Meet Our Staff
Aundrea: Level 2 Dental Assistant
Aundrea was born in St. Catharines, Ontario and has lived in Thorold, Ontario her entire life. Aundrea graduated from Denis Morris High school in 2006 and worked for many years before deciding to go back to school for Dental Assisting. She graduated from Niagara College in 2015 from the Dental Assisting program.
Aundrea has always had a passion for the dental field and is eager to learn more. Aundrea’s warm and caring personality helps to put patients mind at ease. She wants to be sure the patient is comfortable.
If there is one thing Aundrea can’t do, it’s sit still! She definitely doesn’t waste time and is always on the go. Newly married, Aundrea and her husband love to travel and enjoy cuisines from all over the world. Her husband is a chef, and food has always been a big part of their lives. When the weather is nice, you will see them with their dog Luna, out driving their vintage muscle car. Aundrea enjoys the outdoors, fitness and the beauty Niagara has to offer.
Melissa: Level 2 Dental Assistant
Melissa Marr was born and raised in Fort Erie, Ontario. Growing up in a small town has encouraged Melissa to seek a more personal/family oriented career.
Melissa is a mother of a loving and caring 4-year-old daughter named Jayda. Melissa is in a 6 year common-law relationship with Jayda’s dad- Ken. She enjoys spending her quality time with family; whether it is a movie night, bonfires in the backyard, skating, or even going to local attractions together. Melissa also enjoys snowboarding, painting, yoga, and relaxing at the spa.
Melissa used to love visiting her local dental office growing up, which in turn, helped her decide on her career in the dental field. She graduated from Everest College in Hamilton in 2013, and has been a Certified Dental Assistant for 5 years. Melissa is a member of the ODAA (Ontario Dental Assistants Association), where she continues to increase her knowledge on dental advancements.
Melissa strives to work to the best of her abilities to provide optimal care to patients. She views patients as if they are her own family and she only wants the best for them. Melissa is ecstatic to be a part of the DCN team, where patients are given the highest quality of care, the time to be educated on dentistry, and given treatment plans that are tailored to their specific needs. Melissa is eager to help patients gain an understanding of dentistry, and reassure patients with honest and gentle dental care.
