Whiter, brighter, younger-looking smiles! We see them everywhere: in the movies, on television and in magazines. People who make their living looking great spend thousands of dollars to look the way they do. Their pictures have been air-brushed to make them look perfect. How can we get such perfect looking smiles? Is this a realistic goal for us? Everyone is born with a different colour and shade of teeth. Teeth are not normally white. Natural aging of our teeth does result in a yellower appearance. Coffee, tea, cola and tobacco products will change the colour of your teeth. Making the effort to control these habits will make a difference to the appearance of your teeth. |
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Our Team
Dr. Ewa Tobin graduated as a dentist with distinction from Karol Marcinkowski University of Medical Sciences in her home city of Poznan, Poland in 1996. After coming to Canada, she completed the National Dental Examining Board exams in July 1998 to become licensed in Ontario to practice dentistry.
At the start of her career, she concluded a one year program of Dental Residency at Sunnybrook and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre. Dr. Tobin also provided dental services for Native Indians on Pikangikum Reserve in Northern Ontario. She enjoyed both of these experiences tremendously as they gave her a deeper understanding into different priorities and values, which influences her treatment of her patients today.
After completing her residency she worked as an associate in a private practice in Barrie, where she provided comprehensive dental care in a busy practice.
In mid-2008, Dr. Tobin took over an existing dental office in Thornton, where she is planning to stay and grow her dental practice as Thornton and the neighbouring areas grow.
Dr Tobin's passion is natural health, healing and nutrition. She recently completed a series of workshops and seminars with Paracelsus Biological Medicine. In the past, Dr. Tobin studied acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute. She is a member of the International Academy of Medicine and Toxicology and the Canadian and Ontario Dental Associations. In addition to her professional career, Ewa enjoys dancing, sailing, horseback riding and photography.
Tammy Gouweloos is our dental hygienist. Tammy graduated in 1980 from Fanshawe College in London, Ontario. She has been practicing in the Orillia/Barrie area for over twenty-two years. In April 2007, Tammy opened Barrie Dental Hygiene, to provide dental hygiene services with a holistic approach. With experience in her clinical work in general practice, periodontics, orthodontics and prosthodontics and education, Tammy has found her place at Thornton Dental Centre. Being part of this team has enabled her to use all of her skills and her education in natural health and nutrition. Over the years, Tammy has studied as an Integrative Health Practitioner, in herbal healing, Reiki and Body Talk. Tammy is an active member of the Holistic Dental Association and the Ontario and Canadian Dental Hygienists’ Associations.
Other courses of study Tammy has enjoyed are Childbirth Educator, Breastfeeding Counsellor, Homeschooling, Natural Parenting, Bio-compatible Dentistry and Dental Hygiene.
Her personal pastimes are gardening, baking, making herbal ointments, making jewellery, skiing and boating.
Tama Cyr is our dental assistant. Tama is originally from Eastern Ontario and began her life in natural health with her parents. Tama has over 7 years experience as a dental assistant in general practice and in a TMJ practice. Tama works closely with Dr. Tobin and her compassion with the patients is very appreciated. She enjoys living in the Barrie area with her young son and husband.
Valerie MacNaughtan is our receptionist. Val was born and grew up in Alliston, and attended Seneca College. Val has been working in dentistry for over nine years and brings warmth, laughter and a friendly approach to our team. She loves what she does and feels very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing team.
When Val is not at work, she loves being with her family. Weekends are spent exploring farmers’ markets, cooking new healthy dishes, gardening, painting and having fun. Trips to the cottage, canoeing, hiking and fishing are all pastimes Val enjoys.
Val will be happy to answer any questions you have about scheduling appointments, insurance and financial concerns. Val is proud to say, It’s a joy to come to work, and as a few of our patients have commented... it’s like being at home!