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At Avalon Dental, we are committed to offering exceptional dental care tailored to your individual needs. Learn about our full range of services, including dental cleanings, veneers, teeth whitening, root canal treatments, wisdom teeth removal, and more. We’re dedicated to helping you achieve a healthy smile with family and emergency dentistry services.

Meet our Experienced Dental Team

Meet the friendly team of highly trained and experienced dental professionals that make up Avalon Dental Centre.

Dr. Denise Peddle
Dr. Denise PeddleDentist & Co-Owner
Dr. Peddle is a native Newfoundlander, originally from Hodge’s Cove, Trinity Bay. She graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Science in 1986. She continued her studies in Halifax, NS, where she completed the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1990.
 Dr. Claire Jamieson
Dr. Claire JamiesonDentist & Co-Owner
Dr. Jamieson is originally from St. John’s; she was accepted into the Doctor of Dental Surgery Program at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS) in September 2006 following the completion of a Bachelor of Science degree (major Biology) from Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Dr. Kristle Lambert
Dr. Kristle LambertDentist & Co-Owner
Dr. Lambert is originally from the small community of Grates Cove, NL. She initially moved to St. John’s after graduating high school to attend Memorial University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in psychology. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Dalhousie University in 2012.
 Dr. Schona Grimes
Dr. Schona GrimesAssociate Dentist
Schona was born and raised in St. John’s where she started her post-secondary education at Memorial University and graduated in 2012 with an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, minor in chemistry. She went on to Halifax to attend Dalhousie University and graduated in 2017 from the dentistry program.
Dr. Tori Brown
Dr. Tori BrownAssociate Dentist
Dr. Tori Brown is originally from Clarenville, she moved to St. John’s in 2014 to attend Memorial University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology. She was then accepted into the Doctor of Dental Surgery Program at Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS) in 2017.
Dr. Ali Alezzi
Dr. Ali AlezziAssociate Dentist
Dr. Ali Alezzi earned his dental degree in 2017 from the Faculty of Dentistry/Jordan University of Science and Technology. Early in his career, he completed a clinical internship and dedicated time to providing volunteer dental care in refugee camps in Jordan. This foundational experience shaped his compassionate, patient first approach to healthcare.

Our Hygienists & Dental Assistants

Cindy Warren
Cindy WarrenHygienist
Patty Murphy
Patty MurphyHygienist
Sherry Halleran
Sherry HalleranHygienist
Staci Woodman
Staci WoodmanHygienist
Kelsey Sheppard
Kelsey SheppardHygienist
Kendra Hutchcraft
Kendra HutchcraftHygienist
Maggie Whalen
Maggie WhalenDental Hygienist
Sarah Janes
Sarah JanesDental Assistant
Tricia Elms
Tricia ElmsDental Assistant
Sarah Brown
Sarah BrownDental Assistant
Carolee Martinez
Carolee MartinezDental Assistant
Brittany Parsons
Brittany ParsonsDental Assistant

Take the Next Step in Optimum Oral Health

From comprehensive oral examinations to full mouth restorations, we are here to assist you. We will provide you with reliable solutions based on your oral health needs.