Family Care

General Dentistry

Keeping your teeth healthy and bright is our primary goal for every patient, young or old.

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Specialized Care

In-House Specialists

Our team of in-house specialists provide dental services for all of your oral health care needs.

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Orthodontic Care

Braces & Invisalign^®

We offer traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners to help you achieve a straighter smile.

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Urgent Care

Emergency Services

Call us as soon as possible, and we'll make room in our schedule for one of our dentists to see you.

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ABOUT ASSINIBOINE DENTAL GROUP

Winnipeg's Family Dental Clinic

Our patients have access to general and specialty dental services in all areas of oral health, so you and your family can receive all the dental care you need under one roof.

Assiniboine Dental Group has been a vital part of the community for over 50 years. With over 20 dentists and a team of hygienists, assistants, technicians and administrators, we are here to support you and all your dental health needs.

About Our Practice Meet Our Dentists

Meet Our Manitoba Dentists

Aiming for a healthier smile? Our team of dental professionals are here to help.

Our Dentists

Dr. Allan Winchar

General Dentist

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Dr. Amarjit Rihal

General Dentist

Dr. Rihal graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1995 with a DMD degree. Amarjit’s interests in dentistry revolve around technology using digital CAD/CAM systems that we have at ADG.

He was a member of the Manitoba Dental Foundation planning committee and is currently serving as Vice-President. Amarjit served as president of the Manitoba Dental Association (MDA) in 2013 and is the current chair of the IT Committee for the MDA. He is currently the chair of the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) and is an executive board member of the National Dental Examination Board (NDEB).

Amarjit has an interest in education and also serves as a part-time clinical and didactic instructor for the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba. He is also a fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD), the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the American College of General Dentists.
Dr. Anjali Gandhi

General Dentist

Dr. Gandhi graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Dentistry in 2005 and is proud to be a part of Assiniboine Dental Group ever since. She is committed to providing quality dental care to all her patients and performs all aspects of general dentistry.

In her spare time, Dr. Gandhi enjoys cooking, travelling and being active. Both she and her husband were both born and raised in Winnipeg and with their daughter, love to explore the outdoors.
Dr. Chris Cottick

General Dentist

Dr. Cottick graduated from The University of Manitoba dental faculty in 1990. He completed a one-year internship in the Adult Dental Clinic of the Health Sciences Centre. He is presently section head of Adult Dentistry at HSC and teaching at the school of dentistry.

Chris is married to Marlene, a retired Peri operative nurse, and enjoys the company of his university student daughter Larissa.

He has appeared in 4 of the 5 all dentist musical productions held biannually in Winnipeg, last appearing as Lurch in the production period of The Addams Family in May 2019.

Chris is happy to help ADG with their patients in need of difficult extractions and wisdom teeth.
Dr. Dominika Jasiewicz-Bialy

General Dentist

Dr Jasiewicz-Bialy graduated with honours from the University of Manitoba. Together with her husband Peter, Dominika values spending quality time with their young sons, Sebastian and Adam. The family enjoys travelling and discovering diverse cultures.

Dominika was born in Poland and immigrated to Winnipeg at the age of six. As an active member of the Polish community in Winnipeg, she performed at Folklorama in the Warsaw, Poland pavilion as a dancer for more than 14 years. An avid sports fan, Dominika enjoys watching soccer, tennis, and volleyball with family and friends during her spare time
Dr. Huei Cheung

General Dentist

Dr. Huei Cheung graduated from the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry in 2019. While in school, he represented the U of M at the Federation of Canadian Dental Student Associations (FCDSA) before obtaining his DMD degree. Aside from joining Assiniboine Dental Group right after graduation, he also returned to the university as a part-time clinical instructor.

Huei loves all aspects of dentistry and continuously strives to expand his scope. He believes that lifelong education is important for both himself and his ability to provide the best care for his patients.

In his spare time, Huei enjoys playing golf, billiards, and spending time cooking fancy meals. Also, if you’ve ever been to the Korean Pavilion during Folklorama, you might recognize him as he holds a 5th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has performed there on numerous occasions.

Dr. Cheung has an Instagram account where he posts some of his esthetic and more interesting cases. Check it out here: @drhueicheung
Dr. Igor Pesun

Prosthodontist

As a Prosthodontist, Dr. Igor Pesun is a dentist with two additional years of full time advanced specialty training.

