Port Hawkesbury Dental Group

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Serving the Hawkesbury community with dental services

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Smile for Dental Care!

We're pleased to be your neighbours.
Our team welcomes you to Port Hawkesbury Dental Group.

Are Cosmetic Services Right For You?

Service such as dental veneers and whitening can help you achieve a healthy smile. We'll walk you through the pros and cons to see if it's the right decision for your treatment plan.

Straighter Teeth...Healthier Smile!

For you or your children, we have a range of orthodontic options for teeth straightening, including Invisalign®.

Welcome to Port Hawkesbury Dental Group, where our team of dental professionals have been serving the Port Hawkesbury community for many years. We're proud to be your neighbours and are here to provide dental care for you and your family, including orthodontics (braces and Invisalign®), full mouth restorations through cosmetic services, dental implants, plus all the general dentistry services you need.

We are always welcoming new patients. See you soon!

About Our Office

Meet Our Hawkesbury Dentists

Aiming for a straighter, whiter smile? Our team of dental professionals are here to help.

Our Dentists

Dr. Brian Latwaitis

General Dentist

Dr. Brian Latwaitis has been practicing dentistry for over 30 years.

During his many years of dental practice in Halifax, he also taught clinical skills to many dental students through his affiliation with Dalhousie Dental School.

He continues to take courses to be current in his skills and scope of practice. Lately, he has been working in Guatemala offering dental care to those who would otherwise not have access to it.

In his spare time, Dr. Latwaitis has recently replaced marathon running with biking and looks forward to his annual fishing adventures with his friends.
Dr. Ernie Wotton

General Dentist

Dr. Ernie is a graduate of Dalhousie University and attended the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in 2005 for training in cosmetic dentistry.

He is a true believer in ongoing education and makes sure that he and his team attend as many educational seminars and conferences they can fit in. Continually improving and honing your skillset is part of being a great dental practitioner.

Dr. Ernie enjoys hunting with his sons and the dogs or enjoying a meal at his favourite restaurant, Gabrieau's.
Dr. Michael Nēmec

General Dentist

Dr. Michael Nēmec has been practicing dentistry for over 39 years. He began his professional education at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, his country of birth.

In 1969 he arrived in Canada to complete his studies at Acadia and Dalhousie Universities.

His practice focuses on TMJ treatment modalities, DAMON orthodontics, soft tissue/hard tissue laser dentistry and Neuro-muscular concepts of dental therapies. Conducting proven treatments that strive for the best results, relying on leading-edge technology and always keeping current with the highest standards in professional skills. He has successfully completed the Core Posterior Composite Solutions Course with Bioclear as well as the Core Anterior Composite Solutions Course with Bioclear

Besides his love for the dental profession, Dr. Nēmec is a road biking enthusiast who also enjoys camping, kayaking and traveling. He keeps an open mind to new ideas, experiences and new passions in his life.
Dr. Garrett LeGallais

General Dentist

Dr. Garrett LeGallais is originally from Bedford, NS. He attended Dalhousie University for his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He was awarded an honours degree in physics and mathematics in 2016 followed by a master's degree in physics in 2016. He then attended Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland where he completed his dental degree. Dr. LeGallais enjoys all aspects of general dentistry.

In his free time he likes to go mountain biking, fishing, and boating.