Staff

Dental Staff in Guelph, Ontario

When you need the help of a dentist in Guelph, it’s only natural to look for a skilled and friendly dentist. You get that and more whenever you choose to come to our practice for you oral care needs. All our professionals at Woolwich Dental Group maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

Dr. Shivesh Ruparelia (D.D.S)

Dr. Ruparelia (we call him Dr. Rup ) has been practicing dentistry since 1993. His work started at Metro Health Hospital, in Cleveland , Ohio. He is a graduate of Dalhousie University and Case Western Dental School. He is licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario Canada and a member of the Ontario Dental Association as well as the Guelph Dental Society.

Dr. Rup prides himself on helping his patients reach their dental goals and works with them to provide all the different options available. His philosophy is to treat every patient as if they were family. He lives in Guelph with his family and enjoys travel and snowboarding.

Sarah Beth (Registered Dental Hygienist)

Sara Beth started working as a Registered Dental Hygienist at Woolwich Dental Group in September 2008. She graduated from the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene after working as a CDAII for 6 years.

She moved to Guelph 5 years ago. She has a basset hound named Monty and a cat named Georgie.

Paula (Certified Dental Assistant)

Paula graduated from St. Clair College in Windsor as a Certified Dental Assistant in 1988 and has been with our office, Woolwich Dental Group, for 27 years. She enjoys interacting with the patients and making them feel well cared for. In her spare time, she likes to read, walk, golf and spend time with family.

Joanna (Registered Dental Hygienist)

Joanna graduated from the University of Liverpool Dental School in 1979 as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She moved to Canada in the early 80’s and after living in Toronto for a few years, moved to Guelph and began working at Woolwich Dental Group in 1989.

Joanna has 3 grown children, one of whom was married this fall and Ben, her much loved toy poodle. Her hobbies include gardening, cooking and she loves going to antique auctions and markets across Ontario with her partner Rob.

Monika

Monika graduated from Conestoga College with her Medical Office Practices Certificate in 2014. She has worked as a dental Office Administrator since 2015, helping patients maintain their oral health care. She joined our Woolwich Dental Group team in 2020 and brings a wide range of experience for patient services and office administration. In her spare time Monika enjoys trail walks with her husband and son, reading, and photography.