DDS, MS, MSc, DICO

Dr. Steve Chang DDS UCC Dental, is a proud Western Alumni. Dr Chang appreciates your quest for academic excellence and knows that your time is important. Our goal at UCC Dental is to educate and inform you so that you can start and continue to follow a path of optimum oral health now and throughout your life.

Dr Chang is looking forward to incorporating dental implants as one of the many dental services we offer here at UCC Dental, so if you or anyone you know has questions about “Implant Dentistry”, Dr Steve will have the answers for you.

DDS, Certified I.V. Sedation

Dr Mike is the anchor of our team here at UCC Dental. He is an experienced and caring general dentist, instructor and is also certified in “Sedation Dentistry”.

If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist Dr Belanger has sedation options that will make your dental procedure feel comfortable and “anxiety free”. You have enough to worry during the academic year – coming to the dentist shouldn’t be one of them!

DDS

Dr Ahmad completed her dental degree with Honours at UWO and has over fifteen years of experience in the London area. She considers dentistry to be a perfect blend of art and science and will provide excellent dental care in a gentle, friendly and nurturing environment.

When not at the office she is busy at home with her husband and four children. In her spare time she also is a fitness instructor and teaches a kickboxing workout class, does charity work and paints. Dr Ahmad is looking forward to welcoming Western Staff, students and their families to UCC Dental.

DMD

Dr Zhao received her DMD from McGill University, where she was named to the Dean’s Honour List. She has also received numerous scholarships and awards from Queen’s University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science Degrees.

Dr Zhao combines her up to date knowledge of techniques and technologies with a caring and compassionate approach to provide all her patients with exceptional dental care. Dr Zhao vows that she will “never stop learning” (or traveling) and aside from her love of reading and researching the latest in the dental world-she loves to travel the world and experience new foods and cultures.

RN, Office Manager

Donna Belanger wears a few hats here at UCC Dental including office manager, and resident Registered Nurse. Prior to joining UCC Dental she completed a pediatric nursing internship at Sick Kids in Toronto and worked at Children’s Hospital here in London.

She was a nursing instructor in Windsor and most recently worked as a staff nurse at Western’s Student Health Donna organizes the monthly oral surgery days here at UCC, so if you have questions about your wisdom teeth talk to Donna. She will do her very best to make sure that you have safe, comfortable surgical procedure.

Dental Hygenist

We are so fortunate to have Sonya start her career as a Registered Dental Hygienist here at UCC Dental! She is knowledgeable, approachable and so very friendly. She is happy to share all the great new information and techniques she has learned with you.

Sonya really wants to make sure that you establish good oral hygiene habits now so that you can maintain that healthy beautiful, confident smile (just like hers!) for your whole life. Sonya knows that good oral health is an important factor in good overall health.

Dental Hygenist

Vanessa has gained experience at other dental offices in London over the past few years, we are so glad that she has joined us at UCC Dental, and you will be too! We have received nothing but positive comments about her gentle, thorough approach and professional friendly manner.

You will look forward to those 6-month check ups! She has all the tips to keep your smile bright and healthy at home between your dental visits. Looking to brighten up your smile- Vanessa has all the info on Opalescence Whitening both in office and take-home kits!

Dental Hygenist

Born and raised in London, Tuyen graduated from Western University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science before receiving an advanced diploma in Dental Hygiene at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. She has a lifelong passion to help and care for others, and strives to provide the utmost care and up to date information to all of her patients.

Tuyen is thrilled to start her career with us here at UCC Dental. She is an eager learner, a selfless teammate, and she never hesitates to go above and beyond to ensure her patients maintain the best oral health possible.

Dental Assistant

Meet Remie our chair side dental assistant, Remie has had years of experience both at home in her native Philippines and here in London. Though Remie is busy working full time here at UCC, she is even busier at home with her five wonderful children.

Remie knows firsthand what it is like to have kids away at university, so she takes special care to make sure that the students here at Western feel comfortable and “at home”. Remie is looking forward to taking good care of you when you visit UCC Dental.

Dental Assistant

Sarah has the knowledge and experience you need to answer all your questions. A very effective chair side assistant and well-informed dental receptionist-Sarah has the answers! Whitening, oral surgery, restorations and even implants. Sarah has seen it all, and is happy to help you to better understand your procedure.

She is happy to complete and submit your student insurance claims for you -so that’s one less thing to worry about. We know that the academic year can be stressful -Sarah works hard to make sure that coming to UCC Dental is easy and convenient for you.

Dental Assistant

Hi my name is Krystal and I am embarking on my ninth year as a Level II Certified Dental Assistant. I graduated at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. Dentistry is continuously changing, and I think it’s so great that me and my team at UCC Dental are constantly learning to give our patients the best care and experience at our office.

As I enter a new chapter of my life being a newlywed and a new mom, I love spending all the time I can with my one year old son and husband. They both keep me on my toes, and each day is such a blessing to have them both apart of my life. Can’t wait to welcome all the Western University students and look forward to helping you achieve your best smile!

Reception

Talk about a fast learner! Megan first joined us here at UCC Dental as a student volunteer and has now risen through the ranks to become the anchor of our reception team. Questions about your dental appointment or insurance -just ask Megan -she has ALL the answers!

She will process your dental claims and make your next appointment quickly and efficiently. We love her Caribbean accent and friendly smile and you will too!