Board Of Directors

Dr. Guy Barzan | President

Dr. Guy Barzan is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2012. Upon graduation, he went on to complete a one year general practice residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Dr. Barzan then completed a 6-year oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. During his training in Halifax, he obtained his medical doctor (MD) degree and masters of science (MSc) degree. His master’s thesis studied how corrective jaw surgery improves the airway in patients who have obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Maria Franco Echevarria | Vice President

Dr. Maria Franco Echevarria is an accomplished, board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. She earned her MD from the prestigious University of Navarra in Spain and completed a rigorous five-year OMFS residency at Cruces University Hospital, the largest academic oncology and trauma center in northern Spain, where she later served as an attending surgeon.

Dr. Franco’s journey brought her to Canada, where she obtained her DMD from McGill University, completed the DSAT program, and achieved her FRCDC board certification. Currently, she holds the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, where she also serves as the Oral Surgery Undergraduate Program Director at the Faculty of Dentistry. In addition to supervising Master’s thesis candidates, she plays an active role in shaping the next generation of dental and OMFS professionals.

Dr. Franco is an attending surgeon at both Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Hospital, while also maintaining a thriving private practice. She is deeply involved in teaching dental students, as well as mentoring dental and OMFS residents. Her commitment to education and professional development extends to participating in conferences and continuing medical education (CME) activities at the University of Toronto and on an international stage.

Dr. Michael Laschuk | Past President

Dr. Laschuk, a Windsor native, completed his OMFS residency at the University of Toronto. Prior to this, he completed three years of undergraduate training studying Chemistry at the University of Windsor. He then went on to complete his dental school training in 2013 at the University of Toronto. In 2015, he returned to Toronto and completed a one year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship.Between his dental school and specialty training Dr. Laschuk worked as a general dentist for two years providing dental care in underserved areas across Canada including in Yellowknife, NWT and in many remote native reserves across northwestern Ontario. During his final year in residency, Dr. Laschuk joined a surgical educational mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.His scope of practice includes: orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction, management of temporomandibular joint pathologies and disorders, oral and maxillofacial pathologies, bone grafting, dental implants, and wisdom tooth extraction under local or general anesthesia.

Dr. Amina Bouzid | Secretary / Treasurer

I was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, where I completed my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa. During this time, I gained early exposure to scientific inquiry through research in molecular oncology and a placement with Health Canada, experiences that fostered an evidence-based approach and reinforced my commitment to advancing patient care.

I went on to pursue my dental degree at McGill University, graduating in 2018. My training there provided a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care and introduced me to the clinical and academic rigor that would define my career. Following graduation, I completed a one-year hospital-based General Practice Residency in Dentistry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center in Toronto, Ontario. There, I was privileged to provide care to medically complex and underserved patients, which deepened my passion for surgery and complex multidisciplinary care.

This passion led me to specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Toronto. During my residency, I was fortunate to train under leaders in orthognathic surgery, pathology and reconstructive surgery, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery. In parallel, I participated in several research initiatives focused on TMJ outcomes, including studies on total joint replacement and disc plication. Contributing to study design, data collection, and analysis reinforced my interest in improving long-term surgical outcomes for patients.

Currently, I am an Associate Surgeon at Crescent Oral Surgery, where I work alongside colleagues in a collaborative group practice, and a Staff Surgeon at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, where I provide care to children with complex craniofacial and dentofacial conditions. These roles allow me to combine my passion for advanced surgical care with my dedication to serving medically complex and vulnerable populations.

I am inspired to contribute to the Ontario Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons because I believe strongly in the value of collective effort to advance our specialty. My training and current practice have shown me the impact that innovation, education, and advocacy can have on both our patients and our professional community. By serving within the Society, I hope to support initiatives that elevate standards of care, expand opportunities for collaboration, and foster the next generation of surgeons. It would be a privilege to work alongside colleagues who share a common commitment to excellence and the continued growth of OMFS in Ontario.

Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh | Executive Director

Dr. Keyvan Abbaszadeh graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1994. His post-graduate education included internship at the Brigham and Women's/Harvard University Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by completing a residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1999. He has been in private practice in London, Ontario since then. Keyvan is a Fellow of, and an examiner for, the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Keyvan is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University Of Western Ontario School Of Dentistry.