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“Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values
rather than personal gain. As doctors, the greatest ethical test
that we’re ever going to face is the treatment of those who are at
the mercy of our judgment.”
What types of services do you offer at your clinic?
My main focus is aesthetic options for straightening teeth,
such as Invisalign and braces on the inside of the teeth
(hidden braces). I have also carved out a specific niche for
treatment of migraine headaches and myofacial pain with
Botox injections. Using Botox for this type of procedure has
been my contribution to the Practice of Dentistry in Ontario.
I was the first dentist in Ontario to establish a relationship
with Allergan (the company that makes Botox). I now
offer official training courses to other dental and medical
practitioners in this area of my expertise.
How fast is the technology changing in your field and
how do you stay up to date?
Every three to five years a major development surfaces and
it essentially becomes a game changer in the field. These
new techniques are not always taught in school, so I read the
latest dentistry publications and attend conferences to stay
abreast of these developments. My Associate Staff position
at the Hospital for Sick Children demands that what I teach
the next generation of residents in training, be the latest
advances in the field.
What are some of the things one must consider before
beginning on an orthodontic procedure?
It’s important to be clear on the time commitment involved
and to be patient! The results take time, and with our fast
paced world, we all have a tendency to be lured towards
immediate gratification. Everyday tasks like brushing your
teeth, may take a little longer and slurred speech may also
be a concern initially. I like to get everything out in the
open right from the beginning, so as not to mislead anyone.
Working through the process by explaining the best and
worst case scenarios prepares everyone involved.
Is everyone a good candidate?
Yes, definitely. Your smile can never be too perfect!
Patient experience
This first example of patient experience
speaks to the “human factor” that is as
important as being a superb orthodontist.
I will quote an excerpt from one of my
Sick Kids patient’s “thank you” cards. It is
touching to me that a human factor was
noticed, not just my professional acuity.
As a doctor I always aim for results that are
nothing short of excellent, and that reward
me on a professional level. However, the
journey of how I got there is very important
to the patient.
“Firstly, a great person along with a
great orthodontist. I have been her
patient for over ten years and not
once have I had a complaint about any
aspect of my care. Very friendly and absolutely
aware of her patient and the treatment she is
providing to them. The results I got from her
treatment are absolutely phenomenal...she has
done a great job on my teeth and continues to do
so. Without a doubt, best orthodontist in Toronto.
She has changed many lives and fixed problems
that seemed to be unfixable. Dr. Sky is a great
orthodontist, a lovely lady, full of positive energy.”
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