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.
Kelly
Born and raised in Sydney Nova Scotia, Kelly got the travel bug in her early 20’s and ended up living and working out west in Kelowna BC, Lake Louise & Calgary AB, as well as Toronto and the West Coast of England. After her son was born Kelly went back to school and entered the Dental profession, gaining experience in Orthodontics, Oral surgery, General and Cosmetic dentistry. She enjoys reading, making fancy cakes and boxing and resides in Bedford with her partner Scott, their son Tyler and dog Newman.
Melanie
Melanie’s roots stem from the Northshore’s of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia where she still visits some of her childhood favorites, like Rushton’s Beach Provincial park with her family. Most of her time growing up was later spent in Lower Sackville, where she now resides with her two children Chloe and Julien. She obtained a Business and Marketing Diploma from NSCC- Akerley College and worked with the Halifax Metro Centre assisting Event and Corporate Sales for 6 years, later to become the Fund Developer and Event Organizer for the Learning Disabilities Association of Nova Scotia. Her passion for assisting others and wanting to do more in a health field redirected her focus to Dentistry, graduating from Dalhousie University-Dental Hygiene Program in 2006. With over 10 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist she brings great knowledge and skill to our team. When she’s not working as a Dental Hygienist, she’s enjoying the outdoors with her kids, playing soccer and singing country/rock music on live stage.
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