━ About Us
The people behind your healthiest smile
We’re a family-friendly dental practice rooted in Thunder Bay, Ontario — combining advanced clinical care with the kind of warmth that makes every visit feel easy. Get to know our story, our doctors, and the team that welcomes you at the door.
━ Friendly General Dentists
Rooted in Thunder Bay. Built around you.
Redwood Dental Centre was founded on a simple belief: exceptional dentistry should feel personal. From our home on Redwood Avenue, we care for patients of every age — first check-ups, full-arch implant restorations, and everything in between.
Our practice blends modern technology with genuine hospitality. Digital imaging, gentle techniques, and advanced implant expertise mean better outcomes; a friendly face, clear explanations, and time to answer your questions mean you actually enjoy getting there.
Whether you’re visiting for a routine cleaning or planning a complete smile transformation, you’ll find the same standard of care — thorough, honest, and unhurried.
Patient-first care
Your comfort, oral health, and well-being come before everything else — at every single visit.
Timely & transparent
Prompt scheduling, clear treatment plans, and honest answers to every question you have.
Advanced expertise
Internationally trained doctors and recognized leaders in implant and full-arch dentistry.
A true community team
Local people who care about their neighbours — in the office and around Thunder Bay.
━ Our Dentists
Meet our friendly General Dentists
General Dentist
Dr. Ahmed Ameen Al‑Obaidi (Dr. Ameen)
General Dentist
After developing a deep interest in treating and saving smiles, Dr. Ameen earned his Diploma of Oral Surgery from Baghdad University. He has since achieved his Diplomate Certificate from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, his Diplomate Certificate from the American Board of Oral Implantologists, and his Fellowship Diploma from The Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians of Glasgow, Scotland. He also teaches at High Tech Dental Seminars, speaks on full-arch surgery in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, speaks internationally on implants, and is an annual speaker for the Ontario Dental Association.
With a profound love of all forms of dentistry, he has earned a reputation for his kind, caring, and approachable demeanor and has been voted one of the “3 Best Rated Cosmetic Dentists In Thunder Bay.”
For over 20 years, Dr. Ahmed Ameen Al-Obaidi has been deeply passionate about providing patient-centric, respectful, and conservative dentistry that helps each person in his care prioritize and protect their smiles for life.
Doing everything he can to help you understand your unique oral health needs, he listens with compassion and empathy, and develops a plan to help you achieve your smile goals. While he’s dedicated to providing all facets of general dentistry, he’s particularly passionate about restoring smiles with dental implants, as he understands the incredible impact they can have on smiles, nutritional well-being, and overall confidence!
When Dr. Ameen is not focused on protecting and beautifying smiles, he enjoys being an active member of the Thunder Bay community and overseeing his three other dental practices across Ontario. In the past, he also had the pleasure and privilege of volunteering with the North American Red Cross!
General Dentist
Dr. Najjar
General Dentist
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━ OUR TEAM
The friendly faces of Redwood Dental
Nicole
Office Manager
In addition to serving as our office manager, Nicole is also an instructor at High Tech Dental Seminars, working alongside Dr. Ameen. A fun, friendly, and knowledgeable leader, she guides and supports our team, fostering a tranquil, welcoming, and family-friendly practice dynamic. Nicole is known for her attention to detail and commitment to building relationships that are based on open communication and respect.
Catriona
Assistant Manager
Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Catriona deeply appreciates the community she calls home. As the assistant manager at Redwood Dental, she focuses on managing payments, insurance, and accounts with precision. Catriona is committed to creating a smooth, stress-free experience for every patient while supporting a positive, team-centered environment. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs.
Dale
Dental Assistant (Level II)
After relocating to Canada from the Philippines, Dale joined our clinic in 2023 and is devoted to helping patients feel informed and empowered about their oral health. His approachable and friendly demeanour helps patients feel at ease, regardless of their oral health condition. When Dale’s not focused on supporting patients, he enjoys binge-watching his favourite series and embraces the outdoors, even braving the cold Canadian weather.
Samhita
Dental Assistant (Level II)
Samhita is committed to providing patients with seamless and efficient dental experiences that help them smile! Her care ideology revolves around trying to alleviate patient anxiety before, during and after treatment and fostering a calm environment. Samhita takes great pride in working with a supportive and kind-hearted team that shares her commitment to patient-centric care. When she’s outside the office, Samhita enjoys watching movies, drawing, and going on walks.
Allie
Dental Receptionist
Allie is the friendly and enthusiastic face you see when you walk through our practice doors! From scheduling convenient appointment times to answering calls to handing insurance queries, she’s here to help. Outside of our clinic, she cherishes spending quality time with her four children and enjoying the charm and community spirit of Thunder Bay, which she describes as a city with a small-town feel.
Jannessa
Dental Receptionist
Jannessa is dedicated to doing everything she can to make our patients’ days better by helping you get out of pain and leave feeling happy and stress-free. Her care philosophy emphasizes the importance of early dental care, and she thrives in our kind, patient-centric, and supportive environment. A fun fact about Jannessa is that she can finish a book in a single day, and she enjoys traveling and actively engaging with the Thunder Bay community.
Jolene
Dental Receptionist
As part of our devoted team of receptionists, Jolene is committed to creating a warm and inviting atmosphere where patients feel welcome and excited about their dental visits. Her genuine enthusiasm for getting to know each patient allows her to cultivate meaningful relationships which can ensure that everyone feels at ease in our practice. Outside of supporting each of you, she loves camping with her family and pets and takes an active role in the local dance and hockey communities.
Mina
Registered Dental Hygienist
Originally from Iraq and raised in Jordan, Mina moved to Canada in 2016 and has been pursuing her dental career ever since. Focused on fostering open and honest communications, she does everything she can to help patients protect and beautify their smiles while ensuring they understand the incredible impact oral health has on overall health. In her words, “A floss a day keeps the dentist away!” In her free time, Mina enjoys playing video games. She also loves relaxing with her beloved cat, Azia.
Jaclyn
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jaclyn’s goal, now and always, is to provide every patient with efficient and personalized dental care. She is passionate about helping patients achieve and maintain their best smiles, and she has a keen interest in supporting patients with gum disease by addressing and controlling the infection with proven techniques and oral health recommendations. She is a proud mother to her beautiful daughter, Penelope, and loves supporting her passion for arts at the dance studio.
Ready for a healthier smile?
New patients welcome. Direct billing to most insurance plans.
Redwood Dental has been serving families across Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario for over two decades.
What We Offer
- Preventive Care
- Restorative Care
- Cosmetic Services
- Sedation & Technology
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