Meet Our Team

Our caring, helpful team members are dedicated to serving you at Yazdani's dental clinics in Kanata and Kemptville. Meet some of the people you'll encounter and learn a little more about who we are and why we love helping our patients and giving back to the community.

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YAZDANI DENTAL IN KANATA & KEMPTVILLE

Meet Our Dental Hygienist Team

Having successfully completed a hygiene diploma, dental assisting certificate, and a level 2 dental assisting certificate, Tammy is a highly experienced and capable dental hygienist. The Yazdani family is happy to have had her on board since March 2004.

When she isn’t busy making your pearly whites shine, Tammy enjoys spending time with family.

Tammy | Team Leader

Kemptville Location
Jennifer was born and raised in Halifax. She obtained a Diploma in Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University and also has a BSc from Mount St. Vincent University. Jennifer join our dental family in 2007.

One thing that Jennifer cannot live without is chocolate and blistex. She enjoys daily yoga and walks and cannot wait for grandkids. Being able to visit her sister in Japan is on her bucket list

Jennifer

Kemptville Location
Santana was born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. She moved to Ottawa in 2018, to attend school at the Canadian National Institute of Health. Santana graduated in March 2020, with a Diploma of Dental Hygiene with Honours. During her free time she loves singing, playing guitar and hiking. Santana also loves helping others, which she can now do by improving others oral health and overall health.

Santana moved to New Zealand for a year to work and travel. During her time there, she went bungee jumping and cage diving with Great White Sharks. One day, Santana would like to try skydiving.

Santana

Kemptville & Carleton Place Locations
Shaylin graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene from Algonquin College in 2016 and has been working here ever since!

When she’s not working in clinic, you can catch her whitening teeth, on her spin bike, or drinking iced coffee all year round.

Shaylin purchased her first home a year ago and has already started renovating! On her bucket list, she’d like to travel around Europe and maybe go sky diving AGAIN!

Shaylin

Kemptville Location
Breana graduated from South Carleton High School in 2016 and then graduated from CNIH for Dental Hygiene in 2019.

Did you know that Breana has been inside a dormant volcano and she can drive a tractor and a transport truck? She also has 2 wonderful parents, a chihuahua and a rag doll cat. Something she cannot live without is oxygen and chocolate of course.

Having a career she loves is on her bucket list and according to Breana, she has now achieved this!

Breana

Kemptville Location
Stephanie graduated with honours from the Dental Hygiene Advanced Diploma program and joined the Yazdani team in August 2015.

When Stephanie isn’t cleaning teeth and giving advice on how to keep them strong and white, you will find her exploring the great outdoors. Steph loves spending her free time with her husband, daughters, and dog. She is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys hiking and running.

Skydiving and backpacking through New Zealand are on her bucket list.

Stephanie

Kemptville Location
Emma graduated with honours from the Dental Assisting program at Durham College in 2019. Emma also graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at CNIH in 2021.

Emma loves spending time with friends and family. She also loves figure skating and playing hockey. If time and money were not a factor, Emma would love to travel to London.

Emma

Kemptville Location
Emily graduated from Canadore College in 2009, with a Dental Hygiene Diploma. When Emily is not working as a dental hygienist, she can be found doing photography, gardening or spending time with her husband and two year old daughter.

Emily has a huge love for animals and would love to travel more within Canada.

Emily

Kemptville Location
Kailee has an advanced diploma of Dental Hygiene at Canadian National Institute of Health completing her studies in August 2020 and received her registration in January 2021 after successfully completing the National Board Exam.

Kailee is one of 5 children and if time and money were not a factor, she would spend time with family at a tropical location, swimming all day with good food and music!

Kailee

Kemptville Location
Mallory graduated with honours in Dental Hygiene from CNIH. She also studied at Queens University taking History and Religious studies within the faculty of Arts and Science and at Colorado State University with a focus on Medical, Cultural and Biological Anthropology.

Mallory has received awards for best costume in the category of craftsmanship, placing in Horseback riding jumping competitions as well as class representative while at CNIH.

