MEET THE TEAM
RECEPTIONIST
GWEN
Gwen was born and raised in Saskatoon and graduated from the Dental Assisting Program in 2001. She moved to Okotoks with her family in 2006 and has been working at our office since January 2007. She has two boys, Carson and Ryan. She enjoys watching them play hockey, going camping and spending time with family and friends.
RECEPTIONIST
MARTINA
Martina, originally from Brisbane, Australia, moved to Canada in 1999. She began her dental career in an orthodontist's office and joined Dr. Gallup's Okotoks team in 2009. With a strong background in administration and finance, she has excelled in her current role. Martina is a proud mother of four children: Dylan, Devon, Dakota, and Denver. She enjoys scrapbooking, traveling, and spending quality time with loved ones.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
MARALEE
Maralee has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2006 and has completed additional education in Orthodontic and Scaling modules. She teaches Dental Assisting Continuing Education at Columbia College part-time. Since January 2011, Maralee has worked with Dr. Gallup and his team. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her husband and two dogs.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
SAMANTHA
Samantha graduated from the dental assisting program at SAIT Polytechnic in 2011. She has expanded her education through continuing education courses, recently completing training for veneers and implants. Samantha joined our team in March 2013. In her spare time, she enjoys hot yoga and spending time camping and hiking in the mountains.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
KAREN
Karen, born in Ireland and raised in Fernie, BC, practiced as a Registered Dental Assistant for 13 years before earning her Dental Hygiene degree in Vancouver in 2004. A resident of Okotoks since 2007, she joined our office as a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2008. Karen and her husband have two boys, Eric and Ryan, and enjoy staying busy with hockey, camping at Koocanusa, and spending time with family and friends.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
NICOLE
Graduating from the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine and Oral Health Sciences in 1997, Nicole has since become a Registered Dental Hygienist with advanced training in various specialties and certification in local anesthesia. She joined Dr. Gallup in 2007. Nicole and her husband, Lance, have two children and enjoy gardening, camping, hiking, and skiing. They cherish being part of the Okotoks community.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
INNA
Inna has been a Dental Hygienist since 2007, after graduating from Texas State Technical College. She enjoys helping her patients achieve and maintain healthy mouths. Inna regularly attends continuing education courses to stay updated on periodontal issues and the latest treatments. In her free time, she loves spending time with her energetic daughter, skiing, traveling, exercising, and practicing yoga.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
HOLLY
Holly graduated from the University of Alberta's Dental Hygiene program in 1994 and brings eleven years of education and experience to our team. She moved to Okotoks in 2004 and worked in our office until 2006. After several years as a stay-at-home mom for her three children, Holly has returned. Her interests include baking, exercising, camping, hiking, reading, and family time.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
MICHELLE
Michelle has been with us since 2009 and brings a wealth of experience as a Dental Hygienist since 1994. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Her hobbies include watching her kids' sports, walking, biking, and traveling.
ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR
DONNA
Donna has been a resident of Okotoks since 1998 and became part of our office team in 2000. Initially a patient, her cheerful demeanor and background as a Dental Assistant led us to invite her to join our team. She has a supportive husband and three wonderful children. Donna enjoys walking her dogs, kayaking, bird watching, hiking, and cherishing time with friends and family.
