Call for an appointment: Winnipeg, MB 204-488-4564
Cholakis Dental Group Dentists:

 
Dr. Ernest Cholakis, Dr. Ron Skorpad, Dr Tijana Stijacic, Dr Amanda Huminicki



    
Dr. Ernest Cholakis, DMD., MBA

Dr. Ernest Cholakis obtained his DMD in 1982 from the University of Manitoba and his MBA in 2002 from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He had attended the very first University based "Esthetic Continuum" at Case Western Reserve University in 1992 and followed that up with a continuing education certificate in Cosmetic Dentistry from UCLA in 1998. He then attended the Misch Institute program in Implant dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Cholakis received his fellowship in the International College of Oral Implantology in 1996. 

Since that time Dr Cholakis has placed and restored thousands of dental implants, making him arguably Winnipeg's most experienced dentist in placing and restoring dental implants.

He is an instructor for Nobel Biocare - the worlds oldest and largest dental implant company in the world. In the last two years he has mentored over 45 dentists in placing their first implant. 

He maintains a private practice in Winnipeg devoted to implant and fixed prosthetic dentistry.   

Academically Dr Ernest Cholakis is an Assistant Professor and Co-Director of Dental Practice Management Studies. He is also the Founding Chairperson of the Deans Advisory Board, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba.

Dr Cholakis conceived and founded the Manitoba Dental Association's "Open Wide" Campaigns that have provided free dental care to thousands of disadvantaged Manitobans.

He is a recipient of Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee Medal for his contributions to the dental profession and his community.

Learn more about Dr Cholakis here.



Dr. Ron Skorpad, DMD.

Dr. Skorpad currently holds degrees in Dental Medicine, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He completed a hospital program ( St Vincent DePaul Hospital) in general practice and dental surgery. He has completed advanced programs in Endodontics and Implant Dentistry. Ron has 25 years experience in General Practice and Public Health Dentistry. Dr. Skorpad received numerous honours including awards in Oral Surgery.















 
Dr. Tijana Stijacic, DMD., B.Sc.

Dr. Tijana Stijacic obtained her DMD and B.Sc. (Dentistry) degrees from the University of Manitoba in 2008.  She holds a B.Sc. degree in Microbiology with honours from the University of Manitoba, which she obtained in 2004. Tijana is a recipient of multiple awards within the dental community, including the International College of Dentists Scholarship, Canadian Dental Association President’s Award, American Association of Oral Biologists Award, Pierre Fauchard Academy Annual Scholarship Award, Winnipeg Dental Society Scholarship and the Eaton Award for Excellence. Her standing at the top of the graduating class at university level was recognized by the University Gold Medal. Aside from private practice, Dr. Stijacic maintains her involvement in community health dentistry and dental research.



 
Dr. Amanda Huminicki, DMD., B.Sc.

Dr. Amanda Huminicki graduated with honours from the University of Manitoba with her D.M.D. and B.Sc. (Dentistry) degrees in 2009. Amanda received many awards, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry  (AAPD) Certificate of Merit Predoctoral Student Award (for an outstanding student in the field of dentistry for children), the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Award, the Dr. Frances Matiowsky Memorial Award (for a senior student with outstanding concern for patients), the Sophie Kanee Memorial Prize in Dental Jurisprudence, the Dr. J.B. Rumberg Memorial Prize, the Dr. William F. Campbell Scholarship in Orthodontics, and the Manitoba Dental Association Scholarship. She is actively involved in dental research on early caries detection, and won first place in the Junior Category of the CADR-IMHA Student Research Awards in 2008. She was recently part of a volunteer group that travelled to Peru to provide dental care to underprivileged children.