Meet Our Team

Meet the dentists and staff!

We take pride in getting to know our patients and their families. Not only are we committed providing excellent patient care, we love our community and take pride in serving families in Hamilton. Learn more about our team.

Dr. Sonia Taranu

Dentist

Bio coming soon.

Kenis Arauz

Dental Hygienist

Kenis was born and raised in Mississauga. He attended the Canadian Academy of Dental Health and Community Sciences, where he graduated with a diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2020.

Jennifer Szatko

Dental Hygienist

Jennifer joined Gage Park Dental as a dental hygienist in 2013. A Hamilton native, she is a graduate of the Canadian Institute for Dental Hygiene in Hamilton and a member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association.

Maira Martinez

Dental Assistant

Maira comes from Colombia and now lives in Burlington. She studied at Oxford College, earning a diploma in Level 2 Dental Assisting in 2019. At Oxford, she was awarded a scholarship for good grades.

Michelle Ardiles

Office Consultant

Michelle is responsible for keeping our office running smoothly and efficiently! Originally from New Jersey, she makes her home in Binbrook. Michelle trained at the Canadian Academy of Dental Health and Community Sciences, graduating in 2019.

Georgina Gonzalez

Office Manager

Georgina is one of the smiling faces you’ll meet when you come into our office! She grew up in Santiago, Chile, and now lives in Binbrook. She holds a diploma in Medical Office Administration from ICS College.

Karrissa

Administration

Karrissa grew up in Hamilton and makes her home here. She loves the admin side of dentistry and has managed medical offices and retail stores.