Our Dentists

Dr. Jack Cottrell graduated from the University of Toronto in 1975 and was the co-founder of a group practice setup in the town of Port Perry the same year. Operating in Port Perry for over 30 years the operation has since grown to include seven dentists. An active member of the Durham Dental Society, Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, and around the community Dr. Cottrell has contributed greatly to the community and to the profession of dentistry.

Dr. Cottrell served as the chairman of the Scugog Library Building Committee, Town Hall "1873", and the Scugog Recreation Committee, was a Ward Councillor on the Scugog Municipal Council, and has sponsored many minor league sports teams and events.

Dr. Cottrell has also served as President of the Canadian Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Association and the Durham Dental Society. He was a governor representing Ontario on the executive council of the Canadian Dental Association and has headed many task forces which have improved the practice of dentistry in numerous ways.

Dr. Jack Cottrell is the New President of the Canadian Dental Association
Days on the Hill - A forum for advocates of CDA to discuss issues of importance to Canadian dentistry with parliament
President's Column - Turning Strategies Into Action
FDI Congress - Members of the Canadian delegation attending the World Dental Parliament

Dr. Cottrell has been awarded many honours during his career. He is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, and the Pierre Fauchard Society. Among the many awards he has received are the Ontario Dental Association Service Award and the Bourassa Award.

Dr. Cottrell received the Barnabus Day Award for Distinguished Service during a special ceremony on May 2, 2008. This award recognizes an ODA member for outstanding service in the dental profession for 20 years or more.

Dr. Jim Hardy graduated from the University of Toronto in 1974 and co-founded the Port Perry Dental Centre the same year. Practicing in Port Perry for over 30 years the clinic has grown to include seven dentists and offers all specialty services.

The Port Perry Dental Centre has undergone many renovations over the years and now offers main floor wheelchair access, a comfortable waiting room with a play area, and spacious modern operatories.

Dr. Hardy has supported the community by becoming the Vice President of the Port Perry Chamber of Commerce and the Treasurer of the Port Perry Rotary Club. Dr. Hardy also enjoyed many years of coaching in the Minor Hockey League.

Dr. Isenberg graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry in 1979 and worked for the Toronto Public Health Department in public schools from 1981-1982. He has worked from 1983 to the present in private practice in all areas of general dentistry.

Dr. Isenberg has high levels of interest and experience in Prosthodontics (fixed, removable, and implant supported), cosmetic dentistry, and enjoys working with the elderly.