Meet our team!

Neela graduated from Dental Assisting in 1999. While working in the dental field she completed a degree at the University of Manitoba in Environmental Science and Geology. She has worked in Orthodontics, Periodontics, Endodontics and General Dentistry. After doing Dental Assisting for 12 years, she joined Images Dental as the Office Manager, where she continues to enjoy her role. In her spare time, you can find Neela outdoors, or spending time travelling the world with her husband and 2 young sons.

Charlene has been in the dental field for many years with experience as an Insurance Claims Adjudicator and Dental Administrator/Accounts Receivable. With years of knowledge and experience she looks forward to meeting you and assisting with your insurance and financial questions or needs. In her spare time you can find Charlene spending time with her friends, family and her dog Hurley. In the cold winter months Charlene loves vacationing Caribbean Islands and a wide variety of hot spot destinations.

Michelle graduated from the University of Manitoba with both a Bachelor of Science degree and a diploma in Dental Hygiene. She joined Images Dental Centre in 2008 and has been in practice for over 20 years. She enjoys working with the team at Images as well as working with the latest in dental technology the clinic provides. When not at Images, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family at the bowling alley, volleyball court, or enjoying time outdoors at the cottage.

Christine graduated from the University of Manitoba’s School of Dental Hygiene in May of 2012. She joined the Images Dental Team in September of 2012. She likes interacting with her patients and helping them achieve their oral health goals. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is a big fan of Netflix and going for hikes with her husband.

Anna started her dental hygiene journey in 2016 where she graduated in Toronto, Ontario, and is very passionate about her role as a dental hygienist. Anna strives to work alongside her patients and team members in a collaborative effort to help achieve not only a healthy, confident smile, but sustainable overall health. When not in her dental scrubs, you can find Anna staying active at the gym, chasing around her niece and nephews, or snuggling up with her senior pup.

Amanda graduated from Dental Assisting in 2012 with Orthodontics. She then chose to continue her education and graduated from Dental Hygiene in April 2016. Amanda loves working with patients to achieve their optimal oral health. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and travelling.

Melak graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Dental Hygiene in 2019. When not working at Images, Melak loves to spend time with her family, going for walks, movie nights, or using her newly acquired crocheting skills to make some fun projects. Melak is also on the executive committee of the School of Dental Hygiene Alumni Association keeping alumni and current students updated with the latest news and events. Melak is fluent in Arabic.

Clara completed the Dental Assistant program at Red River College in 2024. Having moved to Canada in 2014, Clara’s fluency in both Korean and English enables her to effectively communicate with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds ensuring they feel understood and supported throughout their dental care journey. During her free time, Clara enjoys walking outside with her dog, Maru, listening to music, and spending time with her friends.

Linda graduated from Red River College in 1993 as a Registered Dental Assistant. She has completed continuing education modules in Orthodontics (1997), Advanced Assisting Skills (2000), and Preventative Scaling (2006). When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Orlana is a graduate from Red River College in 1999 as a Registered Phase Two Dental Assistant. Orlana enjoys all aspects of dental assisting and especially strives to provide a fun, friendly and professional atmosphere. Her compassionate personality is evident to patients of all ages. She always seems to have a smile on her face and always goes out of her way to ensure a pleasant visit for her patients. When she is not taking care of patients, Orlana is busy with her husband and two young kids. She also enjoys gardening, dirt biking, movie nights. and making people laugh.

Noelia graduated from CDI College in 2019 as a Registered Phase Two Dental Assistant. Noelia enjoys being a dental assistant and making sure patients have a positive experience. In her spare time she enjoys baking, dancing, movie nights and spending time with her 2 daughters and family and friends. She is fluent in Spanish.

Olga graduated from CDA College in 2022 as a Registered Dental Assistant. Olga
loves her new career. Her goal is to help patients maintain strong oral health.
Olga enjoys walking, swimming, listening to music, learning about culture
around the world, and loves spending time with her family and friends. She is
fluent in Russian and Hebrew.

Leanne has been at IDC since we opened in 2006. She is a treatment coordinator and registered dental assistant. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies and spending time outdoors cycling, walking, and going to the lake with her husband and two sons.

Kayla completed the Dental Assisting program at CDI College in 2018. She is currently a Treatment Coordinator and our social media expert! You can find Kayla at Reception or in the back helping out one of our Dentists. She spends her free time with family & friends. She also enjoys painting.

Kim began her career working in customer service and has been working in Dental Administration the past five years. Kim loves working with patients and meeting new faces. In her spare time, you’ll find her at her cabin with her husband and two dogs (Louis and Lucy).

Nadiia, a treatment coordinator, is Ukrainian and speaks four languages, Ukrainian, English, Polish, and Russian. She has been living in Warsaw, Poland for the past 12 years where she graduated in Management at the Warsaw University. She has been working at the International Admission Office for the last 5 years. Nadiia has a wide range of interests, enjoys reading and learning new things. When she isn’t working, Nadiia loves travelling and spending time in the great outdoors with her husband.

Lera joined Images Dental Centre in 2023. She grew up in Ukraine, and graduated from Kharkiv National University to become a Professor of Foreign Languages. She has always wanted to work with people. In her free time, she likes to read, paint and watch shows. Lera speaks English, Ukrainian, Russian and French.

Sara moved to Canada in 2018 after graduating from Psychology at Fray Luca Paccioli University in Mexico. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, cooking, working in the movie industry and spending time with her family. Sara is fluent in Spanish.