Meet Our Team

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.

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 cake decorating,

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.

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I have been with West Ridge Family Dentistry since December 2024, serving as the Sterilization Technician as well as offering administrative support. I have completed continuing education training in Infection Control and Dental Reprocessing, which equips me to maintain the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and reliability in our office.

I bring a unique background as a trained veterinary assistant, with a foundation in museum studies and fine art. This experience enhances my careful attention to detail and precision in my work, much like a painter perfecting fine details.

Outside of work, I enjoy painting and drawing, reading, and baking in my spare time.

I have been working with West Ridge Family Dentistry since September 2025 as an Intake Specialist. I am passionate about creating a smooth, welcoming experience for every patient who walks through our doors. 

As a detail-oriented individual with a background in Dental Hygiene, I enjoy being part of a dental team that helps patients feel comfortable and confident in their smiles.

Outside of work, I am a dedicated hockey mom who enjoys shopping, attending concerts, and spending time outdoors camping with my family.

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