If you are missing teeth and your smile, or bite needs improvement, as a Prosthodontic Specialist who is Board Certified in both the United States and Canada, he can provide patients with comprehensive, customized treatment plans, tailored precisely to your unique dental needs. Advanced training provides prosthodontists with skill and expertise to offer procedures and techniques utilizing bridges, crowns, dental implants, complete dentures, partial dentures and veneers. As a prosthodontist he also understands patients' unique needs as a result of facial differences due to such things as cleft palate and traumatic injuries.

Dr Igor Pesun is a faculty member at the University of Manitoba’s College of Dentistry. He is active in dental research and has published and presented to dentists around the world. He enjoys traveling and his summers in the Whiteshell engaging in water sports with his family.
Dr. Jennifer Renouf

General Dentist

Bio coming soon.
Dr. Kayla Trieu

General Dentist

Kayla graduated from the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry. She loves all clinical aspects of dentistry, but feels that the most important part is the patient interaction and ensuring that her patients feel a high level of comfort when coming to the dentist.

In her spare time, Kayla enjoys running, baking, and traveling.
Dr. Kelsi Janzen

General Dentist

Dr. Janzen graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry in 2015 with the University of Manitoba Gold Medal in Dentistry and a number of other academic awards. She is a third-generation dentist at ADG, following in her grandfather Dr. Ted Derrett's and mother Dr. Tana Gilmartin's footsteps. She truly enjoys being a part of the ADG family and caring for the surrounding community.

Dr. Janzen lives in Winnipeg with her husband Davis where they have been renovating their little "fixer-upper". In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and is an avid baker. She loves to read, cross country ski, trying new restaurants, and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Mark Dolyniuk

General Dentist

Dr. Dolyniuk graduated with honors from the University of Manitoba faculty of dentistry in 2011. During his time at the faculty, he also completed a research degree in addition to his dental degree.

Dr. Dolyniuk has a special interest in sports dentistry and enjoys being a member of the Manitoba Moose dental team. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and young children.
Dr. Rhiannon Orloff

General Dentist

Dr. Orloff graduated with honors from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 and is pleased to have immediately joined the Assiniboine Dental Group family. Prior to entering dentistry, she completed a chemistry degree at the University of Manitoba.

Dr. Orloff is also a part-time clinical instructor at the Red River College Dental Assisting program. She enjoys reading, playing board games and spending time with her family.
Dr. Scott Leckie

General Dentist

Dr. Scott Leckie graduated from the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry in 1990 and immediately began his career at Assiniboine Dental Group. Scott takes a hands-on, patient focussed approach to his practice in general dentistry, which also includes cosmetic dentistry, implants, and crown and bridge. Scott is also a provider for the Invisalign orthodontic program.

Scott married his wife, Tracy, in 1992 and they have three children and two furry children. Scott enjoys sports, travel, and spending time with family and friends. With a strong focus on community involvement, Scott has played roles in a variety of philanthropic and community organizations which touch both his family and professional life.

Scott believes in the value of maintaining a connection to the University of Manitoba and is past president of the University of Manitoba Dental Alumni Association. Scott has always had a passion for sport and has integrated this into his career. Scott is currently the MDA-appointed representative on the Sports Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba, is a former board member of Sport Manitoba, and was the Mayor of the Athletes Village for the 2017 Canada Games hosted in Winnipeg.

On a more personal level, Scott has volunteered for many years at the ALS Society of Manitoba, coached his 3 children in hockey for 15 years, and provides continuing education by teaching CPR. Scott brings the valuable experience and lessons he has gained from his volunteer commitments to his role as a managing partner at Assiniboine Dental Group.

Scott is a fellow in the International College of Dentists, the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a member of the Academy of Sports Dentistry, and board member of the Manitoba Dental Foundation.
Dr. Shelley Tottle

General Dentist

Dr. Shelley Tottle graduated from the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Dentistry in 1995, the recipient of the University Gold Medal and numerous other academic awards.

She has spent her career practicing dentistry at Assiniboine Dental Group and enjoys all aspects of dentistry. Dr Tottle is a part time clinical instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba.

