Meet the Niagara Region Dentists of Village Square Dental Centre
Meet our team of experienced dentists in Smithville at the Village Square Dental Centre. Serving patients across the Niagara Region, we’re dedicated to keeping your teeth healthy and clean while giving you a smile you’ll be proud of again.
Dr. Michael D’Agostino, DMD
Dr. Luca Pagnotta, DDS
Dr. Andre Boersma, DDS
Dr. Amanda Chan, DDS
Dr. Michael D’Agostino graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1992 with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology/Psychology. He completed his dental education at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1997.
Shortly after graduation, Dr. D’Agostino became an associate at Village Square Dental Centre. Through his years as an associate Dr. D’Agostino gained clinical experience in general and cosmetic dentistry, endodontics and orthodontics. He has dedicated many hours to continuing education, particularly in the area of cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry.
In January 2011, Dr. D’Agostino purchased the Village Square Dental Centre. He is a member of the Canadian and Ontario Dental Association, Niagara Peninsula Dental Association, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Dental Emergency Association as well as the West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Luca Pagnotta graduated with honours from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree in Physiology. He then entered the now Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western. There, he earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, graduating with distinction, and was awarded the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Achievement Award.
Dr. Pagnotta began his professional career as an associate at Village Square Dental Centre where he continues today. Through clinical experience and numerous continuing education courses, Dr. Pagnotta continually strives to offer his patients the latest advancements in all areas of general and cosmetic dentistry as well as hospital setting sedative dentistry.
He is an active member of the dental community including the Ontario and Canadian Dental Associations, Niagara Peninsula Dental Association and the West Lincoln Memorial Hospital Dental Emergency Association.
Dr. Andre Boersma was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, and had a keen interest in dentistry from as far back as he can remember. He studied for his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following in the footsteps of both his father John and his uncle Peter, he pursued his interest in dentistry and attended the State University of New York in Buffalo and graduated Cum Laude Doctor of Dental Surgery.
Dr. Boersma has focused heavily on orthodontic treatment for adolescents and teens by committing many hours in continuing education studies. He is a current member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, Canadian Dental Association, Ontario Dental Association and is currently on the board of directors for Mission to Haiti Canada, helping fundraise, coordinate and participate in short term mission trips.
Dr. Boersma enjoys water sports and music in his leisure time and can frequently be found playing bass, keyboard or guitar in his church band.
Dr. Amanda Chan was born and raised in Toronto and attended Queen’s University for her undergraduate and Masters degrees.
Afterwards, she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Toronto exactly 40 years after her father attended the school. She was initially drawn to dentistry through her father who cared for and built relationships with generations of patients over four decades at his dental office in Pickering.
Dr. Chan is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, Niagara Peninsula Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry and strongly believes in the importance of lifelong learning. She keeps up to date with the latest research and evidence based studies to provide the best quality care for her patients.
Dr. Chan currently resides in Grimsby with her husband. During her leisure time, she spends her time exploring Niagara, spending quality time with family, and trying out new restaurants. She looks forward to building relationships with the communities in Niagara.
To the Patients of Village Square Dental Centre,
The conclusion of 2021 brings me to the end of my career in dentistry, and my involvement in the care of patients of the Village Square Dental Centre.
With my graduation date of May 1981, it also means the end a long, but happy chapter in my life.
As you can imagine, dentistry, like other health care professions, has undergone some incredible changes during those 40+ years. Try to picture starting a first day treating patients without the benefit of protective eyewear, gloves or masks. Contrast that to what you have experienced recently, if you have visited our office, which has been precipitated by the current Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition, over that time, the level of care, along with materials and techniques, have all improved dramatically. I’m proud to have been a part of that.
None of this would have been possible without a wonderful and conscientious team with whom I spent my days. I extend my gratitude to the entire staff at Village Square Dental Centre, who were always there for me when I needed them.
And, of course, thank you to the other dentists at our practice, Drs. Peter Boersma, Mike D’Agostino, Luca Pagnotta and Andre Boersma, who always made me feel welcome, and allowed me to practise dentistry and treat patients in a manner that I felt they deserved.
Moving forward, I plan to spend more time with the hobbies I’ve always enjoyed, and perhaps discover some new ones. More time spent at my beloved cottage up north. And most importantly, more time with my wife, Dianne, my sons and their wives, Jeffrey and Elaine, Cameron and TC, and my two beautiful grandchildren, Everly and Zachary.
Finally, thank you to all of my patients, who over many years, entrusted me with their oral and dental care. Hopefully, we will cross paths in the future. I leave you in the hands of an excellent and caring dental team at the Village Square Dental Centre.
I wish you all the best!
Peter Phillips, D.D.S.
