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Dentists


  • Dr. Lori Goldenberg
    Pediatric Dentist

    DDS, MSc, FRCD(C)
    Dr. Lori didn’t always know that she wanted to be a dentist, but working with kids was certainly her destiny. From summer camp counsellor to behaviour therapist for kids with autism, Dr. Lori made it her mission to impact the lives of children. She received an honours degree in Physiology in 2003 and graduated from the University of Western Ontario’s dental school in 2008. She then completed a residency program at Sickkids where she treated children with a wide spectrum of medical/developmental conditions. Working at Sickkids solidified her love for pediatric dentistry and she went on to complete a 3 year Masters/specialty program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Toronto in 2012.
    Becoming a mom to 3 amazing girls was the best thing that happened to Dr. Lori, both personally and professionally. It greatly impacted the way she practices dentistry and the way she relates to children. She emphasizes the importance of listening to children- to their words and to their body language. A child needs to feel heard and understood and earning the trust of her patients is her number one priority. After that, it’s easy to make the visits fun! When Dr Lori is not at work, she can be found at the park with her kids, biking around the city, strolling through local farmer’s markets or sweating through a work out class.

  • Dr. Sabrina Ramji
    Pediatric Dentist

    DDS, MPH, FRCD(C)
    Dr. Sabrina Ramji graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 2013. She then went on to complete her pediatric specialty training at Boston University. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is a member of both the Canadian and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has also received her Masters in Public Health from the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.

    Dr. Sabrina is committed to providing oral care in a gentle manner for young children and adolescents including those with special needs. She appreciates, the importance of a positive dental experience and this, combined with her love for kids, led her to pediatric dentistry. Dr. Sabrina takes great pride in the personal connections she builds with her patients and families. Her goal as a pediatric dentist is to provide the best possible care in a warm and friendly environment.

    Dr. Sabrina regularly attends continuing education courses to stay informed of emerging techniques and research in the field of pediatric dentistry. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Sabrina enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

  • Dr. Ashley Gill - Pediatric Dentist With SmileSquad Kids Dental

    Dr. Ashley Gill
    Pediatric Dentist

    DMD, MSD, Cert, Pedo., FRCD(C)
    Dr. Ashley Gill’s passion lies in creating a positive dental experience for each child. She values establishing a nurturing and trusting relationship, while providing the best dental care possible. Her goal is to dissipate fear and provide children with an experience that will foster a lifetime of outstanding dental health.

    Dr. Ashley’s educational path has led her coast to coast. She completed her undergraduate and dental training at the University of British Columbia. She then went on to pursue a General Practice Residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York, where she gained valuable experience working with medically complex patients in a hospital setting. Dr. Gill then returned to the West Coast to follow her passion of working with children. She completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry as well as a Master of Science in Dentistry at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

    She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is a member of both the Canadian and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Ashley remains up to date on the forefront of her specialty through attending regular continuing education courses and conventions.

    Dr. Gill’s thesis entitled “Clinical Comparison of Three Esthetic Full-Coverage Restorations in Primary Maxillary Incisors at 12 Months” was published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, internationally accepted as the leading journal in the field. To read the study, please click here.

    When Ashley is not at work, she enjoys travelling with friends and family, and trying out new recipes. Fun fact, she grew up on a blueberry farm and would love to chat about anything blueberry related!

  • Dr. Ayala Rubin

    Dr. Ayala Rubin

    BA, DDS, MSc, FRCDC

    Dr. Ayala Rubin was born and raised in Toronto (just a few intersections north of SmileSquad Bathurst!). She graduated from York University with an honour’s degree in Psychology, and received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Toronto. After finishing her dental degree, Dr. Ayala completed a one-year residency at SickKids Hospital, where she worked with children with complex medical and developmental needs, and gained extensive experience in managing dental trauma. After a year working as a general dentist, Dr. Ayala went back to the University of Toronto to complete her Masters in Pediatric Dentistry.

    In addition to working at Smile Squad, Dr. Ayala works at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital where she provides dental care to children and young adults with special needs.

    Dr. Ayala is a registered member in good standing of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Canadian and American Academies of Pediatric Dentistry.

