Meet the Team

funThe dental team at The Stockyards Dental want to “THANK YOU” for the confidence you have placed in choosing our dental care practice. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship as we both work together as Partners In Your Dental Health Care !

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     Jas

    Dental Hygienist

    I arrived at The Stockyards Dental with 6 years’ dental hygiene experience and a strong desire to make this office my professional home. After my first visit, and due to the latest technology, eye catching interior décor and amazing team atmosphere I knew this was the place for me. I am a big people person and kindly rewarded as “the voice of the stockyards”. I truly love to help people create healthy beautiful smiles and to help them understand why complete oral care is so beneficial to them and to their overall health. There are not many people that can truly say they love what they do, “I truly love what I do”. My passion is to see all my patients with complete overall systemic health. I am the proud mother of two amazing boys who brighten my every day. I love cooking, running and watching TV with my husband and children as well I love spending time with family. View Full Profile 

    I arrived at The Stockyards Dental with 6 years’ dental hygiene experience and a strong desire to make this office my professional home. After my first visit, and due to the latest technology, eye catching interior décor and amazing team atmosphere I knew this was the place for me.

    I am a big people person and kindly rewarded as “the voice of the stockyards”. I truly love to help people create healthy beautiful smiles and to help them understand why complete oral care is so beneficial to them and to their overall health. There are not many people that can truly say they love what they do, “I truly love what I do”. My passion is to see all my patients with complete overall systemic health.

    I am the proud mother of two amazing boys who brighten my every day. I love cooking, running and watching TV with my husband and children as well I love spending time with family.

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     Aimee

    DENTAL HYGIENIST

    I was born and raised in the Philippines. I received my Registered Dental Hygienist diploma from Regency Dental Hygiene Academy in Toronto. I recently joined The Stockyards Dental team with 10 years of experience in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. My treatment philosophy is I am committed in promoting and helping each individual achieve their optimal oral health through education, health promotion and providing preventive and clinical therapy. I am honoured to work with such an amazing team here at The Stockyards Dental. Staff and patients have become my extended family. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, watching movies, camping  and spending it with my husband Ryan and precious children  Ares, Apollo and Athena. View Full Profile 

    I was born and raised in the Philippines. I received my Registered Dental Hygienist diploma from Regency Dental Hygiene Academy in Toronto.

    I recently joined The Stockyards Dental team with 10 years of experience in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene. My treatment philosophy is I am committed in promoting and helping each individual achieve their optimal oral health through education, health promotion and providing preventive and clinical therapy.

    I am honoured to work with such an amazing team here at The Stockyards Dental. Staff and patients have become my extended family.

    In my free time, I enjoy cooking, watching movies, camping  and spending it with my husband Ryan and precious children  Ares, Apollo and Athena.

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     Barbara

    DENTAL HYGIENIST

    I was born and raised in Brazil.  I am fluent in Portuguese and English.   My professional life began at a young age. I believe that this contributed to the customer service experience, knowledge and the passion to work with people of diverse ages and backgrounds.   I am a Registered Dental Hygiene, and I am dedicated and committed to make a difference in people’s lives and to promote good oral health. My passion has allowed me to develop a work ethic of constant evolution and growth.   I joined the very well respected team at The Stockyards Dental in December 2021. Right away everyone made me feel very welcomed and at home. I feel this was the perfect fit for me as our values align.   Family is my foundation! I have been married to Rodolfo for 24 years and together we are raising two beautiful and smart girls, Marina and Eduarda. I like to enjoy my free time watching movies, spending time with family and friends and cooking with my family. View Full Profile 

    I was born and raised in Brazil.  I am fluent in Portuguese and English.

     

    My professional life began at a young age. I believe that this contributed to the customer service experience, knowledge and the passion to work with people of diverse ages and backgrounds.

     

    I am a Registered Dental Hygiene, and I am dedicated and committed to make a difference in people’s lives and to promote good oral health. My passion has allowed me to develop a work ethic of constant evolution and growth.

     

    I joined the very well respected team at The Stockyards Dental in December 2021. Right away everyone made me feel very welcomed and at home. I feel this was the perfect fit for me as our values align.

     

    Family is my foundation! I have been married to Rodolfo for 24 years and together we are raising two beautiful and smart girls, Marina and Eduarda. I like to enjoy my free time watching movies, spending time with family and friends and cooking with my family.

