New dental clinic opens in Stayner
Long-time Stayner residents may recognize the building at the corner of Elm Street and Highway 26 as the former home of a dental practice.
Beginning this week, the new Clearview Family Dental will be welcoming patients at the site.
Dr. Robert Davis closed his Stayner office in 2018 and the building stood vacant for several years, falling into a state of disrepair. Mickey Sarhan, a commercial real estate investor and contractor was familiar with the building, having passed it on many childhood outings to Wasaga Beach.
Both Sarhan’s parents are dentists. At one point they owned 27 clinics throughout Ontario, with their headquarters in Toronto. Now semi- retired, they have scaled back to four clinics in Hamilton, Welland, Mississauga, and now Stayner.
Sarhan originally approached Davis about purchasing the Stayner property in 2023 and finally arrived at a deal last December. Since then, he’s been renovating the building – trying to maintain the original character while updating it into a modern clinic with six operating suites and a modern digital x-ray suite.
“I wanted this to be a welcoming, family-friendly space, not a sterile environment,” said Sarhan, chief creative officer. “We kept the original trim and fireplaces, and even the patio area where people can relax while they’re waiting on other members of the family. If you’re looking for a flashy clinic with koi ponds, this is not it. We just want to provide the best care in a humble environment.”
Initially only two of the six operating suites will be in use. Ultimately Sarhan says they have room for three dentists and two hygienists. Two dentists from their Mississauga location will handle Stayner patients while the search continues for the right dentist to lead the local clinic. “We are looking for a dentist who wants to make Stayner their home and make a commitment to the community,” he adds.
Sarhan says it typically takes about one year for a new dental practice to fill one day per week with appointments.
“We will start out with Friday appointments and expand as needed,” he said. “We anticipate that within a couple of years, we’ll be open six days a week.”
The cost of outfitting a new clinic from scratch can be in the $700,000 range. Sarhan says the fact that they were able to purchase some equipment from Dr. Davis was a big help. The clinic began soliciting new patient two weeks ago, and started getting emails and phone messages right away.
Bonnie MacPherson photo: Anita Sing welcomes patients at Clearview Family Dental.
