino is the staff surgeon who completes full mouth reconstructive cases and restoring patients with dental implants. He joined the Department of Periodontics at the School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo as a part-time faculty member. In 2017, he achieved Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology; a distinction given to a periodontist who has undertaken requirements and examination beyond mandatory educational requirements of the specialty. Dr. Fortino holds a dual license both in the United States and Canada.
Dr. Fortino grew up in the Hamilton (Ancaster) area and completed his undergraduate education at McMaster University in 2010, earning a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Degree graduating with distinction. He then continued his education at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry where he completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2014. He received the Oral Pathology and Periodontics award upon graduation.
Dr. Vivian Wu
Dr. Vivian Wu graduated with honours from the University of Michigan in 2006 and received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Case Western Reserve University in 2011. Upon her graduation she completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center in 2012. She worked in private practice in New York City for several years before relocating to Toronto.
Dr. Wu believes that it is important to stay current with the latest technology and advances in dentistry in order to provide the best care for her patients. She has attended numerous continuing education courses and seminars. She is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association and American Dental Association.
In her spare time Dr. Wu enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with family. She lives in the neighbourhood with her husband Jonathan, son Michael, and dog Buddy.