    Dr. Ayala is married to Jeremy, and they have the most adorable kids – Eli and Dori. They love to travel and have been to Asia, Europe and Central America together (and are hoping to make it to Australia one day!). Dr. Ayala cares very much about helping you understand all aspects of your child’s oral health and is dedicated to making sure your child has the most comfortable and easy dental experience possible.

  • Dr. Molly - Pediatric Dentist With SmileSquad Kids Dental

    Dr. Molly
    Pediatric Dentist

    Dr Molly was raised in Toronto, not far from the Smile Squad office. She studied Physiology at McGill University and began her dental education at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and graduated in 2011. From 2011-2012 she completed a dental residency at SickKids hospital in Toronto, which sparked her interest in working with children. She completed her Masters in pediatric dentistry at the University of Toronto in 2015.

    Dr. Molly has a love for teaching and is co-director of the dental residency program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, where among other things she carries out research in virtual reality as a tool to prepare patients with special needs for dental visits.

    Dr Molly is a member of the Ontario Dental Association (ODA), the Ontario Society of Pediatric Dentistry (OSPD), the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentists (CAPD,) and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD.)

    Outside of the office, Dr. Molly loves spending time with friends and family, particularly when a meal is involved. She is passionate about food and diet and studied cuisine at the Cordon Bleu in Paris. Feel free to ask for meal planning ideas or kitchen inspiration as all of her recipes are tested out on her two young daughters, husband and family dog.

    In joining SmileSquad, Dr. Molly has realized her dream of working with a team to create a positive dental experience for children and their families.

Orthodontist

  • Dr. Yona Vandersluis-Solomon - Orthodontic Specialist at SmileSquad Kids Dental & Family Ortho

    Dr. Yona Vandersluis-Solomon
    Orthodontic Specialist

    Dr. Yona Vandersluis-Solomon is a certified Orthodontic Specialist who loves working with her patients to create beautiful and healthy smiles. A native of Toronto, Dr. Yona obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from York University and her dental degree from the University of Toronto. After dental school, Dr. Yona completed a general practice residency at The Hospital for Sick Children, where she treated children with complex medical conditions and special needs. As Orthodontics was always her passion, Dr. Yona returned to the University of Toronto to complete her specialty orthodontic training and Master of Science degree which focused on alveolar bone grafting in cleft lip and palate.
    Dr. Yona has published several peer-reviewed scientific papers, has been selected to present her research at numerous conferences, and has received multiple clinical and research awards including the prestigious Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit from the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Yona is a Staff Orthodontist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, a clinical instructor of Orthodontics at the University of Toronto, and a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. When she is not busy perfecting her patients’ smiles, you may find Dr. Yona at a dance studio or spending time with her daughter and husband. From dance squads to SmileSquad, Dr. Yona is excited to be part of the Squad and provide orthodontic treatment to patients of all ages!

Medical Anesnthetists

  • Dr. Kurrek

    Dr. Kurrek

    Dr. Matt Kurrek received his anesthesia training in Boston before moving to Canada where he is a Professor of Anesthesia at the University of Toronto.
    His clinical hospital appointment is at the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital and his clinical work includes regular work in out-of-hospital premises.
  • Dr. Mark Murphy

    Dr. Mark Murphy

    Dr. Mark Murphy graduated from the Schulich School of Medicine at the University of Western Ontario in 2007. He completed his Family Medicine residency in 2009 and his Family Medicine-Anesthesia residency in 2010.
    He has practised both Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine since 2010 at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, ON and is the current Chief of Anesthesiology at the hospital.

  • Dr. Rob Milkovich

    Dr. Rob Milkovich graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1995 and completed his residency in Family Medicine with further training in anesthesia at Queen’s University in Kingston in 1998.
    After initially practicing Emergency Medicine for 10 years he has been practicing anesthesia in Orangeville Ontario at Headwaters Healthcare Centre as well as William Osler Healthcare Centre in Brampton since 1998. He has a special interest in out of hospital anesthesia.


  • Dr. Taryn Kentner

    Dr. Taryn Kentner graduated from medical school at the University of Western Ontario in 2008 and completed her family medicine residency with additional training in anesthesia at UWO in 2011.
    She has been practicing anesthesia almost exclusively since then, with extensive locum work in Northern Ontario and the Northwest Territories. She currently holds privileges at several hospitals in Ontario, and at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife, NT.

