Born in St. John’s Nfld, Jan was only two when the family moved to Calgary. He is the son of first-generation immigrants who had to flee Uganda as refugees, then lived in the UK before making Canada their final home. He was raised in a family that instilled in him strong values of hard work and giving back through volunteering from a young age. Tennis was a big part of his life during junior high and high school. Playing competitively at the provincial level taught Jan the importance of mental strength and the value of positive affirmation during tough matches.

Having decided at an early age that he wanted to follow his father’s footsteps into a career in dentistry, Jan wasted no time in achieving this goal. Right out of high school, he completed the 5-year accelerated dental program at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, where he graduated with his doctorate in 2002 at the age of 22. Upon graduation he was admitted into the OKU (Omega Kappa Upsilon) Fraternity for the top 10% of the graduating class.

Upon graduating from dental school, Jan joined his father’s family dental practice and was mentored on how to build and nurture caring relationships. He took the lead in converting the practice to be totally digital and paperless in 2003. It is this ethos of hard work, integrity and giving back to his patients, staff and the community, that has led Jan to develop the TREC Dental Partnership that operates 18 dental clinics in the Calgary area. All the TREC Clinics have a reputation for being beautifully designed and well-operated leading-edge facilities.

All of Jan’s partners at these clinics share his passion for social consciousness and they are all actively involved in giving back to the community. In 2018, TREC Dental partnered with CUPS to operate a free dental clinic in Calgary providing care to some of Calgary’s neediest citizens.

Jan regularly volunteers with Kindness in Action, Dentistry For All and the Alex Bus. He has been on 14 overseas dental missions to perform dentistry in remote communities in Guatemala, Peru, Tibet, Morocco and Ecuador. Jan is also very active in his local community. He is currently the Chair of the World Partnership Walk Calgary. He is passionate about health and fitness. He absolutely loves Crossfit and is the co-owner of TREC Fit Lab, a gym in Calgary that helps others get fit and healthy.

Dr. Nordstrom grew up on a farm in Viking, Alberta where his father Bryan was the dentist from 1980-2016. After High School, Dr. Nordstrom attended the University of Alberta where he achieved his Bachelor of Medical Science followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005. Dr. Nordstrom is a General Dentist.

After Dental School, Dr. Nordstrom moved to the Yukon to work for the Pearson Dental Group where he practiced general dentistry in Whitehorse and the surrounding communities for two years. Dr. Nordstrom gained immeasurable experience from his time in the Yukon, guided by several great teachers including Drs. Ron Pearson and John Stern.

In 2007 Dr. Nordstrom moved back to Alberta, and along with his wife Angela, opened Nordstrom Dental in Wainwright. In 2014 Dr. Nordstrom opened a second office in Rimbey, Alberta, where he now lives with his wife and children.He splits his professional time between Wainwright and Rimbey.

Dr. Nordstrom is a devoted husband and father, and avid wood worker and bee keeper. 

Dr. Michael Rondinelli! As a child growing up in Sarnia, Ontario, Dr. Mike spent countless hours in his cousin’s dental office. He admired his cousin for being a leader in his community in addition to working at a job he loved. Dr. Mike dreamed that one day he would also serve his community as well. He went on to attend the University of Western Ontario and obtained a degree in Genetics. From there, Dr. Mike attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Since graduating, Dr. Rondinelli has returned to the university and has often served as a guest lecturer for dental students.

After finishing his training in 2012, Dr. Rondinelli returned to his hometown to practice dentistry. Additionally, he has enjoyed dedicating his time to being the President of his local Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors. He also enjoys playing hockey in the local men’s league during his free time. He is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Hands-On Training Club, the Lambton County Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry and many others. Dr. Michael Rondinelli is excited to see your smiles and serve the great communities of Chatham and Leamington, Ontario! 

Dr. Gordon Chee graduated from the University of Alberta in 2000 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and began practicing general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry in Vancouver. Originally from Lethbridge, he returned to Alberta and joined Aesthetic Dental Studio in February 2006.

Over the years, Dr. Chee has had the opportunity to speak at various summits and conferences. Most recently, he served as a guest instructor at the 2019 Dental Influencers Alliance conference in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2021, he was a guest speaker at the Saskatchewan Oral Health Conference and Capture Surgical Photography Course.  He was also the keynote speaker at the Stained Tooth Education seminar in Kelowna, BC teaching veneers/smile makeovers and dental photography.

