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NEW PATIENTS WELCOME: ABOUT OUR DENTAL OFFICE IN ST. JOHN'S
Paradise Dental Care has been a family dentist in the Paradise area for nearly 2 decades, and in that time we have seen lots of families grow up in our care. Led by Dr. Mahlli our staff helps patients of all ages get on the path to optimal oral health, with regular checkups, preventative treatments and periodontal care.
OUR DENTISTS
DR. MALLHI
In 2016, Dr. Mallhi moved to NL with his wife Sadia and two kids for a couple of years with the eventual plan of moving back to Ontario, but after spending all these years, he feels like he is from Gander Bay. A Newfie with a tan.
At Paradise Dental, Dr. Mallhi values continuing education and staying current with the latest techniques to provide quality treatment, and he takes pride in treating his patients. His warm and friendly approach has a very calming effect, and when his charm isn't enough, he uses his training in oral and nitrous oxide sedation to provide additional care to patients who are nervous/anxious during dental treatments. He also loves doing root canal treatments and esthetic makeovers. He spends numerous hours each year – much more than the annual requirements - attending continuing education courses and seminars to hone his skills.
When he is not working, he can be found travelling. He loves spending time with his wife Sadia and two kids Faiqa and Sajeel, but he also loves his PS5.
DR. MUMTAZ
Dr. Habiba Mumtaz completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry. She is a member of the Newfoundland Dental Association and licenced by the Newfoundland and Labrador dental board. She completed her Bachelor of Dentistry from Pakistan, gaining valuable years of clinical experience before relocating to Canada. She brings a creative and detail oriented approach to practicing Dentistry and is consistently focused on ensuring that she exceeds the expectations of each patient she treats.
She thrives on personal connections with her patients and possesses a warm and gentle personality that instantly puts her patients at ease. Dr. Habiba Mumtaz chose to move from Toronto to settle in St. John’s and now calls Newfoundland home. She is heavily invested in giving back to her community. She strives to develop a trust-based relationship with her patients to ensure that they are always confident in the care they receive.
Outside of the Dental office, Dr. Habiba Mumtaz loves to spend time with her family, and is passionate about travel, cooking and reading.
DR. FERGUSON
Dr. Ferguson is a welcome addition to NL and Paradise Dental Care and brings 35 years of dental experience. As a former teacher, his focus is on educating patients about the problems and treatment solutions available. He is keenly aware of the relation that dental health has to our overall health including the important role of diet and lifestyle. The goal is to help you understand the available options and help you make an informed decision about the treatments you chose to maintain your oral health and the health of your children. Dr. Ferguson enjoys working with children with the aim of creating as positive experience in the office as possible for everyone.
Personally, Dr. Ferguson enjoys spending time with his wife in their new home in St John’s. He enjoys the city culture and loves hiking with his dog in the outdoors.
OUR DENTAL HYGIENISTS
MARCELLA
Marcella was born and raised in Burin, NL. In 2005, she graduated from MUN with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biology. She moved to Halifax to pursue a career in Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University and has been working at Paradise Dental Care since graduating in 2007.
Marcella loves working as a hygienist and cannot imagine working at anything else. She is very dedicated to this clinic and her patients, many of whom she has been seeing since she started here.
In her free time, she enjoys travelling, hiking, reading and spending time with family, friends and her cat, Beans.
KELLY
Kelly was born and raised in Marystown, NL. After graduating from Dalhousie University in 2003, she began her career as a dental hygienist in Edmonton, Alberta.
In 2010, she, her husband, and two children moved back home to Newfoundland to be closer to family.
Kelly has been with Paradise Dental for over 10 years. She loves her job and connecting with her patients. She takes great pride in optimal oral health care and wants to make sure everyone feels comfortable and at ease.
Outside of work, Kelly enjoys being active and spending time with her family and her pup Sid.
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Ashley graduated from the Canadian National Institute of Health in Ottawa, ON, in 2013. She moved back home to Newfoundland after graduation to raise her son and dog.
She has a gentle touch with a caring demeanour that shows her compassion to help patients strive for a healthy smile and overall good health.
Her attention to detail and enthusiasm for maintaining high and current standards in periodontics are truly appreciated by her patients and the dental team.
In her free time, she enjoys being in the kitchen or going for a hike along the east coast trails.
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EMILY
Emily is one of our Registered Dental Hygienists. She was born in Carbonear, Newfoundland. She graduated from Keyin College in 2020 with a Registered Dental Assisting course.
She then attended Toronto College of Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries and became a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2022.
Emily enjoys crocheting and walking when she is not working.
OUR ASSISTANTS
KIM (Team Lead)
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CASSIDY
Cassidy is a registered dental assistant at Paradise Dental. She works alongside Dr. Richard Ferguson. She was born in Clarenville, Newfoundland.
Cassidy graduated from Clarenville High School in 2021. She then attended the Dental Assistant program at Keyin College and graduated in 2022.
