We have an amazing team at Kelowna Dental Solutions

MargotOffice manager

Margot’s desire to help others inspired her to pursue a career in dentistry. She joined Dr. Provencher’s practice in 2017 as a Certified Dental Assistant. From there she continued to refine her understanding of general dentistry while simultaneously learning about more complex aspects of dentistry including: temporomandibular joint dysfunction, sleep breathing disorders, and orthodontics. 

As Margot’s understanding grew, so did her acuity to share treatment process and objectives with patients. Continually assimilating all facets of dentistry, including operation of a successful practice, led Margot into her current role as Office Manager. 

Margot strives to create an exceptional dental experience in which patients feel heard and empowered to make informed decisions about their wellbeing.

Working with an innovative team, continually expanding personally and collectively, and having the pleasure of witnessing incredible transformations, are just a few reasons she finds our clinic extraordinary.

KristenOffice Administrator

Kristen joined the Kelowna Dental Solutions team in June 2019 as an office administrator. She started working in the dental field in 1999 and received her certificate in Dental Assisting in 2006 from Vancouver Community College. She is well versed in both the clinical and the administrative side of dentistry and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Kristen grew up in the lower mainland and recently moved to Kelowna. She feels blessed to live in this beautiful city and has quickly found it feels like home. In her spare time, she takes advantage of all the Okanagan has to offer. You can find her camping, hiking, out for a paddle in her canoe or checking out the local wineries with her husband.

WendyRegistered Dental Hygienist, BA

Wendy is a registered dental hygienist with over 28 years working in general and specialty dental hygiene practice, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UBC Vancouver and her Diploma in Dental Hygiene, she provides advanced skill and knowledge to care for her patients of all ages. She is also a dental hygiene clinical trainer helping other hygienists learn advanced dental hygiene skills.

Wendy’s ultimate goal is to help people to feel comfortable and cared for in the dental chair. She provides thorough dental hygiene care with a very gentle caring touch. By supporting and understanding her patients, she helps them learn about their health and make their own informed decisions. She absolutely loves Kelowna and has lived here since 2003 with her husband and two kids. She has earned her Black Belt in Tae KwonDo and also enjoys skiing, watercolor/ acrylic painting and yoga. She looks forward to welcoming new patients and continuing to help her existing loyal patients. She is excited to be a part of the amazing team at Kelowna Dental Solutions.

TiffanyMyofunctional Therapist, B.Ed

A lifelong passion for learning has provided many personal and professional opportunities for Tiffany to attend courses and mentor fellow hygienists. She prides herself in staying current with the latest research in preventive oral health.Tiffany attended Coastal Bend College in Texas and graduated in 1999 with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. After working in private practice and
representing a large dental company, she went back to school and obtained her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Hawaii, where she graduated Phi Lambda Theta National Honors Society. Her quest for education led her to myofunctional therapy as she felt that many patients were lacking in overall muscle function and facial awareness. Like many others, this lead to more courses and she is currently a Buteyko breathing instructor and certified Myofunctional therapist. Working with patients and helping others drives her passion.

Education:

• Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Coastal Bend College 1997, Honors
• Bachelor’s of Elementary Education, University of Hawaii, 2016, Phi Lamba Theta
• Myofunctional Therapy Introductory Course, 2019
• Breathing Re-education for Myofunctional Therapists, 2020,
• Buteyko Instructor Certification, 2021
• Advanced Myofunctional therapy studies, 2021, 2022, 2023
• Certification Myofunctional Therapy, AOMT, C-OMT, 2022
• Public speaking and instructor of Myofunctional therapy
• Affiliations: Airway circle, AOMT, IAAH, AAPMD

NaomiCertified Dental Assistant

Meet the newest member of our team! Naomi joined the Kelowna Dental Solutions team on September 12, 2022, as a Certified Dental Assistant.

Naomi started working in the dental field “straight out of the gate.” She enrolled in Okanagan College’s Dental Assistant program immediately after graduating high school and received her certificate in 2020. Her favourite part about dentistry is helping people get out of pain. She loves seeing how people’s lives change once they no longer have to deal with constant pain or migraines. Naomi was thrilled to land a role at Kelowna Dental Solutions because KDS does a lot more with jaw issues and the pain associated with that than many other offices in town.

Born in Kelowna and raised in Peachland, on her time off Naomi can be found hanging out at all the local secret hidden gems like Bertram Park and Skinny Dukes, and she of course loves her country music!