Meet Your Waterloo Dental Team

Dr. Jacqueline Whiteside

Dentist

Dr. Jacqueline Whiteside is a dedicated and compassionate dentist who brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and patient-centered care to the field of dentistry. Born and raised in the KW region, she completed her undergraduate education at Wilfrid Laurier University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. While at Laurier, she pursued research characterizing potential virulence factors produced by bacteria that cause periodontal disease — research later published in the scientific journal Nature Communications. Her pursuit of excellence led her to Western University, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Dr. Whiteside is also an avid advocate for global oral health, volunteering annually for the Great Shape! 1000 Smiles dental project providing free dental services to underserved communities in rural Jamaica. In her free time, Dr. Whiteside enjoys going on hikes, watercolour painting, and playing the ukulele!

Dr. Cathy Bekhyt

Dentist

Dr. Cathy Bekhyt earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Toronto. Previously, she attended the University of Western Ontario to study Medical Sciences. Dr. Bekhyt advocates for providing comprehensive patient care built on the foundation of establishing strong, trusting patient relationships. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is committed to lifelong learning in order to provide the best possible care to her patients. While completing her dental degree, Dr. Bekhyt travelled to Grenada for a dental mission trip and aims to continue in outreach work and giving back to her community. She is currently an active member of the Ontario Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association. She is also an Invisalign provider and implant certified. In her free time, Dr. Bekhyt enjoys travelling, playing soccer & basketball, reading thrillers, and spending time with loved ones.