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.
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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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Coming soon!
Dr. Annie Ma (BHSc.Hons. D.D.S.)
Dr. Annie Ma is excited to join the Waterdown Dental team as an associate dentist. Dr. Annie graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. She also attended McMaster University, earning a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with Honours.
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Dr. Annie aims to make a difference in people’s lives by caring for their dental health. Her practice philosophy is to provide evidence-based dental care with a patient-centered approach. Dr. Annie is passionate about dentistry. She is known for her warm demeanor and gentle touch. Dr. Annie continues to advance her skills through continuing education to ensure that she is delivering the highest standard of care for patients. She is an active member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Ontario Dental Association.
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Outside of her professional activities, she enjoys playing piano, baking and yoga. Dr. Annie looks forward to meeting you and your family!
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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, RDH (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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Go to Disney World with my family and experience the magical world of Disney through my children
Deanna, CDAI
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 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, RDH (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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To get a hole-in-one on the golf course!
Tracey, CDAII
Tracey graduated from dental assisting in 1997 and loves being a part of Waterdown Dental where her cheerful and compassionate demeanor helps to put patients at ease during dental procedures. Tracey is dedicated to continuous learning and transferring that knowledge to patients through education of dental procedures. As Dr. Tam’s primary assistant, she readily manages the flow of the day, with standards of care and patient service being a priority to her.
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Outside of work you will find Tracey on a golf course or at the race track racing her Mustang. Those two past-times seem to be polar opposites and demonstrate Tracey’s unique ability to offer both calm and excitement to her interactions with the team and patients.
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Travelling to
Los Vegas,
walking through
a Rainforest in
Costa Rica
Domitilia (Dom), RDH (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.
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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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To be able to ride a motorcycle in an autobahn in Germany and go skydiving at the Fox Glacier in New Zealand.
Kay (Dental Assistant)
Introducing Kay, a recent graduate from Anderson College as a Level II Dental Assistant. Her excitement to embark on this journey with Dr. André Tam and the team are evident in every task she undertakes. With a keen eye for detail and a natural ability to learn quickly, she is well-equipped to support the team in a range of dental procedures, ensuring the highest level of patient care, making her a true asset to the practice.
Eager to continuously grow and improve, she’s excited to contribute her enthusiasm and skills to enhance the practice and promote excellent oral health for all. With Kay on board, you can trust that your dental experience will be in the hands of a compassionate and highly capable dental assistant.
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When Kay steps away from the clinic, you can often find her on her motorcycle or her car, chasing sunsets in pursuit of breathtaking views. As dawn breaks, she immerses herself in the world of captivating books, savoring the tranquility of sunrise.
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To create a bucket list 😉
Veronica (Team Director)
Veronica is excited to rejoin Dr. Andre Tam and his team as Team Director. She has extensive experience in the business operations of dental practices with exceptional patient service as a primary core value. Together with her husband and young-adult children, Veronica has resettled in the Flamborough community. She seeks out local and is enjoying this new chapter with yoga, time with family and friends and more time for herself. As she says “I am grateful to once again work with Dr. Andre and his team, and look forward to providing great service to the community that I now call home.”
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One day I would love to go on a hot air balloon to see a sunrise
Julia, CDAII
Julia has been in dental for over a decade, working all over Ontario. She has the unique experience of serving northern Ontario native communities with Zone Dental, Health Canada as a Certified Dental Assistant. She is happy to set down roots at Waterdown Dental. Julia appreciates and enjoys learning, and recently graduated with honours as a medical laboratory tech. For relaxation she enjoys a good swim, loving water so much that she scuba dives and is a life guard.