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Dr. Anita is from an Ottawa family of dentists. She and her husband, Corey, enjoy hosting get-togethers at their home and often spend the weekends trying new restaurants, walking or biking and socializing with friends. They also recently welcomed their first child, Louie in November 2022! Dr. Anita loves getting to know her patients and feels that she has an instant connection with our local patients since she grew up in the area. She's honoured to be serving the New Edinburgh, Beechwood, Rockcliffe, and Vanier neighbourhoods. When you meet her, tell her what restaurant she should try next!
Why does Dr. Anita think that Beechwood Dental is special?: "Every member of the team has high standards in both quality of treatment and the patient experience. I am proud to say that we all go above and beyond daily to make our patients feel accommodated, heard, and cared for. The clinic atmosphere is warm, energetic and jolly. I love how our employees treat each other and the patients like family. We also have great technology which helps us educate our patients and build trust."
Dr. Ha is from Ottawa and graduated from the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Toronto, where she met Dr. Anita. Dr. Ha’s combined passions of food, travel and constant learning brought her to Los Angeles after she graduated from Toronto, where she spent one year completing her residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at UCLA. Dr. Ha enjoys passing on her knowledge to her patients, aiming to educate and provide a comfortable experience in the dental chair each time. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Ha can be found in a coffee shop, doing yoga, or enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.
Why does Dr. Ha love working at Beechwood Dental?: "I enjoy working at Beechwood because the atmosphere is positive and energetic. The team is like a family; we always support each other and have fun, making for a fulfilling day helping our patients!"
Emily was born and raised in Ottawa. She grew up in Manor Park so working on Beechwood is a happy and familiar place for her.
She graduated with Honours from the Algonquin College Dental Hygiene program and was the recipient of the Golden Scaler award.
Growing up she always knew she wanted to work in healthcare. She is very passionate about helping people and providing exceptional care. She believes being a dental hygienist is much more than just cleaning teeth. She loves sharing the latest information and research with her patients to help them participate in maintaining their oral health. One of her long term goals in this profession is to help increase access to oral health care for individuals and communities who are less fortunate.
Aside from work, she enjoys spending time outdoors and travelling to new places. She is also a mother who welcomed her first child in September 2022. She loves spending weekends with family at the lake, and grabbing coffee with friends.
Why does Emily love working at Beechwood Dental?: "I love working at Beechwood Dental because I love the people I get to work with every day. Everyone is so supportive, happy and just fun to be around!"
Lydia was born and raised in Ottawa graduated from La Cité College. In her free time she loves enjoying the outdoors sitting by the water and travelling. She also enjoy learning new cultures and languages.
Why does Lydia love working at Beechwood Dental?: "I love working in a positive & well organized environment, full of friendly and supportive coworkers always ready to lend a helping hand."
Nakissa loves her career. She graduated from La Cité Collegiale in 2008 and has since worked with wonderful dental professionals for many years. With 17 years of experience in the Beechwood area, her passion for dental hygiene continues to grow. Nakissa’s mission at work is to ensure quality treatment for patients as well as a comfortable experience each time. She is the mother of two boys, and together they love traveling. In her spare time, Nakissa writes and records reggae music. Her musical journey has taken her to Jamaica 28 times, where she had the joy of recording at Bob Marley's studio, “Tuff Gong,” in Kingston, Jamaica.
Why does Nakissa love working at Beechwood Dental?: "Dr. Anita and her staff have been warm and welcoming! With positive vibes all day long, I feel blessed to be a part of this team."
Rossel is a very experienced dental assistant having worked in dentistry for many years all over the Ottawa area. Rossel is very cheerful, easy-going and efficient; she is always 2 steps ahead. Rossel may be small but she is mighty and is a very important member of our team.
Why does Rossel love working at Beechwood Dental?: "I love working at Beechwood Dental because our team is very helpful and cooperative! And we have the best boss!"
Nericel, or "Neri", is the smiling face of our clinic and has been with Beechwood Dental for five years. She is the proud winner of Hell's Kitchen competition in the Phillipines! Neri lovingly takes care of our growing collection of plants in the reception area. Neri works very hard to ensure your visit is convenient, smooth and positive.
Why does Neri love working at Beechwood Dental?: "This is a Dream Team! Friendly, knowledgable, awesome team and we have a professional, efficient and excellent dentist. A team that would not consider anything but the best for the patients."
Jhellian is our newest addition to our administrative team. With many years of experience in customer service and a background in Early Childhood Education, Jhellian provides warm, dedicated and friendly service to our patients here at Beechwood. Jhellian and Dr. Anita have known each other for over 20 years!
Why does Jhellian love working at Beechwood Dental?: "It's a warm, friendly, inviting, and supporting environment. Happy to have found a place to expand and develop my customer service skills while gaining new skills and knowledge. Everyone in this clinic is truly passionate about what they do and that shows in how happy the patients leave after their appointment. Dr. Anita provides many learning experiences and opportunities for her staff; and I think that's one of the many pillars of a really, really good boss!"
Ashley is a close friend of Dr. Ha's. Dr. Ha introduced Ashley to the field of dentistry and Ashley quickly adapted to her new role with incredible energy and fast learning. She is an integral part of keeping our office running smoothly and on time. Her positive attitude, wonderful smile, and willingness to help is appreciated by the whole team. Ashley can be found shopping and napping on her free time. Ashley also is a foodie and loves spending her time in cafes and drinking lots of coffee.
Why does Ashley love working at Beechwood Dental?: "I love being a part of an all women's clinical team. When I first joined the team, I received a warm welcome and I am so glad to be surrounded with strong role models that support me everyday. I enjoy coming to work and continue to learn and develop my knowledge. "
Nagarany helps us on our busiest days, Friday & Saturday! She is very sweet, kind and extremely hard working. We are grateful to have such a dependable team member to continue serving our patients on the weekends when most other clinics are closed.
Why does Nagarany love working at Beechwood Dental?: "I love working at Beechwood Dental because the team and the people are wonderful! We all have a passion for helping our patients, and it is a positive experience every time I work here!"
Corey moved to Ottawa from Toronto in 2017 shortly after meeting Dr. Anita. He is an avid fast-pitch softball player and is very active. He and Dr. Anita love taking their Shorkie, Mango, for walks in the Glebe and along the canal. Corey ensures that all our team members feel respected, heard, and valued. His warm nature and authentic desire to get to know everyone he meets makes him very easy to talk to.
Why does Corey love working at Beechwood Dental?: "I enjoy hearing each patient's story. I love to ask the what their hobbies are. It's fulfilling as we get to know each person, and seeing them come in with their loved ones and children."
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