Dental Hygienist

Birthplace: Prince George

Astrological sign:  Gemini

I received my Dental Hygiene Diploma in Prince George and then moved to West Kelowna in 2013. I love my career and enjoy helping people with their dental needs. My focus and expertise is educating my patients with up-to-date, science based information to ensure they have all the tools to thrive with their oral health and overall body health.

What is your favourite thing about being part of the New Look Dental team?

I love working with Dr Andersen and the team at New Look Dental because everyone is caring and there is always a positive atmosphere.

What is your #1 advice for your patients?

To keep up with regular hygiene visits because it is an essential part of your overall health.

Who has influenced you the most, and why?

My husband has influenced me the most. He is always encouraging me to be the best that I can be. He always has a positive outlook on life and makes every day a new adventure.

What is the best compliment you’ve ever received?

That I am a very gentle and caring hygienist.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I like to be with my family. We have two beautiful daughters and we love the outdoors. We love living in the Okanagan because there are so many outdoor activities so close to home. We love the beautiful summers – camping, hiking, boating and pool days. We spend many winter days at Big White teaching my 3 year old how to ski.. yikes!

Describe yourself in 3 words.

Outgoing, honest, and caring.

Kind, happy, and courteous. I have over 20 years of experience in the dental industry. I began as a Certified Dental Assistant for 3 years and then became a Registered Dental Hygienist. I was awarded the golden scaler award upon completion of her dental hygiene program for graduating at the top of my class both academically and in clinic.

What is your favourite thing about being part of the New Look Dental team?

I love the happy, relaxed environment that I get to work in each day with my talented, helpful coworkers.

Who has influenced you most and why?

My family of course, they have always been there for me.

Birthplace: MacKenzie

Astrological: Gemini

Birthday: June

I graduated from UNBC in 2000 with a BSc in Psychology. In 2005, I earned a Dental Hygiene diploma from the Vancouver Community College and was awarded the clinical excellence award in my graduating class.

In my spare time, I like to hang out with my family. Our kids range from 3-15 years so we do a variety of activities. I’m very crafty and my family jokes that Im Martha Stewart on a budget because I get very excited over coupons and thrift finds! Our favourite thing to do as a family is boating on Kal Lake.

Who has influenced you the most and why?

My son has influenced me the most. He wakes up everyday with a positive outlook and open heart. Everything is exciting and every night he goes to bed saying it was the best day ever! Who wouldn’t be influenced and inspired by that?

Birthplace: Vancouver

Birthday: July

I received my diploma in dental hygiene and absolutely love working at New Look Dental because the team is a great, hard-working group of people!

In my spare time I enjoy hiking, yoga, reading and anything outdoors.

What is the best compliment you’ve ever received?

A referral from another patient!

Who has influenced you the most and why?

My husband has influenced me the most because he is so encouraging.