About

Dr. Gakhal graduated from New York University, College of Dentistry in 2006. He was born in Brampton, Ontario and completed his undergraduate degree at McMaster University in Hamilton. He completed a one-year residency at VA Medical Center in Buffalo, New York and moved back to Canada in 2007. He practiced dentistry with Dr. Edward Gelfand in Guelph ever since that time and is now a full partner at Dawson Dental – Cambridge. Continuing education is important to Dr. Gakhal, he has completed additional training courses in Cosmetic Dentistry, Sedation Dentistry, Invisalign Invisible Braces, Dental Implant placement, restoration and bone grafting. Dr. Gakhal is a member of the American and Canadian Dental Associations. Rick is married to Rani, a dental hygienist, and they reside in Mississauga. In his spare time he enjoys information technology, science fiction reading, playing hockey, football and basketball.

Education & Certifications
education DMD New York University, United States
certification Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario Jun 01, 2007
Verified Patient Reviews
Based on 53 reviews from Opencare patients
4.8 /5
Staff 4.9

Dr. Rick Gakhal was very detailed in his explanations.

Great service

Dr. Gakhal was amazing. He took time to make sure I was comfortable. He also made sure I understood what was going on with my oral health and what my options were.

I recently visited Dawson Dental, and I am beyond impressed with the level of care and professionalism provided. From the moment I walked in, the staff greeted me warmly and made me feel at ease. The clinic itself is modern, clean, and inviting, with a calming atmosphere that instantly put me at comfort. Dr. Dawson and the entire team took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process, addressing all of my questions and concerns. It’s clear they are highly skilled and committed to providing top-quality dental care. The treatment I received was both gentle and efficient, and I left feeling confident in the care I had received. I truly appreciate the attention to detail and personalized care that Dawson Dental offers. It’s rare to find a dental practice that combines expertise with such a genuine and caring approach. I highly recommend Dawson Dental to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and friendly dental team.

The dentist carefully assessed my dental health, addressing all aspects with precision and expertise. They provided valuable insights into maintaining optimal oral hygiene and discussed a tailored treatment plan

it was my first dental appointment in Canada and it was amazing. The staffs were good to me and my dentist did a good job

Great Doctor

Yes, I am fully satisfied with the treatment and detailed examination.

It’s was an overall great experience for a first time dental experience

Very nice and knowledgeable. Made the process seamless and gave me comfort for the procedure and I have anxiety with dental work.

Very great!

It was great and he made everything look so easy.

Great experience. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will highly recommend.

Dr. Gakhal was very pleasant and answered all of my questions. Appointment with him was brief when compared to the dental cleaning with the lovely hygienist. Prices were higher than what I was quoted prior to attending, but everyone was lovely and I had a good experience. Shauna was especially wonderful.

Thankyou for such a great service,really appreciate it

Amazing experience. Dr took all the information about my past treatment and happily agreed to finsih pending implant treatment.

A very exceptional dentist that make sure his patients are always comfortable and also involve the patient through the process.

Very good service as it had been a few years since I had been to a dentist a second appointment was needed and they were able to squeeze me back in later the same day.

I felt so comfortable because the staff were so nice and caring.

Great team

Had a great experience

Great experience and will surely book more appointments in future.

The experience was smooth, cooperative, and friendly. They guided me through the dental hygiene process in a calm and organized manner."

Great experience was very relaxed usually hate dental visit but this was a great experience

Had a great experience with Dr. Rick Gakhal. All the people working over here were super nice.

Doctor was awesome and explained everything in details

Friendly, helpful and nice to deal with

Doctor and the staff was really nice and great. Doctor is knowledgeable and very friendly. He gave great advises.

It was a great experience

Great from the first call to leaving after my appointment. This has been the beat experience.

Frequently asked questions
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Dr. Rick Gakhal - General Practitioner (Cosmetic, Restorative, Crowns, Veneers, Bridges, Snap-On-Smile, Implants, Invisalign Diamond Provider, Sedation Options)'s office is in Cambridge, ON.

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Dr. Rick Gakhal - General Practitioner (Cosmetic, Restorative, Crowns, Veneers, Bridges, Snap-On-Smile, Implants, Invisalign Diamond Provider, Sedation Options) offers Braces and Retainers, Bridges and Dentures, Fillings and more. Learn more about Dr. Rick Gakhal - General Practitioner (Cosmetic, Restorative, Crowns, Veneers, Bridges, Snap-On-Smile, Implants, Invisalign Diamond Provider, Sedation Options)'s services on Opencare or book your appointment today.

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