Meet the Doctors

DR. JURGEN VANDER VELDEN

Dentist

Dr. Jurgen Vander Velden was born in Holland and raised from an early age in Waterloo, Ontario. He received his B.Sc from the University of Waterloo in 1987 and his D.D.S from the University of Western Ontario in 1991. Following four years with the Canadian Armed Forces as a Dental Officer, Dr. Vander Velden moved to Peterborough and fulfilled a lifelong dream by assuming his own practice in 1995. The practice blossomed and in 2006 was relocated to its present location. A firm believer in continuing education, he is committed to staying current with the leading-edge dental techniques and equipment, and has lectured internationally to other dentists on this topic. Dr. Vander Velden enjoys all aspects of dentistry, but particularly the friendships that can develop with patients through long-standing, trusting dental care.

Dr. Vander Velden and his wife are active members of the Peterborough community, and proud supporters of many local charities and worthy causes. Annually, Dr. Vander Velden and a rotating staff member volunteer their services with a dental humanitarian mission that provides basic dental care in rural Jamaica. He holds numerous association memberships and is a past president of the Peterborough Dental Society. An avid golfer, he resides in Peterborough with his wife Dr. Verona Sulja, also a dentist, and their two children.

“we look forward to working with you and your family to develop a positive and lasting relationship”

- Dr. Vander Velden

Dr. Josh Findlay

Dentist

Born and raised in Bethany, Josh graduated from I.E. Weldon High School in 2011. After completing a B.MSc in Biomedical Sciences at Western University, he earned his D.D.S. degree from the University of Toronto in 2020. He continued his postgraduate studies at the University of Buffalo, completing a one year Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program in 2021. Dr. Findlay has received numerous academic awards during his studies, and is a member of the ODA, CDA and RCDSO. Dr. Josh joined Dentistry on Sherbrooke in 2021, and shares our practice philosophy and commitment to excellence in patient care. He takes pride in his ability to make patients of all ages feel comfortable during dental treatment. In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, snowboarding and cheering for his beloved Leafs.

After many years away pursuing his studies, Josh is excited to have returned to the “Patch” to practice his chosen profession, and being an active member the Peterborough community.

Dr. Jenna Vander Velden

Dentist

With two parents as dentists, perhaps it was destiny that Jenna would follow in their footsteps! Born and raised in Peterborough, Jenna’s academic journey began down the street at James Strath PS, and continued through Lakefield College School, Western University, Trent University and finally at the world’s #1 rated Dental School at the University of Michigan, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class in 2022. Jenna has quickly mastered the transition from the theories of dental school to the practicalities of real world dentistry, and her enthusiasm and passion for dentistry has brought a new energy to the practice. She currently splits her time between Dentistry on Sherbrooke, and her mom Dr Verona Sulja’s practice at Electric City Dental. Away from the office, Jenna enjoys fitness classes, golf, skiing and especially travel. Along with her fiance’ Brett, a teacher, they have plans to raise a family of future Petes and Ice Kats.