Meet the Team

Meet the Dental Team

Our friendly dental team is here to ensure you have a great visit to Appleby Dental Associates. Learn more about the team members you will meet during your visit below.

Aida

Front Desk Coordinator

Our awesome office manager Aida! For over 40 years she has been the friendly, smiling face our patients first see when they walk into our office. Aida is a whiz at organizing our schedule, figuring our insurance questions and assisting patients with payments toward treatment. She is a true gem to our office bringing exceptional skill and laughter to both other staff and patients of all ages. Aida has lived in the office neighborhood for most of her life and speaks fluent Portuguese. In her free time she enjoys gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Sundays you’ll see her attending Saint Agnes Church with her husband of over 40 years.

Elena

Receptionist

Elena helps out our team while attending University of Toronto.  Her computer skills are incredible and her friendly manner and big smile will make any one feel at ease.  She has grown up in the office neighborhood and her knowledge of Italian is an asset to our practice.  She enjoys reading, working out and walking her dog Fluffy.

Stacey

Dental Hygienist

Stacey has been a valuable part of our team as our full time hygienist for 6 years. Her warm personality and awesome skills win her constant praise on a daily basis. Everyone loves Stacey who can give you the best dental cleaning you’ve ever had, with no discomfort. She is also fluent in Greek. Stacey enjoys her downtime at the gym and spending time with her family.

Shirly

Dental Hygienist

Shirly has the distinction of working as part of our team in the capacity of every job we offer. For over 25 year she has been a treatment coordinator, dental assistant and currently a dental hygienist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from York University and graduated from George Brown College in dental hygiene 15 years ago. She speaks fluent Cantonese and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and at her summer home in Nova Scotia for vacations.

Nichole

Dental Assistant

Nichole has been with us for only a year but everyone already considers her a part of the family. She also grew up in our neighborhood. Nichole has the ability to make every patient feel at ease. Her warm smile and attention to detail with regard to patient needs is amazing. Her knowledge of sterilization protocols and x-ray skills makes patients feel comfortable.

Deanna

Dental Hygienist

Deanna has worked with us on a part time basis for 5 years. She grew up in Fort Erie. She worked as a social worker for 10 years prior to obtaining her hygiene certificate. Her quick wit and friendly manner will make anyone feel at ease immediately. Her skills are top notch and will always make you feel you’ve had the best of care. Deanna enjoys her family, travelling and the outdoors.