Our Team

Laura Fletcher - Pembina Valley Dental

DR. LAURA FLETCHER BSC, DMD

Laura is excited about the growth of Pembina Valley Dental and welcomes all new team members.

Dr. Laura Fletcher is a graduate of the University of Manitoba Dental program in 2007. Dr. Laura has been practicing dentistry since graduation and has constantly kept pace with the newest developments in dentistry through continuing education courses. Through her completion of the Misch Implant Institute Prosthetic and Surgical programs, Dr. Laura has become highly skilled in placing dental implants. She is currently studying under Dr. John Kois to remain in the forefront of restorative dentistry. She is a member of the Winnipeg Progressive Study Club and the Tucker Gold Study Club.

Dr. Laura came to Winkler in 2010 to practice Dentistry. She found the community so welcoming that she decided to make Winkler her home. She lives in Winkler with her husband, two children and two dogs. In her free time, she loves to play with her children and go equalizing in the Winkler pool.

Dr. Laura is so committed to her existing patients she has decided to take the next step and is proud to open her very own practice Pembina Valley Dental.

She looks forward to taking the absolute best care of all her loyal patients and of course her new patients as well.

Dr. Ehab Gabrial

Dr. Gabrial was born in Luxor, Egypt. He graduated from dental school 1988. After moving to Canada in 2010, he graduated from the University of Toronto National Dental Equivalency program. Since 2013, Dr. Gabrial has been working in Ontario and Manitoba as a general dentist while pursuing his passion of high tech dentistry. He is continually upgrading his skills with numerous continuing education programs. Dr Gabrial strives to ensure each patient dental experience as pleasant as possible. His goal is to achieve true Gentle Dental Care!
In his spare time Dr. Gabrial enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, travelling, and playing soccer as a goalkeeper. We would like to welcome this fantastic dentist to the Pembina Valley Dental team.
Gabrial Ehab - Pembina Valley Dental
Burghard Vom Dorp - Pembina Valley Dental

BURGHARD VOM DORP - DENTURIST

Burghard invites all his patients to Pembina Valley Dental.

We are happy to introduce Denturist Burghard Vom Dorp to the Pembina Valley Dental team. He brings with him 37 years of dental experience! A fourth-generation dentist in Cologne Germany for 29 years, Burghard and his family emigrated from Germany to Canada in 2009 making roots in Reinfeld Manitoba. He obtained his Denturist Licence in Manitoba in 2012 and has been working in many clinics and personal care homes in Southern Manitoba.

JESSIE Harder - DENTAL HYGIENIST

Jessie is excited to start her family and spend 12 months at home with her new addition!

Jessie Peters was born and raised in Winkler and the surrounding area. She graduated from the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene in 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Dental Assisting Level II at Red River College. Since graduating from Dental Hygiene, she has worked in Winnipeg and Brandon, but is excited to be back in Winkler with her family and to work with the Pembina Valley Dental team.

Jessie is passionate about her profession and is known for her warm personality and the ability to make her patients feel at ease. She is an active member of the CDHA and the CDHM and is always keeping up to date with the most recent dental hygiene developments.

In her free time, she enjoys golfing, watching hockey, travelling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Jessie Peters - Pembina Valley Dental
Kari Snieder - Pembina Valley Dental

KARI SNIEDER - DENTAL HYGIENIST

Is excited to expand her family and enjoy 12 months with them!

Kari was born and raised in Ontario where she graduated from Georgian College in 2010 with a diploma of Dental Hygiene. She and her husband moved to Winkler in 2011 to start their careers. They now how one child and are excited about the potential to grow and raise their family in Winkler. Kari has a passion for educating patients on oral health and providing excellent oral care to all of them as well. She is very excited about being a part of the Pembina Valley Dental team and having new opportunities to learn and grow as a hygienist.

In her spare time Kari likes volunteering with her local youth group, golfing, going for walks with her friends, and spending time with family.

Minyoung Cho - Dental hygienist

Minyoung is excited to join Pembina valley dental team and look forward to meeting our patients.

Minyoung was born in South Korea and moved to Winnipeg in 2007. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a diploma of dental hygiene in 2014. She recently moved to Winkler and is excited to get to know great people and beautiful places in Winkler. She is very caring and respectful to patients and loves to educate people with oral health. In her spare time, she likes travelling, hanging out with friends and family and watching movies.
Minyoung Cho - Pembina Valley Dental
Olga Hartmann - Pembina Valley Dental

OLGA HARTMANN - DENTAL ASSISTANT PHASE II

Olga is excited to help the dental clinic grow, and seeing all of Dr. Laura’s long time patients.

Olga was born in Kazakhstan and immigrated from Germany to Canada in June 2009. She speaks English, Russian, and high German. Olga received her Phase 2 Dental Assistant Diploma in October 2016. She is excited to join the Pembina Valley Dental Team and help the Clinic grow!

In her free time Olga enjoys spending time with her three sons, walking, gardening / yard work and applying eyelash extensions to her own client base.

Christine Hintay - DENTAL ASSISTANT PHASE II

Christine is extremely excited to join the team and learn more skills as a dental assistant at Pembina Valley Dental.

Christine was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to Canada in 2013.

She graduated at CDI College with honors in October 2021. 

In her free time, she loves to bake and spend time with her family and friends.

Christine Hintay - Pembina Valley Dental
Vanessa Parent - Pembina Valley Dental

Vanessa Parent - OFFICE ASSISTANT

Vanessa was born and raised in Winkler. She graduated from Red River College in 2013 with a level II Dental assisting.

Vanessa also worked at Boundary trails hospital in Sterilizing Dept. She loves to learn. She also has a Certificate in small business management and bookkeeping.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs Charley and Kal. She also loves road trips, fishing, chocolate ice cream and anything and everything Disney.

HELENE LOEWEN - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Helene welcomes to Pembina Valley Dental all Dr. Laura’s patients existing and new!
Helene was born and raised in Germany. She received her dental assistant diploma in 2001. In 2015, her family decided to immigrate to Canada. Helene has three young sons which keep her busy. When Helene is not working, she likes to spend time with family and friends.
Helene Loewen - Pembina Valley Dental