She is the mother of three girls, an avid runner, and in her free time enjoys cooking, cross country skiing and reading novels. She is also a fan of the Winnipeg Jets.
Dr. Stephanie Van Den Bosch

General Dentist

Having grown up in the St. James area, Dr. Van Den Bosch has been a patient of ADG since childhood and is now proud to be working alongside such a diverse and talented group of dentists. She obtained her B.Sc. (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Winnipeg in 2008 and went on to study dentistry at the University of Manitoba, graduating in 2012.

She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a special focus on oral surgery, and is also involved in teaching part-time at the dental college. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and travelling.

“I really enjoy getting to know my patients, and making sure they feel comfortable with all aspects of their experience at our clinic.”
Dr. Tana Derret

General Dentist

Bio coming soon.
Dr. Huma Sharief

General Dentist

Proud graduate of the University of Zimbabwe and University of Manitoba, completed a Fellowship in Implant Restorative Dentistry at University of Manitoba. Huma has been a clinical instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba and serves as a active member at the Manitoba Dental Association.

My heart is in mission work and I continue work at the Village of Hope Children’s orphanage in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Dr. William Wieler

General Dentist

Dr. William Wieler is delighted to have joined the team at Assiniboine Dental Group. Dr. Will was taught to always work hard with honesty and never give up. In this spirit, he was raised and became the professional he is today. With more than 15 years of experience in Orthodontics, Dr. Will is a proud Fellow specialist in Orthodontics at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, working with absolute passion, treating his patients with excellence and professionalism, aiming foremost toward their satisfaction and well being.

Fluent in English, German and Portuguese, his multicultural background was a perfect fit to settle down in Winnipeg, where people welcomed him and his family very warmly and made him feel at home.

After graduating from dental school in 1999, he obtained his MSc in Orthodontics degree in 2002. Continuously seeking for professional improvement and new challenges, Dr. Will was accepted at the University of Alberta in Edmonton for the 2017-2018 program, where he refreshed his knowledge and was also invited to help in the undergrad dental school.

Back to Winnipeg in 2018, Dr. Will was invited to be a part-time instructor at University of Manitoba, teaching Orthodontics to 3rd and 4th year dental school students. This has been a way for him to share the knowledge and experience he has acquired in his career to the next generation.

Besides his profession, Dr. Will loves to spend time with his wife Andressa and their two pre-teen children, Fernanda and Patrick. He also enjoys throwing a ball around with his two wire haired dachshunds – Thor and Lady.

In his spare time, Dr. Will enjoys barbecuing at home, watching the Jets, riding his bike and Jiu Jitsu, for which he’s achieved a purple belt.
Dr. Gaurav Singla

Prosthodontist

Dr. Gaurav Singla has 20 years of dental experience, and is a Board Certified Prosthodontist. He focuses on cosmetic and implant dentistry, offering a comprehensive range of cosmetic treatments. Dr. Singla is dedicated to achieving optimal outcomes for each patient.

Dr. Singla graduated in 2003 from GNDCRI, Punjab, India, ranking third in his class. After relocating to Canada, he completed the International Dentist Degree Program at the University of Manitoba in 2013, earning his D.M.D. with honors and a place on the Dean’s Honour List. He then managed a successful private general dental practice in Northern Alberta before returning to Winnipeg for postgraduate Prosthodontic training at the University of Manitoba.

Furthering his experience, Dr. Singla completed a fellowship at The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, becoming a trained Maxillofacial Prosthodontist and Oral Oncologist. He also completed an additional fellowship in implant surgery at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester. Dr. Singla is a member of the American College of Prosthodontics, the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics, and the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada.

Passionate about continuous learning, Dr. Singla has travelled extensively to enhance his skills in smile design, smile reconstruction, aesthetics, and treatment of complex occlusal problems. He is part-time sessional faculty and helping train future dentists and prosthodontists at Dr. Gerald Niznick, College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba.

Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Singla enjoys reading, music, arts, cooking, and spending quality time with his wife, and their three daughters.

Current Technology

At Assiniboine Dental Group in Winnipeg, we use a range of dental technologies to help make your dental appointments more efficient.

