About our group

Dr. Luis received both his Bachelor of Science degree and dental degree at the University of Toronto. After dental school, Dr. Luis Piedade completed a dental surgery residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. Following his residency training, Dr. Luis Piedade received his Masters degree in Orthodontics from the University of Manitoba.

He was an Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba in the Department of Graduate Orthodontics for over 10 years, where his main focus was teaching future orthodontists about clear aligner therapy. He also has authored several scientific journals on the topic of clear aligner therapy.

Dr. Luis is a distinguished Invisalign® Diamond+ provider. He has lectured for Align Technology to doctors throughout North America on complex Invisalign treatments. He was a finalist at the 2014 Invisalign Summit Shootout in Las Vegas, Nevada and a semi-finalist in 2016 and 2018. In addition, he is the founder of Ritebite Orthodontics, with 8 locations across Ontario, Canada and a shareholder at Canadian Orthodontic Partners.

Dr. Luis believes that Invisalign® can solve many, if not most, orthodontic problems. He has successfully treated many complex orthodontic cases with Invisalign®. Dr. Luis’ Provider status speaks to his wealth of experience and success with Invisalign® treatment, as well as, his passion for treating his patients with plastic and providing them with quality results they deserve.

Dr. Waseem Kassas is a Canadian certified specialist in orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. After earning his Doctorate in Dental Surgery, Dr. Kassas received his specialty certification combined with a Master degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from Buffalo University. After graduation, Dr Kassas was appointed as a Clinical Instructor in the orthodontic department at Buffalo University, and later he became a Fellow of Royal College of Dentists in Canada. Outside of the office,

Dr Kassas enjoys outdoor activities and travelling with his wife (who's also a dentist!) and his two lovely children.

Dr. Kathryn S. Coups Smith was born and raised in London, Ontario. Dr. Coups Smith graduated from the faculty of dentistry at UWO in 1994. After one year as a hospital dental intern, she then commenced her orthodontic training at the University of Toronto. In 1997, she graduated from the University of Toronto as an orthodontist. She then returned to London in 1997 to practice with her father-in-law, Dr. Bryan R. W. Smith. She purchased the practice from Dr. Smith in 2002. In 2017, she sold her practice to Canadian Orthodontic Partners. She now works as an orthodontist for COP in both the London and Sarnia offices.