Our Team
A consistent team that’s like family
We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly and well-trained team members. As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home. We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.
Dr. Stewart
CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS
Dr. Jeff Stewart has been a general dentist, then a certified orthodontist in Kelowna since 1988. After graduating from high school in Castlegar, B.C. Dr. Stewart attended the University of Alberta where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees in 1986. He met his future wife, Tara, there where she was studying dental hygiene.
Judy
FINANCIAL & TREATMENT COORDINATOR
Judy began working in dentistry in 1987 as a certified dental assistant (CDA) and has loved every moment of it since then. She has been working with Dr. Stewart since he was a general dentist and continued to support him when he became an orthodontist (and continues to do so today!).
Shannon
FRONT-DESK RECEPTION
Born in Kelowna, Shannon originally worked as a certified dental assistant (CDA) before switching into her role as a receptionist.
Tina
CDA WITH ORTHODONTIC MODULE
Tina graduated from Confederation College in Thunder Bay, Ontario first becoming a certified dental assistant (CDA) then two years later as a registered dental hygienist (RDH). She got into the orthodontics industry, and specifically Dr. Stewart’s orthodontics practice, soon after he started work as an orthodontist. Tina is proud to say she’s been an employee of Dr. Stewart’s for the past 20 years.
Melissa
CDA WITH ORTHODONTIC MODULE
Melissa is a talented certified dental assistant (CDA) who also achieved her orthodontic module. She knew she wanted to get in the orthodontics industry because she loved seeing how the work done made patient’s confidence grow in themselves and their smile.
Tala
LAB TECHNICIAN
Tala started in the dentistry and orthodontics when she was just 15! Having extensive orthodontic work done herself, her orthodontist saw her potential. She was trained on the job and self-taught many of the skills she excels at today. Tala is also known as the handywoman of the office and has a knack for quickly fixing things.