Dental Care for Healthy Smiles
Our team at Waterdown Dental
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Attend a Golf Major Championship such as the British Open.
Dr. Andre Tam (B.Sc.Hons. D.D.S.)
Dr. Andre Tam has been a dentist in the Waterdown community since 2003. He attended the University of Western Ontario earning his Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Cellular Biology in 1996, and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at Western in 2001.
Upon graduating in 2001, Dr. Tam practised in Oakville and Toronto as an associate before settling into the community of Waterdown. He thoroughly enjoys this community and has been a supporter of several local sports teams, local charitable organizations as well as a scholarship fund set up at Waterdown High School.
As a practice philosophy, Dr. Tam believes that patient education on individual health and detailed explanations of treatment options is the key to a happy and healthy smile. As an extension to this philosophy, Dr. Tam is a regular contributor to the local paper, where he writes a newspaper column to help answer commonly asked dental questions and concerns. He prides himself in creating an atmosphere in his office where his team members enjoy and are proud to come to work. For his patients he has prided himself in creating an office that adheres to the strictest guidelines of infection control as well as a patient relationship built on mutual respect and trust. He understands that a trusting relationship takes much time to build and only seconds to break and so he strives to ensure that his patients understand and are comfortable with treatment recommendations. Every effort is made to ensure your dental experience is positive through his detail and quality of work and his understanding that dental treatment can often be a cause of anxiety.
During his time outside the office, Dr. Tam enjoys travelling and his passion for cooking. One of his favourite past times is trying food from restaurants and attempting to recreate it for his friends and family. He also is an avid golfer and believes that a great day on the golf course is measured by being able to enjoy the serenity and scenery of a golf course and not by his score at the end of the day.
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Learn to speak and write Korean.
Travel to Japan and Korea. Volunteer at an animal shelter
Dr. Tyler Tam (B.Sc.Hons., M.Sc.,D.D.S.)
Dr. Tyler Tam is very pleased to join the Waterdown Dental team as an associate dentist. Dr. Tam graduated from the University of Toronto, where he achieved his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and also attended Western University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Cell and Developmental Biology as well as a Master of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a focus on Alzheimer’s research.
Dr. Tam’s practice philosophy is to provide the highest quality of care in a safe and supportive environment, while customizing this care to meet the individual needs and goals of his patients. He strongly values active patient involvement and education in the planning and provision of their treatment. This includes in-depth descriptions of the causes and risk factors of disease as well as different treatment options so that his patients may make fully informed decisions regarding the improvement and maintenance of their oral health. In addition, he actively educates himself on emerging dental technologies and techniques with the aim of improving the patient experience and honing his own clinical effectiveness. Furthermore, he prides himself on his attention to detail, taking the time to ensure that treatment is rendered in the most effective, comfortable way. Taken together, Dr. Tam’s primary goal is to earn and maintain a trusting, positive patient relationship by providing excellent and empathetic dental care tailored to his each and every one of his patients.
Outside of the dentistry, he enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures, reading, cooking, and playing board games with friends and family.
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Enjoy a quiet
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Brianne (Director of Operations and Marketing Director / CDA II)
Brianne has been with Waterdown Dental since 2009.
In addition to being Dr. Tam's assistant, she also ensures that the office runs smoothly during its day to day demands to enable the best possible patient experience. Brianne grew up in Waterdown and really enjoys being part of this growing community. She's a busy mom of 2 boys who enjoys outdoor activities with her family. She also loves to cook, and spend time with friends.
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Travel to Japan. Shopping in Tokyo. See the new Nintendo World at Universal Japan in Osaka. Hike in as many areas as possible in Kyoto
Leah
Leah Graduated from Niagara College as a Level 1 dental assistant in 2012, but immediately fell in love with the Administrative section of the course and has been working as a Receptionist in the dental field since 2014.
Making people feel comfortable and relaxed when coming to the office is always her number one priority! Outside of work she likes experimenting with cooking , and enjoys an active life style exploring different hiking trails in the GTHA and Niagara regions!
