Our Team
Our team members are highly trained and have extensive experience in providing excellent dental care. Some of our staff members have been with the practice since its onset more than 30 years ago. Our staff truly cares about the patients and will do everything to make each appointment most comfortable.
Dr. Shilpa Vij Sharma (Dentist)
Dr. Sharma joined Dr.Finewax’s practice in November 2015. She grew up in Markham. She studied at the University of Toronto for B.Sc(Biochemistry) and M.Sc(Neurochemistry) followed by Doctor of Dental Surgery. Following graduation from dental school in 2008, Dr. Sharma associated in downtown Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton areas. She is very empathetic and truly cares for her patients. She believes in educating her patients so an informed decision is made about the treatment. She always takes continuing education courses and to keep a breast of new developments in dentistry. She loves to work on children and offers general dentistry services including Invisalign for all ages.
Dr. Elizabeth Chisholm
Dr. Elizabeth Chisholm grew up in Keswick, Ontario and attended schools in Newmarket and Toronto. She studied Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences at Western University (BMSc) before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery with honours from the University of Toronto.
Elizabeth is passionate about providing an exceptional dental experience, partnered with the highest quality dental care for her patients. Her core values are kindness, integrity, and excellence, and she treats patients as she, herself would want to be treated – with compassion and accountability.
Elizabeth enjoys treating patients of all ages and from all walks of life. While she loves every aspect of dentistry, Elizabeth has special interests in oral surgery as well as restorative and aesthetic dentistry.
She loves to educate patients about the importance of oral health and its relationship with overall well-being. She considers her patients’ happiness and gratitude to be the most rewarding aspect of her job.
When she is not helping patients maintain their oral health, Elizabeth enjoys time outside, painting, travelling, and can be found cycling along the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe!
Dr. Szeto
Dr. Szeto studied Biomedical Sciences at University of Waterloo (BSc) and Biochemistry at Western University (MSc) before receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery with honours from the University of Toronto. Dr. Szeto strives to provide exceptional dental care for patients in all ages, from seniors to children. She enjoys all disciplines of general dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, endodontics and restorative dentistry. She continues to learn about new developments in dentistry to ensure that her patients are provided with the best dental care. In her free time, Dr. Szeto enjoys playing the piano and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Szeto speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English fluently. She looks forward to welcoming you to East River Dental Care!
Julie (Hygienist)
Julie has more than 20 years experience in dental services. She has lived and worked in Newmarket all her life. She is a busy mom of 2 boys who love to play Softball and Hockey. Her family loves the cottage life and spending time on the water.
Michelle (Hygienist)
Michelle has been with our office for more than 10 years. When she is not at work, she likes to keep busy by going to the gym, cycling, skiing and playing soccer!! She has two teenagers, and still likes them both!! She loves to eat, cook and bake!!
Mia (Hygienist)
Mia has been with the office for 6 years and has loved being able to develop great working relationships with her clients. She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, and at the barn with her horse.