About us

Our Mission Statement

We are a general dental practice focused on family and cosmetic dentistry. We look forward to being of service to you and your family. Dr. Matthew S. Fecica and Dr. George V. Proud, together with their team of experienced dental staff, provides the highest standard of professional care in a friendly, comfortable and fully accessible environment.

The Westwoods Dental team strives to ensure your family will receive the finest dental care possible. Our goal is to provide unsurpassed quality in a compassionate environment of professionalism and clinical excellence. We hope to exceed your expectations and look forward to being of service to you and your family.


Meet Our Doctors

For a closer look at our Doctors, click the links for a short bio:

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Meet Our Team

Sandra (Dental Hygienist)

Sandra is Registered Dental Hygienist with over 20 years of experience. She holds an Associate Degree in Applied Science with Honors and is a recipient of the Clinical Excellence Award from Monroe Community College. Sandra is a member of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario.

A dedicated and caring dental health professional, Sandra continues to build on her substantial skills as a hygienist by participating in continuing education courses that expand her knowledge of dentistry, improve her clinical skills, and enhance her standard of client care.

Sandra brings a unique perspective to the Westwoods Dental Team, her decision to become a dental health professional was inspired by a traumatic dental experience at the start of high school. She feels that this unpleasant experience resulted in her making the best decision of her life as it led her into a career in a field she very much enjoys.

A warm and caring individual, Sandra enjoys being able to connect with our patients, understand their needs, and customize their treatment plans accordingly to individual needs. She prioritizes calming dental fears by taking the time to sensitively educate her patients.

In her spare time, Sandra enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fishing, playing euchre, and crafting.

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Terri (Dental Assistant)

Terri is a certified Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Level II Dental Assistant with special experience in the areas of pediatric, surgical, and implant dentistry. She actively participates in continuing education courses and enjoys updating her skills.

A knowledgeable and skilled Dental Assistant, Terri has been a part of the Westwoods Dental team since 2014 and is a member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA).

A mother of two, Terri enjoys spending time with her family, going for walks in the country, and boating in the summer.

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Cheryl (Dental Hygienist)

Cheryl is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 21 years of experience in the Kingston, Ontario area. She is a member of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario and the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. Cheryl holds a B.Sc. in Biology from Queen’s University, as well as a Dental Hygiene Diploma from John Abbott College.

An experienced Dental hygienist, Cheryl has been a part of the Westwoods Dental team since 2007 and enjoys working with both the Westwoods Dental staff and patients. She is delighted to note that both, established and new, patients often comment on the friendly and relaxed office atmosphere.

A mom to three beautiful girls, Cheryl enjoys gardening, living in the country, and her family’s pets – Nikita the dog, Mia the cat, and three horses named Ty, Jet, and Pebbles.

Cheryl’s professional focus continues to be helping patients achieve their goal of improved oral health, which can have a profound impact one one’s overall sense of health and wellness. She encourages you to visit our office and see for yourself the difference great clinical skill and exceptional customer service make.

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Cathie (Receptionist/ Dental Assistant)

Cathie’s career in the dental field spans four decades. In addition to being a pleasant and highly dependable administrator for our team, she is also a certified Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Level II Dental Assistant. Cathie graduated from Lorne Park Secondary School specializing in dental assisting and continued to upgrade her dental skills by obtained separate degrees from Cambrian College, Seneca College, and Western University. Cathie strives to provide excellent service with the highest level of care and compassion to all our patients and is an active member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA).

Originally from Toronto, Cathie relocated with her husband to the Kingston to raise their two children. Now that their children are all grown-up, Cathie spends her leisure time traveling, boating, and spending quality time at her family’s cottage.

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Karen (Dental Assistant)

Karen is a certified Canadian Dental Association (CDA) Level II Dental Assistant joined. She joined Westwoods Dental in 1990 after graduating from Algonquin College. For the past twenty-five years, Karen has enjoyed interacting with families, watching them grow, and taking pride in assisting third-generation patients become as relaxed, comfortable, and trusting in a dental health care environment as their parents and parents before them. Karen is an active member of the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA).

In her spare time Karen enjoys downhill skiing, hockey, photography, swimming, boating, relaxation along the St. Lawrence River, and roasting marshmallows at the cottage with friends and family.

She invites you to see the difference a friendly, knowledgeable, and committed staff make to your family’s dental care experience.

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