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Go to Disney World with my family and experience the magical world of Disney through my son
Deanna
Deanna is a certified level ll Dental Assistant who graduated from Everest College in 2011, she has acquired many years of experience in different roles.
Deanna enjoys meeting new people and as our Treatment Coordinator she will be able to answer any questions or concerns regarding your dental treatment.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking and reading!
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Visit Greece and Italy. Go on a road trip across Canada. Get tickets to see a Canada Womens World Cup Soccer Game.
Stephanie (Dental Hygienist)
Stephanie graduated from the Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene in 2011. Being a Waterdown native, she was thrilled when given the opportunity to join Waterdown Dental in 2017; Stephanie is thankful to be surrounded by such a great team each and every day. Stephanie is a skilled and knowledgeable hygienist who prioritizes thorough and comfortable client care.
With two young children of her own, Stephanie knows what it takes to make patients feel comforted during their very first visits to the office. Through her calm demeanor she effortlessly creates a relaxed atmosphere, which helps even the most nervous patients feel at ease.
When Stephanie isn’t at the office, you’ll likely find her on the soccer field, camping, or trying to keep up with her two energetic boys.
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Visit Ireland and Tuscany. Walk the Bruce Trail beginning to end
Bonnie (CDA1 , AHC)
Bonnie completed her studies as a Dental Assistant and Administrative Health coordinator at Career Canada College in 1990.
Bonnie is a long-time resident and active member of the Waterdown community where she has raised her four boys.
In her spare time she enjoys running, gardening and volunteering.
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Travelling to Australia and African Safari. Winning the Provincial Jersey for Cyclecross this year and finishing top 3 for Mountain Biking
Valerie (Dental Hygienist)
Valerie graduated from The Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene in 2003. She has worked at Waterdown Dental with Dr. Tam since 2005.
Valerie takes pride in offering the highest standard of care to her patients while regularly updating her skills and knowledge base in dental hygiene.
Valerie enjoys an active and healthy lifestyle outside the dental office that includes cycling, karate and running.
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Travel the world. See all 7 Natural Wonders of the World. I have seen 2 so far
Amber (CDA II)
Amber moved to the Hamilton area last year and quickly fell in love with the community, the office and its patients! She has been a Certified Level II Dental Assistant for over 10 years and though she has also tried her hand at reception a few times, has always found her way back to assisting, which she is most passionate about.
Amber enjoys working with people and helping patients improve their oral health - her easy going, calm nature helps patients feel relaxed in the chair and she is always looking for ways to make their experience a positive one.
When she is not working at Waterdown Dental, Amber is at home taking care of her two children with her husband. In addition to a son and daughter, they have recently added a dog to their family, and when they have free time they like exploring and hiking the local trails and beautiful waterfalls together.
Amber loves being part of the Waterdown team and helping to change peoples lives , one smile at a time!
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Travelling to
Los Vegas,
walking through
a Rainforest in
Costa Rica
Domitilia (Dom) Dental Hygienist
Dom initially entered the dental field as a Dental Assistant in 1992 and in 1995 became a Dental Hygienist. She is excited to be a part of the Waterdown Dental team.
Dom enjoys adapting her care techniques to address each individual patient’s needs. She enjoys educating patients about effective oral health practices to improve their oral health.
She strives to help patients overcome their dental fears by developing a trusting relationship. Dom has grown up in the Aldershot area and has also rooted her family here as well.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to sporting events.
She loves to be adventurous and try different activities and foods.
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Road trip through California and into Canada
Do the hot springs in Iceland
Go skydiving
Nicole (Level II Dental Assistant)
Nicole graduated as a Level II Dental Assistant in December 2020 and is excited to join Waterdown Dental’s team. She loves working with people and wants to ensure that the patient experience is her first priority. Nicole is driven and excited that she is surrounded by such a positive and supportive team, who have welcomed her in and made her feel right at home.
In her free time, Nicole enjoys playing sports, but especially hockey and most recently has taken a keen interest in golf. She enjoys travelling and has visited several countries including Australia, Thailand, Ireland, Italy, France and hopes to go back one day and travel more of Europe. Friends and family are very important to Nicole, especially her niece and nephew whom she always loves spending time with.