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Dentist
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Dr. David Pampena attended A.N. Myer Secondary School and then pursued his post secondary education at The University of Western Ontario (UWO) in London. Following the completion of his dental degree at UWO, his commitment to family and long-time social ties led him to remain in his home region to practice dentistry.
After obtaining his undergraduate science degree, Dr. Pampena also completed a Master’s degree in Biochemistry in 2004. His Master’s research helped to clarify the role that a protein, “Osteopontin”, found in bone tissue, plays in bone physiology. A published scientific author, Dr. Pampena’s research has and continues to have applications in the treatment of bone diseases such as Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, as well as various forms of bone cancers.
It was his desire to be more hands-on in helping people that led Dr. Pampena to pursue a career as a dentist. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, but his learning has never stopped. In an ever-changing world where medical advancement occurs more rapidly than ever before, it is crucial for today’s dentist to stay up to date with current trends and techniques. As such, Dr. Pampena has taken numerous post-graduate courses so that he can provide a wider range of more specialized dental services and procedures to his patients. He is experienced with implantology, surgical wisdom tooth removal, surgical periodontics, and root canal therapy. Plus, he is licensed to provide moderate sedation in the dental office.
Dr. Pampena is a member in good standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Ontario Dental Association as well as the Academy of General Dentistry. Notably, Dr. Pampena is also one of the only dentists in the region who is a member of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (there is no Canadian equivalent). Members of this society are committed to furthering their knowledge and treatment towards Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorders (TMD). In addition, Dr. Pampena was awarded fellowship status within The International Congress of Oral Implantology.
Dr. Pampena has been married to his wife Rosanna since 2011 and has two sons and a daughter: Austin, Andrew and Ariella.
It will always be Dr. Pampena’s goal to provide the highest quality dentistry to everyone who entrusts him with their oral care. He hopes to welcome you to The Pines Dental soon.
Dentist
Dr. Maher Alazzam grew up locally in St. Catharines, Ontario. He completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario, where he earned a Bachelor of Medical Sciences with an Honours Specialization in Biochemistry with distinction. Afterwards, he continued his education at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with distinction. To further his training, he pursued a post graduate multi-disciplinary residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he earned a certificate of Advanced Study in General Dentistry. During his residency, Dr. Alazzam was trained in multiple disciplines by specialist mentors, allowing him to provide sedation options, implants, and additional procedures to his patients.
Dr. Alazzam is passionate about providing patient-centered, comprehensive care. He continuously seeks further education opportunities to enrich the care he provides.
When not at the clinic, Dr. Alazzam enjoys staying active, soccer, experiencing new cuisines and cultures, and spending time with family and friends.
Dentist
Dr. Palencar graduated from Komensky University in Slovakia with the degree Doctor of Universal Medicine, He immigrated to Canada in 1970. In 1975, Dr. Palencar founded Brock Dental and has since dedicated his life to providing exceptional service to the dental community. He is well versed in all aspects of dentistry from Implant Prosthetics, Crowns and Bridges, to his passion Orthodontics.
Dr. Palencar is an accomplished keynote speaker and continues to lecture for Rondeau Seminar, and orthodontic course aimed at educating and mentoring dentists who are interested in performing orthodontics in their practice.
Dr. Palencar was awarded a Master of Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD) in 1997 and received a Pinkster Award from the International Association of Orthodontics (IAO) in 2003. He is an IBO Board Diplomate and received his certification as a Master Senior Instructor. Dr. Palencar is a past President of the IAO Ontario Section, past Treasurer of the Regional Niagara AGD, a peer reviewer for the IJO and an Examiner for the IBO.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Palencar spends his time with his loving wife, 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. Dr. Palencar holds a second degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys running, skiing, and travelling.
Office Manager
Rosanna joined the team as the Office Manager in April 2022 but is no stranger to the office. She has cultivated 15 years of management experience from the fast-paced private consulting world prior to joining our team. She brings enthusiasm, dedication and experience to this vital lead administrative role. When she’s not at work, she loves spending time with her husband and chasing her three wonderful children.
Certified Level I Dental Assistant
Office Administrator/Treatment Coordinator
Dental Assistant / Office Administrator
Office Administrator / Hygiene Coordinator
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
Financial Co-Ordinator
Denturist
Certified Level II Dental Assistant
Sierra graduated from Niagara College as a Level II Dental Assistant and is The Pines Dental’s newest hire. She was the recipient of the Niagara Peninsula Dental Association (NPDA) Award of Excellence and was on the President’s Honour Roll. Sierra likes meeting new people and making them smile. In her spare time she enjoys shopping and listening to music.
Orthodontic Dental Hygienist
Hygienist
In 2001, Gillian graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene from Niagara College. She is a lifelong learner with a vibrant personality who is dedicated to staying current in her field so that she can provide optimal care to each of her patients while fostering strong, trusting relationships along the way.
Outside the clinic Gillian enjoys watching her two children row competitively, listening to music at local concerts and hiking along the Bruce Trail.