He is a general dentist who has completed additional training in the administration of intravenous sedation, as certified by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario.
Jon’s practice is limited to treatment under IV sedation and surgery, including extractions and dental implants. Aside from surgery, his practice focuses on treatment of patients with significant anxiety or phobia regarding dental procedures, from simple dental cleanings to extractions. His goal is to reduce or eliminate patient anxiety as a barrier to seeking treatment. He also maintains active privileges at Brantford General Hospital and is part of Brantford’s dental “on-call” team.
Jon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from McMaster University in 2003. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2007, graduating from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at University of Western Ontario.
Dr. Jon was fortunate to be accepted as a General Practice Resident at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto where he received additional training and certification in Intravenous Sedation, Oral Sedation, Nitrous Oxide administration, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). He had the opportunity to work daily and train with multiple specialists throughout the year at the hospital’s Department of Dentistry. During his residency, Jon’s training focused on oral surgery and the treatment of medically compromised patients.
Jon is actively involved in organized dentistry, chairing the ODA’s Student Services Committee, serving as Brant’s Councillor to the ODA since 2009, guest lecturing at Medix College Dental Assisting in Brantford, and serving on Niagara College’s Professional Advisory Committee, among others.
Jon and his wife Joanna were married in 2007 and have twin boys, Benjamin and Elijah, and a little girl, Larissa. Jon completed his Grade 10 Certificate in Piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music and Personal Trainer Specialist Certificate from CanFitPro. He loves tennis, table tennis, weight training, gardening, travelling and spending time with his wife and children. In his free time, Jon plays organized basketball and softball, hikes and mountain bikes with kids in tow, and enjoys the outdoors with his family to the fullest.