DURHAM KIDS DENTISTRY - Key Persons


Amber, Dental

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Level II
Amber is always smiling and energetic. She loves working with young children and brings many years of experience and skill to her role. She excels in finding ways to help our patients overcome some of their obstacles to treatment.

Dr. Evan Zaretsky

Job Titles:
  • Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Evan Zaretsky grew up in Thornhill, Ontario. He studied sciences at York University, and then moved ahead to the University of Western Ontario graduating with a Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2006. Through spending extra summer sessions at the pediatric clinic, he had a pretty good idea of where he belonged within dentistry. When he graduated from Western, he moved to Montreal to complete a 1 year residency at the Montreal Children's Hospital. By that point he knew he was meant to be a children's dentist so he continued to the University of Toronto to study pediatric dentistry. And graduated as Pedodontist with a Master's degree in Pediatric Dentistry in 2011. Dr. Evan's primary practice since graduation has always been located here in Durham Region. He's an active and outgoing person and is an avid cyclist and swimmer. He also enjoys scuba diving and every type of hockey. Dr. Evan has written a children's book called Ashley's Elephant. You can read it when you come to the office! He is married to the real-life Ashley, but they don't have an elephant. Instead, they do have three beautiful children aged 9, 7, and 2. Dr. Evan believes in giving back to his community. He's a frequent participant in the Becel Ride for Heart and Stroke and the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. He has served on the executive council for the local dental society - Durham Ontario Dental Society for the last 7 years serving in various positions Secretary, President and Immediate Past President.

Dr. Grant Lu

Job Titles:
  • Medical Anesthesiologist
Dr. Lu is one of the first Medical Anaesthesioloigsts to partner with the dental community to provide in-office Sleep Dentistry for Children. Dr. Lu graduated from the University of Western Ontario with his Doctor of Medicine in 1992. He then completed his residency in family medicine and is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Dr. Lu obtained further training in anesthesiology and practiced emergency medicine and anesthesia in a rural setting for four years. He then obtained his Specialty Fellowship in Anesthesiology (FRCPC) from the University of Toronto. He is currently on staff at the Scarborough Hospital where he provides anesthesia services for pediatric, obstetric and adult patients. As an expert in his field Dr. Lu is also a courtesy staff member at Humber River Regional Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, Lakeridge Health, and the Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay.

Jess, Dental

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Level II
Jess has over ten years' experience assisting in general dentistry and orthodontics. She loves working with children and helping keep their smiles healthy. Jess is a mom of two and thrives on the challenges and rewards of working with kids.

Whitby Pediatric

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
We understand that trying to find a nearby pediatric dentist you can trust is difficult, that is why we make it easy for you to work with us.