Current Residents
Dr. Aoife Hutchinson
Year 1Biography: Aoife hails from County Derry in Ireland and qualified as a dentist from Trinity College, Dublin in 2020. During her time in Trinity, she volunteered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania where she provided dental treatment for the local population. Following on from graduation, Aoife worked in general practice in different areas of Ireland before taking on a full-time role in a Specialist Paediatric and Orthodontic clinic in Dublin. This allowed Aoife to further develop her interest in Orthodontics and has been key factor in her decision to pursue post graduate Orthodontics. In her spare time, Aoife enjoys working out, cooking and spending time with her dog, Gizmo.
Dr. Cassandra Garrison
Year 1Biography: Cassie grew up Kindersley, Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Saskatchewan to obtain her BSc in Physiology and Pharmacology in 2015 and her DMD in 2019. Upon graduation from dental school, Cassie worked in private practice in Saskatoon for five years. During her time in private practice, she prioritized continuing education and graduated from the Kois Center in 2024. Cassie is thrilled to be pursing her interest in Orthodontics at Western University. In her spare time she enjoys working out, travelling, and spending time with her nephew.
Dr. Joseph Adragna
Year 1Biography: Dr. Joseph Adragna grew up in Woodbridge, Ontario. After graduating from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Behaviour, and Psychology, he attended New York University College of Dentistry. It was here that he got his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree. Dr. Adragna distinguished himself in dental school when he won the Benjamin Nevin Scholarship Award due to his outstanding academic performance and involvement in the community. Additionally, he was awarded membership to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, offered only to dentists who score in the top 10% of their classes. Dr. Adragna has a huge passion for dentistry and has traveled around the nation pursuing advanced training in multiple disciplines of dentistry. After practicing general dentistry for several years, Dr. Adragna discovered his passion for Orthodontics and has come to Western to learn from the best in the field. Outside of dentistry his many passions keep him busy involving gardening, reading, cycling, and snowboarding. A big pleasure in his life includes fishing up north and the smell of the barbeque after surviving a cold Canadian winter.
Dr. Laura Atkinson
Year 2Biography: Laura is from New Zealand and received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (with distinction) from the University of Otago in 2012. Upon graduation she gained invaluable experience as a Dental House Officer with the Maxillofacial Surgery team in three Auckland hospitals. Laura spent ten years practicing dentistry between NZ and Ontario, including time in Nunavut providing care to remote Inuit communities. Prior to specializing, Laura worked as a Professional Practice Fellow at the University of Otago providing instruction in restorative dentistry. Laura is thrilled to be back in school pursuing her dream of becoming an orthodontist. When she is not studying, Laura is hiking with her family, playing with her two young daughters, or planning her next travel adventure.
Dr. Donna Ensan
Year 2Biography: Donna received her Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) from the University of Ottawa. She then earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Toronto in 2021 and continued her training by completing a one-year general practice residency (GPR) at NYU Langone in New York City, where she was able to hone her skills in dentistry. She worked in private practice in Toronto for a year before pursuing her passion for orthodontics. In her spare time, Donna loves cooking , travelling the world, and spending time with her dog, Gucci!
Dr. Arezoo Ensafi
Year 2Biography: Arezoo is from Toronto where she completed her Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto. She then pursued her childhood dream of becoming a dentist by receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Western University. After working in private practice in Alberta & Ontario for two years, Arezoo decided to return to Western University to pursue Orthodontics. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, baking and staying active.
Dr. Wei Bi
Year 3Biography: Wei underwent pre-dental education in computer engineering at McGill University and received his doctorat en médecine dentaire (DMD) from the renowned Université de Montréal. He worked in general dentistry in Montreal before beginning orthodontic training at Western. His research interests include retention checks and artificial intelligence. In his spare time, he enjoys marketing to the general public, networking with general practitioners, and fraternalizing with his co-residents.
Dr. Jennifer Nguyen Seo
Year 3Biography: Jennifer is from Toronto and completed her BSc at Western University with a Specialization in Biology and Major in East Asian Studies. She completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at the University of Sydney in Australia, then completed a hospital-based General Practice Residency (GPR) at the University of British Columbia with a focus on oral surgery and medically complex patient care. She was a staff hospital dentist at CAMH, taught at the University of Toronto dental school, and worked in private practice prior to joining the Western Grad Ortho program. Her research interests are in public health, health equity, health policy, trauma-informed care, craniofacial growth and development, and oral health.
Dr. Peter Servinis
Year 3Biography: Peter received his BScH from Queen’s University, prior to completing his Dental Degree at McGill University in Montreal. After graduating, he moved to New York City to complete his Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at NYU Langone Health in Manhattan. He then worked in private practice in Toronto where his interest in Orthodontics was sparked. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, running, and has a passion for trying new foods.
