Our Team
All of our Dental Assistants maintain an active membership with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.
All of our Dental Hygienists are registered with the college of Dental Hygienists of Ontario and have active memberships with either the Ontario Dental Hygienists Association or the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.
Our staff takes pride in staying current and informed on new techniques, materials and technologies to further enhance the lives and health of our client
Our clinic was designed and equipped to offer relaxing and comprehensive dentistry in a congenial and professional environment.
Dr. Karin
Originally from the Ottawa area Dr. Karin moved to London to attend the University of Western Ontario. In 1986 she graduated from the University of Western Ontario Dental School with distinction and was the recipient of numerous awards.
For one year following graduation Dr. Karin interned throughout the three main hospitals treating medically compromised patients and increasing her surgical skills. In January 1989 Dr. Karin opened her own practice at 1086 Commissioners Rd. East.
Dr. Karin takes many continuing education courses keeping abreast of new procedures, techniques, materials, and technology. She is ACLS certified (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
She served on the executive of the London and District Dental Society from 1997-2002 and as president from 2000-2001. Dr. Karin is also an examiner for the National Dental Examining Board, and has been serving in this capacity since 1994. Karin has also served on many different dental committees at UWO in addition to local and provincial dental associations.
Karin is not only active dentally but in her church as well. She was a deacon, taught Sunday school for several years, served on several committees and gone on a missions trip to the Dominican Republic.
Karin is happily married to Ross and they have two wonderful daughters- Erin and Amber. Some of Karin’s favourite pass times include gardening, reading, needlepoint and spending time at the cottage.
Pam (Receptionist)
Pam graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Seneca College in 1980. She worked as a chair side assistant for 14 years and then took a year off to work at a Radio Station.
Moving to London, she returned to the dental field and chose to work in the administrative aspect of the dental office. In 1999 she started working with Dr. Van Ryswyk and loves the professionalism, patients, and staff she is able to work with every day.
Pam has a profound love of gardening and animals and volunteers with animalalert.
Stacey (Dental Assistant/Receptionist)
Stacey is a Level II Dental Assistant. After graduation from Fanshawe College in 2000 she has worked in a variety of offices predominately as a chair side assistant but also as a hygiene coordinator.
She loves the variety and flexibility within the practice to assist hygienists, administration, and Dr. Karin with any needs that arise or require immediate attention.
She offers many practical solutions to the day to day management of our office and loves the time she gets to spend with the staff and patients on a one to one basis.
Along with yoga, reading and wine making Stacey’s talent lies in her ability to listen, understand and empathize with others.
Jennie ( Dental Hygienist)
Jennie has been working with Dr. Van Ryswyk since 2002. A graduate of Georgian College for both Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene- she has been in the profession since 1997.
Jennie works three days a week with Dr Karin. Like the rest of the team - Jennie prides herself on the strong periodontal program at the office. Overall Health and Wellness are a genuine interest for Jennie. She enjoys the interaction she has with a diverse group of patients and colleagues.
Jennie brings a smile and a very positive disposition that enhances our strong team atmosphere. Jennie is married and is the proud mom of two beautiful girls.
Lori (Dental Hygienist)
Lori is a registered Dental Hygienist who has been practicing with Dr. Van Ryswyk since 1996. She grew up in the Niagara Region and worked in the tourist industry before becoming a Dental Assistant in 1986.
Soon after she began practicing in Niagara Falls she was accepted again into Fanshawe College. She served as class representative and member of the school’s Health and Hygiene Advisory Committee for the dental hygiene class of 1988.
Close relationships, excellent restaurants and an abundance of shopping malls kept her in the London area where she eventually married and had three children.
Over the years her desire to help others led her to serve in the Dale Home (brain injuries), a geriatric practice, a periodontic practice, and in the Kettle Point Indian Reserve educating their youth.
Lori enjoys a high standard of care and thrives on the new technologies and continuing education pursued by Dr. Van Ryswyk. She looks forward to many more entertaining years with the staff and patients in this very dynamic dental practice.
Christine ( Dental Hygienist)
Christine has been a part of Dr. VanRyswyk’s dental team since August of 2003. Her studies took place in Ottawa where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
She then redirected her field of study in 1994 to dental assisting and subsequently dental hygiene in 1997.
Growing up in Northern Ontario she became fluent in written and oral communications in both French and English. With the advantage of her French background her career as a Registered Dental Hygienist began in Ottawa.
Chris enjoys the time and care she can devote to her patients in Dr. Karin’s practice. Her main interests lie in reading, swimming, and walking. We also know her as an avid theatre and movie goer.
Tracy (Restorative Hygienist)
Tracy joined Dr. Van Ryswyk and her practice in 2005. She graduated form Durham College in Oshawa as a Dental Assistant.
Later in her career she attended Fanshawe College and became a Hygienist. In 2004 she took another leap and went back to school “just one more time” and is now a Restorative Hygienist.
Tracy has been practicing Dentistry for over 25 years and places many of the white plastic and ceramic CAD/CAM fillings in the practice.
Cathy (Dental Assistant)
Cathy joined Dr. Van Ryswyk’s office when it was newly opened in 1989. At that time she already had eleven years experience as a Dental Assistant and had graduated at the top of her class in 1978.
After several years as Dr. Karin’s chair side assistant and with a commitment towards continuing education, her position evolved within the practice. She developed a strong skill set in everything ranging from assisting, computer systems, dental insurance, self-cares, and developing our children’s program.
If you have a dental emergency, need an impression, require follow up to recent treatment, or help understanding your insurance benefits, Cathy is there. Cathy provides preventative care to most of our young patients and truly enjoys this role.
What she also really values is the time she spends as treatment coordinator, helping people understand their dental needs and organize plans to reach their dental goals. Cathy and her family live in the Pondmills area.
Nicole (Dental Assistant)
Nicole has been a dental assistant since 2004 when she graduated from Canadore College in NorthBay, (where she absolutely adored the winter!).
In 2008 Nicole joined the team at Dr. Van Ryswyks' as a Level II dental asistant. She has found her niche working chairside with Dr. Van Ryswyk and the rest of her dental family!