As a staff of experienced professionals, we each share the belief that our care should be comprehensive and courteous — providing optimal care based on our patient’s personal needs and preferences.

From your first phone call to scheduling an appointment, our business staff is there to assist you. Experienced in addressing and helping you manage all financial and insurance matters, they will prepare all necessary insurance forms on your behalf and are always available to assist you in understanding your insurance benefits and answer any financial questions.

Our clinical staff are highly skilled professionals who are committed to excellence and providing you with comfortable and personalized care during your visit.

We take pride in our practice and in the quality of services we are able to provide our patients. Your satisfaction is foremost in our minds. Our staff is dedicated to providing you the care they would want for themselves.

COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

  • We are passionate about optimal oral health and its important role in your overall health and well being. 
  • We carefully evaluate each and every product, and use only the highest quality materials in your dental care.
  • We feature the latest proven technology to deliver your care.
  • We are committed to providing personalized care in the most respectful and comfortable setting possible.
  • We are committed to providing uncompromised care, treating you as we would a family member, by giving you the choice of optimal care that we value for our own families.
  • We continually seek out advanced education opportunities, allowing you access to the best dentistry has to offer.
  • We believe quality care at a fair price creates long term value.
  • We believe in prevention and early intervention and the importance they represent in quality dental care. 

BIOS

MELANIE — Certified Dental Assistant

Melanie  assists Dr. Wade in all dental procedures and strives to make sure your visit is as comfortable as possible. Melanie possesses a wide and varied scope of abilities including experience in prosthodontics and periododontics specialties that allow patients to benefit from her 20 years of expertise. She is available to answer any questions you may have regarding your dental treatment, appointments or any other inquiries. Melanie is a former professional mountain biker and in her spare time continues to enjoy her outdoor activities of mountain biking, adventure racing, hiking and gardening.

LAURA  — Registered Dental Hygienist

Laura is a graduate of the Camosun College Dental Hygiene program in Victoria, and enjoys using her clinical skills to ensure lifelong dental health. Her primary role is in evaluating and helping  you improve your periodontal health by implementing an individualized care program based on your specific needs. Her keen interest in periodontics and desire to expand her knowledge of dentistry and technology are key assets in her role in helping you to optimal oral health. Laura enjoys running, golf and spending time with family as well as participating in the odd hockey pool when the men don’t feel threatened by her hockey expertise.

SONIAScheduling & Business Administrator, Certified Dental Assistant

Sonia’s versatility and extensive experience in all facets of dentistry allow her to function in several  roles important to your care. From providing preventive care to your children,  assisting Dr. Wade, scheduling appointments or helping with any insurance or financial questions, she combines her passion for people and dentistry to ensure your visit is as comfortable as possible.  She is available to answer any questions you may have regarding your dental treatment, appointments or any other inquiries. 

KELLY — Registered Dental Hygienist

Kelly is a graduate of the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene. After growing up in Prince George, she is so happy to be settled into her life in Vancouver. As a hygienist, Kelly strives to provide her patients with gentle and thorough care while also implementing individual care programs based on their specific needs. Her easy going personality makes everyone feel more at ease and comfortable when they come in for their hygiene visits. When Kelly isn’t at work she loves to go to the gym, find new places to camp, ride her bike to Granville Island, or try a new recipe.

JULIA — Registered Dental Hygienist

Julia is a graduate from Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene. Originally from Coquitlam, she presently lives on the North Shore, a place she now calls home. As a healthcare professional, Julia provides patients with gentle, effective and individualized care.  She strives to bring patients to their optimal oral health with a relaxed and empathetic approach while assisting them in their oral health goals. When not in the office Julia can be found spending time with family and friends or doing a puzzle at home with her husband and cat. She enjoys baking, travelling, a glass of wine and experiencing the beautiful outdoors of Vancouver.

TRACEY — Registered Dental Hygienist 

Despite being the the dentist’s wife with two children, she still feels like ‘one of the girls’ and sincerely misses interacting with her patients and  the camaraderie of the office, and in particular the colourful lunchtime discussions, especially the dialogue regarding her husband’s idiosyncrasies. You will often find her at the office imparting knowledge on how to deal with ‘you know who’ and chatting with patients.