About the Editor
A dentist devoted to clarity.
Dr. Marianna Zadov, DDS is a practicing dentist and medical editor trained at the University of Toronto. Her work exists at the intersection of clinical experience and patient education — a publication for those who ask better questions about their health.
Background
Dr. Zadov earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, one of the leading dental schools in North America. She has spent her career pursuing a single question: how can dentistry be communicated to patients with the same rigor with which it is practiced?
Her clinical interests span implantology, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, and preventive care. She writes, reviews, and edits every article on this publication — cross-referencing peer-reviewed journals against real chairside experience.
The result is a body of work you can trust. No advertising. No sponsored placements. No conflicts of interest.
Clinical Philosophy
“Great dentistry is quiet, biologically sound, and built to last a lifetime. My work is to help patients recognize it — and to explain, without jargon, why it matters.”
Dr. Zadov's practice is grounded in three principles: preserve healthy tissue whenever possible; use current evidence to guide treatment decisions; and never recommend a procedure she wouldn't be comfortable receiving herself. These same principles shape every article published here.
Patient Education Mission
The internet has made dental information more accessible — and more misleading — than ever. Marketing copy is dressed up as medicine. Anecdote is dressed up as evidence.
This publication is a corrective: a slower, more careful body of writing produced by a working clinician, for the patient who wants to understand — not just be sold to.
Career
A career in practice and print.
- 2006
Graduated, University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, DDS.
- 2008
Advanced training in implantology and restorative techniques.
- 2012
Opened private practice focused on aesthetic and restorative care.
- 2017
Began writing on evidence-based dentistry for a general audience.
- 2021
Named medical editor for a dental education publication.
- 2026
Launches Zadov — a modern publication for patient education.
Credentials
Training & standing.
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry
- Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
- Continuing education in implantology & aesthetics
- Peer reviewer, patient-facing dental content