Meet The Doctors MONASHEE DENTAL CENTRE
Dr. Paula Winsor-Lee
Dr Paula Winsor-Lee received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2002. She has continued her education through numerous continuing education seminars. She has a special interest in Orthodontics and stays on top of advances in the field including treatment with Invisalign Aligners. Dr Winsor-Lee is originally from Regina, Saskatchewan. She chose to move to the Okanagan Valley to take part in the active lifestyle the area provides. She enjoys down hill skiing, biking, hiking, and yoga. Paula also enjoys family time with her son.
Dr. Remy Winklmeier
Dr. Remy Winklmeier completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine and Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of British Columbia. After graduating in 2009, he decided to leave the hustle and bustle of the lower mainland and move to the North Okanagan to join Monashee Dental Centre. Dr. Remy enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with a passion towards surgery and implant dentistry.
Meet Our Support Staff MONASHEE DENTAL CENTRE
Angie
OFFICE MANAGER
Angie graduated from the University College of Fraser Valley as a Certified Dental Assistant in 1996, and joined our team in 2008 when her family moved to the Okanagan. Angie enjoys all aspects of dentistry as she continued her education by completing her Orthodontic module and being our ortho assistant for many years, before transitioning into our treatment coordinator. You will find Angie at the front desk and in the back assisting, always doing her best to ensure your dental experience is a breeze. On her days off she likes to spend time soaking up the sun on her boat in the summer with her husband and four children.
Jenn
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Jennifer graduated from the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene in 2009. On her days off she enjoys spending time with her husband and her son. Jenn offers a lot of knowledge in treating periodontal disease, and helping you to maintain your healthy smile. Jenn is known for her gentle touch and doing her best to make your cleaning appointment as pain free as she possibly can!
Bree
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Bree joined our team in 2014, but started her career as a dental assistant after she graduated from Okanagan College in 1993. Bree completed her Orthodontic module in 2015 and it sparked a new passion for her. You will find her in the back applying excellent patient management skills and providing all her patients with the upmost care and compassion. In her spare time she enjoys the outdoors and family time with her husband and three boys.
Jennifer
Receptionist
Jennifer joined our team in 2016, you can find her smiling face at the front desk. Jenn brings twenty plus years of reception experience to our office and is now excited for her new adventure into dentistry. She has enjoyed learning something new in the last couple years. As one of our main receptionists she is up front always doing her best to help accommodate our patients, and can help you with all your insurance related questions, and any appointments you may need. She is a devoted mother to her three children, and enjoys family time on her days off.
Keli
REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST
Keli recently made the move to the beautiful Okanagan from Merritt. A graduate of Toronto College of Dental Hygiene in 2013. Keli is enjoying all the things the Okanagan has to offer, on her off time you can find her at the gym and spending time with her boyfriend. A fantastic addition to our dental hygiene team. You will find her gentle demeanor helps put you at ease during your dental appointments.
Lesley
CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Lesley brings her thirty plus years of experience as a Certified Dental Assistant to our team. She graduated from the Certified Dental Assisting program at Okanagan College and has taken many advance studies courses since. She has extended licensing from the College of Dental Surgeons to perform all explanded duties. Her meticulous attention to detail ensures you willl get the best technical quality of care with all your dental visits! She strives to make each of our patients feel comfortable and their visit as fun as possible. Outside the office, Lesley and her husband enjoy living in the Lumby community. A cowgirl at heart, her passion is for her horses and dogs.
Kalista
CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT
Kalista is one of our newest members of the team she joined September 2020 as a Sterilization/Chairside Assistant. Kalista grew up in the Okanagan and has recently made the move to Lumby. She is excited to become a Certified Dental Assistant and is working towards entering the CDA Distance program at the Vancouver Community College. Kalista has a real talent for gardening, she enjoys it so much she would drive miles for a new tropical plant to bring home.
Morgan
CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT
Morgan grew up and has lived in the Lumby area her whole life. She joined the team in August 2020 as a Sterilization/Chairside Assistant. She is currently enrolled in the CDA distance program at the Vancouver Community College. She is looking forward to starting her dental career at Monashee Dental. Morgan spends her time off enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.
Trina
RECEPTIONIST
A familiar face to most, Trina joined our office a little over a year ago. For those of you that don’t know her Trina was born and raised in Lumby and is the mom of 3 very busy girls. When she’s not following them around you can find her spending time at the cabin with her family.