Our Team

Kerri

Since 1993, Kerri has been the cheery voice and smiley face at the front desk of Maple Leaf Dentistry. With a keen background in many dental treatments, Kerri is the first one you would speak to on the phone, and last one to settle your account. Her office management responsibilities extend to practice accounting and insurance company correspondence. Her sense of detail is uncanny – she remembers names of people from all generations.

Her additional duties at the practice include managing the office and building.
A Peterborough girl with strong connections to the ‘south end’, Kerri enjoys time with her family, travel, running, and gardening.

The sun is always shining over Kerri!

Lesley

Lesley is a graduate of both Algonquin and Confederation Colleges, as a qualified Certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and running in her spare time. Lesley valued her experience working with medical brigades in Honduras – which gained both knowledge and satisfaction. If your appointment is a treatment with Dr. Crawford, Lesley is the one to make you at ease, and guide you through the process. She is knowledgeable in all dental areas and is a great practice resource for coordinating your upcoming treatments.

Jessica

Jessica started off her dental career as a Level 2 Preventive Dental Assistant, graduating from Durham College in 2001.

As she worked full time during the day, she completed night school at Fleming College in Health Sciences, working towards her ultimate goal as a Dental Hygienist. Jessica graduated from Algonquin College with honours in 2005 as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

She enjoys all that Peterborough has to offer, and loves to call this city home. When Jess is not working at Maple Leaf, she is busy running her three young children between the school, the rink and the stables. An accomplished baker, Jessica is really good at making cookies!

Laurie

You’ll hear her welcoming laugh as she invites you into her hygiene room!
Laurie is a Peterborough native, who still resides in town. She is a busy wife and mother of two girls, with a dog and a cat at home as well.

A graduate of the Registered Dental Hygienist program in 2003, Laurie has keen attention to detail. She is able to not skip any steps in treatment, yet still, stay on time. A lover of music of all kinds, Laurie can play the drums and guitar. When time permits, Laurie enjoys travelling internationally.

Krista

Krista shares the front desk responsibilities with a smile, and her voice on the phone reflects it. Her knowledge comes from experience as a Certified Dental Assistant. She is a highly organized computer wizard, who manages the schedule, office referrals, and outbound patient communication. Her Business Administration diploma from Fleming College is put to use daily.

Krista has a unique hobby, as she is an accomplished book folder. This art form creates wonderful treasures that suit every décor.

When able, like others she likes to travel to warm destinations.

Brittany

Brittany is a Certified Dental Assistant who is the infection control monitor for the practice. Generally behind the scenes, Brittany was our front desk receptionist when she first began at the practice.

She often is the one who takes patient impressions for removable dental appliances.

An active mother of two, Brittany was a varsity athlete in university while completing her Bachelor of Science degree. She has volunteered internationally by teaching in East Africa for almost a year. Brittany likes to cook, hike, practice yoga and hum to the office music!

Nicole

Nicole joined Maple Leaf Dentistry when she moved to the Kawarthas to live on a lake! A qualified Registered Dental Hygienist with previous experience at a periodontist office, Nicole graduated in 2006. She demonstrates that comfort through compassion and empathy is one of the best methods for effective patient care. Nicole is a great communicator and listener, who can explain treatment well.

When not hiking with her family and dog named Mickey (after Mick Jagger), Nicole can be found singing and playing the guitar.

Karlyn

Karlyn is a self-initiated Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from Durham College in 2014. She was selected to complete a three-year term on the disciplinary committee for The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, and like others in the practice has very high standards.

A dog lover of her three-year-old dalmatian named Cosmo, Karlyn also finds time to ride and jump her horse named Rio. Karlyn has the gift of optimism, being able to deliver oral health information and treatment suggestions with a hint of hope. This leads to improved oral health outcomes for the patients.