Dental Staff

All professionals at Garden Ridge Dental Centre maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in the dental field. Read on to learn more about our staff's experience and training.

  • Dr.
    Maureen Lefebvre Ripplinger

    Dr. Lefebvre Ripplinger is a proud graduate of the College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree with distinction in 1991. Born and raised in Regina, Dr. Lefebvre returned to her roots and opened her own practice where she has been serving the needs of the community ever since. Over the course of her career, she has been privileged to work with Special Olympics and Saskatchewan Healthy Athletes.

    While clinical family dentistry is her passion,Dr. Lefebvre has also been active at the provincial and national levels, sitting on numerous committees with the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CDSS), Canadian Dental Association (CDA)as well as International College of Dentists (ICD Canada Section) involving all aspects of the dental profession.

    Dr. Lefebvre Ripplinger is a Fellow with the ICD as well PFA.

  • Dr.
    Mina Patel

    Dr. Patel is a proud graduate of the College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 1989. Over the course of her career, Dr. Patel has been dedicated to meeting the dental needs of her patients.

    Aside from general dentistry, Dr. Patel has a particular interest and passion surrounding Invisalign procedures that support beautiful smiles.