Team

Born and raised in Montreal, it has been Dr. Rafla’s dream to serve his west island community where he spent his entire youth and currently lives with his wife and three sons. His path to becoming a dentist was not the traditional one. In fact, Dr. Rafla started out his professional career not as a dentist, but as a mechanical engineer. He graduated from Concordia University’s faculty of engineering in 2008 where he specialized in the field of Aerospace engineering. He then went on to work for Rolls Royce Canada where he spent 5 years testing and developing new systems related to gas turbine engines. Why he switched from engineering to dentistry is a question you will have to ask him at your next dental appointment! But to make a long story short, his desire to directly impact the health and lives of people in a positive way is what ultimately drove him to this decision.

After completing dental school at McGill University, Dr. Rafla went on to pursue a rigorous general practice residency at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. This extra training allowed him to learn about more complex cases in various fields including restorative dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics and periodontics. Dr. Rafla is passionate about empowering his patients to take control of their oral health and will take all the time needed to explain and answer any questions they may have. Dr. Rafla is known for his ability to alleviate dental anxiety, creating a calm and comfortable environment for his patients. With a gentle demeanor and clear communication, Dr. Rafla works hard to instill trust and make every visit as stress free as possible.

When he’s not taking care of his patient’s teeth, Dr. Rafla enjoys spending time with his family. His three sons keep him busy with basketball, soccer, and hockey. He’s recently picked up golf, which he is not very good at but will gladly speak about it to anyone willing to share their knowledge.

Dr. Christine Shenouda received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Montreal in 2009. Her first 12 years were spent in private practice in Montreal where she was able to provide a wide range of dental treatments.

Following the birth of her second child, Dr. Shenouda settled with her family in the West Island and chose to contribute her expertise to the care of her community.

A dedicated dentist, she practices her profession with patience, empathy, and meticulousness. She enjoys serving her patients with kindness and respect. In addition, she ensures continuous training to push her knowledge to the cutting edge of dentistry standards.

Dr. Shenouda’s practice is diversified, and she serves her patients in many areas of general dentistry, i.e., endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, dental surgery, pediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, CEREC (indirect restoration), fixed partial bridges and implant-supported prosthesis.

Dr. Stamatis Kouniaris graduated with honours from McGill University’s Faculty of Dentistry, finishing in the top tenth percentile of his class. Prior to dental school, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology from McGill University. Upon receipt of his Doctor of Dental Medicine, Dr. Kouniaris completed a General Practice Residency at the Jewish General Hospital as Chief Dental Resident.

During his time at McGill University, Dr. Kouniaris actively volunteered and fundraised for various initiatives aiming to provide dental care to underprivileged communities. In addition to his community involvement, Dr. Kouniaris’ strive for academic excellence can be attested by the awards and recognitions he received in the fields of prosthodontics, implantology, periodontics and orthodontics. Dr. Kouniaris has also been recognized for his high level of professionalism and patient management. He takes the time to understand patient concerns and is inviting of questions to ensure his patients always feels at ease.

In his spare time, Dr. Kouniaris enjoys reading and spending time with his family. He is a proud father, husband and dentist who is devoted to his family and his career. Recognizing that there is always room for personal growth, Dr. Kouniaris also enjoys attending dental conferences and participating in dental courses to learn and to provide the best quality care to his patients.