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What We Offer At Assiniboine Dental Group

Featured Services at our Winnipeg Dental Office

Our patients have access to dentists and specialists in all areas of oral health in one convenient location.

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Preventive Care

We recommend our patients maintain good oral hygiene at home, and attend regular dental checkups.

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Dental Implants

We use dental implants to replace missing teeth and preserve your long term oral health.

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Dental Crowns

We offer a Crown in a Day service using CEREC technology - the most efficient way to replace a tooth.

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Dental Bridges

Dental bridges can help to restore the natural contour of your teeth, as well as your bite.

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Orthodontics

Our in-house orthodontist offers braces and Invisalign^® clear aligners to help you achieve a straighter smile.

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Emergency Services

Get help when you need it most. You do not need to be a patient at our clinic to access our emergency services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aiming for a straighter, whiter smile? Our team of dental professionals are here to help.

Do you accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

Yes, Assiniboine Dental Group in Winnipeg accepts Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) coverage. For more details, please contact our office.
Do you accept emergency patients?

We understand that dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Our team will attempt to accommodate you as soon as we can.
How do I prepare for my first appointment?
For your first appointment, here’s how you and your family can prepare:
- Have your identification and insurance cards ready.
- If applicable, fill out any digital intake forms you may have received.
- Bring a list of any medications you are taking.
- If possible, bring copies of previous dental records and X-rays.
- Plan to arrive about 10-15 minutes early to complete any last-minute paperwork.
- Note any questions or concerns about your oral health to discuss with the dentist.
Following these steps can help ensure a smooth and efficient first visit, allowing you to focus on discussing your dental health with your new dentist.
What services do you offer?

At Assiniboine Dental Group, our team is committed to providing personalized dental care for the entire family. We offer a broad range of services to maintain and improve oral health, including teeth whitening, emergency dentistry, children's dentistry, teeth extractions, veneers, dental implants and more. We strive to create a comfortable, welcoming environment where your comfort and dental wellness are our top priority.

Do you offer financing options?

Understanding that dental care is a key part of overall health, for certain treatments financing options may be available. Our team at Assiniboine Dental Group is happy to discuss your options and help you plan your treatment. We aim to make dental care manageable and affordable for everyone in our community.
Are you accepting new patients?

Absolutely! We are always happy to welcome new patients into our dental family. Whether you’re seeking routine care, have a specific dental issue, or are interested in cosmetic procedures, we’re here to provide personalized dental care. Please contact our clinic to schedule your first appointment. We look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your best smile!
Do you provide dental services for children?

At Assiniboine Dental Group in Winnipeg, we’re proud to offer comprehensive dental care for children. Our team is experienced in working with young patients and is committed to making their dental visits as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. We provide various dental services to support your child's oral health journey.
Are you open on weekends?

We recognize that many of our patients have busy weekdays, so at Assiniboine Dental Group we offer weekend appointments to accommodate your schedule, so you and your family can receive dental care when it suits you best. Our weekend hours vary, so we recommend checking our website or calling our office to confirm availability and schedule an appointment.

Quality Care for the Whole Family

At Assiniboine Dental Group, we offer a suite of services for families in St. James, Winnipeg.

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Full-Service Offering

We offer all the dental health services you and your family might need under one roof.
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Care for Kids

Our pediatric dentist specializes in the oral health of children from infancy through the teen years.
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Winnipeg's Family Dental Clinic

Meet Our Manitoba Dentists

Dr. Allan Winchar

Dr. Amarjit Rihal

Dr. Anjali Gandhi

Dr. Chris Cottick

Dr. Dominika Jasiewicz-Bialy

Dr. Huei Cheung

Dr. Igor Pesun

Dr. Jennifer Renouf

Dr. Kayla Trieu

Dr. Kelsi Janzen

Dr. Mark Dolyniuk

Dr. Rhiannon Orloff

Dr. Scott Leckie

Dr. Shelley Tottle

Dr. Stephanie Van Den Bosch

Dr. Tana Derret

Dr. Huma Sharief

Dr. William Wieler

Dr. Gaurav Singla

Current Technology

Featured Services at our Winnipeg Dental Office

Preventive Care

Dental Implants

Dental Crowns

Dental Bridges

Orthodontics

Emergency Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Quality Care for the Whole Family

Flexible Office Hours

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