Meet our Team
Our Dentists

Dr. Maneesh Jain
As a Canada Scholar, Maneesh graduated from University of Toronto with his B.Sc. in Neuroscience and Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Along with his numerous academic scholarships, he has been equally recognised for all his community involvement. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium (RCGT), the Guelph Community Foundation and the Ontario Dental Association (ODA). He has served as President of the Waterloo Wellington Dental Society, RCGT and is President-Elect of the ODA. Maneesh has been awarded a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation and the Award of Merit by the ODA. He is a strong believer of continuing education, being invited to the Spear Study Club of Advanced Dental Education and being inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy of Dental Ethical Excellence. He champions giving back to those less fortunate by supporting local social dental programs and participating in dental mission trips in South and Central America and Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario. His lovely wife is an engineer working in the Dairy Industry. He is the proud father of two amazing, hard-working children studying at University of Toronto. His son is studying Law and a Masters in Public Policy and his daughter is studying Engineering. He enjoys travelling, biking and hiking in his spare time.

Dr. Rose Rizek
Rose attended the University of Toronto where she completed her Honours B.Sc. in Human Biology and a Masters in Physiology. She continued her academics at the University of Western Ontario where she completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She has been involved in volunteer dentistry and was also a representative for the Ontario Dental Association. She has a passion for singing, theatre and dance. Her husband and her like to spend time with family and friends, enjoy the outdoors and travelling. Rose joined the practice in 2010 and has enjoyed being a part of the team at Jain Dental Care and helping to care for its patients.

Dr. Pari Dabas
Pari began her journey by first graduating with a B.Sc. in Biology (Honours) – Physiology Specialization from McMaster University. She then attended the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario where she completed her DDS degree with Distinction. During her time in dental school, Pari served as the President of the Dental Student Society and also represented her school at the national dental student council level through the Federation of Canadian Dental Student Associations (FCDSA). She also directed her focus towards promoting oral care to the paediatric population through a program called DocsKids. Pari has been recognized by her professors and fellow colleagues for her leadership, contribution and commitment to her school and community. In her free time she enjoys volunteering, travelling, exploring nature, dancing and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Ashish Chhibber
Ashish practiced dentistry in India before moving to Canada. After working in health informatics, he attended the University of Western Ontario to obtain his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. A true believer in giving back to the community, Ashish participates in dental outreach to serve people in need. He has worked with communities in Canada and India. He’s always eager to listen to patients and is committed to delivering quality dental care. Ashish is passionate about patient education and always takes the time to help his patients understand their dental health and treatment options. His hobbies are train-spotting, traveling, and he loves cooking for his family.
Office Manager

Sally Makar
Sally came to Canada over 26 years ago and has been involved in the dental field for over 20 years. Having worked with dental practices of various sizes and practice modalities has allowed her to gain valuable experience in patient relations and the clinical side of dentistry. She is very excited to be part of a wonderful team at Jain Dental Care. She loves cooking, bike riding, walking her dog, spending time with family and most of all being a grandma.
Dental Hygienists

Leanne Nolan
Leanne is a 1995 honours graduate from St. Clair College in Windsor. With over 28 years of hygiene experience she prides herself on making patients feel comfortable by providing a gentle touch with attention to detail and giving the best care possible for her patients. Leanne enjoys building relationships with each patient, and educating them on their individual needs. She continues to stay current in her field by attending continuing education courses. Leanne and her husband Mike have two grown children, a son and daughter who are pursuing post secondary education. They have lived in Guelph since 2007 when she joined the Jain dental care team.

Alana Dutton
Alana graduated Dental Hygiene in 2006. She is very passionate about the profession and providing optimal oral care and education for all her clients. Alana was born and raised just outside Rockwood, where her and her husband Geoff currently raise their two children on their dairy farm.

Tara MacDonald
Tara graduated dental hygiene in 2011, and has since spent that time working in both orthodontic and general practices. She loves continuing education, and sharing her knowledge with her clients! Providing optimal care in each hygiene appointment is something she strives for. Outside of the office, Tara enjoys working out, baking, reading, hiking with her pup Jackson and traveling with her husband Jason.

