Dr. Neda Rafati Arbutus North Dental, Vancouver, British Columbia How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is going above and beyond for our practice team, patients and community. Providing the best customer service experience and being a positive contributing community member are key vision points for us. One of our … Read more
Dr. Tracy Dawes Riverside Dental Centre, Red Deer, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice has always been relationship based. Taking time with my patients has always been very important to me, even if it might put me a little behind at times. I think patients appreciate that they know … Read more
Dr. Mike Finn Compass Dental, Campbell River, BC How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? Our philosophy has always been to treat everyone like they are family. We believe in forming long-term relationships with our patients and delivering a level of quality care that makes us proud. What is one thing you know … Read more
Dr. Neil Vora Vivo Dental, Calgary, Alberta What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? Dental treatment is for the patient, not for me. There have been, and still are, many times that I want to insist or convince someone of an ideal treatment, … Read more
Dr. Bobby Birdi BC Perio, Vancouver and Coquitlam, BC What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? I wish I had known the true power and knowledge associated with having a dental laboratory. We’ve had our own full service digital dental laboratory for the … Read more
Dr. Edmund Wong South Point Dental Centre, Surrey, BC How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? My practice philosophy is simple. I’m treating more than just a mouth – I’m caring for a person. By keeping this vision clearly at the forefront, everything else I do falls into place from helping patients make … Read more
Dr. Sam Kherani Chief Dental Officer at 123Dentist What are the two key qualities you look for in a new team member? Attitude and good self-esteem. Attitude cannot be taught, but an individual who already has a good attitude can be taught most of what one needs to know. Good self-esteem makes sure that the … Read more
Dr. Mark Hamanishi Chief Orthodontic Officer at 123Dentist How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? As a digital orthodontist, I’ve made it our goal to consistently deliver dream smiles using some of the most advanced technology available to us. We use digital treatment planning software and custom clear aligners, custom 3D-printed braces, and … Read more
Dr. Zahra Gangji Stony Plain Dental Centre, Stony Plain, Alberta What are the two key qualities you look for in a new team member? I want people on my team who have a positive attitude and are motivated to work. We have had team members who have had no dental experience, yet they were motivated … Read more
Dr. Monty Gaur Nose Creek Dental, Airdrie, Alberta What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? I wish I would have known how critical it would be to possess knowledge of how to successfully operate a business. There are so many unimaginable and unforeseen … Read more
Dr. Kristin F. Yont BHI SMART – Certified Healthcare practitioner, Calgary, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? Providing exceptional care to patients who I truly care for and value. I love connecting with my patients on so many levels and I strive to make a difference to my patient’s entire wellbeing. … Read more
Dr. Clare Whitney Co-owner of Downtown Dental, Calgary, Alberta How would you define or summarize your practice philosophy? I enjoy doing dentistry, but I really value forming meaningful connections and relationships with my patients. I aim to deliver clinical excellence while caring FOR my patients. I appreciate getting to know people, sharing conversation and a … Read more
Dr. Naveen Verma Co-CEO of Brush Dental Clinics, Toronto, Ontario How would you define or summarize your practice company philosophy? Our company philosophy has always been that satisfaction and success come with providing our patients an excellent experience. The patient journey is paramount in our clinics, and we endeavour to make this a priority everyday. … Read more
Dr. Chandan Advani Co-CEO of Brush Dental Clinics, Toronto, Ontario What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? The one thing I appreciate now is just how valuable and precious time is. This lesson makes it vitally important to spend time balancing professional growth … Read more
Dr. Jordan Pettigrew Dr. Jordan Pettigrew and Associates, Ottawa, Ontario How would you summarize your practice philosophy? Our practice philosophy is quality over quantity, coupled with a family atmosphere. We strive to create an environment where patients and staff are happy. If you do great dentistry and treat patients and staff well, you will be … Read more
Dr. Amin Shivji CEO and Co-Founder of 123Dentist What is one thing you know now that you wish you had known at the start of your career? I wish I had a better understanding of how hard it is to run a business. Being a great dentist doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a great business owner. … Read more