Our Winnipeg Dental Team

Dr. Tom Swanlund, Winnipeg, Dentist

Tom has been serving the Eastern part of Winnipeg for over 30 years. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1983 and is passionate about sharing his knowledge about Dentistry.

He continues to keep up with the latest advances in Dentistry with regular attendance to courses and seminars. As a student of the Kois Learning Centre, he is dedicated to advancing Dentistry through Science. He is also a current member MDA, CDA, Winnipeg Dental Society and past President of the Western Canadian Dental Society.

Tom is committed to always providing the highest standard of care combined with his warm and gentle manner in an environment that is both calm and relaxing. He strongly believes in the concept that having a healthy mouth and body can have a positive impact on your overall health and wellness, leading to a happy and productive life.

Tom believes in an active lifestyle, and in his free time, loves to ski, golf, curl, swim and play squash. He loves to travel and enjoys spending time with his growing family at the cottage, and would never give up a good day of fishing.

He’s known for his contagious laughter, and at any given time, you can usually catch him smiling.

Dr. Ryan Head, Winnipeg, Dentist

A proud Manitoban, Dr. Ryan was born and raised in Winnipeg and received all his schooling in the Province. He graduated with honours in french immersion from College Beliveau and then went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Winnipeg.

Ryan attended the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Dentistry and received his Doctor in Dental Medicine from this institution, achieving numerous awards for high standing along the way.

Dr. Ryan has had a broad base of experience in general dentistry as well as specific areas since his graduation as a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2010. He’s been associated with a number of different Manitoba clinics over his career, both urban and rural, each of which have developed his skill set in unique ways. This experience has enabled Dr. Ryan to care for a wide spectrum of patients of all ages and backgrounds, each with oral health issues that are as unique as they are. He has a particular interest and high degree of proficiency in oral surgery.

Dr. Ryan’s calm and caring approach combined with his attention to detail and training in state of the art dental procedures and protocols means his patients receive the best of care.

In his spare time, Dr. Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities and sports.

Dr. Ryan has been very particular about working in a clinic that is patient-centric and offers a wide variety of procedures. He cares about working in an environment that uses the most advanced oral health technology available. Aqua Dental Wellness matches those needs and Dr. Ryan is thrilled to announce his association with this clinic.

Dr. Brian Ho, Winnipeg, Dentist

Dr. Brian Ho obtained his Bachelor of Science degree as well as his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Western University in London, Ontario. He then went on to complete a General Practice Residency at the University at Buffalo which focused on oral surgery and treating the medically compromised patient.

Dr. Ho is a full-time clinician practicing dentistry in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His practice is limited to full mouth rehabilitation and implant dentistry with a focus on bone grafting and PRF. He is a Fellow and Master of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Ho maintains privileges at the Western Surgery Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Shannon - Dental Hygienist

Bio coming soon.

Amanda - Dental Hygienist

Amanda is one of our Dental Hygienists.  She originally started her dental career as a registered dental assistant (RDA), graduating from Red River College in 2010.  She then moved on to further her training as a dental hygienist at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and graduated with distinction in 2018.

Amanda is married and enjoys spending time with her husband and English Bull Dog named Dozer!  They love traveling to places like Mexico and Hawaii!  Amanda attends every Blue Bomber game with her dad and is a huge Winnipeg Jets fan!

Jill - Dental Assistant

Jill graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Red River College in 2007.  She joined our team in 2015 and is hardworking and always willing to lend a helping hand.

In her spare time, Jill loves to travel with her husband and enjoy a good bonfire while camping in various places with their trailer.

You can ask Jill any type of Bomber sports trivia and she’ll likely know the answer. As a season ticket holder, you can always find her cheering them on!

In her down time, she can be found in her garden harvesting her vegetables, or inside relaxing with a good book.

Julianna - Dental Assistant

Julianna graduated from the dental assisting level II program at Red River College in 2017 with high honours and her orthodontic module. She has been apart of our Aqua Dental team for almost 3 years this November. You can catch her at the back, assisting Dr. Swanlund or at the front desk doing reception duties!

She is a major “foodie” that loves to travel. You can always count on her for your restaurant recommendations in the city. During her free time, you can find her at the gym or at home cooking for her family and boyfriend.

She is a huge dog lover! Feel free to show Juli pictures of your dogs at your next appointment (haha!)

Sandy - Administrator

Sandy joined our Aqua Dental wellness family approximately a year ago.  She is a very hard worker and extremely dedicated to her job!  She is the first one to greet you on the phone and the first one to see your smiling face as you walk through the door.

She has a husband and 3 beautiful girls that she loves to spend time with.  When not at work she enjoys reading, listening to music, fishing and going for walks with her cute little pug. 

She’s a valued addition to our team and we really appreciate all her hard work and dedication to the office.

Monica - Dental Hygienist

Bio coming soon.

Sophia - Dental Assistant

Sofia obtained her dental assisting certificate with honors from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in 2012. Born in El Salvador, Sofia is a native Spanish speaker and her dental experience can be traced back to her childhood when Sofia’s mother was a dentist, she was curious about materials and instruments. Later on, her family moved to Canada where she continued to develop an interest in the dental field. Currently, Sofia is an active member of the Manitoba Dental Assistants Association board of directors.

Besides work, Sofia enjoys volunteering in the community, in previous years she has served as a volunteer coordinator for Folklorama pavilions and has joined initiatives for sustainability and the environment, she is also a past President of CA-SA, the Canadian Salvadoran Association of Winnipeg.

Sofia loves playing soccer and has run an adult recreational team. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, playing guitar, and family quality time with her two young daughters and spouse. 

Her latest pursuit includes playing the ukulele and adding some rhythm to our team meetings. 

Fun fact: Sofia has an identical twin sister.