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About Us

At Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. Our mission is to ensure that every child feels comfortable and cared for during their dental visits. We believe in creating positive dental experiences that foster lifelong healthy habits.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build lasting relationships with both parents and children, ensuring that every visit is a positive and educational experience. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of dental care in a kind, compassionate, and caring environment. Our goal is to create a dental home where your child feels safe, understood, and valued. By fostering trust and promoting healthy dental habits, we aim to support your child’s overall well-being and instill a lifelong commitment to oral health.

The Little Pearls Team

We’re a passionate team of pediatric dental professionals committed to your child’s comfort and well-being. From the moment you walk in, our friendly staff ensures every visit is welcoming and positive, creating a nurturing environment where kids develop healthy dental habits.

Our Doctors

Dr. Deborah Aber

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Vandna Sharma

Pediatric Dentist

Our Team

Diane

Office Manager

Sonia

Receptionist

Alyssa

Receptionist

Wendy

Dental Assistant

Francine

Dental Assistant

Tania

Dental Assistant

The Surgiservices team

In order to provide asleep dentistry in our clinic, we are fortunate to work with a very experienced team of physicians. The team at Surgiservices are trained anesthesia providers who specialize in Out-of-Hospital-Premises (OHP) and Independent Health Facility (IHF) anesthesia. Please visit their website to learn more.

Dr. Deborah Aber

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Deborah Aber graduated with a BA Honours from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She received her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry in New York.

During dental school, Dr. Aber found her passion for working with children. Dr. Aber made it her goal to foster healthy smiles for children as her life’s work. She completed a general practice residency at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn, New York followed by her pediatric dental residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York.

Dr. Aber is a fellow in Pediatric Dentistry of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Aber worked for Manhattan Pediatric Dental group before following her husband to Toronto in 2003. She worked in the same practice for 18 years before opening Little Pearls Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Aber enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children, reading, swimming and spinning in her free time. Dr. Aber is fluent in English and French.

Dr. Vandna Sharma

Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Vandna Sharma was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. She did her undergraduate training and obtained her dental degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 2005. In 2006, she then completed a general practice residency in pediatric dentistry at BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

After this, she practiced general dentistry in Vancouver for two years of which she spent part of her time as a consultant at BC Children’s Hospital. Her experiences working with children both as a general practice resident as well as a consultant bolstered her passion for caring for children and led her to pursue a fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Toronto from 2008-2011. During her residency she completed a Masters of Science in the Faculty of Dentistry with thesis work studying Complications arising from General Anesthesia for Persons with Disabilities Undergoing Dental Treatment. Since graduating from Pediatric Dentistry in 2011, Dr. Sharma has practiced Pediatric Dentistry in several offices in the GTA and the Niagara region.

In her spare time, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with her husband and three young children, exercising, travelling and knitting. Dr. Sharma is fluent in English, French, and Hindi.

Diane

Office Manager

Diane grew up in the Toronto area. She worked in the wellness field for 10 years as an Office Manager/Office administrator. In 2017, she decided it was time to pursue her dream career in the dental field. Diane went on the graduate from Medix College in January of 2018 as a Level II Dental Assistant. While doing her externship at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Diane found her passion working in the Pediatric clinic and knew at that moment that is where she wanted to focus her career. She has a passion for children, and she will strive to provide children and their families with a positive experience at Little Pearls. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with her two daughters and husband. Diane is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Sonia

Receptionist

Sonia grew up in Vaughan and had always wanted to work in the dental field. She attended George Brown College to get her certificate in Dental Office Administration. She has a passion for working with children. She is people focused and very social. Now that she’s a mom she has a new appreciation for children and what it takes to provide a positive experience to families. She strives to make your experience at Little Peals to be a positive and fun. In her spare time, she enjoys, traveling, reading, and spending time with her son and husband.

Alyssa

Receptionist

Alyssa was born and raised in Toronto. Alyssa has always been passionate about oral health and customer service. As a receptionist, she enjoys interacting with people and is very detail oriented. Alyssa loves children and found a passion working in a pediatric office. She loves to see the smiles of a child and making sure they get the exact care they need. In her spare time, she loves travelling, spending time with family and friends as well as being with her furry friend Max. Alyssa is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Wendy

Dental Assistant

Wendy loves working with kids. Wendy is a Certified Dental Assistant, with many years of experience. She graduated college in 2008. She stays current with continuing dental education classes. She gets inspired everyday knowing that she gets to help put a smile on a child’s face. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys spending quality time with her family. Wendy is fluent in English and Spanish.

Francine

Dental Assistant

Francine was born in Rwanda, She started her career as a Dental assistant in 2021. She graduated from CDI College with high honors and was eager to get started in her field. She started her career working with a general practice and soon realized her passion was working with children. This is when she decided, it was time to start a new beginning in Pediatrics at Little Pearls. In her spare time she enjoy travelling, watching movies, and spending time with her son and friends. Francine is fluent in English, French, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, and Luganda.

Tania

Dental Assistant

Tania has been a certified level ll dental assistant for 7 years. She graduated from Medix college in 2016. Tania knew she wanted to work with children when she did her externship at University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in the pediatric clinic. Tania loves children and her passion is to help kids restore a healthy smile. She has 5 years of dental experience in pediatrics and many more to go! Tania is a lovely young mother of two boys who enjoys spending time with her children, travelling and shopping.