Dentists
Dentist
Dr. Robert Furlong
Dr. Robert Furlong is from St. John's. He graduated from Memorial University with BSc. in Biology followed by a MSc. from Bath, England. He completed his DDS from Dalhousie University in 2001 and has practiced in St. John's ever since and has over twenty years of experience.
Dr. Furlong has also volunteered for over twenty years in organized dentistry serving on and chairing various committees for the Newfoundland & Labrador Dental Association. He enjoys all different aspects of general dentistry and is especially excited about recent advancements made in dental technology. He is an avid lover of the Newfoundland outdoors and spending time biking, fishing and gardening with his family.
Dentist
Dr. Renee Mulrooney
Dr. Renee Mulrooney is from Placentia, NL. She graduated from Memorial University in 2010, with a B.Sc Hons in Biology and completed her DDS at Dalhousie University, graduating in 2014. Dr. Mulrooney has worked between Furlong Dental and Associates and a rural clinic in Placentia since graduation. She enjoys the variety of procedures that general dentistry has to offer. Dr. Mulrooney is very passionate about early dental visits and preventive care for children. She loves outreach dentistry and completed a dental mission in Haiti in 2017.
When not at work, Dr. Mulrooney spends time with her husband Jason, two boys Maxwell and Elliott and her cat Robie. She enjoys walking and reading (or listening to audiobooks on the long daily commute).
Dentist
Dr. Keegan Ezekiel
Dr. Keegan Ezekiel was born and raised here in St. John’s. After graduating Bishops College High School, he attended Acadia University where he completed a Bachelor of Science with honours in Chemistry and played with the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. Dr. Ezekiel then went on to complete his DDS at Dalhousie University; graduating in 2019. Outside of work, Dr. Ezekiel participates in various recreational sports and enjoys spending time with his partner and two dogs.
Dentist
Dr. Melissa Jeans
Dr. Melissa Jeans graduated from Memorial University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She pursued a career in dentistry, and graduated with distinction from Dalhousie University in 2018. Dr. Jeans was born in Miramichi, NB and now lives in St. John’s with her husband, Douglas and sweet dog, Link. Dr. Jeans loves spending time with her friends and family, adventuring outdoors, and trying new things.
Registered Dental Hygienists
Hygienist
Gaye Anthony-Dicks
Born and raised in St. John’s NL. Graduated from Memorial University of NL with a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Psychology in 1986 and a Bachelor of Education in 1987. When I came to the realization that teaching was not for me, I decided to follow in my father’s footsteps and apply to Dental school. I attended Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia and graduated with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 1990. I returned to St. John’s to begin my career as a Dental Hygienist. I joined Dr. Robert F Furlong’s practice in 1993 and continued on with Furlong Dental & Associates. When I’m not spending time with my husband, daughter, grand son and my dog Lulu, I enjoy traveling, gardening, boating and spending time at the cabin.
Hygienist
Leanne Butt
In 2007, Leanne graduated with a diploma in Dental Hygiene from George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. After graduating, she spent a year in Winnipeg, Manitoba before returning back home to NL in 2008 where she has been working as a Dental Hygienist ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gardening and has recently discovered knitting.
Originally from Victoria, NL she currently lives in Torbay with her husband Chad and two cats, Suzie and Grover.
Hygienist
Jenni Greaves
Jenni graduated with honors from the Dental Hygiene Program at CNIH in Ottawa, Ontario. She has a passion for promoting oral health and is beyond excited to begin her career as a Registered Dental Hygienist here in Newfoundland. As part of her commitment to providing quality oral health care for her patients, Jenni aims to provide them with the proper education and resources to achieve optimal oral health.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her fiance Matt, and their two boston terriers Axel and Diesel. She looks forward to spending her summer vacation in New Brunswick with her family and friends while enjoying the warm weather on the Tobique river.
Registered Dental Assistants
Registered Dental Assistant
Amanda Hart
Amanda was born and raised in Nova Scotia, but has been living in Newfoundland since 2012. Upon moving to Newfoundland, Amanda quickly realized that she needed a career change. She graduated in 2016 and does not regret choosing Dental Assisting as a career.
She has two children, Meaghan and Michael, that keep her busy and volunteers as the vice-president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Assistants Association.
Registered Dental Assistant
Robyn Brown
Born and raised in Burin, Newfoundland. While searching for a career for herself, she decided she would move to the city and do the DAII program - best choice ever! Robyn found a career and a passion all in one. Besides working, and having her hand in many different dental committees, she has a boxer named Layla, and a cat named Stormi, and loves to spend her free time volunteering, she is the president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Assistants Association and the NL Director for the Canadian Dental Assistants Association.
Registered Dental Assistant
Jillian Street
Jillian grew up in South River, NL. She graduated from Keyin College in 2004, with a diploma in Dental Assistant II, she worked in Alberta for a number of years before moving back home 5 years ago and has been working in the city ever since.
She loves to spend time with her nieces, friends and family. She is a lover of cats, she has two, Cecil and Sid.
Registered Dental Assistant
Brianna Connock
Brianna Connock is one of our newest hires at the clinic. She has recently graduated with honors from Keyin College's Level II Dental Assisting program in St. John's. While searching for a new career path, she wanted a career that was both personally and professionally fulfilling, allowing her to help others. Luckily, she has found the perfect match with dentistry. Brianna also has a passion for cooking, with a certificate in culinary arts. She is also the owner of a sweet french bulldog named Fergie, who keeps her busy on her days off!
Administration
Certified Dental Assistant
Kathy Gover
Kathy was born in St. John’s, NL and graduated from Booth Memorial High School. She then went on to complete her diploma in Dental Assisting with honours in 1988, she later went back to get her Level 2. She began her dental assisting career in the office of Dr. Robert F Furlong, Kathy then spent a number of years teaching the DAII program at The Career Academy. She then moved to Grand Falls Windsor and took a break to raise her 3 children: Emily, Jack and Matthew. Upon returning to St. John’s, she returned to the dental field and returned to the clinic she began her career in! In her free time Kathy enjoys shopping, knitting and spending time with her children, and soon to be grandchild.
Certified Dental Assistant & Office Manager
Roxanne O’Neill
Roxanne is the Office Manager at Furlong Dental Associates. After completing high school with honors in St. John’s NL, she attended Holland College in PEI and graduated in 1979 from the Dental Assisting program. Roxanne began her working career in St. John’s shortly after graduation at the office of Dr. Robert F Furlong and continued on with Furlong Dental and Associates after his retirement. Over the span of her career, she has represented the dental assisting profession at both the Provincial (NLDAA) and National (CDAA) levels. Roxanne’s favorite part of her job is interacting with the many patients that frequent the practice – many of whom she has known for years. In her leisure time Roxanne’s hobbies include: baking, knitting, pickleball, running, reading and traveling with her husband.