Dr. Sexton was born and raised in St. John’s, NL.  She received her BSc. From MUN in 1975. She became Newfoundland’s first native born female dentist after she graduated from Dalhousie Dental School in 1980. After graduation Dr. Sexton moved to Norris Point in the heart of Gros Morne National Park. The region had no dentist and hers was the first dental clinic established there. She feels blessed to live in such a beautiful part of her province.

Prior to her arrival, dental care had been provided mainly by doctors and nurses extracting teeth because of infection and pain. Dr. Sexton has seen a major improvement in the region’s oral health since opening her clinic in 1980. After 40 years she still loves her work and meeting the needs of her patients.

Dr. Sexton has been very involved in organised dentistry over the years. She spent many years on the Newfoundland Labrador Dental Association’s Executive and served twice as President.  She currently sits on the Newfoundland Labrador Dental Board as a board member. Dr. Sexton also puts a lot of her energy into her local community. Over the years she has served as President of the Bonne Bay Development Association, Chair of the Red Ochre Regional Economic Development Board and is presently the Chair of the Bonne Bay Cottage Hospital Heritage Committee. She feels strongly that all dentists should give back to their communities in some way to help make them better places for everyone to live. 

Dr. Sexton is married with two daughters. She is an avid reader, walker, and loves snowshoeing with her husband during the long winters on the Great Northern Peninsula.