About Us
Philosophy/Mission
Our philosophy at MacNeill & Spinnato Family Dentistry is to address all of your oral health care needs.
We accomplish this by:
- Taking a patient-centred approach. Each patient is unique with individual needs. Through one-on-one conversations we will work together with you to provide the ideal approach to address your preventative, restorative and periodontal dental care needs.
- Informing our patients of all aspects of their dental care needs, we build confidence in our patients that the right decisions have been made and that the most effective care plan has been developed.
- Staying up-to-date in dentistry is crucial. We pride ourselves in offering our patients care that incorporates the latest developments and techniques in the field of dentistry. We are constantly learning and improving to provide our patients with the utmost care.
Our Dentists
Dr. Jovan P. Spinnato
Dentist
Dr. Jovan Spinnato received his Honours Bachelor of Science (Hon. BSc.) from the University of Western Ontario in 2009. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) with distinction in 2014 from the University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Spinnato was the recipient of the Paul S. Sills Award in Prosthodontics and attained Deans Honour List in all 4 years of his dental degree. He also completed a summer pediatric program in his final year of dental school. Dr. Spinnato joined the Board of Directors at Canadian Mental Health Association.
Dr. Spinnato is devoted to delivering the optimal care to his patients and regularly attends continuing education courses in order to provide the best care for all his patients.
Dr. Spinnato was born and raised in Sarnia. He is happily married to his wife Laura and has two sons, Julian and Lucas. In his leisure time, Dr. Spinnato enjoys playing soccer, travelling and spending time with his family. He is happy to be back practicing dentistry in his hometown.
Dr. Don C. MacNeill
Dentist
Dr. Don MacNeill has been practicing dentistry in Sarnia since 1980. He is often referred to as Dr. Don by his patients and staff. Dr. Don began his path to dentistry in 1972 with a 3 year diploma in Science Technology Lambton College in his home town of Sarnia. He then received his Hon. B. Sc. Biology from the University of Western Ontario and went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) from the University of Western Ontario School of Medicine and Dentistry followed by a General Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, ON. Dr. Don received numerous awards while attending the University of Western Ontario including;
- Graduate Fellowship Award – Medical Research Council of Canada
- Johnson and Johnson Award for Operative Dentistry
- Senior Award for Periodontology
- Canadian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Award
Dr. Don is a life-long learner and believes that continuing education is one of the most important components to providing up-to-date dental techniques and knowledge to his patients.
Don is the proud stepparent to Cassidy and Christian and the very proud papa of granddaughter Ava. In his leisure time, his passions are Olympic Weightlifting and cooking! He holds many National and International Titles, is a Level 3 Coach, IWF #1 Referee and Vice President of the Canadian Weightlifting Federation. He most recently was the representative in organizing the Weightlifting competition for the Pan Am Games in Toronto and has been selected to Referee at the Olympics in RIO in August 2016.
Our Front Office
Sharon
Sharon holds the title of “longest employee” having worked with Dr. Don since 1984. Sharon emigrated from England in 1967 and is proud to be a Canadian Citizen. She is happily married with 2 grown children.
Treatment Coordinator
Jessica
Jessica has been in health care since 2005. She is excited to now be in the dental field as Treatment Coordinator for Macneill & Spinnato Family Dentistry. She was born and raised in Sarnia, and is happily married with two children and her dog “Hero”.
Our Dental Hygienists
Trish
Trish has been working with MacNeill & Spinnato Family Dentistry since 2001. She was born and raised in Sarnia and is happily married with 3 children and an awesome golden retriever. Trish works Monday through Thursday.
Sterling
Sterling is a Registered Dental Hygienist and a Fanshawe College graduate of 2019. She enjoys going on adventures, creating art and spending time with family. Sterling is thrilled to be a part of our dental team and is looking forward to grow and continue her career as a dental hygienist with us.
Our Dental Assistants
Linda W.
Linda has been with MacNeill & Spinnato Family Dentistry since 1994 and has worked as an Assistant for over 25 years. Linda is happily married with 2 boys. The whole family has earned their Black Belts from Bluewater Taekwondo.
Linda C.
Linda is a Level Ⅱ Dental Assistant and has been in the industry since 1992. She has been with MacNeill & Spinnato Family Dentistry since 2002. Linda lives in Sarnia with her husband, 2 sons and cats – Dottie, Millie and Lillie.
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn is a level II Dental Assistant. She graduated from Fanshawe College in May 2018 and completed her placement with us in June 2018. She joined us as a full-time employee shortly after placement. Kaitlyn was born and raised in Sarnia, enjoys traveling, and spending time with her family.
Abigail
Abigail is a recent graduate of Westervelt College and has been with us since her placement in May 2021. She was born and raised in Sarnia. She is an animal lover and currently a dog mom to her chihuahua Matilda. She looks forward to growing in her career with MacNeill & Spinnato Family Dentistry.
Administrator
Laura
Laura is a Registered Nurse and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Western Ontario in 2010. She then went on to complete her Masters of Science in Nursing in 2014 from D’Youville College. Laura joined MacNeill & Spinnato Family Dentistry in 2018.
Laura is happily married to Dr. Spinnato and they have two sons, Julian and Lucas.