Dr Mays Al-Saffar

Dr. Mays Al-Saffar's journey is a mosaic of global experiences and diverse skills and achievements. As the daughter of a diplomat, she spent her childhood and teen years in the United States, the Philippines, India, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Russia which expanded her worldview and enriched her cultural intelligence. 

Academic and Professional Journey

After graduating with a Bachelor of Oral and Dental Surgery from the University of Baghdad in 2000, Dr. Mays then lived in Dubai for over a decade exploring higher education in leadership, human resources and filmmaking. In Dubai, she excelled in both dentistry and business, climbing the corporate ladder to become the Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at Murdoch University in Dubai till 2013.

Her move back to Canada in 2013 marked a new chapter in her career. After obtaining her Ontario Board License in 2016, she served many communities in Ontario such as Toronto, Port Hope, St Catherines, Burlington and Hamilton. Then she founded North Star Dentistry in 2019, bringing her unique perspective and expertise to serve her patients as a general dentist and enthusiastic smilemaker. 

She is in good standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and the Ontario dental Association (ODA).

Dental Expertise and Philosophy

Dr. Mays is an experienced Invisalign and ClearCorrect provider and accepts cases of all difficulties and all ages, including complicated cases. Due to her keen eyes for beauty and harmony, she enjoys restorative and cosmetic treatments with or without orthodontics. She is also an experienced BOTOX injector managing facial pain and migraines that originate from TMJ muscular disorders. Her dental philosophy is rooted in two main pillars; prevention and patient education. As a tech-savvy professional, she invests in obtaining the latest diagnostic technologies and treatment modalities to provide top-tier care. 

She is very gentle, caring and loves to work with adults with dental anxiety.

In her clinic, she strives for everyone to have a great experience. Whether it's patients or staff, she treats everyone like family, and wants everyone to experience a VIP experience at North Star Dentistry.

Beyond Dentistry

A storyteller at heart, Dr. Mays is also a filmmaker, screenwriter, painter, and aspiring novelist. Her screenwriting genre is science fiction, while her novel work is historical fiction. Her film production expertise is mainly focused on the early development and pre-production stages. 

Her curiosity extends to researching ancient history, anthropology, and quantum physics. In her pursuit to answer the big questions, she is also taking courses in ancient Greek philosophy, mythology, and archeology. She is making baby steps at learning Akkadian, Aramaic and Hebrew. 

Dr. Mays balances her professional pursuits with her active social life. She is a mother of 3 daughters, a dog and a cat. To care for her mind, she practices meditation and mindfulness; for her body, weight training and biohacking, for the soul, reading books and listening to Mozart. But there is no cure for her curiosity. 

She loves to travel, and hopes one day to be amongst the space faring missions. Mars is on her bucket list!

She is driven to creating meaningful, lasting impacts in every field she explores. Whether refining a smile, leading a team, or crafting a story, her passion lies in making a difference.

Check out her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maysalsaffar/