Dr. Ryan Thomas, BSc., DDS.
Originally from British Columbia, Dr. Thomas received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1999 from the University of Alberta where he received the Senior Student award as the top clinical student. With a particular interest in implant, reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry he went on to complete post-graduate studies at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
After practicing for 10 years in Edmonton, Dr. Thomas moved to Nova Scotia with his wife Janice and son Caden, and soon welcomed daughter Madden to the family. Dr. Thomas says that his favourite part of living in Nova Scotia is the friendly nature of the people and the laid back atmosphere, not to mention east coast music and fresh Atlantic seafood!!
Dr. Thomas enjoys camping, biking, skiing, guitar, singing, Taekwon Do, and spending quality family time with Janice, Caden and Madden.
Shallen
Shallen was born and raised mostly in Nova Scotia. Her father was in the Royal Canadian Air Force and she was fortunate to have lived in a few Canadian provinces during his career. Prior to obtaining her Dental Assistant Licence, Shallen worked as a chairside Dental Assistant in Yellow Knife, NWT. She moved back home to Nova Scotia where she attended NSCC and graduated in 2004. Shallen joined Dr. Ryan Thomas Dentistry with 12 years of experience as a Dental Assistant. Shallen loves to spend time with her husband and two girls travelling to their cottage on the weekends.
Leslie
Leslie was born and raised in Nova Scotia and graduated from South Colchester High School in 1987. After graduating high school she moved to British Columbia and attended Vancouver Community College where she obtained her Dental Assistant License in 1995. Leslie has experience in oral surgery, periodontics, orthodontics, and has worked in specialized offices for children’s dentistry and hospital dentistry, orthodontics and peridontics. Later on Leslie attending the University of BC where she obtained her license for an orthodontic assistant. Leslie moved back to Nova Scotia in 2007 and has made the transition to Treatment Coordinator and loves the change of pace. Leslie enjoys spending time with her family and their 2 dogs, horseback riding and reading.
Rosa
Rosa was born and raised in Brazil and from a young age wanted to work in the dental field. After moving to Canada six years ago she renewed her passion for the field and enrolled in school. She studied first to obtain her Dental Assistant’s license, then graduated form Oulton College as a licensed Dental Hygienist. She’s passionate about teaching patients how dental hygiene can improve both health and lifestyle. Rosangela is now a proud Canadian citizen who enjoys traveling and describes herself as a foodie who loves cooking for her two children and husband.
Nicole
Nicole was born and raised in Southwest New Brunswick where she was always heavily involved in sports and her family’s food service business. She studied Dental Assisting in PEI and has almost 14 years experience assisting in oral surgery. She enjoys traveling with her husband and two young sons, and they love to cook and entertain family and friends. Nicole has also been known to serve as a volunteer in Palliative Care and the Chemo floor at the QEII.
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