Dentists

Dr. Yang Liu was born in Shanghai, China and moved to Toronto, Ontario when he was 11 years old.  Dr. Liu obtained a degree in Physiology at University of Toronto and moved forward to obtain his dental degree at University of Western Ontario, graduating with Distinction. Dr. Liu loves working with children and has done so for many years. He has been a “Big Brother” and a counselor at variety of children’s camps. Dr. Liu has a keen interest in providing oral health care to areas that are less fortunate and under serviced areas. He has participated in outreach programs helping native children and adults, as well as volunteer work in Guatemala and plans to continue his volunteer work in third world countries with the hope of improving quality of life through better dental health.

Dr. Liu joined Maitland Family Dental in 2006.  He enjoys doing all aspects of dentistry including oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and implant therapy.  Dr. Liu attends many dental continuing education courses every year to upkeep his knowledge and skills on the latest advancement in dental technology, materials and techniques.  He strives to bring the best and most effective possible care to his patients based on scientific research and evidence.

Yang and his wife, Bobbi-Jo along with their 3 children live in Wingham.  Their family enjoys the small town charm and enjoy traveling, camping, watching and playing hockey & baseball, and spending quality time with family & friends whether that be at the beach, having a BBQ or around a campfire.

Dr. Jason O’Young was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. Dr. O’Young obtained a Bachelor of Science from The University of Waterloo in 2006 and a Masters of Science from The University of Western Ontario in 2008. In 2012, he completed his dental training at The University of Western Ontario. During his time in dental participated in several community dentistry programs and an outreach excursion to Guatemala. Dr. O’Young enjoys all aspects of dentistry and strives to diligently expand his knowledge and understanding of the field through participation in courses and constantly reviewing current research.

Jason enjoys a wide array of activities in his free time including music, traveling, cycling, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and photography.

Dr. O’Young joined Maitland Family Dental in 2012 and is very enthusiastic about serving the wonderful Town of Wingham and all the communities and people that surround it.

Dr. Kaeley Hanna was born in London, Ontario and raised north of Lucknow at Silver Lake. She received her Bachelor of Health Sciences Degree with Honours at Wilfred Laurier University. Dr. Hanna then completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree with Distinction and Honours at the University of Western Ontario Schulich School of Dentistry. During her time at Western, she received the Academy of Dentistry for the Disabled award for high achievement in dental care for persons with disabilities. Dr. Hanna enjoys all aspects of dentistry but most of all interacting with her patients, especially children and seniors.  She strives to alleviate pain and fear and prioritize the needs and wishes of her patients above all else. Dr. Hanna actively participates in many continuing education courses to constantly be improving her knowledge and skills. She is passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral health as a means to improve their overall quality of life.

During her time at Laurier, Dr. Hanna participated in a volunteer trip to Guatemala where she was able to educate patients and assist dentists to provide dental care to under serviced communities. Closer to home Dr. Hanna has volunteered at the Bervie Snowmobile club, coached a U6 children’s soccer team and has joined her local dental society.

Dr. Hanna feels very fortunate to have grown up in a small town and is excited to be able to serve Wingham and the surrounding communities! She is committed to providing the best care possible to her patients. Outside of work, she enjoys being with friends and family, playing games, and spending lots of time outside enjoying nature.

Dr. Anuja Shah was born and raised in India. She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from India in 2009 and after practicing for about a year as a general dentist, she went on to pursue her residency in Prosthodontics. She worked as a prosthodontist in India and was also affiliated with a cancer specialty hospital where she was actively involved in rehabilitation and restoration of oral function and cosmesis with the aim of providing an acceptable quality of life to patients post-cancer. She moved to Canada in 2018 along with her husband to begin a new chapter in her life. She completed her NDEB equivalency process in Canada and got her license as a general dentist in Ontario. 

Enjoying all aspects of general dentistry, her main areas of interest are fillings, root canals, crowns and bridges, and cosmetic dentistry. She strives to provide the best patient care and help patients achieve a healthy smile. Dr. Shah continues her education through many specialty courses, various seminars, study clubs, and online courses. 

She feels fortunate to move to Wingham and is excited to serve the wonderful community at Maitland Family Dental. When she is not at work, she loves cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband.