dr. pat DURONIO
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Dr. Pasquale (Pat) Duronio is a graduate of the Western University Faculty of Dentistry. For most of his career, he practiced in Windsor, Ontario becoming the first Italian-speaking dentist in a city of approximately 20,000 Italians.
While in Windsor, Dr. Duronio became involved in community organizations. He cooperated with the AIDS Committee of Windsor in providing care for AIDS patients who could not find a dentist to help them. He worked with the refugee settlement office in Windsor to provide dental screenings and treatment for refugees from all over the world. He designed and operated a dental clinic in Riverview Hospital which was the city’s original chronic care hospital.
In 1983, Pat was one of the dentists who signed the charter, in San Antonio, Texas, of the Academy of Sports Dentistry. He also studied jaw, head and neck pain at the Craniofacial Pain Institute of Washington D.C. and trained in the use of surgical lasers.
Dr. Duronio was an executive member of the Essex County Dental Society and represented Windsor-Essex at the Ontario Dental Association. He also sat on the Board of Directors of the Art Gallery of Windsor where he Chaired the Development Committee. He was twice the President of the Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association of Windsor and went on to help form the National Federation of CIBPA’s. He then became President of that national organization.
He was elected to the Board of Directors of the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and was elected President in 2005. With an office in downtown Windsor, he sat on the professional liaison committee of the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA).
In 2006, Dr. Duronio and his wife, Carol Ann, moved to Lion’s Head, Ontario where he practiced dentistry until 2020. While in Lion’s Head he joined the staff of Grey Bruce Health Services to work in the Lion’s Head Hospital emergency department as needed. He also became a member of the Executive Committee of the Owen Sound and District Dental Society.
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Since 2015, Dr. Duronio has been joining an annual trip sponsored by Health Mission Outreach Canada to Paraguay in South America where they provide free dental and medical care. This was a motivator to learn to speak Spanish which he can use comfortably. He also volunteered in the dental department of a temporary hospital on the island of St. Lucia after St. Jude’s Hospital tragically burned to the ground.
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Dr. Duronio has a keen interest in the science of dentistry and health care. He is registered with the World Health Organization and avails himself of many of their online courses. He has had several scientific articles published in dental journals which can be found here.
Dr. Duronio and his wife moved to Owen Sound to be closer to their four young grandchildren and he subsequently decided to open an office in Owen Sound to truly become a part of the community.
Publications:
Pasquale Duronio DDS. "Formaldehyde in Dentistry: The Irrational Fear of a Human Endogenous Substance." Oral Health. March 2016, 50 -58.
Pasquale Duronio DDS, Steven Baum PhD (Psych.). "Community Water Fluoridation: Tackling the Irrational Fears." Oral Hygiene. May 2016, 20-28.
Pasquale Duronio DDS. "Endodontic Treatment in the Developing World: Case Study." Ontario Dentist. Dec 2016, 32-33.
Pasquale Duronio DDS. "Tooth Replacement Using a Novel Reinforced Fibre: Case Report." Ontario Dentist. April 2019, 36-37
Pasquale Duronio DDS, David Thompson MD (CCFP), BSc. "Tooth Wear That is Pathognomonic for Chronic Vomiting." Ontario Dentist. February 2020, 30-31
Dr. Mohamed Latifi (right), Dr. Nadia Shaikh (left)
Dr. Mohamed Latifi graduated from Western University in London, ON in June 2019. He graduated with honors and was awarded the Glenn Walker award, awarded annually to a graduating student from the DDS /ITD Program who has demonstrated a high level of academic achievement, leadership, interpersonal, and clinical skills.
Dr. Latifi used to practice up in Geraldton, Northern Ontario for 2 years before moving down to Hanover. He likes the small town feel and prefers it instead of the big city life.
Dr. Latifi takes utmost care and precision in his work. Likes to take his time in explaining dental procedures to patients so that they know what to expect during any procedure. As he has served as a Class president during his school years, giving back to the community is natural. He enjoys cooking and trying out winter sports including snowboarding and curling. Loves to watch football/soccer and spending time with his wife and children.
Dr. Shaikh graduated from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2019 and began her dental career in rural Ontario, serving the communities of Longlac and Geraldton alongside her husband. For two years, she cared for a close-knit population, where she developed a deep appreciation for small-town living and the meaningful connections it fosters. In 2021, she moved to Hanover to focus on starting her family while continuing to grow her career.
As a dentist, she is passionate about creating positive changes in her patients’ lives. Whether it’s restoring confidence with a brighter smile or alleviating pain to improve quality of life, she takes pride in providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Her approach is tailored to meet each individual’s unique needs, and she finds great fulfillment in helping patients achieve their healthiest smiles.
Beyond her work, she is an avid explorer with a love for wilderness and small-town charm. Always eager for new adventures, she once considered moving to Yellowknife and hopes to someday earn her pilot’s license to combine her passion for exploration with her fascination for airplanes.
Currently, she is embracing the joys of motherhood with her growing family, cherishing every moment with her husband and young children. She balances her time between family life and a fulfilling career, making a meaningful impact in her community and beyond
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1101 2nd Ave. E., Suite 201
Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 2J1
Tel: 519-596-1035
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