About Sante Family Dental
Our dental care philosophy is the opposite of patch and fill dentistry. To restore your health and wellness, we use the best available science and technology, combined with our holistic, natural, long-term approach to restoring dental and overall health. This approach to dentistry finds long-lasting solutions by looking at the ENTIRE picture of mouth and body health.
Our Team
Here at Sante Family Dental, our team is like family. We take pride in making all our clients feel welcome and comfortable.
Sante Family Dental is the realization of a long-time vision for me. This clinic is designed to serve yet-to-be mothers, pregnant mothers, young children, adolescents, and adults through all stages of life—with every aspect of their oral health, and with special emphasis on their total health. I have dedicated my professional career to finding the missing links and understanding the root causes of oral breakdown in all its forms. I've recruited a team of dedicated veterans who are committed to helping you get to the root cause of your dental issues and helping you address the cause once and for all.
Meet Dr. Ali Farahani, DDS
The Doc
For many years, Dr. Farahani has been a leader in the interplay of how dental health and overall health intertwine. Dr. Farahani is well-known as a trusted, competent and above all caring dentist. Until recently he was only in Stratford, seeing adults with advanced dental needs. Now in addition to helping adults, he wants to help the younger generations by meeting them “upstream” to prevent rather than significantly intervene. Dr. Farahani’s patient base has not been from any one city, but instead, from the entire province, as well as from across Canada. His opinion has been sought by hundreds of Naturopathic Doctors from across Ontario as well as by publications such as Alive Magazine, The Globe and Mail, and The Toronto Star. In 2016 he was on a learning exchange at the world-famous Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland which was featured in the Truth About Cancer series. Dr. Farahani is planning guest lectures on his approach to Total Health Dentistry with world-renowned Dr. Thomas Rau MD.
Meet Dr. Manvir Grewal, DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Dr. Manvir Grewal obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in London, Ontario. During his time at Western University, he participated in the Healthy Smiles program teaching young children about oral health, as well as providing dental services to underserved communities in Guatemala as part of a mission trip.
Before dental school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto and a Master of Physics from York University. Dr. Grewal had an interest in healthcare and wanted to pursue a career where he could work with his hands, apply the principles of lifelong learning, improve the lives of others, and work in teams with colleagues, all of which ignited his interest in and pursuit of dentistry. He feels satisfaction in improving the smiles and oral health of his patients here in Kitchener, Waterloo, St. Jacobs and the surrounding areas.
In his spare time, he enjoys eating and cooking different cuisines, watching movies, and spending time with loved ones.
Meet Dr. XueEr Hong, DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Dr. XueEr Hong obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Western University with the honour of distinction. Dr. Hong also received the Outstanding Dental Student Award from the American College of Dentists Ontario section upon graduation. She draws a broad perspective and skillsets from her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Dalhousie University and a master’s degree in Public Health at Western University.
Dr. Hong served as president of the Student Professionalism and Ethics Association in Dentistry during dental school. She was also active in programs and organizations that aim at breaking down barriers in accessing standard dental care for the underserved and special needs community. Dr. Hong received a prestigious honorary fellowship from the American College of Dentists in 2022, she is currently an executive member of the ACD Ontario Section. Dr. Hong has been practicing as a general dentist since graduation, where she enjoys building trustworthy and long-term relationships with her patients in Kitchener, Waterloo, St. Jacobs and the surrounding areas.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys dancing and was trained as a competitive ballroom dancer for over 10 years. She loves to spend time with her friends, family and her cat Bubbles. She is deeply passionate about dentistry and strives to provide patients with honest and quality patient-centred care.
Meet Dr. Fernanda, DDS
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
Dr. Fernanda attended dental school at the Federal University of Santa Catarina and graduated in 2008 as a Doctor of Dental Surgery. Inspired by her family of dedicated health care professionals, she took her education to a higher level and obtained a Master’s degree in Orthodontics from Gama Filho University in 2011. Practicing in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil she embraced both traditional and cutting edge ortho treatment for patients of every age in a progressive and dynamic orthodontic practice. After moving to Canada, she integrated into the dental community both working and simultaneously studying while completing the extremely challenging and rigorous Dental Accreditation Equivalency program allowing her to practice as a licensed dentist in Canada. Dr Fernanda is bilingual and speaks both Portuguese and English. She brings her caring nature and expert orthodontic skills to Lambton Family Dental where she has already gained a following, giving our patients beautiful, healthy smiles that will last a lifetime. In her spare time, Dr F enjoys being outdoors with her family and her two dogs and tending to her rose garden.
