Guatemala 2007 The Dental Mission Project Society (TDMP) was formed in 2008 by Dr. Doug & Susan Nielsen, with the help of friends & family, to support regions in desperate need of oral health care and education -- both around the world and in our own "back yard". TDMP is committed to assisting local dental groups interested in providing assistance to marginalized populations (regardless of their religious or political beliefs) by loaning portable Dental Equipment & Supplies that can be taken most anywhere in the world. Patterson Dental stores, maintains the equipment and Steveston Smiles (Dr.Michele) provides backup support Since 2008, Dental Teams have taken TDMP equipment & supplies on various international trips and set up local free clinics in Richmond, East Vancouver, Vancouver Island & Northern BC. [...]

On Saturday March 7th, I participated in the Richmond Community Hospice Foundation’s Dancing with the Richmond Stars fundraiser and competition. Myself and five other Richmond celebrities danced. I was the event’s double winner taking home both the people’s choice award for fundraising the most money as well as the judges award for best dance.   This wonderful evening of dinner and dance raised $25,000 for the Richmond Hospice. The event took place at the Riverside Grand Ballroom and included dinner, a dance competition, judge's comments, returning champions showcase, a professional dance showcase and to cap off the evening, dancing for all.   I knew immediately after hearing about the Richmond Hospice Association Dancing with the Richmond Stars event last March that I wanted to participate. In February 2013, I was [...]

In March 2014 we made the bold statement in our spring newsletter and on our Facebook page: "Starting January 1, 2015, we will no longer be sending out reminder cards for your routine dental check-ups, instead we will be contacting you via phone or email; whichever you would prefer. Over the next few months we will be asking you for your updated contact information so we can continue to preserve our environment and still make sure you are up to date on your dental health." Here at Steveston Smiles we are environmentally conscious on a daily basis. However, paper in the form of statements, mailings, and cards is still the biggest environmental concern at our office. We are proud to announce that we just sent out our last batch of [...]

On March 7, 2015 I will be participating in the Dancing with the Richmond Stars Fundraiser and Competition present by the Richmond Community Hospice. This elegant evening of dinner and dance in support of the Richmond hospice will take place at the Riverside Grand Ballroom, 1231 Burdette Street, Richmond, Doors open at 6 pm. This event pairs local celebrities (me) with Richmond's best professional ballroom dancers (my partner David Marasigan) and consists of dinner, dance competition, judge's comments, returning champions showcase, a professional dance showcase and dancing for all to cap off the evening. So, how did it come to be that a self-proclaimed extreme introvert is dancing in a competition to raise money for the Richmond Community Hospice? It started in February 2013 when I was diagnosed with a [...]

Christmas is my favourite time of year. I love the connection and celebration of family and friends. I have a December birthday, which also makes Christmas an extra special time for me and my family. When I was growing up my parents made sure that no Christmas decorations went up before my birthday. My birthday was celebrated and then the tree went up. The Christmas tree decorating, with the smell, lights and hallmark decorations grew to be my favourite part of the season. As I got older I encouraged and eventually insisted the tree go up earlier and earlier in December so it could be enjoyed as long as possible. Another Christmas tradition that the women in my family enjoy is afternoon tea downtown Vancouver which is followed by a [...]

Voted #1 Dentist in Richmond! The results are in and we are #1! We have been in the top 3 every year since this contest was originated in 2008 and are honoured to be #1 this year. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who voted for us in the 2014 Richmond Review’s Best of Richmond Contest, it is because of wonderful people like you that we have the opportunity to be fulfilled and do what we love on a daily basis. We genuinely care for and respect our clients while treating them like family. It shows and we appreciate your votes. A special thank-you to all our staff: Jackie, Karen, Jacky, Tracey, Sandy, Joanne, Kristina and Navi. Our devoted team works hard to make our office great. They put you, the [...]