Meet Our Staff
DR. DANIELA MATIJEVIC DDS
Dr. Daniela Matijevic grew up in Croatia, where she resided until 1997, when her family moved to Canada due to civil war. At the age of 18 she learned to speak English and decided to go to university.
Dr. Daniela Matijevic received her undergraduate degree in Honours Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Western Ontario. She was a gold medalist. She then went on to pursue her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the Shulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario.
Dr. Matijevic spent the first five years of her career as an associate in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on- the-Lake, where she now lives with her family. She has a passion for learning and is continually taking new educational endeavors to increase her skill capabilities. She has travelled extensively across the US and Canada studying esthetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Matijevic is a member of ODA, CDA, and AGD. She is a member of board of directors for the Niagara Peninsula Dental Association and a former active staff member for Greater Niagara General Hospital. She is fully certified in 6 Month Smiles, which is orthodontics for adults. She is enrolled in RNAGD study group, ICOI (implant) and IOI (ortho) organization.
Dr. Daniela loves art and enjoys oil painting. She spends her free weekends at her home studio expressing herself on canvas. She is an avid tennis player. Recently, she excelled in the game of golf and skiing, her favorite outdoor activities. Another passion is wine; she enjoys supporting her partner selling his wines domestically and internationally.
Dr. Matijevic loves and enjoys working with children. She is excited to serve the Niagara-On-The- Lake community and meeting and creating new smiles.
Dr. Ramez Salti
Dr. Ramez Salti is and has been practicing dentistry for 13 years in the province of Ontario. As the eldest son of three siblings, Dr. Ramez Salti was raised with strong-valued and loving parents. Family and friends are amongst the most important things for Dr. Salti.
In 1996, he left home to attend McMaster University for his honours science degree where he studied biochemistry and mathematics. He carried on at McMaster University completing his MBA. Shortly thereafter he graduated, as valedictorian, from The University of Western Ontario’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. At Western Dentistry, Dr. Salti become instantly ‘bit by the bug’ to serve his patients, team members and community.
In his third year of Dental school, Dr. Salti travelled to Tanzania, Africa where he spent 2 months volunteering his time with schools, orphanages, hospitals, and local dental offices. This was a life-changing experience that propelled him into further outreach Canadian initiatives.
His philosophy on how dentistry should be delivered was founded and cultivated during his time in eastern Ontario communities, such as Belleville and Cobourg, where he held associate and owner roles for 13 years. His passion about providing care to his patients in a customized and multi-disciplinary fashion remains a corner stone of his clinical approach. Every patient is different, and thus every patient deserves a customized appointment such that their unique dental and social needs are met.
Dr. Salti is a member of the The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Ontario Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, and the Bay of Quinte Dental Society. He is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and is certified in intra-venous conscious sedation. Dr. Salti strives to advance his training through continuing education and certification courses.
With over 13 years of commitment to education and mentorship, Dr. Salti has been a lecturer in Schulich Medicine and Dentistry’s third year program. He has also lectured at various study clubs in the Ottawa and Halifax areas. He routinely acts as a mentor to university students, dental students and new dentist graduates.
Dr. Salti offers a wide range of services for patients of all ages. In addition to general dentistry, he has a keen interest in surgical and sedation services. He has gained advanced level training in intravenous sedation, oral sedation, implant dentistry, soft and hard tissue augmentation, and wisdom teeth removal.
He spends his time away from dentistry playing soccer, exercising, and hanging out with his niece and nephews.
Dr. Salti looks forward to meeting you and caring for your unique dental needs.
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.
Julie Dental Administrator
Julie was born and raised in the Virgil/Niagara-on-the-Lake area. She attended Niagara District Secondary School and then continued her education at Niagara College where she studied medical records. Throughout school Julie worked part time at Niagara Parks and was hired full time as a supervisor after graduating in 1994. In 1999 Julie began her career working as a dental receptionist and treatment coordinator.
Julie has loved living in a small community and enjoys the people that make up Virgil. Having children that compete on local hockey and baseball teams add to the sense of community. Friendships built at the rink and on the field last a life time. Julie’s oldest son is studying business at Niagara College and her second son is in business studies at Brock University.
Julie has always enjoyed working in the dental field where her friendly and bubbly personality makes patients feel welcomed and at ease. Dentistry is always changing and Julie has kept up by attending various continuing education courses. Keeping her knowledge current enables her to explain and educate patients in all aspects of dentistry.
Julie is excited to be working at Dental Care Niagara and serving patients in the community she has called home for her entire life.
