Gateway Dental: Your gateway to a healthy smile!
At Gateway Dental Center, our team of dental professionals are focused on meeting the oral health needs of people in the Oromocto and Fredericton area. We offer comprehensive care in all aspects of dentistry, to all ages, with an emphasis on patient comfort. Gateway Dental Center has a relaxed, caring, and friendly environment. Our facility is state of the art with the latest in equipment and technologies to give you a beautiful smile. Please browse our website and contact us if you have any question or would like to make an appointment.
Located off highway 7, take exit 303. We are located behind Sobey's, across from the car wash.
Phone
(506) 357-2440
Location
22 Commerce Drive
Oromocto, NB
E2V OB9
Hours
Mon 7:30-4:30
Tues 7:30-4:30
Wed 7:30-8:00
Thurs 7:30-4:00
Fri 7:30-4:00
our services
Gateway Dental Centre offers extensive services designed to match all of you and your family’s dental needs. We're dedicated to helping you achieve a smile you're proud to share with the world! Contact us today to schedule an appointment. We file insurance claims electronically and accept dental insurance!
General dentistry
Crowns
Bridges
Implants
Dentures
Sports Mouth Guard
Biteplanes
Teeth Whitening
Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) – “TMJ”
sedation options
Oral sedation: Is an oral sedative drug. It is a method of conscious sedation dentistry. It helps to facilitate a dental procedure and reduce patient’s fear and anxiety.
Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): A colourless and odourless gas which you breath in through your nose. Nitrous oxide diminishes pain, helps to reduce anxiety and is usually used in more extensive dental surgeries.
additional services
Digital Radiographs
CBCT Imagery
Digital Photography
Orthodontics
Periodontics
Cosmetic Dentistry
Photos
Meet the Team
Dr. Stephen Woodworth BSC., DDS.
Dr. Stephen Woodworth is a graduate of Dalhousie University, having completed a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1987. He is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, New Brunswick Dental Society, and the Fredericton Dental Society, and serves as a member on the provincial mediation committee. Dr. Woodworth enjoys staying current with the developments in dentistry by participation in numerous continuing education courses.
Dr. Woodworth has spent his entire career in Oromocto, having established a busy family dental practice. He treats his patients professionally in a calm, friendly manner, and enjoys the friendships that have developed with his patients.
Dr. Woodworth has a lifelong love of sports, and can often be found at a rink, gym, ball field, or on the golf course. He enjoys traveling and loves to hear stories of his patients’ travels. He and his wife Ruth have raised four daughters and enjoyed the busy life of parenting.
Dr. Meghan Dicks BSc., DDS.
Dr. Dicks was born in Newfoundland and she moved to Fredericton in 1998 where she attended LHHS and UNB. Dr. Dicks graduated from UNB in 2007, excelling both academically and athletically. She was on the Dean’s list and received an Academic All Canadian award as a member of the UNB women’s hockey team. Dr. Dicks went on to Dalhousie University where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2012. Dr. Dicks was the recipient of a number of awards during her dental studies, including the prestigious award in her senior year as the “student with the greatest proficiency in Restorative Dentistry.”
Dr. Dicks has received training and certificates in implant dentistry along with nitrous oxide and oral sedation. She has a great compassion for her patients and aims to provide them with a calm, comfortable dental experience. Dr. Dicks loves working with people of all ages and has a passion for working on children.
In her spare time, Dr. Dicks enjoys spending time with her husband Pete and their baby boy Teddy. They enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle with friends and family. Dr. Dicks feels very lucky to continue her career in this beautiful city and is excited to begin seeing new patients.
Dr. Desmond Connolly BSc., DDS.
Dr. Connolly was born and raised in Miramichi N.B. and proud to embrace his Irish heritage. Upon graduating as the Valedictorian of his high school, he moved to Fredericton N.B. to complete his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Connolly was awarded the Currie Scholarship upon entrance and graduated with honors from the program in 2012. He then attended Dalhousie University where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Connolly is a member of the Canadian Dental Association and both the New Brunswick and Fredericton Dental Societies.
Dr. Connolly began his career working in Fredericton as an Associate and is now happy to be settled in at his new family focused practice and eager to serve the friendly community of Oromocto. Dr. Connolly has received extra training and certificates in nitrous oxide sedation, oral sedation, and oral surgery. He offers sedation dentistry to make his patients of all ages feel more relaxed during their dental experience. Dr. Connolly believes in putting patient care first and foremost and continually exudes ethical and honest dentistry. Dr. Connolly enjoys getting involved in the dental community and is eager to further his learning through continued education and to pursue more advanced training to benefit his patients.
Dr. Connolly has many interests outside of dentistry, which include hiking in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. He enjoys spending time at the gym, reading adventure novels and getting together at every opportunity with his family. When Dr. Connolly is not relaxing in the Maritimes with family and friends he can be found exploring new places. Dr. Connolly is excited to be working in Oromocto and eager to continue his professional career in such a welcoming community.
Dr. Ellen Woodworth BSc., DDS.
Dr. Ellen Woodworth was born and raised in Fredericton, NB and received her doctorate of dental surgery at Dalhousie University. Prior to dental school, she completed a Bachelor of Science with honors in medicinal chemistry at the University of New Brunswick.
While attending dental school, Dr. Ellen was actively involved as class president and spent her spare time playing basketball and volleyball. Dr. Ellen received various academic and personal achievement awards throughout dental school – she has been recognized for her leadership, excellence in pediatric dentistry, and interest in clinical research which took her to conferences in both Saskatchewan and Tennessee in her final year of school.
Dr. Ellen has a passion for creating great experiences for adults and children alike with her patient-centered approach to dental care. She strives to deliver excellent treatment to her patients that is above and beyond expectations.
When Dr. Ellen is not at the clinic, you would likely find her adventuring outside with her husband, Kurtis, and their dog, Wrigley. As her namesake suggests, she is the daughter of Dr. Stephen Woodworth and this team is eager to care for your dental needs and make your visits a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
Dr. Devin MacDonald BSc., DDS.
Dr. MacDonald hails from Nova Scotia, having been raised in Lower Sackville and graduating from Sackville High School with high honors and the Roderick Walls Award for academic performance. He completed a Bachelor of Science at Dalhousie University with a major in Biology, graduating with distinction and on the Dean’s list.
Dr. MacDonald received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dalhousie University in 2017, receiving several awards during study, including the Elsevier Science Prize, NSDA Prize For greatest proficiency in pharmacology, and the Dr. David Manuel Memorial Prize.
After graduation, Dr. MacDonald came to New Brunswick to begin practicing dentistry as an associate dentist. He is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, New Brunswick Dental Society, and Fredericton Dental Society. He has received training and certification in nitrous oxide and oral sedation, and enjoys various aspects of general dentistry.
Dr MacDonald has roots in Cape Breton and enjoys returning to visit family. He has enjoyed exploring New Brunswick while hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing, and is often catching up on the latest shows and movies. He enjoys traveling and looks forward to new adventures soon.