Dental Life

Dr. Nicholas Yap graduated from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University in 2020. He moved to Ancaster with his wife and began caring for patients throughout the Hamilton, Stoney Creek, and Niagara regions. His journey into dentistry began at just four years old during his first dental visit. The positive experience—and the mentorship he later received from his childhood dentist—sparked an early passion for the profession that has stayed with him ever since. What he enjoys most about being a dentist is building lasting relationships with patients and their families, and having the privilege of watching those families grow over time. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys playing basketball and board games, and he and his wife have recently taken up pickleball. They also love to travel, and trying new restaurants is one of their favourite ways to explore new places.

Dr. Ellen Mays is originally from Oakville, Ontario. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo before pursuing her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in Buffalo at UB School of Dental Medicine. She is passionate about preventive dentistry, helping develop and maintain healthy airways in Newborns to Adults, and is committed to providing compassionate, patient centred care. She believes in fostering lasting positive family dental care through kindness, clear communication, and a personalized approach to treatment. She strives to deliver exceptional clinical care and promote oral health within her community. Outside of the office, Dr. Mays enjoys figure skating, running, and spending time with her family at their cottage on Georgian Bay.

Dentistry appeals to me in many ways. Whether it is the challenging detail, the satisfaction of a happy patient, or the highly aesthetic blend of science, technology, and materials with natural teeth—dentistry fascinates me. Dentistry in general and my specialty, prosthodontics in particular, fully satisfy my love of working with my hands to create functional and therapeutic art. MEET DR. PEDLAR