Dentistry Built on Trust and Compassion
Meet Our Dental Team
Dental Hygenists
Erin Lawlor
Erin Lawlor
Erin is a Registered Dental Hygienist who is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, confident smiles. Since graduating from Algonquin College with an Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2018, she has focused on providing thorough, comfortable preventive care while building meaningful relationships with her patients. Erin values the supportive, family-like culture at Discovery Dental and enjoys working with advanced technology that allows the team to deliver efficient, high-quality care in a relaxed environment.
Cindy Walerowich
Cindy Walerowich
Cindy is a highly experienced dental hygienist who has been caring for patients alongside Dr. Shields for over three decades. With a background as both a dental assistant and hygienist, she brings deep clinical knowledge and a calm, attentive approach to every appointment. Cindy believes that thoughtful care, clear communication, and a friendly presence can make a meaningful difference in how patients experience dentistry, and she is dedicated to ensuring every patient feels comfortable, heard, and well cared for.
Ariel Gilmore
Ariel Gilmore
Ariel is a dedicated and compassionate dental hygienist who focuses on helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their oral health. With specialized training in preventive care and periodontal therapy, she takes a thorough yet gentle approach to each appointment. Ariel values open communication and patient education, ensuring every individual feels heard, respected, and supported in a judgement free environment while working toward a healthier smile.
Dental Assistants
Tahmina Akbari
Tahmina Akbari
Tahmina is a caring and dependable member of the Discovery Dental team who plays an important role in supporting both patients and clinical care. With hands on experience assisting with a wide range of dental procedures, preparing treatment rooms, and providing patient education, she helps ensure every appointment runs smoothly. Tahmina values teamwork and takes pride in creating a calm, supportive environment where patients feel safe, relaxed, and confident in their care.
Lyndsay Ballantine
Lyndsay Ballantine
Lyndsay is an experienced Canadian Dental Assistant who takes pride in supporting high quality patient care in a modern, well equipped clinical environment. With over fourteen years of hands on dental experience, she plays an important role in ensuring appointments run smoothly while helping patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit. Lyndsay values precision, professionalism, and creating a positive experience for every patient she supports.
Chayse Wicks
Chayse Wicks
Chayse is a dedicated and detail oriented member of the Discovery Dental team who supports both clinical care and patient comfort. With experience in sterilization and advanced training including HARP approved X ray certification, Chayse plays an important role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality treatment. Now assisting chairside with a strong focus on Invisalign cases, Chayse is committed to creating a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable, supported, and confident throughout their visit.
Sarah Fatima
Sarah Fatima
Sarah is a certified Dental Assistant who supports the clinical team at Discovery Dental with precision, care, and a strong focus on patient comfort. With training from Durham College and NDAEB certification, she combines technical knowledge with a calm, reassuring approach that helps patients feel relaxed during their visit. Sarah enjoys working with advanced dental technology and takes pride in helping deliver efficient, high quality care while ensuring every patient feels supported and confident in their treatment.
Administration
Trish Primeau
Trish Primeau
Trish is a cornerstone of the Discovery Dental team, bringing decades of experience and a deep commitment to patient care and team culture. Having grown with the practice from dental assistant to treatment coordinator and now office manager, she offers a unique understanding of both clinical care and patient experience. Trish is known for her empathetic approach, open communication, and dedication to building trust, ensuring patients always feel heard, supported, and confident in their care.
Jesse Oughtred
Jesse Oughtred
Jesse plays a key role in shaping the patient experience at Discovery Dental by creating thoughtful programs and initiatives that help patients feel genuinely supported and appreciated. With a strong background in marketing and customer experience, Jesse focuses on building meaningful connections with both new and existing patients, ensuring no one ever feels overlooked. Her passion for community involvement, patient appreciation, and welcoming environments helps strengthen the clinic’s relationships with families, local organizations, and the wider Ajax community.
Kristen Dell
Kristen Dell
Kristen is often the first friendly face patients meet at Discovery Dental, creating a welcoming and reassuring experience from the moment they arrive. With nearly two decades of hospitality and customer service experience and over five years as a treatment coordinator, she has a natural ability to connect with patients and help them feel at ease. Kristen takes pride in building relationships, answering questions, and ensuring every patient feels comfortable and supported throughout their visit.
Danielle Joseph
Danielle Joseph
Danielle is a welcoming and caring member of the Discovery Dental team who brings warmth, connection, and positivity to every patient interaction. With over two decades of customer service experience and several years working within the clinic, she has a natural ability to make patients feel comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive. Danielle takes pride in building genuine relationships, creating a relaxed atmosphere, and helping every patient feel confident that they are receiving thoughtful, high quality care.
Anita Mozaffari
Anita Mozaffari
Anita is a friendly and compassionate member of the Discovery Dental team who helps create the welcoming atmosphere patients feel the moment they walk through the door. With a background in patient facing healthcare roles, she brings empathy, understanding, and a calm presence to every interaction. Anita believes dental care should be judgement free and supportive, ensuring every patient feels respected, comfortable, and cared for no matter where they are in their oral health journey.
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Comfort and Technology
Modern Dentistry Designed Around Your Comfort
At Discovery Dental, your comfort is just as important as your care. We combine modern dental technology with a welcoming environment and a curated comfort menu designed to help you relax during your visit. From digital tools that make appointments quicker and more precise to small details that help ease anxiety, every part of our clinic is thoughtfully designed to create a smoother, more comfortable dental experience from start to finish.