Melissa

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.

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Dr. Stewart

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.

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Tala

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.

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Tina

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.

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Brandy

Brandy started in the dental industry as an afterschool instrument sterilizer and cleaner before switching into an administrative role. From there she moved up to working as a certified dental assistant (CDA) before achieving her role as a financial and treatment coordinator.

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Judy

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!).

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Shannon

Born in Kelowna, Shannon originally worked as a certified dental assistant (CDA) before switching into her role as a receptionist.

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