She enjoys helping patients in challenging situations receive the best and most comfortable dental care possible.
Cassidy enjoys painting, crafting, and kayaking while she is free.
MADISON
Madison is one of our Registered Dental Assistants who works alongside Dr. Habiba Mumtaz. Madison grew up in Placenta Bay, Newfoundland, and moved to Paradise in 2023.
Madison graduated from Laval High School in Placentia in 2021 and completed the Dental Assisting program at Keyin in 2022.
Madison enjoys giving patients the confidence to smile and educating them (especially kids) on oral hygiene.
Madison enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and cat, Bella, in her free time. She also enjoys figure skating and playing softball!
KATIE
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OUR RECEPTIONISTS
LORI (Team Lead)
Lori is our amazing Administrative Team-Lead! She works in collaboration with Dr. Omer Mallhi, and some would say that she is the face of the clinic! She was born in Scarborough, Ontario, but you would never say it! Her true home is in Clarenville, Newfoundland!
Lori graduated from Clarenville High School in 1985 and then from College of the North Atlantic in 1991.
Lori enjoys having top-notch supplies! She enjoys her adding machine and, most importantly, her good pens!
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She also enjoys her wonderful coworkers!
She enjoys hiking, travelling (mostly to Clarenville and Terra Nova), boating, and going to the movies in her free time!
Lori has been working in the Dental field for 36 years, which will tell you how much she enjoys it!
Lori is a meticulous worker. If there is a problem at the desk, she knows how to fix it!
ALEXIS
Alexis is one of our wonderful administrative assistants. She works with Dr. Richard Ferguson and was born in Scarborough, Ontario!
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Alexis graduated high school in 2017 and then completed the Medical Admin program at the College of the North Atlantic in 2024.
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Alexis enjoys working with all of the wonderful staff at Paradise Dental. She says it makes her job even better! Alexis also has a passion for food and travelling.
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Alexis enjoys going to the gym, hiking, and cooking in her free time.
OUR HYGIENE COORDINATORS
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MALLORY
Mallory is our Senior Hygiene Coordinator here at Paradise Dental. She was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She graduated High School in 2005 from Rockridge Secondary School. She graduated from Dental Office Reception at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2013.
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Mallory feels that being a Hygiene Coordinator is like solving puzzles. She enjoys scheduling appointments because it feels like completing the jigsaw! She also enjoys working with friendly patients and coworkers.
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Mallory likes going to parks, biking and spending time with her family!
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Something that our patients may like to know about Mallory is that she is also a seamstress! So, if you need anything hemmed up, just bring it to your next dental appointment!!
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MARZY
Marzy is one of our wonderful Hygiene Coordinators. She was born in Iran.
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Marzy graduated in Iran in 2011 with a Bachelor of Business and Technology Education. She then went on to receive a Bachelor of Accounting in 2021.
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She finds it fulfilling to help people navigate dental benefits and encourage patients to maintain good dental hygiene. She also finds it gratifying to make a difference in the patient's well-being.
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Marzy enjoys listening to music, driving, hiking, and swimming in her free time. She also enjoys talking with patients and learning more about their culture. It makes her happy to learn more about Canadian culture and the behaviour of Canadians and Newfoundlanders in particular!
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Marzy finds the people here in Newfoundland so kind, and she likes to help them as much as they help her!
PROPERTY MANAGER
KALEEM
Kaleem is our Property Manager. He graduated in 1990.
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Kaleem is very much a people person. He loves his job as Property Manager of Paradise Dental. He has gained the opportunity to meet all kinds of different people, which he says is awesome!
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Kaleem enjoys spending most of his time with his family. He loves to have intellectual talks with them, whether it's during a walk or hike or just being together!
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Kaleem would like to let all of our patients know that he is not a Dentist or a Hygienist, but he says that is in the best interest of the patients! (he would follow up with a laugh!)
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Kaleem says that Paradise Dental Care is the best thing that ever happened to him. He has been blessed with amazing staff, colleagues, doctors, and an owner!
PEDIATRIC CARE AT OUR DENTAL OFFICE IN ST. JOHN’S
If you’re looking for a pediatric dentist, we are general dentists with plenty of experience in making children comfortable at the dentist’s office and in helping children develop good brushing and flossing habits. If you’re looking for a dentist who can help your smile look better, we offer tooth whitening, Invisalign® treatments and reconstructive procedures such as crowns and bridges. We love your smile – and you should too!
CONVENIENT HOURS
Busy families like yours often struggle to find time to have dinner together, let alone make time for regular dental visits. That’s why, in addition to our regular 8 to 5 hours, we offer evening appointments Monday to Thursday. With 3 dentists and 4 hygienists on staff, as well as a full complement of front office staff, you’ll find it very easy to set up convenient appointments at Paradise Dental Care.
VISIT OUR DENTAL OFFICE NEAR ST. JOHN’S
Are you looking for an experienced dentist for the whole family? Schedule an appointment with Paradise Dental Care today.