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     Marina

    DENTAL HYGIENIST

    I was born and raised in Brazil. I moved to Toronto in 2019.  I graduated with honors from the Dental Hygiene Program at Oxford College. My passion for dentistry and patient care started many years ago when I was in Brazil. In 2011 I enrolled in University in the Dental Program and graduated as a dentist in 2016. When I immigrated to Canada, I wanted to continue my career in dentistry and decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene. My plan is to complete the dentist qualifications program here in Canada. Dentistry is everything to me. I want to make an impact on all my patients lives and I want to educate them on the importance of good oral health care for good overall health as those two are tied together very closely. I am bilingual, speaking both Portuguese and English. In my free time I love listening to music, attending concerts, and spending time with my husband and my dog. I am so happy and excited to be part of the team at Alderwood Family Dentistry.  I’m dedicated to making sure your dental experience is comfortable, personalized, and, most importantly, keeps you smiling. I’m here to help you… View Full Profile 

    I was born and raised in Brazil. I moved to Toronto in 2019.  I graduated with honors from the Dental Hygiene Program at Oxford College.

    My passion for dentistry and patient care started many years ago when I was in Brazil. In 2011 I enrolled in University in the Dental Program and graduated as a dentist in 2016.

    When I immigrated to Canada, I wanted to continue my career in dentistry and decided to pursue a career in dental hygiene. My plan is to complete the dentist qualifications program here in Canada.

    Dentistry is everything to me. I want to make an impact on all my patients lives and I want to educate them on the importance of good oral health care for good overall health as those two are tied together very closely.

    I am bilingual, speaking both Portuguese and English.

    In my free time I love listening to music, attending concerts, and spending time with my husband and my dog.

    I am so happy and excited to be part of the team at Alderwood Family Dentistry.  I’m dedicated to making sure your dental experience is comfortable, personalized, and, most importantly, keeps you smiling. I’m here to help you achieve your oral health goals and ensure you leave our office with a smile that reflects your confidence.

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     Theodora (Theo)

    Business Manager, H.R. , Business Consultant

    I have been fortunate to have worked with some amazing dentists over the past  years. I started in the field of dentistry in 1978 and since then I have worked with some pretty amazing individuals that have provided me with the knowledge I needed to assist my patients in making educated decisions about their oral health. I started my career at the age of 16 as a dental receptionist part time while in high school back in the late 70’s. Since then I have received my dental assisting diploma from George Brown College back in the early 80’s, and have proceeded to supervise, manage, teach dental hygiene students and consult with dental practices. People are my passion! I want to help our patients meet their oral health goals and have a smile they absolutely love! It is truly a rewarding experience to change patients outlook on their oral health and to change the way they feel about themselves. I could not think of anything else I would prefer to do in life. I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Melissa since Dec 17, 2014, but I have known her for many more years before this. I am thrilled… View Full Profile 

    I have been fortunate to have worked with some amazing dentists over the past  years. I started in the field of dentistry in 1978 and since then I have worked with some pretty amazing individuals that have provided me with the knowledge I needed to assist my patients in making educated decisions about their oral health.

    I started my career at the age of 16 as a dental receptionist part time while in high school back in the late 70’s. Since then I have received my dental assisting diploma from George Brown College back in the early 80’s, and have proceeded to supervise, manage, teach dental hygiene students and consult with dental practices.

    People are my passion! I want to help our patients meet their oral health goals and have a smile they absolutely love! It is truly a rewarding experience to change patients outlook on their oral health and to change the way they feel about themselves. I could not think of anything else I would prefer to do in life.

    I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Melissa since Dec 17, 2014, but I have known her for many more years before this. I am thrilled to be an extension of this truly wonderful team. I know that at The Stockyards Dental we offer Dentistry from the Heart!

    During my personal time I love spending time with my children , grandchildren and our dog Mia. I love taking long walks, listening to music, dancing and learning Spanish. In the last few years I am a board member and have volunteered for dental health missions with “Health Mission Outreach Canada” . I  have been fortunate to help people in Toronto, El Salvador and Guatemala.