  • Dr. Zbigniew Wojtasik

    Dr. Zbigniew Wojtasik (aka ‘Zig’) is the founder of Surgiservices. He obtained his certificate of specialization in anaesthesiology  from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1988 and is presently holding a courtesy appointment with the Trillium Health Centre and the University of Toronto.

Hygienists

  • Stephanie

    Stephanie

    Stephanie completed the dental hygiene program and the dental assisting program at George Brown College. She starting working in pediatric dentistry in 2012 and immediately loved working with children.
    Aside from being a dental hygienist, Stephanie enjoys reading, dancing and spending time with her husband and daughter. Stephanie is looking forward to meeting you and your child, and making your visit enjoyable.
  • Chelsea

    Chelsea

    Chelsea graduated Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries with honours in October 2017.  She found her calling in children’s dentistry soon after. Ever since, Chelsea has been strongly passionate about making your children’s dental appointments memorable, by putting them at ease and diminishing any fears they may have that comes with having an appointment at the dentist.  
    Chelsea loves kids and makes it her goal to ensure your child has a cheerful and smile-filled experience. 
     
    In her spare time Chelsea enjoys travelling, yoga, meditation, reading and spending time with her family and friends. Chelsea looks forward to meeting you and your children and giving you the most positive dental experience possible.

  • Margaret

    Margaret graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2010 with a Bachelors of Science. Then she completed the dental hygiene program at George Brown College in 2016 and started her career in a pediatric and orthodontic specialty.

    At a young age, she always knew she wanted to work with kids in a clinical setting because she had a great experience being a patient at Sick Kids and at her pediatric dentist. She was inspired to do the same in hopes of providing an exciting and fun dental experience for children.

    When she’s not working, Margaret will take every opportunity to travel! One of her most memorable trips was a dental mission in Guatemala in 2017, where she worked with dentists around the world and provided dental care for children and families.
  • Rachel

    Rachel

    RDH
    Rachel was born and raised in the city of Toronto. She completed her bachelors with a major in Science in 2015 with the intention of working in the healthcare field. She graduated Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries with honours in May 2017. Drawing on her experience in working with children from running her own summer camp, tutoring children of all ages, and volunteering as a big sister, she hoped she could merge both interests and work in a bright and exciting dental environment for kids.
    Her favorite part about working at our office is making your little ones laugh and helping them feel at ease in the chair. After hours, Rachel enjoys working out, coloring (adult coloring books of course) and planning her next big trip! She looks forward to greeting you and your kiddies soon!

  • Jelena

    RDH

    Dentistry has been apart of Jelena’s life as a patient and as a professional. As a young anxious child, she can recall her dental team being kind, respectful, and earning her trust. Jelena knew this was the profession she wanted to join to help other children feel comfortable and confident.

    Jelena first joined the profession as a dental assistant in 2004 and then as a registered dental hygienist in 2007. Jelena enjoys working at SmileSquad because the facility helps create a positive and nurturing environment. Jelena’s warm and loving approach makes kids feel welcome, encouraged, and empowered about their first and future visits.

    In Jelena’s spare time, she completed an adult education degree in 2015 and lectures at various schools and private functions about children’s oral health.
    Jelena’s other passions are her loving and supportive husband and their two adorable children.
    Jelena looks forward to meeting you and giving you the Smile Squad experience!

Dental Assistants


  • Andrea

    Andrea has been working as a pediatric dental assistant for 7 years. She graduated from George brown college in 2010. To further her education she completed the dental treatment coordinator course in 2015. She loves interacting and having fun with the kids.
    Andrea prides herself on creating a comfortable environment for all of your child’s dental needs. The part she enjoys most about working with the kids is when they leave with a smile on their face.

    In her spare time, Andrea can be found playing competitive hockey and listening to Country music.