Mallory used to be a competitive horseback rider competing provincially in the Jumper classes. She is an avid cosplayer and loves sewing, reading and singing. If time and money were not a factor, she would want to help those in remote areas of Canada gain meaningful access to dental and medical care especially in Nunavut.

Mallory

Kemptville Location
Megan graduated from Algonquin College from the Dental Hygiene program with honours in 2018. She is the recipient of Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award.

In her spare time, she loves to read. If she has the time, she could finish a book in a weekend. Being able to go skydiving is on her bucket list.

Megan

Kanata Location
Stephanie graduated from Dental Assisting in 2013, at Algonquin College. She also graduated from Dental Hygiene in 2017 at Canadian National Institute of Health.

Stephanie recently got married in March 2022 in Punta Cana. She moved to South Mountain in 2020 with her husband and their two golden retrievers, Lucy & Ellie. Stephanie loves spending time with friends, family and her sweet nephew Maddox. Her bucket list consists of travelling everywhere and anywhere.

Stephanie

Kemptville Location
Grace graduated with honours from Algonquin College in 2023, earning an Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene.

Grace was born and raised in Kemptville, she is passionate about oral health education. Her hobbies include attending spin cycle classes and reading. If time and money were not a factor, she would have a large rescue dedicated to helping cats in need.

Grace

Kemptville Location
Victoria has a Dental Assisting Certificate from Algonquin College (2009), an Advanced Diploma of Dental Hygiene from Algonquin College (2014) and has worked at a dental office that specialized in pediatrics (2015-2018).​ ​

Victoria grew up in North Gower and likes to volunteer. Previously, she volunteers with a dog rescue and food banks.​ ​

Her family is still in North Gower, she has a sister who lives in Barrhaven with a nephew and niece on the way. As of right now, she does not have any permanent animals but likes to foster dogs from local rescues.​ ​

Things Victoria cannot live without include music, friends & family, plants, Netflix and tea. Her bucket list consists of owning her own dog one day and travelling to Europe.

Victoria

Kanata Location
Courtney graduated Dental Hygiene in August of 2016 from Niagara College. Courtney also received nominations for Faces Magazine for "Best Dental Hygienist" in the Ottawa area.

Courtney has lived in Vancouver and if time and money were not a factor, she would travel to Bora Bora!

Courtney

Kanata Location
Kendra graduated in 2015 from Algonquin College with an Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene.

Kendra is the most clumsy person ever, yet she has never broken a bone. Being able to go skydiving when she gets enough courage is on her bucket list.

Kendra | Team Leader

Kanata Location
Trista achieved an advanced diploma in Dental Hygiene at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. She graduated in December of 2023, from the 3 year program. Trista graduated with honours and also received an award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical. ​

Trista loves hiking, spending time by the water and reading in her free time. If time and money were not a factor, she would love to live abroad and experience different parts of the world.

Trista

Kanata Location
Dayana graduated with honours from Algonquin College Dental Hygiene Program and is also NDAEB certified as of 2019. Prior to becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist, she was a Level 2 Preventative Dental Assistant in which she worked alongside a great dentist who mentored her to become the great caring Dental Hygienist she is today.

Dayana loves preventative dentistry and is always on the lookout to see what research has to say in ways to improve someone's oral-systemic health. When she is not at work, she is biking and trying new restaurants with friends or simply catching up on the latest stand up comedy.

Dayana loves learning about different cultures and if time and money were not a factor, she would travel around the world.

Dayana

Kanata Location
Natasha graduated from Algonquin College with honours from Dental Hygiene in 2011. Currently, Natasha fosters dogs for a local rescue. Her family consists of her husband, 2 little boys and her dog Buddy.

Natasha cannot live without her family, dogs and her paddleboard. Did you know that Racing a dragon boat in the ocean is on her bucket list?

Natasha

Kanata & Carleton Place Locations
Tegan holds an advanced diploma in Dental Hygiene from the Canadian National Institute of Health (2022) and also has a unique background in Special FX makeup artistry. ,

In her free time, Tegan dreams of travelling the world with her dog by her side if time and money were not a factor.