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     Jane

    Office Manager, Dental Assistant Level II,

    I received my Level II Dental Assisting Diploma from Durham College in 2000. I started my career in the administrative department and developed my skills and education over the past 16 years to now be an intricate member of the back office and Dr. Melissa’s right hand as well as Team Lead for all the Assistants at The Stockyards Dental. Recently I received a promotion and joined the management team at The Stockyards Dental. I have always loved new challenges and are looking forward to helping our patients from an administrative instead of a clinical perspective. I love working with talented and compassionate professionals that have the best interest of the patient in mind. Using dentistry to serve the underprivileged is where my heart beats. Patients appreciate my calm, caring and compassionate nature and we create many wonderful relationships. It is so much easier to educate someone who loves and trusts you. Outside of work, I love watching movies and spending time with my husband Mike and my awesome sons Lucas and Andrew. View Full Profile 

    I received my Level II Dental Assisting Diploma from Durham College in 2000.

    I started my career in the administrative department and developed my skills and education over the past 16 years to now be an intricate member of the back office and Dr. Melissa’s right hand as well as Team Lead for all the Assistants at The Stockyards Dental.

    Recently I received a promotion and joined the management team at The Stockyards Dental. I have always loved new challenges and are looking forward to helping our patients from an administrative instead of a clinical perspective.

    I love working with talented and compassionate professionals that have the best interest of the patient in mind. Using dentistry to serve the underprivileged is where my heart beats.

    Patients appreciate my calm, caring and compassionate nature and we create many wonderful relationships. It is so much easier to educate someone who loves and trusts you.

    Outside of work, I love watching movies and spending time with my husband Mike and my awesome sons Lucas and Andrew.

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     Nicole

    Administrative Assistant and Dental Assistant

    I originally attended a nursing course in college. There was only one part of nursing that did not resonate with me, the part where there are “sad” moments. My dream was to help patients get back to health and nursing just did not fit that bill. I went back to school with a rather big change in fields, “dentistry“… I consider myself fortunate to work for the team at The Stockyards Dental. When I was ready to graduate from Everest College in 2014 with my Level II Dental Assisting Diploma I looked for a place to do my placement and The Stockyards Dental was that place. It was love at first site and what started as a placement ended as a rewarding career choice. Our team is unique and what I bring to it is a huge smile and a huge heart coupled with a unique personality. I always have a smile in my face because it makes patients feel welcome cared for and happy. I enjoy all the stories patients tell me and more I enjoy the personal interaction. My job is to ensure their experience here is not only professional but caring and exceptional. When I am not… View Full Profile 

    I originally attended a nursing course in college. There was only one part of nursing that did not resonate with me, the part where there are “sad” moments. My dream was to help patients get back to health and nursing just did not fit that bill. I went back to school with a rather big change in fields, “dentistry“…

    I consider myself fortunate to work for the team at The Stockyards Dental. When I was ready to graduate from Everest College in 2014 with my Level II Dental Assisting Diploma I looked for a place to do my placement and The Stockyards Dental was that place.

    It was love at first site and what started as a placement ended as a rewarding career choice.

    Our team is unique and what I bring to it is a huge smile and a huge heart coupled with a unique personality. I always have a smile in my face because it makes patients feel welcome cared for and happy. I enjoy all the stories patients tell me and more I enjoy the personal interaction. My job is to ensure their experience here is not only professional but caring and exceptional.

    When I am not at work I love watching movies, spending time with family and friends, I enjoy a glass of white wine and a long walk with my iPod.

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     Simone

    Administrative Assistant

    I was born and raised in Brazil. I graduated from PUC-MG University as an Electrical Engineer and worked 16 years in the field as an administrative assistant to a big corporation. I moved to Canada in 2000. It was a challenge to change careers after so many years but I embraced the move and challenge and decided to change my focus a bit. I was introduced to dentistry in 2007 through a good friend of mine. Over the years, I have grown to love the administrative part of this field and I cannot imagine myself doing anything else. I joined the team at The Stockyards Dental August of 2017 and have made them my “working family”. I love the people I work with!  Working at Stockyards Dental and within the Portuguese community is very rewarding for me. I value and respect our patients and I always offer exceptional customer service with caring and kindness. Some of my personal interests include traveling to new places, dining at unique restaurants and of course, body pump workouts! View Full Profile 

    I was born and raised in Brazil. I graduated from PUC-MG University as an Electrical Engineer and worked 16 years in the field as an administrative assistant to a big corporation.

