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Grace is a long term valued member of St. Lawrence Dentistry and has enjoyed her career in dentistry. She loves to get to know her patients and makes them feel comfortable during their experience at our office. Grace is passionate about providing the highest quality dental care in the most comfortable and caring environment. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
After completing her diploma in Theatre Production, Jessica realized helping people was her calling. In 2021 she joined the St Lawrence Dentistry team and knew she had found her people. She prides herself on her effective communication with patients and her ability to be compassionate and understanding. She has found a passion for dentistry and strives to continually learn. When she’s not working, she enjoys musicals, reading, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs.
Genevieve graduated from Faubourg College in Montreal in 2003 as a level 2 dental assistant. Her outgoing personality and smile makes dental visits pleasant for her patients. Relocating from Ottawa in 2017, It gives her great pleasure to be a part of the St. Lawrence Dentistry family. In her spare time she’s a film buff, enjoys travelling the world and spend time with family and friends.
Clarissa joined St. Lawrence Dentistry in 2019. She works closely and comfortably with our valued patients, making all individuals feel welcome.
Clarissa has a background in Practical Nursing and Health Care Services. She strives to accommodate patient’s needs, making them comfortable and at home. She continuously strives to ensure that each and every patient receives the best care possible.
When Clarissa is not in the office, she dedicates her time to her son. She loves going out for dinner and enjoys watching Toronto Maple Leafs games.
Kristelle is a Certified Dental Assistant and a member of ODAA, she enjoys treating individuals of all ages. Kristelle has a way of putting all her patients at ease with her friendly and gentle approach. She is providing them with the self-confidence to pursue the things they love. Besides dentistry, Kristelle enjoys traveling, camping, and taking long walks with her family and dog, Sky.
Marcel graduated from Anderson College as a Level II Dental Assistant. She is extremely devoted and passionate about dental care and has been working in health care since 2017. Marcel finds her work very rewarding. When she is not working, you’ll find her baking and cooking for her family.
Karen graduated from Erie Community College in 1990. She is a member in good standing with the CDHA as well as the HPDHA where she is able to learn what is new in dental hygiene.
With over twenty years of hygiene experience and some prior years of dental assisting, Karen is able to pride herself on being gentle, yet thorough. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm allows her to deliver the best care to her clients and makes her a valuable team member.
Graduating from George Brown college in 2017, Shukri has over 5 years of practical experience in dental hygiene. Having worked in both private and public sectors, it has given her an extensive amount of knowledge in treating various patients from all walks of life. When not in the office working, Shukri enjoys gardening and cheering on the Raptors, Blue Jays and Maple Leaf’s.
Bani joined St. Lawrence Dentistry in 2022 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated from The Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene in 2021.
With experience as a Dental Hygienist and some prior years of experience as a dental assistant, Bani is able to empathize and communicate with patients as her strength which helps her to provide effective client care. Her positive attitude and attention to detail helps her to grow as a Dental Hygienist. In her free time, Bani likes to listen to music, watch movies and spend time with friends and family.
Allan Hawryluk Jr. is a Mississauga-based dentist who has built a reputation for comprehensive dental care. Born and raised in Port Credit, he returned after completing his dental residency in 2003 at the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center. He feels privileged to serve the community and is committed to maintaining our clinic standards set by his late father - Dr. Allan R. Hawryluk (Sr).
Expounding his philosophies, experience, and expertise, Dr. Hawryluk Jr. is on the advisory committee for Science of Implants - an educational organization that provides dentists training to improve their diagnostic skills, increase clinical efficacy and help promote predictable treatment results. He believes that improving his patient's oral health through conservative dental techniques has a positive and powerful impact on their overall appearance and self-confidence. Dr. Hawryluk Jr.'s goal is to make your dentist's experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. He feels that beautiful, natural-looking smiles are within reach of all adults by providing affordable patient care.
Dr. Hawryluk Jr. is grateful for the knowledge and training from his father, Allan Sr., and is committed to continuing his education. He enjoys researching and implementing the most current materials, technology, and treatment options by studying at the world's most prominent dental institutes—including the Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, the Hebel Implant Training Center, and the L. D. Pankey Institute and the PST Academy. In addition, he is a former team dentist for the Toronto Marlies hockey team and served as the assistant team dentist for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Dr. Hawryluk Jr. works with our team of board-certified medical anesthesiologists to solve any dental-medico issues of our patients. In addition, to ensure the highest quality and accuracy in confined working conditions, Dr. Hawryluk frequently performs dental procedures with the global dental operating microscope.
Dr. Steven Mastropole (a.k.a. Dr. Steve) is our most recent addition to St. Lawrence Dentistry. A New Jersey native, he moved to Toronto in 2018 to be closer to his wife and her family. As a graduate of Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry, he won multiple awards and honors, including being the most outstanding student and membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental society.
Dr. Steve is very passionate about continuing his dental education and is an active member of the "Spear Academy" and the "Toronto Crown and Bridge Study Club". He enjoys sharing his experiences and learning from his colleagues - including his loving wife, a dentist in training to become a pediatric specialist. In addition to being an avid learner, Dr. Steve loves to educate and have open conversations with his patients to ensure that every decision and every action taken is well-informed and thoroughly understood.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Steve is a huge basketball fan. He plays pickup basketball weekly at his local gym and closely follows the NBA. As of 2020, Dr. Steve has proudly taken the position of team dentist for the Raptors 905. When he's not playing or watching basketball, he enjoys visiting local pizzerias, spending time outdoors, and cooking.
Dr. Steve has worked across Ontario and is proud to say he has met incredible people from all walks of life. Nothing brings him more satisfaction than developing genuine and honest relationships with his patients. His mission is to provide the highest quality dental care while ensuring you are relaxed and comfortable. He loves hearing stories from his patients and embracing the friendship and trust that follows.
Dr. Steve joined St. Lawrence Dentistry in February 2020, forming an immediate bond with the Hawryluks. Dr. Steve was blessed with the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Hawryluk Sr. for two years. He and Dr. Hawryluk Sr. share similar philosophies and passions within the field of dentistry, and he is honored to help continue his legacy.