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Meet Our Team
At GFW Dental Clinic, we are a patient-centred dental team, which means we work with our patients to ensure their individual needs and values guide all clinical decisions. We are here to answer all of your questions and respond to any concerns you may have in order to provide you the most appropriate treatment plan that is realistic and achievable. We look forward to meeting you.
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DR. PAT REDMOND
Owner/Manager – General Dentist
Dr. Redmond is co-owner/operator of Gander Family Dental Clinic, where he has practiced as a general dentist since 1995. Raised in rural Nova Scotia and a graduate of Dalhousie’s Doctor of Dental Surgery program, he practiced in the Canadian Armed Forces for three years before moving to Gander and opening his own practice. He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and provides services including root canals, orthodontics, wisdom teeth extractions, veneers, dentures, and crown and bridge. Dr. Redmond and his wife Madonna have two daughters, and his hobbies include tennis, squash, skiing, fishing, and volunteering. Dr. Redmond is treasurer of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association, President of Gander Community Tennis Association, a Director of Tennis Newfoundland, and has been involved in many local organizations such as the Gander Airport Authority, Gander Trailways Committee, and the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce.
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DR. KHASH
General Dentist
Dr. Khash is a general dentist practicing in Gander, Twillingate, Baie Verte, and Grand Falls-Windsor. He was raised in Halifax, NS and is happy to call Newfoundland his new home. He obtained both his B.Sc. (Neuroscience) and DDS from Dalhousie University. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry from making dentures to extracting teeth. Dr. Khash believes that prevention is better than cure. It is important to him to deliver treatment plans tailored to every individual in order to enhance the oral health of his patients. In his downtime, Dr. Khash loves to stay active whether it is kicking a soccer ball, spending time at the gym, or exploring hiking trails near and far.
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DR. LAURA PECKFORD
General Dentist
Dr. Laura Peckford is a general dentist practicing in Gander and Grand Falls-Windsor. Being born and raised in Lewisporte, Newfoundland and Labrador she graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Nutrition. She then completed a certificate in Aboriginal and Indigenous Studies before completing the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at Western University in London, Ontario. When she’s not in scrubs, you can find her enjoying an active lifestyle outdoors, in the gym and playing hockey as well as spending time with her two dogs and family and friends. Dr. Peckford has a passion for interacting with patients to provide them with a gentle, patient and caring experience all while ensuring they smile big and proud when leaving her chair.
Hygienist
Dana Elliot
Dental Assistant
April Philpott
Receptionist
Nicole Reid