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At Bells Corners Dental Studio, our goal is to take care of you and your family in the most comfortable and convenient way possible. As a locally owned clinic, we pride ourselves on building long lasting relationships while greeting you with familiar smiles each time you visit. It is also our pleasure to support local charities, associations, and fundraising events.
Ryan Kirschner
DMD, MSc Dentist
Welcome to Bells Corners Dental Studio. I am the owner and dentist. Since 2014, I have been helping patients of all ages achieve optimal oral health. Our team is dedicated to providing oral health care in a comfortable, compassionate, and fun atmosphere. We are here to listen and guide you on your path to overall health. Patients become family because we are committed to building lifelong relationships.
About my family: My wife and I were born and raised in Montreal. In 2017, we moved to Nepean with our 4 month old daughter and in 2019, we welcomed our second daughter. In our spare time you can find us on nature walks, playing sports, singing and dancing. I am a fan of baseball, hockey and golf and I enjoy trying new recipes on the BBQ! One day I hope to plant that vegetable garden I always wanted.
*Dr. Kirschner graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology in 2007, a Master of Science in Dental Sciences in 2010, and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 2014. He went on to complete a Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from Boston University in 2015 . Dr. Kirschner continues to advance his studies with many hours of continuing education on various topics.
Ryan Kirschner
DDS, Dental Surgeon
Dr. Sassi completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Laval University in 2013 and took some extra training to perform IV sedation at University of Toronto. Dr. Sassi’s passion is to provide dental care to those who do not have access to it. He has traveled to various locations to do humanitarian work, treating over 700 patients in Central America and Northern Canada. When not at work, Dr. Sassi enjoys playing, arranging, and recording music, Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu. Dr. Sassi speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Paul Bresee
RDH, Lead Hygienist
I’ve been helping people take care of their oral health for 20 years so far, and I’m still just as passionate and probably more than I was when I first started! When I see someone for an appointment I don’t want to “just scale” their teeth, I want to have a connection with that particular person at that time and get to know them, understand where they are in terms of comfort level at the dental office and also have some really good laughs (yes that’s possible in a dental office!). I’ve helped people that have claustrophobia, dental anxiety, going through very stressful life events to people that just hate having their teeth scaled get completely comfortable in coming in for their appointments. Many of the people that I have seen for the last 15 to 20 years actually love coming into the office for our semi-annual dose of laughs and “catch up” time. I’ve come to realize that you can’t win every case of periodontal disease but if you can keep people from dreading going to the dental office and provide them with great continuous care then you’ve done a great thing.
When I’m not connecting with or having laughs with my patients at the office you can find me with my family and my pooch Coco. I also love to kayak, workout, play tennis or shoot hoops and I enjoy keeping up with the latest in dentistry. Just remember, when you see me for an appointment that you’re not just another patient to me and in a time where staff come and go I’ll be here for you.
Celia Zhang
RDH, Hygienist
Celia is a dedicated dental hygienist with a passion for promoting oral health and wellness. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her expertise and provide exceptional care to her patients.
She graduated from CNIH as a Dental Hygienist in 2013 and completed an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from University of Ottawa in 2015.
Outside of the office, She cherishes spending time with her loved ones, including her little one. Parenthood has enriched Celia’s life in countless ways, instilling the values of patience, compassion, and empathy—qualities that she brings to her interactions with patients each day.
Saundra Brodkin
MEd, ACC Office Manager
Hi there and welcome! I have the honour of being office manager and part owner of our clinic. I have a diverse background with a combination of experience in entrepreneurship, accounting, teaching, counseling psychology, and life coaching! My responsibilities include mental health support for patients and team members, day to day operations, as well as cultivating relationships with our referring offices. When not in the office, you can find me out and about with my husband (Dr. K!) and our two daughters, we love exploring and taking road trips to visit family in Montreal and Detroit!
