Meet Our Friendly General Dentists In Thunder Bay, ON

Dr. Ahmed Ameen Al-Obaidi (Dr. Ameen)

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!

After developing a keen interest in treating and saving smiles, Dr. Ameen earned his bachelor’s degree in dental surgery from Baghdad University. He then obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Western Ontario before achieving his diplomate level from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. With a profound love of all aspects of general dentistry, he has earned a reputation for his kind, caring, and approachable demeanour and has been voted one of the “3 Best Rated Cosmetic Dentists In Thunder Bay.”

Dr. Najjar

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Dr. Sami

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Meet Our Team

Nothing is more important to our amazing Redwood Dental Centre team than our patients' oral health and well-being! From scheduling your appointments in a timely manner and discussing the details of your treatment plan to answering your questions and doing all we can to help you feel calm and at ease throughout every visit, we’re here for you!

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.

Hetvi

Dental Assistant (Level II)

Hetvi, who joined our clinic in 2024, moved from Amreli in Gujarat, India, to pursue her dream of practicing dentistry in Canada. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and patient-centered care. Hetvi values building genuine connections with her patients and is committed to doing all she can to make every experience positive and relaxing. Outside of her dental pursuits, she enjoys exploring Thunder Bay and engaging in community activities.

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.

Abagail

Registered Dental Hygienist

Abagail is passionate about helping patients discover new insights about dentistry while empowering them to take control of their oral well-being. Her approach consistently puts patients at ease, fosters trust, and ensures that they feel seen, respected, and valued in her care. Outside of the practice, Abagail enjoys spending her days paddleboarding (during the summer) and relaxing with her animals and partner.

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.

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Monday	9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday	9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday	9 am - 5 pm
Thursday	9 am - 5 pm
Friday	9 am - 5 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed