Dr. Noémi Elhadad is a general dentist and the co-founder of ELNA Dental. After obtaining her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Université de Montréal in 2001, she completed a year of multidisciplinary residency at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal.

In 2015, after more than 10 years in private practice, she decided to co-found ELNA Dental with Dr. William Dery. Her goal: to create a modern dental clinic with multiple specialists under one roof, giving patients access to a range of quality treatments in the best possible environment.

Dr. Elhadad makes continuing education a top priority. She takes frequent trips to learn from some of the world’s best dentists, perfecting her practice and implementing new techniques that have been proven elsewhere.

Her professional philosophy is to provide conservative, minimal treatment with an emphasis on preserving tooth structure and vitality. Her passion for dentistry enables her to offer patients innovative treatments that reflect the most modern and cutting-edge approaches.

Dr. Yonit Rebibo is a general dentist. After graduating from McGill University, Dr. Rebibo completed a general residency program at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, where she specialized and gained solid experience in the fields of emergency dentistry, pediatric trauma, and sedation.

Dr. Rebibo has been practicing family dentistry at our office for a number of years. Her educational approach, interpersonal skills, and sophisticated technique are recognized by patients and colleagues alike.

Dr. Erica Abbey is a general dentist. After graduating from McGill University’s dentistry program, Dr. Abbey completed her training with a year-long residency at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. There, she honed her skills in behaviour management and sedation techniques with a wide range of younger patients who often require specialized care.

Dr. Abbey also has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Psychiatry. This additional training is a tremendous asset to her patient-centered approach to dentistry, disease prevention, and early childhood education.

Dr. Shany Ouaknine is a general dentist. After obtaining her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from McGill University – where she now teaches – she pursued a multidisciplinary residency at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. During her residency, Dr. Ouaknine was awarded the Stéphane R. Schwartz Award for her research into a new biocompatible material for endodontics and pulp therapy, as well as the Newton C. Gordon Fellowship.

Dr. Ouaknine is a devoted professional who deeply respects her patients. She is an excellent listener who always takes patients’ needs into account when building their treatment plans.

Maylanie Saura has been a dental hygienist since graduating from John Abbott College in 2017. Prior to joining the ELNA Dental team, Maylanie spent a number of years in an orthodontic clinic and a general private practice. She works in collaboration with each dentist to help with screening, prevention, and support for patients to improve their oral health.

In addition to being a meticulous and experienced hygienist, Maylanie is also very attentive to her patients’ needs, with the goal of establishing long-term relationships built on trust.

Carlos de la Cruz is a dental hygienist. He qualified as a Doctor of Dental Surgery in El Salvador, where he practiced for almost 20 years with a focus on endodontics and prosthodontics. Upon arriving in Quebec, Carlos started out as a dental assistant, then completed an AEC in Dental Hygiene for foreign-trained dentists and joined the ELNA Dental team.

Carlos’ experience as a teacher at the Faculty of Dentistry in El Salvador is reflected in the educational approach he brings to his practice. He places a strong emphasis on reassuring his patients about their various treatment plans and advising them on the right courses of action.

Maria fe Fabia is both a receptionist and dental assistant at our clinic. She has been honing her expertise since graduating in 2008. Maria facilitates smooth and transparent communication between team members and patients, making the experience as pleasant as possible for every one of our visitors. She also assists our dentists with a number of procedures.

Every day, Maria’s combination of technical expertise and interpersonal skills help our operations run smoothly and ensure patient satisfaction.

Aubrey Salcedo is a dental assistant. After graduating in 2017, Aubrey worked as a laboratory technician for a few years before joining the ELNA Dental team. Aubrey helps our dentists and hygienists with a variety of treatments and procedures, while playing an essential patient-facing role by providing education about their treatment.

In addition to her technical skills, Aubrey embodies the warm and attentive spirit that we strive to provide as a team. Her ability to connect with our patients and foster a relaxed atmosphere goes a long way towards making the clinic an environment where comfort and quality of care are top priorities.

Mindy Levy is our receptionist and the first smiling face patients see when they step into our office. Mindy was an educational consultant for many years before joining the ELNA Dental team, where she now draws on her rich professional experience and a degree in Applied Social Sciences.

Mindy ensures that each one of our patients is satisfied with the treatment they receive, and she is always ready to listen to their needs while offering personalized support.