Dr. Gary Elman

Dr. Gary Elman was born in Montreal and moved to Toronto with his family in the late 70s. He attended the University of Toronto, where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. His career then took a sharp turn after graduation, when he decided to become a dentist.

Gary joined the Cliffcrest Family Dental team in 1987. He divides his time between here and his other office, located in Downsview. Dr. Elman has participated in many research projects throughout his career and has contributed to several papers regarding caries detection.

Married in 1984, Gary and his wife have 3 daughters and 1 son-in-law. He is an avid skier and scuba diver. Over his career, Gary has held leadership positions in many not-for-profit organizations including Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto, and Beth Tzedec Synagogue. Gary is a recipient of Alpha Omega’s Meritorious Service Award and is a Fellow of The American College of Dentists.