Meet the Team

Nelly has worked at our office for 4 years, and in dentistry for 16. She has a degree in Dentistry from the University of Colombia, and is certified as a Dental Assistant by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB).

Nelly treasures working with the wonderful team at Uptown Guelph to ensure that patients leave our office happy with their dental work. She loves helping create beautiful smiles, relieves pain, and improving patients’ oral health.

Nelly is happily married with two beautiful daughters and an adorable dog, Bruno. She speaks Spanish fluently. She enjoys spending time with her family, biking, indoor rock climbing, and reading. Nelly lives by the golden rule: treat others the way she wants to be treated!

Kelly has been with our office for the past 17 years, spending most of her 27 years in dentistry with us. She completed her Dental Assistance education at George Brown College, and her Dental Hygiene education at Georgian College. Kelly enjoys working together with clients towards a common goal of a healthy mouth and body.

She is a mom of 2 great daughters. Kelly’s hobbies include quilting, woodworking and antiquing. She also takes to the outdoors for skiing, snowshoeing and long walks.

Shelley has spent 8 of her 33 years in dentistry with our practice, which she considers her “work family”! Shelley became a Certified Dental Assistant at Seneca College, Toronto in 1984. In 2009, she became a Registered Dental Hygienist at CCDH, Burlington in 2009. Shelley enjoys helping her patients strive to be healthy, and seeing new and familiar faces every day! She values continually learning.

Outside of the dental office, she likes to spend time with her growing family of children and grandchildren. Shelley also has a zest for travelling and experiencing new sights, exploring small villages, meeting new people, and trying different foods. Photography and interior decorating are two of her creative hobbies.

Out of her 6 years in dentistry, Jenessa has been with our practice for 4! She received her diploma in Dental Hygiene from Cambrian College. Jenessa finds interacting with friendly faces and helping people reach their dental hygiene goals to be very rewarding.

Her hobbies include volleyball, snowboarding, sports, music and watching movies. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Jenessa is currently happily on maternity leave with her amazing son, Clark!

Shireen received her undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Baghdad. After raising her kids, Shireen decided to return to the work field with a new career, as a dental assistant. She received her Diploma from the National Academy of Science and Business and was further certified as a dental assistant by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB).

Shireen joined Uptown Guelph family a year ago and is happy to be a part of such a wonderful team. Her motivation and passion come from her interactions with patients, she strives to practice with utmost professionalism to provide them with the best care.

Outside the office, Shireen is a wife and a mother to three lovely daughters, and a son. She is fluent in Arabic. Shireen loves to swim, watch movies and travel with family to explore new places and cultures.

I was born and raised in Cali, Colombia. I graduated as a general Dentist in 2014. I came to Canada 5 years ago, in 2017, with the hope of finding new opportunities and to explore a new culture and language. Living here makes me feel grateful and blessed. I finished my certification at George Brown college in 2018, since then I have worked as a dental assistant in Ontario, Canada in cities like Mississauga, Brampton, Kitchener, Burlington, and Guelph. During this time I have gained new skills and have taken care of diverse dental treatments and procedures. Besides the work I have realized that interacting with patients and sharing our life experiences is gratifying. I consider myself as a proactive dedicated and disciplined person. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our african parrot named Mishu. My hobbies are working out, listening to music, and hiking, drawing.

Out of her 25 years in dentistry, Liz has spent 18 with our practice! She graduated from Centennial CCUI in Guelph, and also studied at Sir Sanford Fleming College & Ontario Business College for Dental Assisting. Her favorite part of her job is meeting patients and helping them achieve a higher level of dental health.

She has enjoyed getting to know our patients over the years and cultivating caring, supportive relationships with each of them. Seeing the younger patients become wonderful adults is particularly rewarding for her!

Liz likes to spend time with her family, and to take long trail walks with Maya, her dog. She enjoys gardening and growing vegetables and collecting antiques with her husband. She is active on her small village’s committee, helping fundraise, promote local businesses and artisans, and give back to the community with family fun days and other great events. Additionally, she is active in her church.

Sofia, a dedicated dental assistant with a passion for oral health. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Sofia has seamlessly bridged language gaps to provide exceptional care to a diverse range of patients. With two years of hands-on experience, she has become an integral part of her dental team, assisting in various procedures and ensuring patients feel comfortable and informed.

Sofia’s commitment to her work reflects not only in her technical skills but also in her compassionate approach, making her a valued member of the dental community. As she continues to grow in her profession. Sofia not only excels in chairside assistance but also plays a pivotal role in the modernization of dental practices. She collaborates seamlessly with the digital dental lab within her office. Her proficiency in leveraging digital technologies enhances the precision and efficiency of dental procedures. Sofias ability to integrate traditional dental care with cutting-edge digital solutions showcases her adaptability and forward-thinking approach in providing comprehensive oral healthcare services.

Aman was born and raised in India. She is an internationally trained dentist and has acquired a solid foundation in various dental disciplines where she can collaborate with the team to deliver compassionate dental service to a diverse population. Aman’s experience allows for effective communications both with patients and clinical team. When not busy working at the office, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.

Erica has been in the dental field for the last 4 years, working mainly as a receptionist as well as some assisting. She loves learning and growing in the dental field to further her knowledge. Erica was born and raised in Guelph. Outside of her busy work schedule, she enjoys going on hikes with her dog Bambi, camping, reading and spending time with her family.

Kharina completed her college education with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, specializing in Management. Despite having no experience in the dental field, Kharina is enthusiastic about learning and exploring the dental world to gain new experiences.

She finds joy in helping patients and always ensures that they receive the best quality service that exceeds their expectations. She believes that patients who are happy have the best smiles.