Staff - Bramalea Dentistry

Staff at Bramalea Dentistry

Betty is the chief receptionist for Bramalea Dentistry, having worked with Dr. Perlmutter since 1977. She has learned much about dentistry, dental insurance claims, and computers. Betty has trained many part-time receptionists (mostly young students) who have been important members of our team. She has been the beneficiary of cosmetic dentistry by Dr. Perlmutter, and has her photo displayed at our reception desk.

Nancy, who worked with Bramalea Dental Group as a chairside assistant for one of the associate dentists, in the early 1980’s, returned to work for Dr. Perlmutter in 1990. She subsequently upgraded her qualifications to become a preventive dental assistant. Since 1996, she has been a member of the Ontario Dental Nurses & Assistants Association (ODAA). Nancy was honoured with a feature article by ODAA in February, 2007. Her current duties with Bramalea Dentistry are many: in charge of the children’s programme – She supervises the children cleaning their teeth, educating them and their parents. chairside assisting Dr. Perlmutter receptionist when Betty is away office manager supervises and trains dental assisting students Patient Treatment Co-ordinator – Nancy is our principal treatment co-ordinator. She explains treatment plans, insurance details, and financing options and arranges convenient appointments. Having herself been a dental patient of Dr. Perlmutter, experiencing and benefiting from his superb cosmetic dentistry (with her before and after photos on display in the reception room), she can talk authoritatively and from personal experience about the treatment many of our patients want or need.

Jolanta joined Bramalea Dental Group in 1989, immigrating from Poland with no dental experience. She became fluent in English. With us she learned dental assisting and passed her H.A.R.P. certification to make dental radiographs. Jolanta now trains other dental assistants. She and Dr. Perlmutter have become a very efficient team to provide quality dental service in a timely manner. She has the authority, as does every auxiliary in the office, to offer constructive suggestions in the best interest of the patient. Especially in the area of cosmetic dentistry, Jolanta is expected to offer her opinion about how to improve a patient’s smile. Jolanta has herself been the beneficiary of Dr. Perlmutter’s cosmetic dentistry, with her photographs being featured on the reception room wall, and in Bramalea Dentistry advertisements and website. Jolanta returned to work full-time, in January, 2006, after a one-year maternity leave. (Mom, Dad, & daughter are doing well.) She enjoys working here, and serving our loyal patients.

Cathy, our primary hygienist, has been with us since 1996. She has developed a reputation amongst our patients as being reliable, gentle and thorough with her cleanings. She has been a member of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario since 1995. Cathy returned in February, 2006, after a maternity leave, to work here Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays each week, and one Saturday per month. (Mom, Dad, & son are doing well.)

Michael Litvack, denturist, has been providing most of the denture services for Bramalea Dentistry since 1996. Our denturist is available Thursdays after 4:00 p.m. and if you need emergency denture service at any other time, Dr. Perlmutter can provide.

Barbara, a part-time receptionist and clinical area assistant, has been with Bramalea Dentistry since December, 2002. She speaks English, Polish, & Italian.

Tricia is a dental assistant, who joined us in January, 2004, as a co-op student from CDI College. She has been well trained here by Nancy, Jolanta, and Dr. Perlmutter. She obtained H.A.R.P. Certification, allowing her to make radiographs (x-ray pictures). She passed her Certified Dental Assistant, Level 2, exams. She works primarily as a chairside assistant with Dr. Perlmutter, but also uses her Level 2 skills working with children as a preventive dental assistant.

Ashley, dental hygienist, joined us in September, 2005, working 3 days per week during Cathy’s maternity leave. Ashley is staying with us to share the dental hygiene duties with Cathy. Ashley first came to Bramalea Dentistry a few years ago as a dental assisting student. We liked her then and she was impressed with our office. It was a fortuitous circumstance that we found each other again when the maternity leave opportunity arose. We have been very pleased with Ashley as a hygienist.

Anu is a Certified Dental Assistant, trained in Canada (including some practical training here at Bramalea Dentistry). She now works as Dr. Oh's assistant. Previously, in India, she achieved Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education degrees, and worked there as a high school science teacher. She is married, with two children.
Andre Tal, registered dental technologist, owner of Talisman Dental Laboratory, has provided most of the dental laboratory service to Bramalea Dentistry since 1988. Although not a staff member, he is considered an integral part of the Bramalea Dentistry team. Patients are often referred to him for custom colour selection when specialized porcelain work is needed. Andre helps Dr. Perlmutter design new smiles for cosmetic dentistry patients. Using digital photography, he can do cosmetic imaging on his computer, as well as change the shape of teeth on the patient’s stone casts. Together with Dr. Perlmutter, Andre has been attending continuing education courses by the Toronto Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. In 2004, Andre added the Easyshade electronic shade matching system to his armamentarium. In 2005, Andre became a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Laura is a dental hygienist who has worked with us on Saturdays for several years.

Volunteers, Dr. Perlmutter has welcomed several dentists (male & female) who were trained in India. They are studying here and hoping to become licensed to practise dentistry in Ontario. They are NOT doing dentistry in this office. They are working as dental assistants here, occasionally. Those that have passed the Ontario H.A.R.P. Certification, are allowed to make radiographs. They are enjoying and appreciating the opportunity to learn from Dr. Perlmutter and his well-trained staff. If and when regular assistants are unavailable, the "volunteers" become salaried employees.