Tegan

Kanata Location
Helen graduated as a Level II Dental Assistant in 2012 and after 10 years in the Dental field she pursued her passion further, earning her Dental Hygienist Diploma from the Canadian National Institute of Health in 2024. Helen is also NDAEB and NDHCE certified. Originally from El Salvador, she enjoys trying new foods, gardening, and spending time with her family and dog. If she could, Helen would love to create an animal sanctuary.

Trista

Kanata Location
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Meet Our Dental Assistant Team

Heather graduated from Everest College in November 2010 as a Level 2 Dental Assistant.

Heather loves dirt biking and can’t live without coffee.

Her family includes her husband John, son Charlie and daughter Blake. They are her world.

Heather | Team Leader

Kemptville Location
Zineb has achieved her Dental Assistant Diploma from Ecole Des Metieres Faubourgs de Montreal in 2008, a certificate of Dental Assisting from Ministry of Education in Quebec in 2009 and participated in continuing education with AURUM Ceramic Dental Laboratories Co. in 2012.

Zineb is very proud to be a Dental Assistant and to serve the community. Some of her interests include travelling. She has been to many places such as: France, Spain, Morocco, Germany, Netherlands and also enjoys cooking international meals.

Zineb’s family is the whole world to her. She could not live without them. She has 5 girls and a husband.

For the longest time, Zineb has always wanted to zipline over a huge city like NYC, Dubai or Japan.

Zineb

Kemptville Location
Cilicia graduated from the Dental Assisting Level I and II program at Algonquin College and passed the National Dental Assisting Board Exam in 2018. She has been working at Yazdani since June 2018.

Cilicia got married in October 2022, and she's currently living in Metcalfe with her husband. She has a rabbit named Blue.

Cilicia loves to spend time with her family and friends and enjoys camping with the family every summer. She would love to travel around Europe.

Cilicia

Kemptville Location
Courtney graduated with honours from KLC College in Kingston, ON. Courtney enjoys photography and spending time by the water and spending time with her friends and family. Recently, she got a Golden Retriever puppy named Clover who keeps her on her toes.

Courtney can quote almost any FRIENDS episode word for word. Being able to see the Northern lights in Alaska is on her bucket list.

Courtney

Kemptville Location
Sai completed her BDS from MM Dental College, deemed to be University, in 2014. Sai then moved to Belgium for her post-graduation in Forensic Dentistry in 2016.

Sai is HARP certified and First Aid Certified from the Canadian Red Cross in Canada.

Sai loves dogs and their puppies and would love to be a Forensic Dentist in Canada if time and money were not a factor.

Sai

Kemptville Location
Maui grew up in the Philippines. She finished her Bachelor of Arts major in Mass Communication in the Philippines in 2003. She also graduated from Intra-Oral Dental Assisting Level 2 at Everest College in 2009.

Maui loves spending time with her husband, daughter, and their mini Aussie Doodle Daugthy.

Maui also loves painting in acrylics, learning how to play the piano and listening to history podcasts. If time and money were not a factor, Maui would travel to go see ancient ruins. She would also love to see famous art paintings.

Maurine

Kemptville Location
Efril graduated from Willis College in 2024, from Dental Assisting and is also certified as a Lash Technician.

Efril is the youngest out of 12 kids and she is jolly. If time and money were not a factor, Efril would travel with her family to as many countries as possible.

Efril

Kemptville Location
Melissa graduated from Algonquin College in 2023 from Dental Assisting. Melissa is also a national lifeguard, instructor and aquatics supervisor.

Fun fact about Melissa, she is a multiple time provincial qualifier for figure skating and held the title of 4th in Ontario! If time and money were not a factor, Melissa would compete in the Olympics for figure skating.

Melissa

Kemptville Location
Lara attended Algonquin college for her dental assisting level II.

Growing up in Ottawa, Lara enjoys working out, cooking and trying new foods. Some places she would love to travel to are Brazil, Costa Rica, Fiji and Vietnam.

Lara can’t live without her family and her favourite foods are any kind of rice and chicken combo, steak, and pho.

