At The Teal Umbrella, our priority is delivering personalized comfort and complete care for your entire family. We strive to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, where you’ll feel comfortable and well cared for. From your first visit to routine checkups and advanced dental procedures, our goal is to offer first-class dental services, convenient scheduling, and flexible payment options, ensuring you receive the best possible care.
We provide a full range of services, from preventive dentistry to restorative treatments and cosmetic procedures. Whether you need fluoride treatments, fillings, crowns, dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, or orthodontics, we’re here to help with innovative and safe solutions. We’re committed to addressing your oral health needs, from cavities and enamel loss to tooth pain and emergency dental care.
Located on Merivale Rd., we are conveniently positioned to serve Ottawa, Nepean, Barrhaven, and the Ottawa-Gatineau region. With a focus on holistic dentistry, children’s dentistry, and dental implants, we provide a family-friendly environment where your health comes first. Our knowledgeable team of professionals is dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy smile while ensuring your experience is as comfortable as possible.
Come to The Teal Umbrella for…
Complete, holistic dentistry | Dental implants | Kids dentist | Invisalign® | Sedation dentistry | Dental surgery
Dr. Sheema SamarraeDoctor of Dental Surgery |
Dr. Sheema Samarrae is an internationally trained dentist, graduated in 1998 with a degree in Dental Medicine and Oral Surgery from the University of Baghdad in Iraq. Working between Baghdad and Dubai and then moving to Canada, Dr. Samarrae graduated with a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery from Schulich Dental School at the University of Western Ontario in 2008.
She is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, The International Team for Implantology, The International Association of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the American Dental Implant Association. Dr. Samarrae is highly dedicated for ongoing education to acquire new knowledge and experience in order to offer her patients the best dental healthcare possible. She was able to collect more than 1,800 CE courses in the past few years from highly accredited institutes like Toronto Implant Institute, Pikos Implant Institute, Misch International Implant Institute, Pankey Institute, Kois Center, Digital Smile Design Residency and many more.
Dr. Samarrae is also keen toward helping the community and other dentists to provide excellent services in Implant and other restorative dentistry by providing mentoring and training courses to other dentists. The staff of The Teal Umbrella knows her as a smiley, humble and easy going person. She works hard to help her patients maintain good oral health. She is compassionate, and works to put the needs of her patients first and foremost.
When she isn’t at The Teal Umbrella, Sheema can be found at home with her three children. She loves and enjoys art and hand crafting.
"Dr. Samarrae plans to serve that community in even more diverse ways in 2024. She'll be expanding into cosmetic dentistry, advanced implantology, and new orthodontic treatments-plus, she'll be participating in outreach programs, educational workshops, and health fairs."
-Faces Magazine (January 2024)
"It’s time to reset our collective understanding of orthodontic treatment, seeing it not just as a path to an aesthetically pleasing smile, but as a comprehensive approach to lasting oral health. "
-Daily Caller (October 2023)
"Her passion extends beyond her practice; she offers implant training courses for fellow dentists, constantly updating her own knowledge with extensive continuing education."
-Digital Journal (September 2023)
"Dr. Sheema Samarrae’s story is one of passion, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in dentistry. Through her innovative approach and commitment to patient well-being, she is redefining dentistry, one patient at a time."
-Disrupt Magazine! (September 2023)
"Redefining Dentistry with a Vision for Better Patient Experiences"
-Flaunt (July 2023)
Teal is soothing, sleek, and friendly. When thinking about who we are as a team and how we want our patients to feel, the word 'relaxed' came to mind. We take care in the dental health of your family, and want you to feel comfortable trusting in ours.
About The Teal Umbrella
Because we'll care for your family like we'd care for our own. Our exceptional team of dental professionals have one mission: personalized comfort, complete care. You'll be delighted at the lengths we go to in ensuring your comfort.
Dental Technology
Compact and stylish, the umbrella protects you from the elements and keeps nasty 'surprise' weather at bay. When it comes to the dental health of your family, we're your umbrella: here to help deal with surprises and keep you comfortable.
Dental Care Program
Healthy dental habits begin in childhood. Our family dentists can be your child’s partner in dental health from the first baby tooth through braces and their journey to adulthood. We are there from the very beginning to give your child’s oral health the care and attention it deserves.
KIDS’ DENTISTRY
Smile with comfort and confidence by choosing dental implants. Dental implants are strong, sturdy, and last a lifetime with proper care. Implants are an increasingly popular alternative to dentures and bridges. Dental implants look, function, and feel just like regular teeth.
DENTAL IMPLANTS
Achieve a straighter, healthier smile with our personalized orthodontic services. We offer tailored treatment plans with both traditional braces and clear aligners, guiding you from consultation to completion for a confident, beautiful smile.
ORTHODONTICSJust had two appointments over the last few weeks and could not be happier with the experience. I'd had some lingering tooth pain that had gone undiagnosed/unresolved at previous offices, but Dr. Anita finally realized I had several cavities that needed to be filled. I was naturally nervous to go back for my first ever fillings, but between Stevie, Elizabeth, and Dr. Anita (and some help from the gas they offer to anxious patients) it went more quickly and smoothly than expected! They were even able to do all three without any freezing.Michel A.
Easily Accessible Dental Care in Ottawa
Creating Healthy Smiles for Generations
Extended Hours for Stress-Free Dental Visits
Positive, friendly, and judgment free
Great amenities! Hot towels, tea, cookies
Dental treatments with a gentle touch
I would like to give a big thank for Dr. Abi Azar for her excellent service, she’s very experienced, patient, attentive and professional, during the appointment she took a lot of time with my 7 yrs old son explaining to him about the procedure to make sure that he’s happy and comfortable, for the next month I’ll take my younger son too as I strongly recommend her, the stuff are very helpful and professional too, the place is very clean. Thank you Teal umbrella team :)The Teal Umbrella Family Dental Healthcare offers an outstanding patient experience. The team's commitment (Andrea, Mary, Rabi, and Dr. Samarrae) to patient comfort and their collaborative spirit create a welcoming and effective environment. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of dental care.The visit was like flying first class. Treated politely and professionally by all staff and the dentist. Procedure went without a complication at all, dentist explained everything that was going to happen and offered as much comfort as possible. To ensure it was like a first class trip, a hot towel was offered at the end of the visit to 'freshen up' . Absolutely top care, so good, ensured that my most precious little girl attends regularly to build up the 'never fear the dentist' feeling.
At The Teal Umbrella, the patient comes first. We provide personalized comfort and complete care for the whole family. From the friendly, inviting atmosphere to our first-class dental services to our convenient scheduling and payment options, we want you to feel comfortable and cared for.
Here is a small sample of the dental care we offer for patients in Ottawa: new patient exams, routine exams, flouride treatments, gum therapy, fillings, crowns, bridges, tooth replacement, dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, root canal therapy, mouthguards, teeth whitening, bonding, veneers, enameloplasty, and orthodontics.
We have innovative, safe solutions for a range of oral health issues, including cavities, tooth decay, enamel loss, missing teeth, cracked teeth, tooth discolouration, tooth pain, toothache, tooth misalignment, impacted wisdom teeth, and emergency dental care.
Our Merivale Dentistry is conveniently located on Merivale Rd. to provide care for patients in Ottawa, Nepean, Barrhaven, and throughout the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
