Lori Lawrence, R.D.H., N.H.C.

Lori Lawrence has been a Registered Health Care Professional in the practice of Dental Hygiene for the past 33 years and opened the door to Smiles Sensations Independent Dental Hygiene Clinic in 2008. She practices the “whole body” approach of dentistry from clinical awareness and scientific study, as she knows that what happens in the mouth is reflected in the body, and what happens in the body is reflected in the mouth.
Lori is a perpetual student constantly attending conferences and taking courses to satisfy a thirst for knowledge about the connections within the human body. Lori is a proud member of the IABDM (International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine)

Accreditations and Accomplishments:
  • 2015 Certified Natural Health Consultant
  • Vice-President and Co-founder of the IDHA (Independent Dental Hygiene Association) www.idha.ca
  • Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce "Small Business Person of the Year 2012"

Community:
  • Participant in the "Gift From the Heart" yearly event www.giftfromtheheart.ca   
  • Volunteer in helping with the Mason CHiP Ident-A-Kid Program
  • Conducting educational seminars at schools, retirement homes, day camps and wellness expos

Elise Brown, N.H.C.

Elise Brown, Certified Natural Health Consultant has joined Smile Sensations and complements the team with her varied skill set.   She has worked in other fields of alternative health therapy and her continued motivation is to empower others to participate in their own state of wellness.  Elise and Lori have known each other for 20+ years and together they completed their certification as Natural Health Consultants in the spring of 2015. 
Client education permeates throughout the Clinic; the benefits of natural based products, organic nutrition, essential oil therapies, suggestions of vitamin and mineral supplements, and much more– Elise can help clients find what works best for them.  She can also utilize her training to identify and clear Allergy and Sensitivity responses as well as other stressors within the body.  
Currently Elise is filling the position as Office Administrator as Jodi completes her studies and is happy to greet clients with that same friendly smile they are used to.  She easily relates to people of all ages and is frequently heard sharing a laugh with someone.    
 Elise and her husband Alan reside near Lombardy.  They have two adult daughters that live in St. John’s, NL and Calgary, AB respectively.  They are distance grandparents, and appreciate the technology that   enables them to actively interact with their granddaughter in Calgary and participate in her milestone accomplishments.

Jodi Lawrence

Jodi joined Smile Sensations in November 2011 as Office Manager. Jodi is currently on sabbatical attending St. Lawrence College to acquire her degree in accounting. She will be returning to Smile Sensations on a part-time basis until she graduates. Jodi brings a superb level of professionalism while managing the day to day administration on behalf of the business.  Jodi’s proficiency and knowledge gives her the capability needed to understand and process insurance claims forms.
Having 3 young children of her own, Jodi relates very well to our youngest clients as they arrive for their dental hygiene visits. Her smile and cheerfulness makes everyone feel welcome and at home when they come through the doors of Smile Sensations. We miss you around the office, and wish you well in your studies!