Lara

Kanata Location
Taylor graduated from St. John's Catholic High School in Perth, ON. She also graduated Pre-Health Sciences at Algonquin College. Taylor has also completed her Level 1 and Level 2 Dental Assistant program at Algonquin College. Taylor is also NDAEB certified as of 2019

Taylor loves animals, chocolate and naps! She is the big sister to four younger siblings and mommy to two beautiful kittens. Taylor cannot live without her cats and travelling to Australia and possibly living there is on her bucket list.

Taylor

Kanata Location
Boi completed the Dental Assisting Program at Algonquin College in 2023. She previously worked as a Personal Support Worker in Long term care.

Boi is originally from a small city in southern Vietnam. She came to Canada driven by a desire to discover herself and expand her knowledge.

In her free time, Boi likes to explore the cultural richness of Canada, travel and savour diverse cuisines.

Boi

Kanata Location
Chris completed his dental assisting Level 1 and 2 studies at Algonquin College in 2024. He is NDAED, HARP, and First Aid CPR certified.

Chris played college basket ball and if money and time were not a factor Chris would love to travel around Europe.

Chris

Kanata Location
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Meet Our Front Desk Team

Linda is a HARP-certified dental office and chairside assistant, with a Preventative Dental Assistant Level II from Algonquin College. She lives with her husband, Ormond, and two children in Oxford Mills, Ontario.

When she isn’t in the office, Linda enjoys playing volleyball, camping, and spending time with family and friends. She has been part of the Yazdani team since July 2001.

Linda | Team Leader

Kemptville & Carleton Place Locations
Wendy has achieved her Chairside Dental Assisting Diploma (1985), a Preventative Dental Assisting Diploma (1993) and became a Registered Dental Hygienist (1996).

Wendy has 2 kids and recently became a Gramma. She also has 2 dogs, Buddy & Arthur Kevin.

In Wendy’s spare time, she enjoys knitting, reading and playing Rummoli with friends.

Two things Wendy can’t live without are reality TV & Tea. A trip to Greece is on her bucket list.

Wendy

Kemptville Location
Sue has been working in dentistry for all of her working years. She started as an assistant then moved to front desk.

She loves taking care of her garden and travelling to Arizona is on her bucket list. Her health is very important to her and she loves to work out.

Sue

Kemptville Location
On top of her Dental Hygiene Diploma, Linda holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dalhousie University. She joined the Yazdani team in November 2013.

When she isn’t working, Linda enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Linda

Kemptville Location
Toni is originally from Hamilton, ON. She moved to the Ottawa area for her husband’s job. Toni was a stay at home mom for 15 years, then a pharmacy technician for over 20 years.

Toni has two grown sons and 3 grandchildren. In her free time, Toni enjoys quilting and crafts of all kinds are a big part of her down time. She is happiest when her house is filled with people and laughter.

Currently, Toni lives on the river where she enjoys boating and water activities and travelling the world is on her bucket list.

Toni

Kemptville Location
Emily graduated from Everest from the Medical Office Administration program in 2009.

Emily has 4 potbelly pigs, 2 dogs and chickens and loves to go snowmobiling.

Emily

Kemptville Location
Fran brings to Yazdani Family Dentistry a wealth of Administrative experience.

Fran loves doing pottery and gardening. If time and money were not a factor, she would own and operate a funky clothing consignment shop.

Fran

Kemptville Location
Meghan is a mom, wife and friend. She loves to relax and watch her favourite shows on Netflix, sitting on a patio and chatting with friends. Meghan also enjoys photographing families. She is born and raised in Ottawa, but hasn’t even seen all that her town has to offer.

Meghan has been married for almost 15 years and has a daughter who is 10 going on 20 and two gerbils. The one thing Meghan cannot live without is Kettleman’s Bagels.

Meghan would love to take a year off to travel with her family – Everywhere and anywhere!

Meghan

Kanata Location
Becka went to Algonquin College, where she studied Community Studies. She holds certifications in First Aid and Supervisor Training. On weekends, Becka enjoys quality time with friends, family, and her three beloved nieces.

She loves camping and shopping, always finding new ways to relax and enjoy nature. One of her dreams is to travel across Europe if time and money ever allow.

Becka

Kanata Location
Ronda is a graduate of the 2 year Algonquin College Medical Office Administration Course.