    I moved to Canada in 2000. It was a challenge to change careers after so many years but I embraced the move and challenge and decided to change my focus a bit.

    I was introduced to dentistry in 2007 through a good friend of mine. Over the years, I have grown to love the administrative part of this field and I cannot imagine myself doing anything else.

    I joined the team at The Stockyards Dental August of 2017 and have made them my “working family”.

    I love the people I work with!  Working at Stockyards Dental and within the Portuguese community is very rewarding for me. I value and respect our patients and I always offer exceptional customer service with caring and kindness.

    Some of my personal interests include traveling to new places, dining at unique restaurants and of course, body pump workouts!

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     Michelle

    Administrative Assistant

    I have been in the dental field for 10+ years with administrative experience in General Practice and Orthodontics.   I am a born and raised Torontonian and love this city.   I joined this incredible team in February 2022 and have loved every moment of it!   I am very excited to embark on this new adventure with the Stockyard team and meeting each and every one of you!   Outside of my dental life I love spending my time with friends, family, and my fur baby Benji. I enjoy listening to music, going on road trips and reading a good book every now and then.   View Full Profile 

    I have been in the dental field for 10+ years with administrative experience in General Practice and Orthodontics.

     

    I am a born and raised Torontonian and love this city.

     

    I joined this incredible team in February 2022 and have loved every moment of it!

     

    I am very excited to embark on this new adventure with the Stockyard team and meeting each and every one of you!

     

    Outside of my dental life I love spending my time with friends, family, and my fur baby Benji. I enjoy listening to music, going on road trips and reading a good book every now and then.

     

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     Sayonara

    DENTAL ASSISTANT

    I was born and raised in Brazil. I immigrated to Canada in 2008. A few years later I decided to take the dental assisting course. I completed the course in 2012 and received my diploma.   I absolutely love what I do. I love the fact that I can help my patients build their confident smile once again. I look forward to helping them with all their needs while in the office. I fell in love with dentistry and helping people achieve optimal health.   I joined The Stockyards Dental in 2023. I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful group of people that actually care about their patients. This is truly an amazing place to work at.   When I am not working I go to the gym and spend as much time as I can with my husband, daughter and mom. We love to watch movies together while eating popcorn.   View Full Profile 

    I was born and raised in Brazil. I immigrated to Canada in 2008. A few years later I decided to take the dental assisting course. I completed the course in 2012 and received my diploma.

     

    I absolutely love what I do. I love the fact that I can help my patients build their confident smile once again. I look forward to helping them with all their needs while in the office. I fell in love with dentistry and helping people achieve optimal health.

     

    I joined The Stockyards Dental in 2023. I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful group of people that actually care about their patients. This is truly an amazing place to work at.

     

    When I am not working I go to the gym and spend as much time as I can with my husband, daughter and mom. We love to watch movies together while eating popcorn.

     

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     Cristina

    DENTAL ASSISTANT LEVEL II

    I was born and raised in a small island in the Azores called Santa Maria in Portugal. I immigrated to Canada in 2011. I took the Dental Assisting Course and graduated in 2017. I wrote my boards and got certified as a Level II Assistant in 2019. I joined the amazing team at The Stockyards Dental in 2023.  I love working here because the office believes that the patient experience is our priority. I work very hard to ensure all our patients feel comfortable while in our office. I love working with the amazing dentists and team here because I know that our aim to offer excellent care of each and every patient. This is my favourite part of my job here. I love always educating myself about different new technologies, equipment and material. I enjoy learning new aspects of dentistry. In my spare time I love spending time with my husband, kids, family and friends. View Full Profile 

    I was born and raised in a small island in the Azores called Santa Maria in Portugal. I
    immigrated to Canada in 2011.

    I took the Dental Assisting Course and graduated in 2017. I wrote my boards and got certified
    as a Level II Assistant in 2019.

    I joined the amazing team at The Stockyards Dental in 2023.  I love working here
    because the office believes that the patient experience is our priority. I work very hard to ensure
    all our patients feel comfortable while in our office.

    I love working with the amazing dentists and team here because I know that our aim to offer
    excellent care of each and every patient. This is my favourite part of my job here. I love always
    educating myself about different new technologies, equipment and material.

    I enjoy learning new aspects of dentistry.

    In my spare time I love spending time with my husband, kids, family and friends.