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Welcome to the team, Kylea!

September 9, 2025

Raised in the Canadian Rockies as the daughter of a Park Warden, Kylea moved to the West Coast to become a dental assistant and graduated as a CDA in 1999 from the University of Fraser Valley. After practicing assisting for several years, she returned to school to complete her Registered Dental Hygienist program in 2008…

Oral Health? Brain Health!

April 3, 2025

As our population continues to age and live longer, brain health has increasingly become a hot topic. As reported in SELF Magazine, science suggests a daily practice that may help us ward off dementia: proper care of our teeth and gums. Research suggests that those who suffer from periodontal (gum) disease — and who are…