She has an amazing personality even winning the Best Personality Award. Ronda is a lover of the outdoors and her favourite activites are camping and riding her side by side with her family.

If money and time were not a factor Ronda would love to build a beautiful home and travel every winter to a warm destination.

Ronda

Kanata Location
Alyssa is currently completing her undergrad in a Bachelor of Arts at Carleton University with hopes of becoming a Paediatric Speech Therapist.

Alyssa is a lover of feta cheese, true crime and her family. If time and money were not a factor, she would move to Svalbard.

Alyssa

Kanata Location
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Meet Our Sterilization Technicians

Angela is a certified sterilization technician for medical or dental.

She loves the country and being outdoors.

Angela has one son and an Australian Shepherd Pup. One thing she cannot live without is her car and traveling to Hawaii is on her bucket list.

Angela

Kemptville Location
Brenna is a student at St. Mary Catholic High School and has made grade 11 honour roll.

Brenna loves cooking, baking and decorating. She has a passion for fitness, enjoys volleyball and hockey and has recently taken up running. In Brenna's spare time, you will catch her binge watching netflix.

Brenna has a sister, 2 cats and a dog, her mom and her dad and the one thing she cannot live without is her family and pets. On her bucket list, she would like to travel the world, get a pet goat and become a dietician.

Brenna

Kemptville Location
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Meet Our Marketing Team

Raul has a Bachelor's in Communications (2009), a Post-Grad in IT Based International Business (2010) and a degree in the Creation and Administration of Content for Social Networks (2013).

He has experience in diverse front-line media environments including newsprint, radio and magazine.

Raul loves music, and when he’s not at work you will find him spending time with his two daughters and his wife.

Raul does not have any pets right now, but he loves dogs.

Raul | Marketing Director

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Josh graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2022 and obtained his Business Communications Degree.

In Josh's spare time, he shows ponies at fairs around the Ottawa Valley. He is also an avid traveller who has been fortunate enough to have visited 19 countries.

Josh | Marketing Assistant

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Emily graduated high school with honours in 2023 and brings a unique background as a certified welder and forklift operator. When she’s not at work, you might find her enjoying the company of her three big, snow-loving dogs and her small orange cat.

Dreaming big, Emily would love to have a hobby farm filled with cows, chickens, and even some fainting goats if time and money were no object.

Emily | Marketing Coordinator

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Meet Our Support Staff

Amy graduated from Algonquin College Dental Assisting in 2006 and graduated in 2011 from Algonquin College and obtained her HR Certificate. Amy has also been awarded the Leaders in Practice Award in 2018.

A little something about Amy, she loves to laugh and travel.

Amy | Operations Team Leader

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Lisa comes to the practice with a Small and Medium Enterprise Management Diploma (2005), a Business Marketing Diploma (2006) and an Advertising & Marketing Communications Post-Graduate Certificate (2008). She also has taken several continuing education courses to keep her skills current. She has completed a Marketing Masters program and a Telephone Certification Program through Scheduling Institute.

Lisa has been part of the Yazdani team since January 2014, and she stays active both inside and outside of the office. Lisa has climbed Mount Macy. At 5,343 feet, Mount Macy is the highest point in New York State. She often volunteers her time for various community causes such as Relay for Life, Brain Tumor Walk and Shack Stock.

Lisa loves her dog Rose and visiting the Scottish Highlands is on her bucket list.

Lisa | Culture Team Leader

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Angela grew up on Vancouver Island. She earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Administration due to her strong interest in travel and tourism.

Angela's career includes working in prestigious hotels in Banff, Whistler, and Victoria's Beautiful Inner Harbour, where she eventually advanced to the role of Payroll and Benefits Administrator. Her extensive experience includes overseeing 500 employees across 10 different locations in Canada and the U.S.

Angela is passionate about nurturing employee well-being and enhancing the company's efficiency and workplace culture. Notably, Angela represented Canada for a year at Walt Disney World in Florida, an experience she cherishes as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

If money and time were not a factor, Angela would travel the world and see everything she could because "Life is too short to stay home all the time."

Angela | HR Generalist

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