I was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. It had always been an aspiration of mine to become a medical doctor. Taking care of a person's health in a very real and direct way, developing and maintaining relationships with patient's is what attracted me to this profession. To this end, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Honors Physiology, the study of the human body. It wasn't until I wrote the Dental Entrance exam, on the recommendation of my sister, that I even considered dentistry as a career alternative, I was so focused on Medical school. It was the soap carving component of the exam that had me intrigued. Here I had the opportunity to work with my hands and embellish my artistic side. It was this aspect of dentistry that made me change my mind. It may not always be apparent but dentistry is the perfect blend of Art and Science. Ensuring that a filling not only replaces tooth structure lost to cavities and decay, but also appears seamless on a tooth, matching the varied anatomy to become virtually indistinguishable is my goal. A smile is one of the first things a person notices about another and can be the basis of our first impression. How important then, is making sure that the smile is as beautiful as it can be! As a result, I attended the dental program at the University of Western Ontario. From day 1 we were perfecting our skills on mannequins in the simulation lab. It was this immersion in the art of dentistry that cemented my desire to become a dentist.
Following five years of practice in Edmonton as an associate, I decided it was time to spread my wings and open my own practice. I've always wanted to live in the Okanagan Valley, with lakes, mountains and forests, I cannot imagine a more idyllic locale to raise a family. One night while I was up feeding my daughter at 3am, I happened on a Western Living magazine with a special section on Kelowna. It was while reading this article that I became inspired with the potential of Kelowna for my future home. With little to go on, we came down here for a weekend to search for a potential space to build a practice. It wasn't until we saw the last site that we visited, that we knew we could build here. From the office we have a great view of the mountains and the water and a space that is perfect for our needs. It is here that my wife Tammy and I hope to raise our daughter Zoë and son Chase to enjoy the outdoors, from hiking to fishing and maybe even a little golf!