Our Team
Lori – Dental Hygienist
Lori grew up in Montreal where she attended John Abbott College and earned her dental hygiene degree. She has been an integral part of the Hazeldean Family Dental Centre since 2003. Lori’s pleasant and professional manner makes patients of all ages feel welcome. She enjoys helping them maintain and achieve optimal oral hygiene thereby contributing to the well being of their general health.
She lives in Kanata with her husband, three kids & two golden retrievers.
Randeep – Dental Hygienist
Randeep was born and raised in Ottawa. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Ottawa and graduated with a BSc in Biology. She went on to continue her education at Algonquin College and pursued a diploma in Dental Hygiene, graduating in 2019. She joined the team at Hazeldean Family Dental Centre in September 2021 and is very excited to be its’ newest member. Randeep enjoys keeping current by taking regular CE courses in order to provide her patients with the most optimal care.
In her free time, you can find her outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.
Kim – Dental Hygienist
Kim graduated Dental hygiene in 2010 from Maxwell College in Belleville, Ontario. She joined Hazeldean Family Dental Centre in September 2023 and values the opportunity to work with such wonderful patients and coworkers,
Kim is committed to providing quality care for patients by keeping her skills and knowledge current through continuing education. She has a passion for people and thrives to make the dental experience a pleasant one through her calm and caring nature.
Kim lives in Stittsville with her husband and son and in her free time enjoys travel.
Morgan - Dental Hygienist
Morgan joined Hazeldean Family Dental Centre in 2023 after graduating from the dental hygiene program at Algonquin College. Morgan enjoys taking continuing education courses and strives to provide optimal and individualized care to patients. She is excited to be a part of the fantastic team at HFDC and looks forward to a long dental hygiene career.
In her spare time, Morgan enjoys reading, playing ultimate frisbee, and spending time with family and friends.
Kerry – Dental Assistant
Kerry graduated with honours from Career Canada College in 1997 from the dental assisting program & has been working at the Hazeldean Family Dental Centre since 2004. She enjoys working alongside Dr. de Gouw, making sure their patients have the best dental experience possible.
In her spare time, Kerry enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her husband, son & their pooch Sadie.
Elsa – Dental Assistant
Elsa has been an integral part of the Hazeldean Family Dental Centre since 2018, helping the team with everything from sterilization, to inventory, to helping the office run smoothly. She has been gradually training as a Dental Assistant & has recently passed her HARP certification course which allows her to take the position of full time Dental Assistant. Elsa loves her job & enjoys taking CE courses to further her dental education, knowledge & skills.
When not assisting Dr. Simon, you will find her exploring nature & spending time on the water enjoying the great outdoors with her three kids.
Amy - Sterilization Technician
Born and raised in Ottawa, Amy is a 2016 graduate from the PSW program. She loves working with people of all ages and backgrounds and has always had an interest in the dental field. In her free time, Amy loves going on hikes and being outdoors. The doctors and staff at Hazeldean Family Dental Centre are more like family than colleagues and Amy is grateful to be a part of the team.
Brigitte – Office Administrator
Brigitte began her dental career in Toronto as a level I dental assistant. She joined the team at the Hazeldean Family Dental Centre in 1998 as their first office administrator. She has enjoyed being an important part of a caring & professional team, getting to know the patients, as well as watching the practice grow over the years.
Brigitte has 3 grown sons, and in her spare time she enjoys gardening, yoga, & spending summer weekends at the lake with her two dogs & hubby.
Allie – Office Administrator
Allie graduated from the Dental Assisting program at CDI College in 2007. She has worked most of her dental career at the Hazeldean Family Dental Centre as an Office Administrator. She has a great love for the patients and has a genuine interest in getting to know each and every one of them.
When she is not at the office, you will find her at home in the Ottawa Valley, spending her free time outdoors with her daughter and husband & beloved animals.