Andrea Galick – Regional Manager
Andrea is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has transitioned into a leadership role as Regional Manager, bringing together her clinical background with a strong focus on practice growth, team development, and patient experience. She began her career in dental hygiene before moving into marketing and management during her pregnancy with her daughter, combining her passion for patient care with a talent for building systems and supporting team success.
As Regional Manager, Andrea works closely with each Smile Centre location to ensure a consistent, high-quality patient experience. She is passionate about developing strong teams, implementing effective systems, and supporting both patients and staff in achieving long-term success. While she supports multiple locations, Barrie remains home base, where she is most often present.
Andrea values connection, communication, and creating a positive environment for both patients and team members. Her clinical background allows her to bring a unique perspective to her leadership role, always keeping patient care at the center of every decision.
Outside of work, Andrea is a proud solo parent to her daughter, Isla. She enjoys spending time at home with her many pets — including cats, a dog, fish, an axolotl, and canaries — and has a special interest in breeding both fish and canaries.
Latest Posts
Can a Sinus Infection Cause Tooth Pain? How to Tell the Difference
Yes. A sinus infection can cause tooth pain when a swollen cheek sinus presses on the roots of the upper back teeth. The ache is usually dull; it often affects more than one tooth, and it travels with a blocked or runny nose. A true toothache stays on one tooth and answers to cold, sweetness, or biting, whether the nose is clear or not.
Are Same-Day Crowns Right for You? Pros, Cons & Cost
Same-day crowns are right for you when the damaged tooth still has a solid rim of healthy tooth, the surrounding gums are stable, and you can stay for one longer appointment. A lab-made crown is the plan when the crack runs deep, the bite is uneven, or the gum needs treatment before a cap can seal. The deciding factor is the tooth in the chair, not the wish to finish in a single sitting.
Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash: Benefits, Risks, and Safe Use Guide
Hydrogen peroxide mouthwash can help for a few days as a low-strength antiseptic rinse, but it is the wrong tool if the bottle is too strong, you swallow it, or you use it instead of brushing. Strength and how many days you continue are the two limits that decide whether the rinse stays useful. A product made for the mouth is already diluted and labelled. A brown bottle sold for skin is not that product.
Wisdom Tooth Removal Cost in Ontario
Wisdom tooth removal costs about $240 to $380 when the tooth has already come through the gum, and about $300 to $720 when it is still under the gum or in bone. The fee is still set tooth by tooth after an exam. It follows how the tooth sits, whether the visit is a simple extraction or a surgical one, and what a private plan or the Canadian Dental Care Plan pays once that fee is set.
Dental Deep Cleaning in Barrie: What Scaling and Root Planing Involves
If your dentist has told you that you need a deep cleaning rather than a regular one, here is the simplest explanation. A dental deep cleaning, known clinically as scaling and root planing, removes plaque and hardened tartar below the gumline and smooths the surfaces of your tooth roots so your gums can heal and reattach. It is not the same as the routine cleaning you get at a check-up.
Sedation and Sleep Dentistry in Barrie: Your Guide to Comfortable Dental Care
Sedation dentistry in Barrie is delivered at three distinct depths: inhaled nitrous oxide, an oral benzodiazepine tablet, and intravenous sedation titrated in increments through a line that stays in place until discharge criteria are met. Patients searching for sleep dentistry are describing the same thing, not general anesthesia: at every one of these levels you continue to breathe independently and respond to verbal instruction.
All-on-X in Barrie: A Complete Guide to Same-Day Full Arch Dental Implants
All-on-X is a full-arch tooth replacement that restores an entire upper or lower jaw with missing or failing teeth using four to six strategically placed dental implants. At our Barrie clinic, many patients receive a fixed set of teeth the same day their old teeth are removed. Unlike removable dentures, the new teeth are anchored to the implants, so there is no adhesive and nothing to take out at night.
CDCP (Canadian Dental Care Plan): What Patients in Barrie Need to Know
For many Barrie residents, accessing dental care without private insurance has historically meant paying the full cost out of pocket. The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) was introduced to change that. As dentists near me become increasingly sought by Canadians looking for CDCP-accepting providers, understanding how this program works has never been more important.
Dental Implants Guide: Everything You Need to Know
A dental implant is a titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth. Once the post fuses with the bone, a connector called an abutment is attached, and a custom-made crown is placed on top to restore the visible tooth. The result is a permanent tooth replacement that looks, feels, and functions like a natural tooth.
Pediatric Sedation Dentistry: Ensuring Comfort for Kids
Yes — pediatric sedation dentistry is safe for children when performed by a trained dental team following established clinical protocols. In Barrie, sedation options for children include nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and, in specific cases, IV conscious sedation. Each option is selected based on the child’s age, weight, medical history, and the nature of the procedure.
See what our patients are saying:
The Barrie Smile Centre is the best dental office I've ever been to. The staff is very friendly,professional and knowledgeable. They take away any anxiety and fear of going for a procedure. I highly recommend them!
Very clean, professional and friendly! They have done lots of work for me including 2 implants. I highly recommend them!
Very clean, professional and helpful. 2 other dentists previously tried to fix my composite veneer and both times it look awful and/or was the wrong colour. One trip here and everything was fixed!
Very friendly, helpful staff. Makes you feel welcome as soon as you enter. I needed a tooth removed and got in the same day I called. When I arrived I didn’t have to wait. I have numerous problem with my teeth and they came up with a solution. Thank you all so much.
Just got home from the Smile Centre and I'm thrilled with my results. Had Zoom whitening, and it was better than I expected. The attendant took the time to explain everything super thoroughly. She warned I may have sensitivity but so far so good. I wish I did it ages ago.
The first thing I noticed upon entering the building was the beautiful design plan and lovely staff. I was greeted at the door and made comfortable throughout my entire experience. Everything was explained to me in detail and the staff always made sure I fully understood. This is an amazing office and I would 10/10 recommend it!!
Amazing fast clean attentive friendly ! Im sold! Thankkk youuuuu guys !!!!!!! Had a wisdom.tooth taken out under sedation! All.went perfect and you guys were awesomee!
Every time I go to the Smile Centre in Barrie it’s an amazing experience! Everyone from the admin staff to the dentists are so helpful. Not only do they tell you your options (in my case options for a missing tooth), but they also explain the pros and cons of every option. I highly recommend the Smile Centre
Barrie Smile Centre is truly amazing I called and had an issue with with some tooth pain they were able to fit me in same day which I was truly grateful for. All the staff are kind and professional they truly care about there patients. Big thank you to Dr.Eisen for being so kind and helping me in this situation. I highly recommend Barrie Smile Centre 😃 Thanks again
Great family dentist, has always been on time for appointments. Doing a great job during these times with cleanliness as well! Very professional staff!