The DENT Commitment
We are a group of people who believe that you should be treated as a person, not a patient, and that a trip to the dentist should be one that feels comfortable, warm and trustworthy.
Whether it’s your child’s first trip to the dentist, your first time at the dentist after a multi-year hiatus, or your standard 6 month appointment – we put care first and leave judgement at the door.
We care about creating an environment that you can feel confident in and creating a culture that is proactive on your oral health. Combining the best of technology and design, we think hard about how to make your experience feel easy.
Dr. John Spillane
DENTIST & PRACTICE OWNER
Dr. Spillane has been practicing dentistry since 2013 after receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University College Cork, Ireland. John began his career working in London, England before moving to Toronto in 2016. He is an active member of:
- Ontario Dental Association Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario
- Society for the Advancement of Anesthesia in Dentistry
- Toronto Crown and Bridge Study Club
- Canadian Board of Aesthetic Medicine
Dr. Spillane has continued his education by completing over 250hrs of Continuing Education courses since 2017. Areas of focus include implant placement and restoration, complex endodontics and Invisalign Orthodontic treatment. Dr. Spillane lives in Leslieville with his wife, 2 daughters, and dog Jackson. He has a passion for photography and shoots and develops his own pictures in his free time.
Natalie
PATIENT ENGAGEMENT LEAD
Natalie has a passion for dentistry and believes that having a healthy mouth and a nice smile will improve your quality of life. With over 17 years of experience in dental administration and 10 years as a treatment coordinator, Natalie is focused on making every part of your visit to the dentist easy and worry free. She is here to support you on questions ranging from your treatment plan to payment and insurance options. Her motto is: “If I have the ability to help someone then I should”. She looks forwarding to meeting you and welcoming you to our practice.
Barbra
LEAD DENTAL ASSISTANT
Barbra was born and raised in East Africa, Uganda. Through dentistry, Barbra has gained perspective as she meets different people from all walks of life every single day. On weekends, Barbra likes to spend her time doing anything self-care, self improvement, working out, cycling in the summer and hanging out with her friends.
Dr. Schenk
DENTIST
After graduating from the University of Toronto’s dental faculty, Dr. Schenk completed a one-year residency at Toronto Western Hospital. After over 30 years in private practice in East York, Dr. Schenk is pleased to join Dr. Spillane in Leslieville. She has been a dentist volunteer at Evergreen, part of the Yonge St. Mission, for over 10 years, providing care to street-involved youth. “My passion in the last 10 years has been health promotion; my greatest joy is to see children growing up and never knowing what a filling is and seniors into their 80’s and sometimes 90’s continuing to smile and chew with their own teeth”. Outside of the office, you can find Dr. Schenk in her garden or with binoculars in her hands birdwatching. Winters are spent cross-country skiing.
Mala
HYGIENIST
Mala has been practicing Dental Hygiene for 15 years and has a passion for preventative dentistry while being personable and proactive with health and wellness. She enjoys yoga, meditation and long trail walks as well as focusing on healthy eating and experimenting with healthy plant-based recipes.
Dana
HYGIENIST
Dana has a wealth of dental experience as an assistant and a hygienist for over 10 years. She is a huge Toronto sports-fan, be it hockey, basketball or baseball. She is also a talented bowler and loves the sound of a strike. She loves to spend time getting to know her patients and will welcome you with a warm smile.
Jane
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Graduated Certified Dental Assistant Level II
Off work days are spent hanging out and cuddling with my cats Mika and Niko.
Andrea
HYGIENIST
Andrea has been practicing dental hygiene for four years and is passionate about educating patients in understanding the importance of oral health and its correlation with the body. In her spare time you can find her playing beach volleyball, going to yoga and trying new restaurants around the city.
Abbie
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Abbie is the face and heart of the office! Dentistry was new to her, but now she is an seasoned veteran. Abbie’s background comes with experience as a Cosmetologist for the past 5yrs. What she loved the most about doing that job was building relationships and helping people look and feel their best. She is excited to welcome you to our office and getting to know you and your family.
Sarah
HYGIENIST
Sarah graduated from George Brown in 2017 for dental hygiene and enjoys creating a comfortable and informative experience for clients. Prior to completing dental hygiene Sarah studied video game design and animation and has a passion for the arts. On off days, she likes reading, playing video games and starting too many creative projects.
Cally
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Cally studied therapeutic recreation. For 5 years she worked with children towards achieving their rehabilitation goals. Cally looks forward to meeting you and ensuring a positive atmosphere for your visit! When she is not working, she enjoys reading, knitting, playing video games and going on mud runs.
