Our Team
Dr. Angelica Cornacchio
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Kitchener Dentist, Dr. Angelica Cornacchio, is committed to providing top quality dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. She decided to become a dentist because she wanted to help people - she finds it extremely rewarding to see the immediate difference she can make in people’s lives by helping them eliminate pain and improve their smiles. Dr. Cornacchio enjoys getting to know her patients, and her excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor help her to work well with a wide range of patients. She works well with children, ensuring that their first experience at the dentist is a positive one.
Dr. Cornacchio’s gentle and patient nature helps her to anticipate and understand each individual’s unique comfort levels and pain tolerance, so that she can make sure every patient is as comfortable as possible during their treatments. She strives to make sure that her patients leave her office feeling relieved and that their appointment was easier than they had anticipated.
Dr. Cornacchio started as an associate dentist at River Family Dentistry in 2012, and is now the proud owner of the Kitchener dental practice. She received her undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Chemistry from the University of Western Ontario, and her doctorate in dental surgery from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. She has extensive experience in crown and bridge, molar endodontics, surgical and full mouth extractions. She performs all procedures wearing loups to ensure the highest quality of care. Dr. Cornacchio is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, the Waterloo Wellington Dental Society, and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
Dr Asifa Naureen
Dentist
Dr. Asifa Naureen has been working with River Family Dentistry team since June , 2019 and she loves it every day . She decided to become dentist after seeing her mom suffering from dental issues at very young age and it feels very rewarding when she helps her patients get their perfect smile and confidence back or simply get rid of the pain. She has extensive experience in general dentistry but loves wisdom teeth and complicated extractions. She is passionate for her profession and makes sure that her patients have a positive and comfortable dental experience and they leave with big smile. She loves meeting people, good listener, very gentle and friendly. She is very kind with children. She was awarded the Bachelor of Dental surgery Degree by University of Health Sciences , Pakistan in 2010 . She was honored with the Gold medal for extraordinary academics and clinical achievements by the Prime Minister of Pakistan in 2010.She had worked in a very busy hospital in Pakistan , also participated and volunteered with Colgate inc. to provide dental care in rural and unprivileged areas of Pakistan.
She was awarded the Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree with Distinction from The University of Western Ontario, Canada in 2018. She was on dean's list for all years and received Dr. Gerald Z. Wright Award from Western University for Highest Academic Standing and Dr. Kenneth F. Pownall Memorial Award & Scholarship from RCDSO for Highest Academic Standing.
She takes great pride in continue education to stay current with the technological advancements in dentistry to provide her valued patients with the most up to date dental care.
In her spare time, she is a BUSY MOM of 3 children and enjoys playing with them, trying new recipes and cycling. She used to watch reality TV shows but now only kid's shows play at home.
Alysha
Sterilization Technician/CDA II
Alysha graduated from Medix in 2016. She wanted to use her skills and knowledge that she has obtained to help others. In her spare time she has a passion for cooking. Alysha love to be on the waters fishing if it's the right time of year. She likes to take advantage of the summer time. She likes taking adventures on the motorcycle, hiking, finding new trails, and roller blading. Alysha likes to keep active and stay active. She enjoy weight lifting, plants and spending time with her family.
Emily
Registered Dental Hygienist
Emily graduated from Dental Assisting in 2018. Given her passion, she returned to school for Dental Hygiene and graduated in 2022 from Southern Ontario Dental College.
Building a strong rapport and educating patients about the benefits of maintaining good oral health is a priority for Emily. She is a native to the area and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Erica
Registered Dental Hygienist
Erica graduated from Southern Ontario Dental College in 2023 and has been able to discover so much about the dental industry while working chair side with patients daily. Erica’s favourite things about being a dental hygienist are creating a comfortable environment for her patients and helping them to become confident with their smile and oral health.
Outside of the office, Erica enjoys playing soccer and working out at the gym, as well as reading books, sewing clothes and hanging out with her dog.
Outside of the office, Erica enjoys playing soccer and working out at the gym, as well as reading books, sewing clothes and hanging out with her dog.
Sobeyra
Certified Dental Assistant
Sobeyra has been in the dental industry for over 20 years. Through the years she has developed many skills and knowledge which has allowed her to build a passion for helping others in keeping good oral Hygiene.
Laurie
Dental Administer/Restorative Coordinator
Laurie has been employed at this dental office for 35 years. She enjoys seeing many of the long term patients and ensures a positive experience with every visit. Laurie enjoys puzzling, working in her garden and entertaining family and friends, and has welcomed her first grandchild named Bo, born October 2023.
There's always a reason to smile.
There's always a reason to smile.
New Team Members
Elena M. - Practice Manager
Teka - Registered Dental Hygienist
Felicia M. - Administration & Patient Care Coordinator
Felicia Z. - Dental Assistant
Biography and photo coming soon.