Additionally, his restorative cases have been featured in several dental publications, including the Continuum and Aurum Artisans.

We are back with another episode on the Hi, I’m Dr. Podcast as we welcome the incredible Josh Fernando, a specialist in Whole Life Insurance. Josh believes that it’s not just about what you do, but how you do something that makes it truly special.  He’ll also share his inspiring journey as a first-generation Canadian who defied societal expectations & pursued his passion against traditional norms. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube to discover the insights & stories that shaped his path!

New Episode Alert! Dr. Kristina Carnogursky gives an insightful  discussion packed with valuable tips and expert guidance for Canadian graduates pursuing their dreams in the US healthcares system. Discover the scoop you need, find us on Spotify, Apple Music & Youtube!

Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas was born and raised in Toronto and completed dental school at the University of Western Ontario where he graduated top of his class achieving 12 awards including the UWO Gold Medal. His passion for orthognathic surgery and facial trauma led him to pursue a fellowship at the Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dr. Mascarenhas owns and operates Four Corners Oral Surgery located in Brampton offering the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery to patients. In addition, he is a part-time faculty member of the University of Toronto’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. 

In 2020, Dr. Mascarenhas created the Teeth & Titanium podcast, an oral surgery podcast which is supported by the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS) with a new episode released each month. He also serves on the executive committee of the CAOMS as the Membership Chair.

Dr. Mascarenhas has been published numerous times in world-renowned journals including the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS), the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IJOMS), and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases. One of the projects he is most proud of is CTRead and MRRead; online courses that he created from scratch in order to educate residents and staff on the proper interpretation of CT and MRI scans of the face.

When not operating, podcasting, or teaching, Wendall enjoys watching and playing sports, catching up on the latest Netflix documentaries, and spending time with his wife and son.

Dr. Kyle Stanley, named "The Next Generation of Cosmetic Dentistry" by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, “The Top 10 Young Educators in Dentistry” by the Seattle Study Club, and "World's Top 100 Doctors in Dentistry" graduated from USC and then went on to complete a dental implant residency and dental implant specialty in Brazil. He is a researcher who has published in some of the top dental journals about esthetics, implants, and plastic surgery topics. With his company Pearl, he is changing the way patients are treated through artificial intelligence and is a leader in this field. Dr. Stanley is the most prominent advocate of mental health in dentistry and through his Light Side community has helped countless dentists reduce stress and anxiety. He maintains a private practice in Beverly Hills where he focuses on implant surgery and prosthetics.

Dr. Cunha was born in Brazil. He earned his D.D.S. at the Catholic University of Campinas in 1994 and a Certificate in Endodontics in 1997 at the State University of Campinas. He earned his Masters and his Ph.D. in endodontics at the Center for Dental Research, Sao Leopoldo Mandic in Campinas. A long-time educator and researcher, he taught at the preclinical and clinical levels at the Catholic University of Campinas for 11 years until he moved to Winnipeg to work as a Full-time Professor at the College of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. In 2016, he decided to work in private practice full time and co-founded Prairie Endodontics in 2018.

Dr. Cunha has been a guest speaker at over 200 events worldwide and has published over 100 papers and abstracts in several peer reviewed journals. He is a  also a Fellow of the International College of Dentistry (ICD) and is currently the President of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics (CAE).

Dr. Cunha is a real Winnipeg Jets fan and enjoys watching sports, swimming and enjoying his family during his spare time.

Introducing Dani Farago, a passionate and dedicated dental technician from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dani graduated from the dental technology program at George Brown College in 2017 and became a RDT a year later. She is a second-generation dental technician and currently works for her family’s crown and bridge lab.

Dani's goal is to become a master ceramist and to eventually host her own courses, specializing in porcelain and dental photography. She has studied under renowned gurus such as Kataoka Shigeo and Wakita Daiyu at the Osaka Ceramic Training Center in Japan. Her mission is to mimic the beauty of nature in her porcelain and staining technique, which she is currently developing through constant experimentation and communication with experienced ceramists worldwide.

Despite her busy schedule, Dani spends all of her free time in the lab, striving to hone her craft and eventually sit amongst some of the most renowned dental technicians in the field. With her passion, dedication, and innovation, Dani is sure to make significant contributions to the field of dental technology.

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