About Us
At Uptown Dental @ Trafalgar, we cultivate a sense of family and it shows in our dedicated staff who have been with us for many consecutive years. Our team prides itself on excellence and devotion to the needs of all our patients. Our Oakville dental team is ready to serve you and your family.
Our Dentists
Dr. Lina Shaar | DDS, B.Sc
“I enjoy meeting new people all the time, many of whom come from different backgrounds with fascinating jobs and varied interests. I enjoy seeing the work I do directly improve the quality of life of my patients. My daily satisfaction comes from knowing that I have done everything I can to create a high quality, long-lasting dental restoration.”
Dr. Shaar was a consistent Dean’s Honor Roll student and has received prestigious awards while in school. She received her undergraduate degree (with honors) in Biochemistry from Western University in London, Ontario in 2005 and earned her DMD from the University of Manitoba – School of Dentistry in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2009.
She is a true advocate of lifelong learning and has pursued additional certifications in Comprehensive Dental Implant Training, CEREC, cosmetic dentistry, and Invisalign. Dr. Shaar is an active member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO), Canadian Dental Association, Ontario Dental Association, and Halton-Peel Dental Association.
On a personal level she loves spending time with her husband and her three young boys. She also enjoys tennis, reading, and traveling.
Dr. Sikander Askari| DDS
Dr. Askari earned her DDS degree from the United Arab Emirates and relocated to Canada in 2015. She successfully passed all her Canadian equivalency and licensing exams on her first attempt, received her license in 2018, and has been practicing ever since. She is an active member of the RCDSO and ODA.
When not in the office, Dr. Askari loves spending time with her husband and son and enjoys going to the gym, dining out, cooking and trying out new recipes.
Dr. Nausheen Mirza| DDS
Dr. Mirza is a dual board certified dentist, holding both her Canadian and American Licensure. Dr. Mirza is a member of Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and also maintains her Florida dental license. After graduating from York University in Toronto, Canada, with a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Biology, Dr. Mirza continued on to New York University College of Dentistry where she graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2013. Dr. Mirza has been in practice for 11 years and has spent extensive hours in additional training.
As a general dentist, the dental procedures Dr. Mirza performs as a part of her practice include restorative, crowns and bridges, veneers, endodontics, oral surgery, implants, Invisalign and Botox therapy.
Dr Mirza is also passionate about educating the dentists of the future as she is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Toronto where she works with the third and fourth year dental students.
In her free time, Dr. Mirza enjoys staying active, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.