Ananda Sketchley – Practice Administrator
Ananda has been with Forest Hill Orthodontics from the beginning. She started out as a Level II Dental Assistant with Dr. Woodside in 1997. Since then, Ananda’s kindness, enthusiasm, knowledge of all areas of the office and commitment to our patients has shone through! She has worked in the clinic, at the front desk, been the Treatment Coordinator and now our Practice Administrator. She works tirelessly behind the scenes performing administrative duties, keeping our schedules organized and being Drs. Vendittelli's sounding board. Ananda enjoys spending time with her family and friends while relaxing at her cottage in Northern Ontario.
Brenda Stefanoff – Financial Coordinator/Treatment Coordinator
Brenda has been with Forest Hill Orthodontics since 2001. Brenda’s attention to detail and background in Quality Assurance are perfectly suited to help you with any accounting questions you may have. When you start treatment in our office, she is always willing to work within your budget to set up a payment plan that works for you. Brenda also assists in the role of Treatment Coordinator, responsible for taking care of you and coordinating your treatment schedule. She may see you at your first visit together with the doctor and will explain to you all the details of treatment. Brenda is the mother of two and enjoys salsa dancing, yoga and the outdoors.
Pam Plunkett – Treatment Coordinator
As Treatment Coordinator, Pam is responsible for taking care of you and coordinating your treatment schedule. She will see you at your first visit together with the doctor and will explain to you all the details of treatment. Pam joined our team in 2010, her caring nature along with her clinical hygiene experience make Pam a great asset to our team. In her spare time, Pam enjoys scrapbooking, hiking and spending her weekends in Blue Mountain.
Andree Gaudett – Patient Coordinator/Receptionist
Andree has been with Forest Hill Orthodontics since 2008. She brings a wealth of dental experience to our practice and is always willing to assist with all your needs. Andree’s attention to detail and commitment to our patients make her an extraordinary asset to our team. Andree enjoys playing baseball, attending sports events and spending time with her family.
Jeannine Powell – Patient Coordinator
Jeannine has been a member of our team since 2006. Jeannine's interpersonal skills and her caring nature make her an excellent surgical/patient coordinator. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, home decorating, watercolour painting, outdoor adventure trips and gourmet cooking with her family and friends.
Valentina Smirnov – Certified Level II Dental Assistant
Valentina is a graduate of the Level II Dental Assisting Program in London, Ontario. Her responsibilities include taking X-rays, photographs and impressions as well as assisting the doctors and hygienists. She is also responsible for overseeing all the infection control procedures in the treatment area. She also holds a diploma in nursing, a career she enjoyed for 15 years. Valentina enjoys cooking and has a passion for reading.
Karen Golla – Certified Level II Dental Assistant
Karen is a graduate of CDI College where she achieved her Level II Dental Assisting Certificate. She joined our team in 2006. Her responsibilities include taking X-rays, photographs, impressions and sterilization as well as assisting the doctors and hygienists. Karen aids in maintaining a smooth running clinic to ensure all patients are seen on time. Karen is a mother of two who enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Andrea Kosanyi – Registered Dental Hygienist
Andrea is a graduate of the Hygiene Program at APlus College in Toronto. Andrea joined our team in 2010. Her responsibilities focus on clinical care and include appliance placement and removal, adjustments, impressions, emergency care and patient education. She is an enthusiastic member of the office and is eager to grow in the orthodontic specialty. Andrea enjoys outdoor activities, travelling, yoga, reading and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Melanie Balgos – Registered Dental Hygienist
Melanie is a graduate of the hygiene program at Oxford College. She joined our team in 2011 bringing with her excellent orthodontic skills, great enthusiasm and professionalism, this combined with her cheerful demeanour make for an excellent addition to our team. Her responsibilities focus on clinical care and include appliance placement and removal, adjustments, impressions, emergency care and patient education. In her spare time Melanie likes to spend every minute with her family.
Siobhan Egan – Registered Dental Hygienist
Siobhan is a graduate of the Hygiene Program at George Brown College in Toronto. She joined our team in 2006. Her responsibilities focus on clinical care and include appliance placement and removal, adjustments, impressions, emergency care and patient education. Siobhan’s dedication to continuing education, her kind nature and lateral thinking all contribute to her excellent skills as a hygienist. Siobhan enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.
Cynthia Dias – Registered Dental Hygienist
Cynthia is a graduate of the Hygiene Program at Canadore College in North Bay. She joined our team in 2007. Her responsibilities focus on clinical care and include appliance placement and removal, adjustments, impressions, emergency care and patient education. She is also the individual behind our Facebook page! Cynthia enjoys traveling, rock climbing, taking continuing education courses and cooking.
Mary Blanco – Registered Dental Hygienist
Mary is a graduate of the Hygiene Program at Regency Dental Hygiene Academy in Toronto. She joined our team in 2005 as a Level II Dental Assistant, and then went on to pursue a career in dental hygiene rejoining our team in 2008. Her responsibilities focus on clinical care and include appliance placement and removal, adjustments, impressions, emergency care and patient education. Her fun-loving nature, kindness and drive to succeed make her an excellent hygienist. Mary enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and decorating.
Renn Marasigan – Assistant
Renn joined our team in 2010. Her attention to detail and friendly nature make her a wonderful assistant to the doctors, hygienists and assistants. In her spare time Renn enjoys cooking and spending time with her friends and family.