Dr. Hayley Faulkner

London’s Friendly & Passionate Pediatric Dentist

We understand the dental office can be a new and overwhelming experience. We aim to make it comfortable and relaxing. Our goal is to create positive dental visits for all, while educating families to instill good dental habits and establish a lifetime of glowing oral health. 

Dr. Hayley Faulkner

Dr. Hayley Faulkner

is passionate about creating a positive experience at the dentist for babies and children including those with special needs. She provides expert care while creating a welcoming environment to promote oral health from infancy to adulthood. 

Born and raised in London, Ontario, she completed her Masters in Biomedical Engineering and her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the University of Toronto. After working as a general dentist, her love for treating children led her to obtain a Specialty in Pediatrics from the University of Minnesota. This specialization allows her to understand your child, their teeth and how to meet their specific needs. 

In her spare time, you will find her painting, skiing, and enjoying quality time with her husband Jeff, son Graham and daughter Romi along with their family and friends. 

Dr. Faulkner is a clinical instructor in the dental program at Western University’s Schulich School of Dentistry. She is also a clinical member of the Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Canadian Paediatric Society, The Royal College of Dentists of Canada, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professionals, International Association for Disability and Oral Health, The Canadian Dental Association and Ontario Dental Association.

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Dr. Clive Friedman

is a Pediatric Dentist that has dedicated his career to the dentistry community through his own pediatric dental practice, teaching, lecturing locally and internationally along with his participation in a number of dentistry focused committees, organizations and boards.  

Dr. Friedman has been a teaching Faculty member at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry since 1981 and the University of Toronto since 2000. Currently his teaching focuses on babies, patients with disabilities and motivational interviewing. He is a past president of Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disability as well as the International Association of Disability and Oral Health. For the last 15 years he has also been involved with various dental outreach programs in Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Botswana, and Nunavut. When Clive isn’t teaching or practicing dentistry he enjoys photography, biking, hiking, travel and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Dr. Friedman has been Dr. Faulkner’s mentor for a number of years and she is delighted that he has joined the team at Imagine Children’s Dentistry. 
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Aiden 

is a Registered Nurse from the Philippines with experience in ER nursing and specialized roles like Endocardio and Audiometry Technician. After moving to Canada in 2022 as an international student, she found her calling at Imagine Children’s Dentistry, where her nurturing nature shines bright while working with kids. 

Beyond her medical career, Aiden’s kitchen is her happy place, whipping up Filipino delights for her friends. Fluent in Tagalog, she’s excited to welcome you to our dental office with open arms: “ikinagagalak ko kayung makilala sa aming klinika ng ngipin.”

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Anita 

is a Dental Assistant at our clinic, bringing enthusiasm and expertise to our team. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from MGR University, India, and graduated from Dental Assisting at Fanshawe College in 2015. Additionally, she obtained certificates in Medical Office Administration and Dental Treatment Coordination.

Outside the office, Anita unwinds with journaling, podcasts, and family picnics. Fluent in multiple languages, including Hindi, Anita welcomes you to come and say “vanakam,” “vanthanam,” and “Namaste”!

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Aura 

is a Dental Assistant and an enthusiastic member of the Imagine Children’s Dentistry team. She enjoys being part of the journey our patients and their families go on as we teach the importance of oral health. 

Aura was born and raised in Colombia and is a recent graduate from General Dentistry at the Universidad Autonoma de Manizales. She worked in Colombia providing care to families in underprivileged communities where she discovered working with kids is her passion. She loves not only treating her patients but teaching them that a dentist appointment is something they can look forward to. Aura moved to Canada in 2021 to pursue a postgraduate education in Health Care Administration Management continuing to expand her knowledge of the dentistry profession internationally.  

When she is not at the office or continuing her studies Aura enjoys working out and eating ice cream! And she…espera poder conocerte pronto!

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Brittney

is a dedicated Certified Dental Assistant Administrator. With a passion for patient care, Brittney is commited to making each visit to our practice a comfortable and informative experience. 

Brittney is a smiling face that will greet you at the front desk of our clinic. Outside of work, Brittney enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their twins. Her hobbies include reading, gaming, cooking, and playing basketball, which keep her active and engaged. Brittney looks forward to welcoming you to our practice and ensuring that your dental experience is both enjoyable and stress-free!

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Dina  

is a Dental Assistant who also holds a degree in Computer Science. Dina’s passion lies in working with children, including those with special needs. She finds joy in providing them with a positive and comfortable experience during their dental visits. 

