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’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.
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 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 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.
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.
Dr. Virginia received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from York University. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto, where she graduated first in her class and was awarded the esteemed Dean’s Gold Medal. She was then selected to complete a 1-year residency through McGill University at the Montreal Children’s Hospital where she provided a full range of dental services to children and adolescents with complex dental problems including emergencies and traumas, medical conditions necessitating hospital-based care, and special needs.
Dr. Virginia is overjoyed to join SmileSquad and provide compassionate care to our wonderful patients!
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.
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.
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 her spare time, Andrea can be found playing competitive hockey and listening to Country music.
Outside of work Jill is just as energetic. She loves trying new things and meeting new people.
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.
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.
