Co-Owner and Clinical Director, NEESH Dental
Dr. Ali Hooshangui, DMD, MSc, BSc (Microbiology), is a Canadian general dentist and Co-Owner and Clinical Director of NEESH Dental. Before entering dentistry, he completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in microbiology at Azad University in Tehran, where his graduate research focused on C-reactive protein and meningitis. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry in 2006 and began practising in North Battleford. In 2010, he returned to Saskatoon and joined NEESH Dental, becoming a 50% owner in 2013. Dr. Hooshangui provides a broad scope of general dentistry, with particular interests in dental sleep medicine, oral appliance therapy, digital dentistry and fixed restorative care. He has earned the AADSM Qualified Dentist designation. His approach combines evidence-based decision-making and careful attention to detail with a calm and reassuring manner. He values long-term patient relationships and takes particular care to help anxious patients feel heard, comfortable and confident throughout their treatment.
Dr. Hooshangui’s graduate research focused on C-reactive protein and meningitis, establishing a strong foundation in scientific research and evidence-based decision-making.
Dr. Hooshangui is licensed to practise dentistry in Saskatchewan.
His professional affiliations include:
Dr. Hooshangui practises a broad scope of general dentistry, with particular experience and training in:
Dr. Hooshangui has pursued additional education in the assessment and management of sleep-disordered breathing using oral appliance therapy. He has earned the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine Qualified Dentist designation, reflecting foundational education in dental sleep medicine and evidence-based oral appliance therapy.
His background in microbiology and scientific research continues to influence his clinical approach. He values evidence-based decision-making while recognizing that every patient has different needs, priorities and circumstances.
Dr. Hooshangui believes dentistry is as much about people as it is about teeth. He values the relationships that develop through caring for patients over many years and believes good dentistry begins with listening carefully, understanding each patient’s concerns and explaining treatment clearly.
Recognizing that dental treatment can be stressful, he makes a particular effort to help anxious patients feel comfortable and reassured. He takes his time and pays close attention to patient comfort, including during procedures involving local anaesthetic. His goal is for patients to feel confident that they are being cared for thoughtfully, carefully and with their best interests in mind.
Outside the office, Dr. Hooshangui enjoys spending time with his family. He is an automobile enthusiast with a particular interest in classic, exotic and performance cars. He also enjoys music and plays classical guitar and piano.
Dr. Ali Hooshangui is a Canadian general dentist and the Co-Owner and Clinical Director of NEESH Dental. A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry with an academic background in microbiology and scientific research, he has particular experience in dental sleep medicine, oral appliance therapy, digital dentistry and fixed restorative care.
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