Bio
Dr. Roderick (Rory) Hunter is a general dentist in Markham. He graduated from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry in 1986. That same year he joined his father, Dr. C. G (Gib) Hunter, in practice, who retired in 2000.
Dr. Hunter is a graduate of the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education, and the clinical clerkship program at the University of Florida for TMJ and Oral Facial Pain Management. Dr. Hunter has also completed educational continuums at the Kois Centre for comprehensive dentistry in Seattle, Washington, and the Eubank Institute in Plano, Texas.
Dr. Hunter is a current member in good standing of The Ontario Dental Association, The Canadian Dental Association, The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and The International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Hunter has been married to his wife, Livia, for over 30 years. They have three children Cassie, Cal and Lara. Dr. Hunter welcomed his grandson Jack in Oct, 2023.
Besides his family and profession, Dr. Hunter's main passion is tennis. Dr Hunter was honoured on May 30, 2024, as University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame 2024 Inductee. A true leader on the Varsity Blues tennis team, Rory served as team captain during a five-year stretch where U of T claimed five consecutive OUAA team championships. A provincial champion every year from 1979-1983, Rory Hunter would additionally receive the prestigious Silver T as an exceptional athletic performer during his time at U of T. He won a gold medal at the 1980 Ontario Summer Games and coached Team Ontario to gold at the 1984 Canadian Summer Games. Currently, Dr. Hunter’s hobbies include playing tennis with family and friends, skiing and travelling.