Looking for Excellent Maple Ridge, BC Dentistry? At Maple Ridge Smiles Dental, we are a team of caring, experienced dental professionals who use only the most advanced technologies, materials & procedures.
Greeted Personally, Treated Personally
At our community-focused practice, your comfort & satisfaction come first. We offer early morning & late evening appointments, so you don’t have to miss work or school for your care, something our team feels strongly about.
We pride ourselves on taking the time to listen & get to know each patient as an individual. The entire team at Maple Ridge Smiles Dental looks forward to seeing you soon & developing a relationship with you to build the bridge toward long-term trust & successful dental care. See why our patients can’t stop smiling!
Maple Ridge Smiles Dental Staff
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. All of our dental assistants & hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on their current dental techniques & outstanding patient communication. With unmatched quality & integrity, they are dedicated to achieving the best possible results for you & your family.
Since your comfort & health are our top priorities, Maple Ridge Smiles Dental’s staff is glad to assist you in any way. If you have any questions at all, from treatment options & sterilization to insurance concerns & paperwork, we’re here for you! We can assure you that you’ll enjoy your dental visit!
Hygienist
Clara, Registered Dental Hygienist
Clara is our Registered Dental Hygienist & we were delighted to have her join our hygiene team. She was born & raised in Bogotá, Colombia, & practiced Dentistry for eight years, then moved to Canada in 2007 & became a certified dental assistant. Later on she pursued a career in dental hygiene. As a hygienist, her main area of concern & expertise is her patients’ periodontal health. Her extensive knowledge in dentistry & her passion for providing excellent client care help her create a positive experience & a thorough cleaning.
Clara enjoys cooking, traveling & shopping.
Assistants
Shelley, Certified Dental Assistant
Shelley is a Certified Dental Assistant with over 35 years in practice & is still enjoying her profession. As she says, “New procedures & new products have us learning all the time!” Shelley was first trained as a chairside assistant & worked full time while she attended Vancouver Vocational Institute’s night school, completing her certification in 1983, with an additional orthodontic certification acquired in 1986. She is an active member of the B.C. FORT Forensic Dentistry Team. Shelley volunteers many Sundays to work on dental charts as part of the Missing & Unidentified Persons project.
Like all health care professionals, Shelley is trained in CPR, which she has performed successfully on two separate occasions. She will tell you “It’s amazing to meet the people you helped later, it’s a skill everyone should have.”
Shelley joined our team in 2015. Having lived in Maple Ridge all her life, Shelley is thrilled to be able to work in her hometown. She trained in Tae Kwon Do for six years, culminating in her second degree black belt. These days she is an avid gardener, camper, fisherwoman & loves balancing good nutrition with dark chocolate!
Wendy, Receptionist
Our receptionist Wendy has worked in dentistry for over 30 years. She has enjoyed the industry that has given her the opportunity to build many relationships with patients while helping, chatting & having a laugh.
She was born in Maple Ridge, grew up in Sechelt & returned to Pitt Meadows with her husband to raise their three lovely daughters.
She enjoys entertaining family & friends as well as hiking, biking, concerts & walking Lola, their golden lab puppy.