Dr. Anatolij Koniouchine
Owner and founder of Rockcliffe Dental Centre
Dr. Koniouchine has graduated in 2001 from the dental faculty of the University of Montreal (Quebec). He is fluent in many languages: English, French, Russian and Ukrainian.
Dr. Koniouchine is strongly committed to continuous education. He is a graduate of The Misch International Implant Institute Canada, The HandsOn Training Institute and The Pankey Institute (Level 1). He is a member in good standing with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, a member of L’Ordre des Dentistes du Quebec, a member of the Ontario Dental Association and the Ottawa Dental Society. Over the years, he has participated and successfully completed numerous dental continuing education courses and attended numerous dental conventions. Dr. Koniouchine excels in all aspects of dentistry with a particular interest in implant dentistry and oral surgery. Being a people person, Dr. Koniouchine enjoys conversing with patients about all sorts of topics.
Denturist
Mr. Yevgenyy Sorokatyy
Mr. Sorokatyy graduated with honors from the Denturism Program at George Brown College in 2009. He is a licensed denturist and a member of the Denturist Association of Canada. With an on-site lab in our office, Mr. Sorokatyy can produce and custom fit dentures in a timely fashion, offering same day relines and denture repairs. He is committed to producing quality dentures that not only fit well, but give you an attractive natural smile. Mr. Sorokatyy is renowned for his patience and determination to deliver a product that will satisfy his clientele.
Nathalie
Office Manager
Nathalie is an elementary school teacher and she completed her Master’s degree in school administration in 2009 from the University of Montreal. Nathalie has been working with Dr. Koniouchine since 2001 at his first office Brittany Dental Centre. She is fluent in many languages, including English, French and Croatian. Nathalie’s primary responsibility is accounting. She also enjoys working directly with patients and always strives to provide exceptional service. Should you have concerns or questions about your visits, Nathalie will be glad to assist you.
Viviane
Office Administrator & Coordinator
Viviane was born and raised in Aylmer, Quebec. After her studies at Lycee Claudel, Viviane completed a certificate of Healing Arts Radiation protection (HARP certification) at Algonquin College in 1981 and a Dental Assistant surgery course with National Defence. In 1982, she obtained her dental assistant diploma with le CEGEP de L’Outaouais in Hull, Quebec.
Viviane is the first person you will encounter at our office. Her warm smile and kindness will comfort you immediately. Viviane is fully bilingual in French and English. She has a vast experience in dental care and is familiar with all aspects of a dental clinic. Her strong people skills make her dedicated to customer service and satisfaction. She always strives to provide our patients with the best treatment experience in a friendly and caring manner. Viviane will take care of submitting your treatments to your insurance company and it will be her pleasure to provide you with appointments that suit your needs.
Marie-Josée
Dental Hygienist
Marie-Josee was born and raised in Casselman, Ontario. She studied dental assisting and pursued her studies at La Cite Collegiale to graduate as a dental hygienist. Marie-Josee is fully bilingual and has 19 years of experience as a dental hygienist. She is very knowledgeable in her field of work and always maintains a very caring and gentle approach with her patients to help them feel at ease. She truly takes pride in her work. Marie-Josee has been married for 20 years and has two wonderful children.
Ginette
Dental Assistant
Ginette was born and raised in the suburb of Quebec City. She is fully bilingual in both French and English. Ginette graduated from the dental assisting program of The Canadian Forces. She has many years of experience in the dental field and she always aims for a positive patient/dentist relationship by ensuring her patients are comfortable in their seats as well as providing them with the proper information to prepare them for their dental visit. Her friendly persona truly enables the patient to relax and feel comfortable during the appointment. She enjoys gardening, bicycling, reading and traveling..
Commitment to Excellence
Our dental practice is committed to providing superior oral health services to our patients. We foster patient relationships based on mutual trust, excellent customer service, and the best personalized patient care available. Our team is devoted to restoring, enhancing and maintaining your teeth using conservative, state-of-the-art dental procedures.
Prevention and Oral Health Maintenance
At our office, we believe preventative dental care and maintenance is vital to your dental health. Through regular scheduled exams we check the overall health of your teeth and gums, perform oral cancer screenings, and perform x-rays to detect problems before they worsen. Routine dental cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments help prevent cavities and dental disease. We review your medical history to assess your overall health and identify any illnesses that may have an impact on your dental health.
Office Sterilization and Safety Procedures
We want to ensure the health of our patients and our dental team. Our practice follows safety procedures recommended by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). These measures include:
- Using disinfectant hand soap
- Wearing gloves, masks, glasses and/or face shields
- Chemical disinfection of countertops and surfaces
- Sterilization of all non-disposable instruments and equipment before every use
- Chemical disinfection of all items which cannot be sterilized
- Use of disposable plastic coverings and sheath over surfaces with high contact such as the dental chair, equipment, air/water syringe and light handles.
- Daily and monthly sterilizer testing (spore tests) to ensure its proper function.
As your dental health care provider, we want you to be confident knowing that we take the responsibility of your health and safety very seriously.
Training & Expertise
Our dental team is comprised of highly trained and skilled professionals who are licensed and certified. At our practice, we are committed to continuing education and learning. We regularly attend training classes, dental lectures, and dental conventions so we can offer the latest dental techniques, procedures, products and equipment to our patients. We are also active members in various dental associations – this helps our office keep up with changes and advances in the dental profession.
The goal of our practice is to provide superior dental health care while creating lasting relationships with each individual patient. We appreciate the opportunity to be your dental health care provider, and we look forward to seeing you!
