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.