Dina enjoys taking road trips together with her daughter to explore the beautiful province of Ontario. Dina has a deep appreciation for nature and loves trail walking and outdoor activities. Originally from the Philippines, Dina is fluent in Tagalog and Visayan.

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Jodie

is our Clinical Manager who has developed a passion and found joy in helping patients and families achieve their dental goals. As a Dental Asssistant her aim is to provide our families with a welcoming environment where she can share her professional knowledge gained over 26 years of working in the dental field.   

She truly understands the impact that nutrition has on our teeth and overall health, as her interest in this area of dentistry led her to obtain a Certificate of Nutrition from Stanford University. Jodie has extensive experience working with infants and new parents and is also trained in the client-centric approach of motivational interviewing for behavior change.  When Jodie isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her family at their cottage, playing volleyball, fitness, hiking and spending time with friends. 
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Lisa

is a Certified Nurse Practitioner whose career has spanned 40 years at both the Hospital for Sick Children and Children’s Hospital London Health Sciences Centre. Retiring from hospital nursing in 2021, she is thrilled to be joining the Imagine Children’s Dentistry team.

Lisa obtained her Master of Nursing and Acute Care Nurse Practitioner post graduate diploma from the University of Toronto. She has been the recipient of numerous clinical practice and leadership awards throughout her career from both hospital and community settings. Most recently, she received the inaugural Children’s Hospital Guiding Star Award in 2019 from the Children’s Health Foundation. Lisa is an avid reader, yogi, cyclist and continual budding photographer who loves to travel.
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Sarah

is our skilled Administrative Manager who thrives on making numbers make sense! With a background in dental administration, accounting and tech support, Sarah brings a diverse skill set to her role. 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her cats, pursuing hobbies like painting and pottery, and listening to audiobooks. Sarah also loves to travel, especially across the Atlantic, seeking new adventures and experiences.

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Sophya

is a Certified Dental Assistant Administrator who holds a keen passion in providing equitable oral health care to everyone, especially to those in underserved communities.

Sophya obtained her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences with Biology at Western University, where she volunteered her time at various oral health programs for people with disabilities. Her continued passion led her to achieve the Assisting Award of Excellence at Fanshawe College, where she coordinated inter-professional events that taught dental sign language to oral health professionals across London! At home, Sophya has two fur-babies (dogs) that love hiking, soccer, food, and barking at nothing.

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Dr. Mohamad Ahmad

Dr. Ahmad is a medical anesthesiologist, his goals are to provide your child with a safe and positive anesthetic experience.

Dr. Mohamad Ahmad is an graduate of Western University’s Faculty of Medicine and McMaster University’s Anesthesia Residency program.  He has been practicing independently since 2002 with a subspecialty in pediatric anesthesia. He was Director of Pediatric Anesthesia at London Health Sciences and Western University from 2009 to 2019. He is currently Director of Continuing Professional Development in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Western University. In his spare time, Dr. Ahmad likes building and fixing things both physical and electronic.  He also likes biking and hiking – especially in the mountains of his native Alberta.  Finally, he is a self-acknowledged news junkie.
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Dr. Sharat Pani

is a certified pediatric dentist at Imagine Children’s Dentistry. Dr. Pani completed his specialty training from the University of British Columbia.

Coming from an academic background, he previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Western Ontario and has more than 50 papers published in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Pani has a keen interest in dentistry for individuals with special healthcare needs and has trained as a fellow at the prestigious BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver.

He is currently the president elect of the Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health and serves on the executive of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health. A Londoner since 2019, he lives here with his wife and son and enjoys hiking and biking the trails in and around London. Dr. Pani is proud to serve the children of London, and beyond. He speaks Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Tamil, Kannada and Malyalam. 

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Dr. David Sommerfreund

Dr. Sommerfreund is a pediatric anesthesiologist at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London and an associate professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.  

He is a graduate of Queen’s University, and worked as a pediatric Physiotherapist in Vancouver, BC and New Glasgow, NS for 4 years prior to entering Medical school at the University of Sydney, Australia. He graduated from there in 2007. He completed his internship in Sydney and then returned to London for residency training. He achieved his Royal College Certification in 2013 and subsequently returned to Australia for a Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship before coming back to London to set up practice. Originally from London, his interests are far reaching, and both sports and family feature prominently in his life outside of work.
 

Have a question or a special request?

Many of our patients have special needs or behaviours and may require extra care with each visit.  Please let us know if we can help in any way by asking a question below or emailing the office directly welcome@imaginecd.ca.