Meet the Squad

Hygienists

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  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.
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  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 Smile Squad 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!
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  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!
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  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.