The Hygienists

Ainsley graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene in 2008. She has worked with patients at our office for more then 8 years. She is thrilled to be one of the members of such a caring, professional and talented dental team. Ainsley is currently on maternity leave enjoying her time off with her new baby girl.

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Ashley has worked at Polo Park Dental Centre for sixteen years in total. She moved to Winnipeg, from Thunder Bay, in 2000 and started out as a Dental Assistant in the office. In 2006 she returned to Thunder Bay to further her Education and received her degree in Dental Hygiene with honours. In 2008, Ashley returned to Winnipeg and Polo Park Dental Centre and has practiced Dental Hygiene ever since.
“It feels like I’m working with family, in the good sense. We all work hard and are recognized for doing so and I feel proud and privileged to say I work at Polo Park Dental Centre.”

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Dean enjoys meeting new people and connecting with his patients. Having braces when he was younger interested him in dental hygiene and showed him the importance of oral health. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Dean worked as a dental assistant for 4 years with us at Polo Park Dental. Dean now takes pride in educating and making sure his patients understand the importance of improving oral health for a better brighter smile.

Delores has been practicing in Periodontics since graduating from the University of Manitoba’s School of Dental Hygiene in 1989. She has been working at Polo Park Dental Centre, part time, for 20 years and takes great pride in providing her patients with comprehensive periodontal therapy. In her spare time she enjoys movies, gourmet cooking and travelling.

Jeffrey graduated from Dental Hygiene in 2004 from the University of Manitoba. He enjoys working with his patients and forming a bond with them. In his spare time, he likes to travel with his wife and family. In his home in the west end, he likes to experiment with new recipes that he can try on with his friends and family.

Julie was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She received her dental hygiene diploma at the University of Manitoba and is a strong believer in continually learning and giving back to her community. Hence, she currently provides long-term mentorship for her dental hygiene students at the university. Julie strives to deliver gentle and thorough dental hygiene treatment for all her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys attending concerts, exploring unique local cuisine and visiting her family in beautiful California.

Kattia has been working as a Registered Dental Hygienist for 8 years. She loves to help and develop lasting relationships with patients by promoting health and wellness through the provision of dental hygiene care. Her philosophy is to empower her patients with knowledge so they will care for their oral health and general well being. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Lise graduated from U of M School of Dental Hygiene in 1998. She has been part of the Polo Park Dental team for 18 years. What she loves most about being a hygienist is being able to help people with the care and knowledge they need to have a healthy mouth and smile.

Graduated from Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries with honours. What she loves most about being a dental hygienist is meeting new people, building relationships and being able to help with their oral health needs.

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Monica graduated from University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene in 2003. Following graduation she joined the Polo Park team and has never looked back. Monica considers herself lucky to be part of “such a wonderful family of coworkers and patients.”

As a long time patient at Polo Park Dental, Nicole loved going to the dentist for check-ups and cleanings as a child. This ultimately lead her to pursue a career in dental hygiene at the University of Manitoba, graduating in 2017. Upon graduation, Nicole received the Manitoba Dental Hygienists’ Association Award for managing and selecting appropriate pain interventions. Nicole is happy to now be working alongside the professionals she grew up around, and is excited to build her own meaningful relationships with her patients.

Nikki graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene in 2015 and was the recipient of the Golden Scaler Award, MDA and School of Dental Hygiene Gold Medals. Prior to this, she worked as a dental assistant for 5 years. Nikki loves being a Dental Hygienist because it allows her the autonomy to understand the oral health needs of each patient so she can in return, provide individualized care.

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Victoria has been part of our team since graduated dental assisting in 2007. She later returned to school to become a dental hygienist and continues to provide excellent care to her patients. Nervous? No problem! Victoria takes her time and creates a comfortable environment to help ease your dental anxiety. Her love to travel and oral health has taken her to a different parts of South America, including Peru and Ecuador, to take part in providing free dental care. In her spare fine she happiest when she’s exploring the bike trails with her husband. Victoria is currently on maternity leave enjoying her time off with her new baby boy.