Dentists
Welcome to Garden Ridge Dental Centre. Our commitment to providing exceptional dental care has made us a trusted name in the community for over three decades. At Garden Ridge Dental Centre, we believe that oral health is a crucial component of overall health and well-being. Our dedicated dentists are here to ensure that your smile remains healthy and vibrant.
Dr. Maureen Lefebvre Ripplinger
Dr. Maureen Lefebvre Ripplinger is a distinguished graduate of the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree with distinction in 1991. Born and raised in Regina, she returned to her hometown to open her own practice, serving the community with dedication 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 Ripplinger 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. Her dedication to creating incredible smiles has made her a valued member of the Garden Ridge Dental Centre team.
Dr. Paul Ripplinger
Dr. Paul Ripplinger was born and raised in Saskatchewan, where he was inspired by his mother, Dr. Maureen Lefebvre Ripplinger, to pursue a career in dentistry. He graduated from the College of Medicine and Dentistry at James Cook University in Australia, earning his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 2023.
Dr. Ripplinger enjoys all aspects of clinical dentistry and is excited to continue the family tradition of providing excellent dental care, with a focus on Invisalign procedures to support healthy and proud smiles. In his spare time, Dr. Ripplinger enjoys cheering on his favourite NHL hockey team, the Minnesota Wild, as well as spending time in the outdoors with family and friends.
