Manny Minuk DD

Denturist

Manny Minuk was raised in the denture industry.  As the son of founder Joe Minuk, Manny would frequent the clinic and began helping out at a very young age.  After working at the clinic for several years, he was hooked on seeing the impact the clinic had on people’s lives.  Seeing the joy on people’s faces after their smile makeover was Manny’s motivation to register to become a Denturist at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta in 1998.

With existing experience, Manny quickly excelled at NAIT and graduated in 2000.  Since 2002, Manny has served on the executive of the Denturist Association of Manitoba and continues to push the industry forward.

Manny has extensive training in complex implant restorations and anti-snoring solutions, as well as digital denture design.  His commitment to providing the best denture care has led him to look closely at the advantages of technology. Technology has greatly improved care for patients seeking dental crowns and bridges.  After a quick 3D scan is taken on-site, a milled crown can be delivered in the same day. Why didn’t this exist for dentures?  Manny’s frustration with the lack of similar technology in the denture industry was shared by other colleagues around Canada.  Together, Manny and his colleagues became experts in 3D scanning, digital denture design (CAD/CAM), 3D printing and milling and began to develop their own solutions.  The transformation in the denture industry has begun and Manny and his team are proud to be part of ground-breaking technology developed right here in Canada.

Taking the foundation that his father Joe built since 1977, and making it his own by adopting technology and innovation is Manny’s purpose and strategy to continue to deliver world class care to the residents of Manitoba.

Andy is an accomplished Denturist with over two decades of experience beginning his career in 1996 before joining Minuk Denture Clinic in 2012. In 2017, alongside his brother Jamie, he acquired his father’s established clinic, Koster Denture Clinic, which has been a staple in the Winnipeg community since 1970.

As of September 2023, Andy proudly serves as the co-owner of the rebranded Minuk & Koster Denture Clinic. With a wealth of knowledge in various denture-related treatments, including dentures over implants and digital dentures, Andy is deeply committed to providing superior care to his clients.

Driven by a passion for helping individuals achieve confident smiles, Andy’s services range from full dentures to repairs, ensuring his clients have peace of mind regarding their denture needs. His approach harmoniously merges cutting-edge technologies with a reverence for traditional practices.

Outside of his professional endeavours, Andy cherishes spending quality time with his wife Tracy and their daughters, Abby and Leah. When not immersed in his work, you can often find him enjoying a round of golf or cruising on his motorcycle, finding joy in both relaxation and adventure.

Andy Koster DD

Denturist

Chris Duncan was born in Southwest Manitoba and has been a licensed denturist for over 26 years. Chris is a graduate of the NAIT Denturist Program and also holds an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology.

Chris has been fascinated with technology all of his life (taking after his father) and after working in a variety of technology businesses, went back to school to take the Denturist program in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to pursue becoming a Denturist. He is active in the profession, serving on the College of Alberta Denturists for 19 years as an Examiner and working on the National Competency Working Groups. He is currently the Admissions Chairperson for the Denturist Association of Manitoba.

Chris has always had a vision of the merging of technologies into the denture profession.  His vision included the giant leap of creating smiles for patients using computers and 3D printers after seeing examples of this being done in other industries in the 1990’s.  This was at a time when computer technology was thought to have no real use in the dental industry.

In his spare time Chris enjoys reading, spending time with his wife and extended family and two dogs.

Morgan Ganetsky has been in the denture industry since 1989.  He is a graduate of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).  After graduating Morgan returned to Winnipeg, where he interned at Alex’s Denture Clinic.  In 1994, he purchased the clinic and ran it successfully until 2002.  In January of 2003, Morgan had the opportunity to join Minuk Denture Clinic, bringing with him his years of practical and professional experience.  Since then, he has built and maintained relationships with his clients, providing them with the best possible care.

Morgan has always kept up with the newest technology in the denture industry, through courses and continuing education.  Dental Implants have become a large part of his practice, providing Fixed and Removable Prosthetics.  A new and exciting area that Morgan and the Minuk team have been working with are Digital Dentures. Dentures can be 3D printed or milled, providing an additional option for his client’s denture needs.

Morgan is a past member of the executive board of the Denturists Association of Manitoba, serving as the Education Chair as well as the Complaints Chair.

Morgan Ganetsky DD

Denturist