Meet Our Team

I have been with West Ridge Family Dentistry since 2005, combining my education from a Level ll Dental Assisting certificate program at Georgian College and a Health Administration diploma program at Conestoga College. I am also a past member of the Dental Advisory Committee at Georgian College.

I enjoy the administrative aspects of my job, meeting new people, and helping each of our patients feel as comfortable as possible during their treatment visits. 

Away from the practice, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children and growing my baking, and cake decorating business.

I’ve been working with the amazing team at West Ridge Family Dentistry since 2013 and I love that I have the opportunity to interact with so many fantastic patients! My focus is on ensuring that your experience with us is positive and educational, and I am thrilled with any opportunities to answer your questions about any of your treatment options. I’m also certified to help with tobacco cessation to support your dedication to excellent oral – and overall – health.

Away from the practice, I enjoy spending time with my husband Andy, who is the reason I moved here from Sydney, NS. We have two crazy Bengal cats named Indy and Rossi who are a joy to be around. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, playing piano and singing, and tutoring French and math.

After being a dental assistant, I decided that I wanted a more active role in preventing dental diseases, rather than treating them, so went back to school and earned my Dental Hygienist credentials in 2005, the same year I joined the team at West Ridge. I love the multi-disciplinary approach and the many ways we help educate our patients about prevention and treat any issues that do occur – especially because our patients are often the same people I’ve grown up with here in Orillia.

Away from the practice, I enjoy motorcycles, hiking, camping, being on the water in a canoe or kayak, and working out at the gym. I one day hope to see all of Canada and recently ticked off a trip to the Arctic Circle from my bucket list!

You could call me a bit of a fixture at West Ridge Family Dentistry – I’ve been working alongside Dr. Collins since he opened the practice in 2004! As a dental assistant, my chief concern is to help you feel comfortable throughout your appointments, and I particularly enjoy assisting surgical procedures. I love the variety of working on different types of cases every day – from basic restorations to root canals and wisdom teeth removal. It certainly keeps things interesting!

When not assisting at the practice, I enjoy spending time with my family and volunteering with Scouts Canada.

Making sure you feel welcome and at ease at every visit is my first priority when you visit West Ridge Family Dentistry, and I’ve been doing it with a smile on my face since 2015! I love people and when I can help someone feel at ease who may be nervous or in pain is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my job. I also have a Bachelor of Adult Education.

I grew up in Mississauga and have quite enjoyed calling Barrie home since 2005 where I am closer to the ski hills and beautiful Georgian Bay for sailing. In my spare time, I am working towards my black belt in taekwondo and enjoy spending time with my partner Phil, my daughter Meghan, and our Himalayan cat, Bella.

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