Our Team
Debbie
Debbie is a Registered Dental Assistant that graduated from SIAST in 1992. She has been an integral part of our office since 1999, as a receptionist and treatment coordinator. Debbie enjoys meeting and greeting all of our patients at the front desk and usually knows all their good stories.
Elaine
Elaine is another great Dental Reception team member. She joined our practice in May 2009 after moving to Regina from Weyburn where she previously worked as a Dental Receptionist for 3 years. Elaine enjoys interacting and helping the patients who need a bit extra time and care in the private checkout room.
Dolores
Dolores is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Registered Dental Assistant who graduated from the University Of Manitoba and has been involved in the practice of dental hygiene for over 25 years. She also has previous experience as a restorative assistant and an instructor at the University of Manitoba. She has been an important part of our office since 2000. Quality and excellence in care and treatment are very important to her. Continuing education in the dental hygiene treatment of implants and advance periodontal disease has enabled her to provide the best treatment possible to our patients.
Whitney
Whitney is a Registered Dental Hygienist that graduated from SIAST in 1997. Whitney grew up with a Periodontist father and spent her summers from the age of 16 on working in a dental office. Whitney spent 11 years in a periodontal office in Vancouver before returning to Regina. Although she is the newest addition to our hygiene team, Whitney brings with her extensive knowledge and a great passion for dentistry.
Colleen
Colleen began her dental career as a lab technician fabricating dentures and crowns. After 8 years in that setting, Colleen decided she would like a more hand on approach with the patient. She took her training at Siast and graduated in 2007. She joined our practice in 2016 assisting Dr. Barker and has been an absolute gem. She stepped into the role and we hope won’t look back. Colleen is also a director of the SDAA Council.
Gerrard
Gerrard is a Registered Dental Hygienist that graduated from SIAST in 1997 and successfully completed his Canadian and American Board Exams. Prior to this Gerrard worked as a Dental Technician for 5 years. He has worked for over 10 years in a periodontal office providing basic and advanced dental hygiene treatment. He also has over 15 years of experience providing dental hygiene treatment to senior citizens and people with disabilities in long term care facilities. Gerrard joined our office in 2001.
Doneane
Doneane graduated from the Dental Assisting program in 1987. She joined our practice in 2016 when we lost an important member of our team and we didn’t miss a beat. She has extensive dental knowledge, especially in the field of implantology and has been a great asset to our team. Her positive attitude and friendly nature is so nice to have around.
Gillian
Gillian graduated from SIAST in 2008 as a Registered Dental Assistant. She joined our office to assist Dr. Ebenal and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Her knowledge and skill, paired with her smile is a wonderful addition to our office. Gillian is also President of the Saskatchewan Dental Assistants Association(SDAA).
Melanie
Melanie is a Registered Dental Assistant that has worked in our office since graduating from SIAST in 2008. She works as a chairside assistant and has experience with implants, restorative dentistry, and all other areas of general dentistry. Melanie is also our implant coordinator and does a wonderful job with all of our patients.
Rayane
Rayane is a Registered Dental Assistant having graduated from Sask Polytechnic in 2017. We were lucky enough to have her answer our call for a Hygiene Coordinator/Receptionist later that year. Rayane enjoys talking dentistry with our patients, and although she is still learning, has been an invaluable asset to the team. When it is time for your hygiene appointment, it will be her friendly voice on the other side of the phone.
Shelley
Shelley is a Registered Dental Hygienist and a Registered Dental Assistant that graduated from SIAST in 2000 and 1995 respectively, where she was the recipient of the SIAST Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement. She joined our office in 2003 and has since worked as a Restorative Hygienist. She has advanced training and extensive experience in restorative and implant dentistry.
Mandi
Mandi graduated from SIAST in 2008. She worked as a chairside assistant for 4 years in Estevan before taking some time off to focus on her family. Her kids are getting older and Mandi missed the buzz of the dental office. We are very happy to have her taking care of our sterilization area, as well as our patients when she works chairside.