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Meet the Team at Clinton Dental Clinic
As a second generation, family owned and operated dental practice, the Clinton Dental Clinic is committed to providing our patients with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. On this page, you’ll get to learn more about our dentists. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Clinton Dental Clinic today.
Meet the Principal Denist and Owner
Dr. Veronica Lee
Dr. Veronica Lee graduated in 2007 from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Western Ontario.
Dr. Lee always knew she would go into some area of health care as her favourite subjects in school were always in sciences. She loves interacting with and helping people. Since her dad, Dr. Grant Lee was a dentist; she was exposed to the world of dentistry at a young age. He always loved his job and that really influenced her career choice. It was the right choice.
Dr. Lee loves helping her patients every day and she loves that every day brings something different! There is a never a dull moment in dentistry, always something new to learn and a new challenge to overcome. Dr. Lee enjoys all areas of dentistry, which is why she loves being a general dentist. She particularly enjoys orthodontic treatment. It is amazing to see such a transformation in someone’s function and appearance, especially when it’s started at a young age.
Dr. Lee is a member of the Wingham & District Dental Society (WDDS) where she attends monthly meetings to learn about and discuss new dental products or techniques. She is a member in good standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, and both the Ontario and Canadian Dental Association (ODA /CDA). She also attends continuing education throughout the year. In Dr. Lee’s spare time she enjoys movies, reading, knitting, doing puzzles, swimming and singing.
Dr. Lee was lucky enough to marry her high school sweetheart Jay. She is blessed with 3 beautiful children, and is a very busy mom.
Meet The Associates
Dr. Gurlal Sandhu
Dr. Sandhu graduated in 1994 from the SDM College of Dental Sciences, located in Karnataka, India, and completed a residency in prosthodontics in 2001. He immigrated to Canada and acquired his Canadian accreditations from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University in 2014.
Dr. Sandhu was a professor in the dental specialty of prosthodontics and taught for over 10 years before immigrating to Canada in 2011.
Dr. Sandhu is very compassionate towards the dental needs of his patients. He particularly likes work in the areas of dentures, crown and bridge, minor oral surgical procedures, wisdom teeth extractions and endodontics.
Dr. Sandhu spends his spare time traveling, reading and writing.
Dr. Sandhu is an active member of the Ontario and Canadian Dental Associations and is a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. He is also a life member of the Indian Prosthodontic Society.
Dr. Sandhu's wife, Simi, and daughters, Ishroop and Brahm, have followed him from India and now live in Canada.
Dr. Christina Van Bakel
Dr. Van Bakel graduated with her dental degree in 2020 from Trinity College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland.
Dr. Van Bakel grew up in Clinton before heading to the University of Guelph completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics. She always knew she was drawn to work in health care, and the field of dentistry peaked her interest. The opportunity of studying at an accredited school in Ireland arose and seemed like the perfect fit to continue her education while fulfilling an opportunity to live abroad. She moved to Dublin, Ireland and spent the next five years completing her dental degree. In her second year at Trinity, she achieved the honour of becoming a Trinity Scholar. This achievement is awarded to students who excel at a set of supplemental examinations taken during the second year of studying and is considered Ireland’s highest undergraduate academic honour.
Dr. Van Bakel moved to London, Ontario following her graduation in 2020, where she has worked at Dearness Family Dentistry for the last four years. She is excited to return to her home town of Clinton to provide care for those of all ages. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and finds particular interest in learning about new advancements in preventive and minimally invasive treatments.
Dr. Van Bakel lives with her partner Adrian, and their two bunnies. In her free time, she enjoys baking, crafting, indoor climbing, and most of all spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Sugun Kanwar
Dr. Sugun Kanwar is a highly skilled general dentist with a special interest in orthodontics. She graduated from S.G.R.D in India with a B.D.S degree in 2006 and then went on to pursue residency in orthodontics (M.D.S.) from A.B.S.M.I.D.S in 2010.
Her six years of dedicated orthodontic practice in India equipped her with the expertise to manage cases involving dental misalignments and functional problems with clear aligners and traditional braces. She also enjoys working with kids and teens with developing malocclusion using different orthodontic appliances.
Her move to Canada marked a new chapter in her professional journey, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Alberta. While she practices as a general dentist, Dr. Sugun’s keen interest and expertise in orthodontics remain central to her work. She finds fulfillment in creating lasting positive impacts on her patient’s lives whether by restoring function or enhancing esthetics. She prioritizes creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs. Witnessing the patient’s joy and confidence after treatment are her greatest sources of motivation.
In addition, Dr. Sugun is a busy mom of two young children. Despite her demanding career, she finds time to pursue her interests in gardening, baking, and exploring new places with her family.