Meet Our Team
Chris is the office manager at Steveston Smiles. Chris has been a part of the team for many years, first in an IT role which transitioned into his role as the office manager. Chris has a background as a master auto mechanic and worked in the IT department at White Spot before joining the team. Chris handles the IT for the office as well as fixing the building and dental equipment when it breaks. We haven’t met a challenge that Chris hasn’t been able to fix yet.
Linda has been working in the dental field for over thirty years. She has worked in many different types of dental offices practices and finds general family practices the most rewarding. Linda has been a Steveston resident for nearly her whole life, where she and her husband raised their two daughters. Outside of work Linda Loves spending time with family especially her grandkids. Her and her husband enjoy their own piece of heaven on Pender Island in their free time.
Alice moved at an early age with her family to the lower mainland from Hong Kong. She is active in her community and speaks fluent Cantonese and Mandarin. Alice has been working in the dental profession over a decade. Alice spends most of her time outside of work with her husband and son, as well as her cat and two dogs. She also enjoys building Lego, anything snoopy or mickey mouse, soap making and printing 3D figurines.
Sarah has a background in aesthetics having worked in the spa industry for over 10 years before switching to the dental field. She is a quick learner and a natural with customer service. Sarah grew up in Richmond. She enjoys getting to know you, out patients and supporting our local community. In her spare time Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband Jaros and their two kids, trying her hand in cooking, aesthetics and spending time with her friends.
Leslie has worked in the dental industry for more than 20 years. Leslie was a dentist in the Philippines before moving to Canada in 2012. After taking the exam in Canada, Leslie worked for 8 years as a certified dental assistant. She is now trained and working as a dental receptionist at Steveston Smiles. Leslie can speak 5 languages/dialects: English, Tagalog, Minnan, Cebuano and can converse in basic Mandarin. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and crafting in her time outside of work.
Alejandra moved to Vancouver from Mexico 20 years ago. She joined Steveston Smiles in late September 2023. Alejandra has 15 years of experience in customer service and took the Dental Reception program at Langara Collage in 2021. Outside of work, Alejandra enjoys cooking, listening to various types of music, Netflix and weight training.
Jo is a long time Richmond resident. She graduated from VCC Certified Dental Assistant Program in 1989. Jo has been a Steveston Smiles team member since 1991, working side by side with Dr. Doug until his retirement. Outside of work Jo enjoys playing golf with friends, bowling, Zumba, yoga and listening to country music. Jo has also had the privilege of volunteering for dental missions in Central America as well as locally with Dr. Doug and The Dental Mission Project, finding it a rewarding and life changing experience.
Annie was a dentist in China before moving to Canada. Annie attended CDI college for her Certified Dental Assistant certification and has additional specialized training in orthodontics. Annie has a passion for healthy smiles and continues to learn and keep up to date with the latest in clear aligners and orthodontics. She enjoys working with multicultural coworkers so that she can learn more about the world. Annie is an avid gardener, loves to hike and camp, she enjoys spending time eating with friends and dreams of traveling around the world.
Simran practiced general dentistry in India for 2 years before moving to Canada. After receiving her master’s in healthcare leadership from Trinity Western University, Simran decided to return to the dental field as a chairside assistant. Simran loves working in dentistry and is committed to providing personalized patient care. She strives to help patients overcome dental fears with patience and compassion. In her spare time she likes to watch Netflix and listen to music.
Vianne has been a chairside assistant since 2017. She is currently taking her Certified Dental Assistant training through VCC’s online program while also working full-time at Steveston Smiles. Vianne is fluent is both Mandarin and Cantonese. Outside of work Vianne likes to spend time with friends, being outdoors hiking and camping and hanging out with her cat.
Bonnie has been in the dental field since 2001, starting at the front desk, then as an assistant and now finding her passion as a dental hygienist. Bonnie is our team Invisaleader coordinating our orthodontics patient’s virtual DentalMonitoring with our dentists. Bonnie is certified to provide laser treatment for gum disease. When not busy at work she enjoys spending time with her family and in the kitchen. Bonnie is a very talent baker.
Angela started her journey in the dental field as a chair side dental assistant. She graduated from VCC as a dental hygienist in 2019. She enjoys talking to patients about gum health and oral care. Seeing an improvement in a patient’s oral health brings her joy. Outside of work Angela enjoys playing online video games, spending time with her two dogs, tending to her pet shrimp, plant therapy and aqua scaping.
Dawna has always had a passion for science and knowledge. She graduated with a BSc from UBC before pursuing a career in dental hygiene. Dawna then completed her Bachelor of Dental Science degree at UBC. Dawna has a passion for helping people achieve their oral health goals by keeping current on new preventative oral health research. In her spare time, Dawna enjoys going on adventures with her husband and two young daughters. She also enjoys crafts, shopping and reading.
Navraj was a dentist in India before coming to Vancouver. She worked as a chairside assistant and dental administrator before going back to school in Ontario to become a dental hygienist. She is passionate about oral health and patient care blending professionalism, dedication, and cultural appreciation in both her personal and professional endeavors. Outside of her professional life Navraj enjoys spending time with her family and her enthusiasm for Bollywood dance and Bhangra.
Danielle has been in the dental field since 2017, starting as a certified dental assistant before returning to school in Toronto and becoming a registered dental hygienist. She loves working with kids and getting them excited about their oral health. It is a privilege for her to be able to serve the community she grew up in. When not in the clinic, she can usually be found snowboarding on our beautiful BC mountains, in a hot yoga studio, or in the kitchen preparing meals for friends and family.