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- Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Grant Murray is a board certified Pediatric Dentist who is passionate about providing quality healthcare focused on prevention.
Dr. Murray believes in establishing a foundation at the dentist that is positive, fun and that empowers families and children to live healthy lives. Dr. Murray was born in Toronto and raised in Vancouver. He was trained and educated at Boston University Dental School of Dental Medicine where he obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 2014. Upon completion of his Doctoral degree Dr. Murray practiced general dentistry for 2 years. During this time he volunteered at a non-profit community clinic where he found his passion for pediatric dentistry. Dr. Murray then continued his formal education back at Boston University, completing his residency in Pediatric Dentistry in 2018. Dr. Murray is a life-long learner and continues to enhance his knowledge to be able to provide the best healthcare for his patients.
Dr. Murray is married to his high school sweetheart and they have a young baby daughter.
Dr. Yili obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia in 2012. Her love for treating children led her to complete a residency program at The Hospital for Sick Children and subsequently her Masters degree and specialty training in paediatric dentistry at the University of Toronto. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
Dr. Yili focuses on using tailored behaviour guidance techniques to promote a positive dental experience for the child, and equally important, the family. She is experienced in treating kids with special needs and is a paediatric staff dentist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She is also fluent in Mandarin. Dr. Yili has also taken part in numerous overseas dental outreach trips to serve underprivileged children. She has also lectured internationally on her thesis on malformed first permanent molars.
Former Markham resident, Dr. Yili now lives with her husband in Oakville and greatly enjoys the vibrant and friendly community that always seem to have something new to offer. During her spare time, she loves to be active, especially outdoors, hiking or cycling. She also loves taking on art projects using various mediums and experimenting in the kitchen.