Gander Family Dental Clinic

05/29/2026

04/13/2026

Meet the Hygienist 👋 🦷
Paula Turner

A Gander native with 33 years of experience in the dental field, Paula is a cornerstone of the Gander Family Dental team. She has dedicated 17 years as a dental hygienist to our clinic and our patients. Outside of the clinic, Paula balances her professional life as a crafter and a green-thumb enthusiast who loves nothing more than a sunny day in her greenhouse.

Looking for a skilled hand and a friendly face? Call us at 709-256-3444 to schedule an appointment with Paula.

03/30/2026

Meet the Hygienist 👋 🦷
Patty Penton

Patty has been a Dental Hygienist for 24 years and has spent over 19 years as a valued member of Gander Family Dental Clinic.

Outside the office, Patty spends most of her time with her husband, 2 kids, and 2 dogs. She enjoys many aspects of the outdoors; whether it’s snowmobiling or snowshoeing in winter, to hiking or spending quality time at the cabin in summer and fall.

Patty is looking forward to playing an important role in your oral health. To book an appointment with her, please call us at 709-256-3444.

03/16/2026

Meet the Dentist 🦷 👋
Dr. Nour Eldin Mohamed

Dr. Nour is a family dentist raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He practices in our Gander and Wesleyville Family Clinics.

Dr. Nour loves all aspects of dentistry; fillings, extractions, dentures, and especially cosmetic dentistry as he loves putting a smile on people's face.

He also provides oral sedation and Nitrous oxide for those with high anxiety.

Outside the office, Dr. Nour enjoys traveling, soccer, weightlifting, playing chess and spending time with his friends and family.

To book an appointment with Dr. Nour, call one of these Family Dental Clinic locations:
Wesleyville 709-536-2100
Gander 709-256-3444

03/06/2026

Happy International Dentist 🦷 day to our eight amazing Dentists! They make coming to work every day enjoyable and take good care of all the oral health for the people in our community. If you see these eight today be sure to wish them happy international Dentist day.

03/05/2026

Meet the Dentist 👋 🦷
Dr. Dena Pourhamzeh

Dr. Dena first visited Newfoundland before dental school and quickly fell in love with its natural beauty and welcoming culture. A proud Nova Scotian, she returned to Atlantic Canada after completing her dental education in Ireland to begin her career.

She enjoys all aspects of dentistry and offers oral sedation and nitrous oxide for patients who would benefit from extra comfort. Above all, Dr. Dena truly cares about her patients—taking the time to listen, ease their stress, and create a calm, positive experience at every visit.

In her time off, she enjoys hiking, travelling, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

02/25/2026

Our team showing their support for National Pink Shirt/Anti-Bullying Day