Leadership Page

Leadership Team

Dr. Azim Parekh

Founder and CEO

Azim attended the University of Toronto and has a bachelor in Mathematics and Physical Chemistry. In 1996, he graduated Western University with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Azim leads and mentors the Practice Community from a clinical perspective and has a loyal patient following. Azim has a solid understanding of the key components of what makes a business successful and has demonstrated this time and time again through consistent revenue growth and exceptional margins. Through his journey, Azim has learnt that the success of any business is people and relationships, which breeds passion, vision and innovation.

Mohamed Razakazi

Managing Director, Operations

Mohamed graduated from Carleton University with a Bachelors in Business Commerce and Marketing. Mohamed focuses on stream lining the operations as a whole and maximizing the Dens ‘N Dente’s efficiencies. Mohamed is an excellent coach and works with the leadership team to develop their leadership and management skills.

Prajesh Rajput

Director of Operations, DENS ‘N DENTE

Prajesh has a Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in Corporate Accounting and Economics. He has also completed his post graduation in International Business Management, Marketing Research and Analytics. Prajesh has worked with our Dens ‘N Dente division for over 5 years carrying vast experience in procurement, logistic and accounting. Prajesh’s main focus is to build strong relationship with our vendors, increasing our product assortment as well as a large focuson developing new product lines for our D2 private label.

Donya Rashidi

Director of Dental Acquisition & Practice Community

Donya is a distinguished professional who earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Marketing from Saint Mary’s University in 2008. With over a decade of proven managerial experience, she has built a successful career implementing strategies that consistently drive positive outcomes. Her diverse background has empowered her to lead with expertise, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to growth.

Fluent in both English and Farsi, with working proficiency in Arabic and Urdu, Donya’s linguistic abilities add a unique strength to her cross-cultural communication skills. She is passionate about fostering the growth and prosperity of both businesses and individuals.

Since joining Smiles First in 2017, Donya has been a driving force across all three divisions: Dens ‘N Dente Healthcare, Smiles First Academy, and the Smiles First Practice Community. Currently, she is focused on overseeing the Practice Community, encompassing over 40 offices. In addition, Donya plays a crucial role in acquisitions, identifying offices that align with Smiles First’s culture and values and facilitating a smooth integration from start to finish. Her dedication and leadership have significantly contributed to the success and growth of our organization.