At North Shore Orthodontics, we see our patients as part of our extended family, and we will go above and beyond because that’s what family does. We want you to feel the care and attention to detail we put into what we do, and we want you to enjoy coming to see us!
We also recognize that we could not do this without our amazing team. We hand-select each person who works here, choosing people who are passionate about taking care of others and who believe in the power of community. Our team sets the tone for the entire office, and at the end of each day, we want to feel proud of what we have achieved together, as a group.
Interested in joining our amazing team?
Bobbi
Practice Operations Leader
Returning to the dental environment, first as our Treatment Coordinator, and now as Practice Operations Leader, Bobbi holds a BA from SFU and CDA from SAIT. Bobbi’s previous experience includes working chairside as a dental assistant as well as office management. She enjoys fostering and maintaining patient relationships and ensuring that the clients and their families feel well informed and comfortable with their treatment plan.
Bobbi has lived with her family on the North Shore since 2011 and enjoys all the fun the mountains have to offer and in her spare time can most often be found on the trails with her mountain bike and side kick, Millie the golden Doodle.
Daisy
Treatment Coordinator
Charity worker, cheesemonger and now part of the team at North Shore Orthodontics, Daisy brings her passion for helping people wherever she goes! Daisy has grown with our practice, joining as Clinical Assistant during the pandemic, then coordinating our Growth Guidance program and now as our Treatment Coordinator, welcoming all new patients to the practice!
Originally hailing from Edinburgh, Scotland, Daisy is thrilled to now call North Vancouver 'home' and spends her free time exploring BC - spotting wildlife through her binoculars and dipping her toes in every river she meets!
Margot
Scheduling Coordinator
Margot has recently relocated to North Vancouver from Belgium. She has built up years of experience in customer service whilst being a flight attendant for over 6 years. Margot graduated as a Speech and Language Pathologist and is excited to bring her experience of working with families to our community.
In her spare time, Margot loves exploring the North Shore - going on hikes, skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. When she's not being active, she loves a night-in with a good book!
Sydney
Financial Coordinator
Sydney moved to Vancouver in 2018 and has a background in hospitality. She's excited to start her next career adventure in orthodontics and can't wait to see the smile transformations of our patients!
When she isn't at our reception desk, Sydney can be found watching movies, playing golf, and spending time with her family and cat, Oliver!
Ati
Clinician (Certified Dental Assistant)
Ati has over 25 years of experience as a Certified Dental Assistant with extensive experience in orthodontics. She loves working with people of all ages and finds it very rewarding to help them achieve their functioning new smile.
She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, going on long walks, and travelling.
Erin
Clinician (Certified Dental Assistant)
Erin graduated from KDM Dental College in Calgary in 2000. She started working at an orthodontic clinic in Calgary in 2001 and completed her orthodontic module in 2003 at Columbia college. In 2007 Erin moved to Hong Kong to follow her husband‘s career and started a family. Erin moved back to Canada and settled in North Vancouver in 2019 with husband and two sons. She is so excited to be back in a dental office and enjoys interacting with the patients and her coworkers.
Away from the office Erin enjoys reading, spending time with her family, watching her kids play sports and meeting all the dogs in the neighbourhood.
Mina
Clinician (Certified Dental Assistant)
Mina is originally from East Turkstan and moved to Canada five years ago. In her home country, Mina practiced as a dentist, specializing in endodontics. Since moving to Vancouver, Mina has trained as a Certified Dental Assistant – she is excited to be working in orthodontics!
Mina lives with her two boys, husband and dog Arsen in Vancouver. In her spare time she loves to cook, swim and walk along beaches.
Leslie
Clinician (Certified Dental Assistant)
Leslie has worked in dentistry for 13 years and as a Certified Dental Assistant in orthodontics for over eight of them! She joined our North Shore Orthodontics team in 2020, then took a short hiatus to complete her training as a Registered Massage Therapist. We are delighted she is back with our team part-time!
When she is not in the clinic or doing massages, Leslie loves trying all the best restaurants in Vancouver, playing board games and hanging out with friends.
Diana
Clinician (Certified Dental Assistant)
Diana has worked in dentistry since 2009, and trained to become a Certified Dental Assistant in 2012. Her favourite part of the role is seeing the beautiful and happy smiles of her patients at the finish line!
Diana moved to Canada from Colombia in the early 2000s, and now calls Vancouver home. She enjoys spending time with her partner and daughter, as well as her cat, Molly! In her free time she loves to travel to music festivals around the world!
Amrita
Clinician (Certified Dental Assistant)
Amrita has worked as an Orthodontic Certified Dental Assistant for 15 years. She shares her love for orthodontics with a passion for beauty and helping others - when she is not in our clinic she can be found running her own aesthetics business.
In her spare time, Amrita can be found in a pilates class or travelling the world!
Vanessa
3D & Lab Technician
Vanessa was born and raised in Niagara Falls, Ontario and recently relocated to North Vancouver. She was seeking adventure and new experiences after +7 years in retail management. She also has a diploma in graphic design and overall thrives on creating!
Vanessa has recently started as our newest Lab Technician and is beyond excited to hone her technical skills for this role.
In her spare time, she likes to cook, make any sort of art, play guitar, snowboard and hike with her dog, Winston.
Hannah
Dental Assistant
Recently relocated to Vancouver from Iran, Hannah joined our team as a Dental Assistant. Hannah trained as a dentist in her home country and gets her energy from making connections and helping others - we love that she brings so much care and compassion to every patient!
When Hannah isn't at work, she loves long walks along the beach, hiking, rock climbing and cuddling with her cat!
Rose
Clinical Assistant
Rose has worked for nine years in dentistry in Switzerland, graduating as a Certified Dental Assistant six years ago. She recently moved to Vancouver to join her Canadian partner. Rose is grateful for the warm welcome from our community!
In her spare time, Rose loves to play video games, work out at the gym and hang with her partner and fur-friend, Mochi!
Sonia
Clinician (Certified Dental Assistant) & Clinic Lead [Currently on maternity leave]
Sonia graduated from the Certified Dental Assisting program at Vancouver Community College in June of 2010. She worked at a pediatric office for nine years, and builds instant chemistry with younger patients.
In May of 2018, Sonia completed her orthodontic module at UBC and joined the team at North Shore orthodontics in October of 2019. She prides herself in the connection she makes with patients and care for their oral health.
Outside the office, Sonia enjoys cooking for family, attending concerts with friends, traveling
the world with her husband, and hiking with her fur friends.
Jeni
3D & Lab Technician [Currently on maternity leave]
Jeni moved to Canada in 2011 and worked as a caregiver for many years. She loves playing and interacting with the children she cares for. She had the opportunity to join the team at North Shore Orthodontics and she enjoys helping the office and being part of this amazing team.
Outside of work, Jeni loves cooking, swimming, watching TV and most of all, going to Church every Sunday with her husband and daughter.