Taylor Weeks
Taylor graduated from the dental hygiene program at Fanshawe College with honours in 2018. She values patient comfort above all and ensures that her patients leave their appointments with a better understanding of how to improve their oral health based on their individual needs. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, knitting, photography and travelling for concerts.

Rana Amini

Hifza Dar

Whitney Foster
Whitney graduated from Niagara College in 2016 and has since built a diverse and rewarding career in dental hygiene. Whitney is a trained Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (OMT). Her training sparked a strong interest in airway‑focused dentistry, which she now integrates into her work as a Registered Dental Hygienist. This combination of advanced clinical expertise and forward‑thinking practice allows her to elevate both the quality and scope of care she provides. In 2022, Whitney relocated to Guelph, Ontario, where she hopes to one day raise a family in the Royal City. Outside the clinic, she enjoys exploring local breweries with her partner Kevin or heading back to Hamilton to spend time with family and friends.

Faye Liu

Christen Capanas
Dental Assistants

Joanne Roy
Joanne graduated as a dental assistant in 1993 in Charlesbourg, Quebec. She is from the East Coast Acadian Peninsula of New Brunswick. She worked as an assistant in New Brunswick as well as Rimouski, Quebec. She has been working at the office since moving to Ontario in 2000. On a nice day you’ll probably see her and her husband touring the back roads on their Harley’s. She loves the variety in dentistry and has an amazing memory of our patients and their treatment.

Trish Wilson
Trish is from Thunder Bay, Ontario and graduated from Confederation College in 1984. She has experience in oral surgery and enjoys the cosmetic part of dentistry. She recently had the wonderful experience of participating in the Remote Areas Program providing dental care to the First Nations communities in Northern Ontario. Her two young adult children are attending university and college. Trish enjoys running, tennis and recently cycling.

Rapunzel Garcia
Rapunzel has lived in Guelph for over 20 yrs. She graduated with honours back in 2016 and has been with our working family since. She loves interacting with patients and building a strong relationship with them. Along with her better half, Alex, they are raising 2 very busy, very active kids, Lailan and Marric. They love travelling, road trips, baseball and football.

Grace Poisson
A near lifelong resident of Guelph, Grace has been in the dental field since 2011. Grace was drawn to dental assisting for the fast pace of work and variety offered by the patients and chair side procedures. She loves to travel, hike, watch movies, and spend time with her husband and daughter.

Addy Mujabnovic
Addy graduated from Niagara College as a level II dental assistant. She is excited to gain more experience, meet more patients and start her new career. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling and hiking.
Receptionists

Jamie Murray
Jamie has been working in the dental field since 2010, starting as Dental Assistant, but was drawn to the administration side early on. Jamie loves her daily interactions with patients and providing excellent customer service. In her free time, Jamie enjoys camping and traveling with her husband and 2 daughters.

Rachelle Evans
Rachelle is a proud Guelph resident for over 25 years, she is married, has two adult children, and recently earned her new favorite title… ‘Nana’. With more than a decade of experience in long-term care, she returned to Conestoga College to earn her degree in Medical Administration and has worked in the dental field since 2019. She enjoys connecting with clients and is passionate about creating a friendly, welcoming experience for everyone who walks through the door.

Ceilidh Shaw
Ceilidh grew up in the small town of Kincardine, where she developed a strong sense of community that she brings into her work by creating a positive, welcoming experience for every patient. She studied Art History at the University of Guelph and then completed her Office Administration certificate at Fleming College. Outside of the office, Ceilidh enjoys running her small crochet business and spending time at home in Cambridge with her partner and their two cats.
Family Dental Services in Guelph
We pride ourselves on our high standard of patient care. Being a preventative practice, we are interested in your long term oral health. We offer a wide range of treatment options utilizing the latest technology. When you join the practice you join our family. Your needs are addressed with precision, compassion and understanding.
Contact Us
100 Edinburgh Rd S.
Guelph, ON, N1H 5P4
Phone: (519) 824 - 5678
Email: info@jaindentalcare.com
Clinic Hours
Monday: 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Wednesday: 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Thursday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM
Friday: 8:00AM – 4:00PM