MEET THE TEAM
At Apollonia Dental Clinic, our team is dedicated to quality, friendly, patient-centred care. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’re part of the dental family.
who we are
Our focus isn’t only on providing great dental work — it’s giving you the tools and information to keep your mouth healthy, functional, and beautiful. We take pride in our great office space and in making visits comfortable for families, children, and adults of all ages.
Tap “Read bio” on any team member below to see their background, life outside the clinic, and a few fun facts.
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Family Dentist & Owner
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Professional
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Alberta, 2007. Practicing in Edmonton for over 15 years, Dr. Lee has grown passionate about the field of sleep medicine, completing her Diplomate with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in 2021, a mini-residency in pediatric sleep medicine at Tufts University, and an evaluation and management course in Snoring & Sleep-Disordered Breathing at Harvard University.
Personal
One daughter. Loves tennis, watching the Oilers, and travelling.
At the Practice
With the team since 2009. Best clinic, many of us have worked together for over a decade. We've travelled together, laughed together, eaten and drunk together. We are family.
Fun Facts
Family Dentist
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Professional
Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of Manitoba, 2006 (DMD 2002–2006), with a BSc double major in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Winnipeg. Former part-time clinical educator at the University of Manitoba and a member of EDDS.
Personal
Married with two children. Enjoys spending free time with family and friends, and is an avid volunteer in Strathcona County, intergenerational care, festival activities, children's outdoor programs, East Indian dance events, and local school programs. Languages: Punjabi (fluent), Hindi (understands).
At the Practice
Started at the office in 2012. What she likes most: working with genuinely good people who work as a team to give patients the best care. The annual Christmas office party is always a highlight to kick off the season.
Fun Facts
Family Dentist
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Professional
Dental School, University of Alberta, 2018. Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at U of A since 2019. Levels 1 & 2 Botox certification (Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics & Therapeutics, 2021) and Combined Oral Sedation & Oral Nitrous Modality training (U of A, 2023). Preceptor at SHINE Dental Clinic, 2018–2020 and 2022.
Personal
Chose dentistry for the hands-on, surgical side of the medical field. Off the clock: tennis, golf, and guitar (10+ years). Enjoys cooking — and watching cooking videos of things he'll probably never make.
At the Practice
Joined in 2018 right after graduating and never left. Loves the office dynamic — always laughing, everyone gets along.
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REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Professional
Diploma in Dental Hygiene, University of Alberta, 1997. Worked as a hygienist in Oregon for 11 years before returning to Edmonton in 2011.
Personal
Raising three kids keeps her busy; grateful for a career with real work-home balance.
At the Practice
On the team since 2011 — loves the variety of clientele and never stops learning from her coworkers.
Fun Facts
Never leaving! Spends a week at Radium Hot Springs every summer and loves hiking. Favourite book: The Bible. Can't live without her indigo reading socks and a roaring fire in winter.
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Professional
Diploma in Dental Hygiene, University of Alberta, 2012. Previously a Clinical Assistant Instructor in the U of A Dental Hygiene program and President of the Dental Hygiene Alumni Chapter.
Personal
Enjoys baking, trying new restaurants, and travelling — favourite trips have been to Japan and Singapore.
At the Practice
With Apollonia since graduating hygiene school in 2012. Loves how well the office gets along.
Fun Facts
Bucket-list item is flying business class one day.
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Professional
Diploma in Dental Hygiene, University of Alberta, 1990.
Personal
Has four kids in various activities; enjoys family and friends, camping, hiking, reading, and movies.
At the Practice
Joined in April 2019 — loves the supportive, progressive, always-learning team.
Fun Facts
Not a coffee drinker — tea or hot chocolate instead. Enjoys true-crime podcasts, and has tried everything from karate to fencing to belly dancing over the years.
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Professional
Degree in Dental Hygiene, University of Alberta, Class of 2020.
Personal
Grew up in Brooks, Alberta with her parents and older sister; moved to Edmonton for school and stayed after graduating.
At the Practice
Started in 2021 — everyone gets along well and helps each other out; lots of laughter.
Fun Facts
Dream job as a kid was event/wedding planner. Greatest fear: spiders. Favourite show: Friends)
Registered Dental Hygienist
REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Registered Dental Assistant
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Professional
Certificate in Dental Assisting, KDM Dental College, 2013. Received the College of Alberta Dental Assistant Student Award that same year.
Personal
Volunteers with the Lupus Society of Alberta's Lupus Walk, the Edmonton Food Bank, and Tennisfest. Enjoys arts and crafts.
At the Practice
Started as a practicum student in 2013 and the rest is history — the team feels like family, with clinic trips near and far (Banff to Vegas) keeping the bond strong.
Fun Facts
Once overheard Leonardo DiCaprio was in a department store and searched the whole building — too starstruck to say hi. Nicknamed "Missi" or "Mesa." Speaks Tagalog fluently.
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Professional
Diploma in Dental Assisting Technology, NAIT, 2018.
Personal
Married with 3 kids, a dog, and chickens. Loves the outdoors — gardening, hiking, camping, boating, and biking.
At the Practice
Started July 2018; loves that the clinic is close to home and that the team enjoys food together — the Vegas trip was a favourite bonding memory
Fun Facts
Favourite travel spot is Maui. Bucket list: a hot air balloon festival in Turkey.
Registered Dental Hygienist
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Professional
Certificate in Dental Assisting, CDI College (Burnaby, BC), 2006. Worked in Vancouver for 5 years before moving to Edmonton in 2012.
Personal
Married with 3 kids, a cat, and bunnies. Volunteers dental presentations for local kindergarten and preschool classes.
At the Practice
Rejoined the team in 2013. The team works so hard together and there's never a day without a good laugh.
Fun Facts
Used to be obsessed with 50-cent gumball machines as a kid. Never been to a concert, but it's on her bucket list. Loves a good game and might be a bit competitive.
SUPPORT STAFF
Support Staff
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Professional
KDM Dental College, 2003.
Personal
Two daughters who play hockey, so most free time is spent at the rink. Also enjoys running and volleyball.
At the Practice
Joined in 2014 — loves how close the staff is; it's easy to do so much outside the office.
Fun Facts
Joined in 2014 — loves how close the staff is; it's easy to do so much outside the office.
Support Staff
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Professional
High school graduate and varsity basketball player.
Personal
Enjoys her yard, travelling to Hawaii, and a good steak.
At the Practice
Got into dental by chance while working at a cafe next to a dental office — the dentist offered her a job at the front desk one day. Started August 2017.
Fun Facts
The Vegas trip is the obvious answer for best group activity.
Support Staff
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Professional
Architectural Technology, NAIT; also a Red Seal licensed hairstylist.
Personal
Has family in the dental field; enjoys meeting new people, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, and likes building things with her hands.
At the Practice
Started in April — loves the atmosphere and collaborative coworkers.
Fun Facts
Enjoys camping and travelling, and has been zip-lining. Bucket list: skydiving and a bungee jump.
Support Staff
Kind words from our patients
Conveniently located just off Whitemud Drive in the Tamarack / Larkspur area of South East Edmonton. Plenty of free parking.
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