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/ Your Partners In Oral Health MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Daniel Fortino is a Periodontist dually licensed in the United States and Canada. Dr. Fortino grew up in Hamilton, Ontario and completed his undergraduate education at McMaster University, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Degree with distinction.
He graduated from the University of Western - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry in London, Ontario. He then went on to pursue Specialty and Master's degrees in Periodontics from the Centre for Advanced Dental Education in St Louis, Missouri. He successfully achieved Diplomate status from the American Board of Periodontology after his residency. To further his expertise, he undertook a fellowship in Advanced Oral Surgery and Implantology at the School of Dental Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNY-Buffalo). After completing his fellowship, he was invited to join the faculty at the Graduate Periodontics and Implant Center at
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Dr. Daniel James Fortino
Periodontist
BHSC, DDS, MS(PERIO), FRCD(C), DIPABP
Owner/Founder of:
Doc + Specialized & Focused Dental Centre.
Direct Number: 905-730-5818
Direct Email: drfortino@doc-plus.ca
SUNY-Buffalo, where he remained for a period of time.
Over the past decade, he has had the opportunity to perform extensive oral surgery and periodontal treatment across Ontario and the United States which has given him a well-rounded perspective in dentistry.
His focus is on periodontics, dental implant surgery and oral surgery procedures. His expertise extends to the removal of wisdom teeth with or without anesthesia, management of periodontal disease, advanced implant surgery and bone grafting, full mouth implant rehabilitation (all-on-x treatment), and soft tissue grafting.
Dr. Fortino has been published in the oral and maxillofacial pathology and the oral health preventive dentistry journals.
Dr. Daniel Fortino is not only dedicated to his professional life, but also enjoys pursuing his hobbies and interests outside of work. He is an enthusiastic outdoorsman who finds joy in spending time with his loved ones while engaging in outdoor activities. Dr. Fortino is particularly passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle and enjoys encouraging others to do the same.In addition to his love for an active lifestyle, Dr. Fortino is also an avid sports fan and relishes the opportunity to travel and experience different cultures. He finds fulfillment in learning about the world and discovering new things.
Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Fortino always prioritizes spending quality time with his loved ones. He recognizes the value of cherishing moments spent with family and friends and makes it a point to create lasting memories with them.
Periodontist
Dr. Perlus has been practicing periodontics since 1975 and implant surgery since 1982. A graduate of McGill University Faculty of Dentistry in 1973, he specialized in periodontology at the University of Toronto. During the early 1980s, he studied implantology and implant surgery in Sweden, the United States and Canada, and is now recognized for his proven methodology and successful cases. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Perlus has placed thousands of implants for patients of all ages.

A frequent lecturer to dental students and practicing dentists, Dr. Perlus has published articles on techniques and considerations necessary to achieve a high level of success. For his contributions to this innovative new field of dental surgery, Dr. Perlus was awarded the Gold Medal by the American Society of Osseointegration and a fellowship by the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