  • Jen

    Jen

    Jennifer has been working as an assistant since 2014, and found her joy in working with kids in 2017.  She gets inspired everyday knowing that she gets to put a smile on a child’s face.
    In her spare time she enjoys going on hikes with her son and teaching him about nature. She also loves spending time with her family.
  • Jill

    Jill

    Jill has been passionate about working with children for many years. Before starting dental assisting school, she was pursuing a degree in early childhood education. She then fell in love with dentistry. She graduated form Anderson College in 2018.
    Jill enjoys supporting children, from holding a hand while they are in the dental chair to giving big hugs and high-fives and cheering them on about their amazing visit.

    Outside of work Jill is just as energetic. She loves trying new things and meeting new people.


  • Michelle

    Michelle is a Certified Dental Assistant with over 10 years of experience. Michelle graduated with honours at CDI private college in 2007. Over the years, Michelle has worked as a chairside dental assistant for a GP Dentist, Endodontists, Periodontist and in 2017 she found her passion in working with kids for Pediatric Dentistry.

    Michelle loves kids and she makes it her goal everyday to ensure your child goes home with the best dental experience and the best smile when leaving our office. Working with children has always been apart of Michelle and providing them with the outmost care and services is what she loves the most in working with our team.

    Aside from being a Dental Assistant, Michelle loves to spend and give her whole time, attention and love for her 2 year old daughter and her husband who means the world to her. In her spare time, Michelle also enjoys listening to music, going on roadtrips with her family/friends and attending special occassions and events throughout the year for all of her 20+ Godchildren she is blessed and trusted with and proudly takes pride in. As you can see Michelle is filled with love for children at work and in her everyday life. Michelle looks forward in meeting you and your bundle of joy to provide you with the best dental service and a fun filled visit!

Admin Support

  • Heidi

    Heidi

    Heidi brings over 20 years of experience in the dental field.  She graduated as a Dental Assistant from the Toronto School of Business in 1997.  Heidi is excited to be able to focus on the interest of precious little ones at SmileSquad. I love watching children smile at every visit would brighten anyone’s day!
    Heidi loves walking to work!  She is grateful to be a mother of one, who keeps her on her toes everyday.  In her spare time, Heidi enjoys doing arts and crafts, and volunteering her time with a variety of animal rescues.

  • Sara

    My name is Sara and I am responsible for Administrative Support at SmileSquad. You will be seeing me at the front desk as your children travel their way to a healthier and brighter smile. I have a strong passion for working with kids and working in the dentistry field. At SmileSquad I am lucky enough to get the best of both worlds. I graduated from Humber College with a Certificate of Emergency Services in 2015. My passion has always been to assist, help others, and provide excellent customer service. My favourite thing to do is spend time with my nephews and niece. Family means everything to me.
    I am also getting married in 2018 to my beloved and supportive fiancé. My dream is to work in a environment where I can create many good memories for myself and for other people. I love to laugh, and I love to see people smile. That truly makes me happy. A happy child is a happy smile, therefore working at SmileSquad has given me the opportunity to experience amazing things and grow. Do you believe in fairy tales and ever lasting smiles? I do, and this is why I am here. Your child’s laughter and joy will bring me and everyone in our office happiness. I looking forward to meeting all of you!
  • Andrea

    Andrea

    Hello! My name is Andrea but my friends call me “Andy.” I’m one of the faces you see upon your arrival along with my other colleagues at the front desk.  I’m the trilingual of the group so if you need help in Spanish or Portuguese, I’m your girl!
    On my spare time, I like to go on long walks and road trips with my hubby and our furbaby Maya. I look forward to assisting you in scheduling appointments for your little ones!
  • Chalcie

    Chalcie

    Chalcie started working as a dental receptionist in 2011 and she’s so glad to now be a part of a fun pediatric industry. As a child, Chalcie dreamed of working with kids. Through SmileSquad, what once a dream is actually happening. She is deeply grateful to be part of this amazing team. Chalcie loves kids. For her, there is nothing more pure and genuine than a happy smile of a child. That’s what she hopes to see in every child that comes in and out of the office.

    That happy smile every visit comes from a team effort. Chalcie strives to offer excellent customer service in a professional yet friendly manner all the time.

    Chalcie is happily married with two kids. She loves to cook. They make family memories through adventures, vacations, and experiences.

    Chalcie looks forward in meeting you all with a happy smile.

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