About the Team

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Dayna

We welcome Dayna as an Administrative Assistant. Most recently she worked at the Canada Games centre for over 7 years before coming to The Brace Space. Keeping people informed and comfortable comes easily to her, as for the last 4 ½ years there, she was the Membership Supervisor helping to take care of all members and guests. Dayna also worked in finance at CGC for a few years and recently went back to help them out part time. Outside of work, Dayna is kept busy with her 3 boys, the eldest of which is married, but who they welcome home every week for family dinners. She is a great cook, enjoys fishing and hiking, discovering parts of NS she has not seen before, spending time with family and friends and listening to music. Insider tip, she secretly loves to sing, but says she can’t!

Danah

Danah is one of our Admin and you will see her as you first come into our clinic. She has a diverse background, so you can always count on her for an interesting perspective. She is a news junkie, studied Political Science, therefore wept when she met Peter Mansbridge, went on to work with AT&T and also in cosmetics. She self professes that she is addicted to reading, loves plants and with some embarrassment believes in Bigfoot.

Tamara

We are so excited that Tamara has joined our clinic as Treatment Coordinator! She graduated from the Registered Dental Assistant program at NSCC-IT in 1999. Since then she has had a diverse and interesting dental career. She has seen all sides of working in a clinic, having worked reception, chair side, Treatment Coordinator and has also seen the sales side of things having worked in dental sales for 6 years. She found her passion for orthodontics while working in Alberta, where she was a valued team member for 10 years. Tamara recently returned to Nova Scotia to be closer to family and we feel so fortunate that she has made the decision to join our team. Everyone is inspired by her positive energy, passion for and knowledge of orthodontics and professionalism. In her free time Tamara loves to spend time with family and friends.

Kayla

Kayla is a Registered Dental Assistant who graduated from NSCC. She joined our team in September of 2017. Kayla recently completed the Orthodontic Assistant program and is now a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. She is a very dedicated and hard worker, and loves a good challenge! Kayla resides in Enfield and enjoys spending time with friends and family and her beautiful Bernese Mountain dog, Oden. In her spare time you will find her out hiking trails in the great outdoors, snowboarding and going for drives in her Jeep!

Bre

Bre graduated from Oulton College in 2017 for Dental Assisting. After graduating in 2018, she worked in an Orthodontic office in New Glasgow until moving to Halifax. We were so happy to be able to offer her a position near her new home as she is a very talented and hard working team member. Before her studies, Bre worked on the Cat ferry between Yarmouth and Portland. Traveling is her biggest passion but she is also one who loves animals. She has 2 cats of her own and can’t wait to get a dog. In the interim, she enjoys spending time with her brother and his dog.
Bre’s outside interests include having her black belt in taekwondo! She loves going to the gym and hiking.

Haley

Haley comes to us after being a Dental Assistant in general Dentistry for 2 years and then in Oral Surgery for 3 years. She always has a welcome smile for our patients and she has a very gentle and positive approach to working with them. When working, you will most often find her at the Brace Space, Sackville location. When not at work she loves to travel with her husband and family. This includes camping, and spending time with her Australian Shepard dog named Luna!  

Ashley

Ashley has joined us as the Treatment Coordinator at The Brace Space Sackville. Like many of our patients, Ashley is from the Valley and went to NSCC to start a career in Dentistry. She graduated NSCC for Dental Assisting in 2013. Ashley worked in a general practice for 4 years and then worked in Oral Surgery for 2 years. She really enjoyed Oral surgery but found herself interested in Orthodontics, and we are happy she decided to pursue that interest. She enjoys raising her young family of a stepdaughter who is 10 and now a little boy Leander who is 1. Ashley loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys the outdoors, going camping, hiking, walking and biking!

 

Morgan

We would like to welcome Morgan to our team of Hygienists, Sackville location. In 2015, she received her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University. She then went on to study Dental Hygiene, and in 2017 graduated with her Diploma in Dental Hygiene. After that Morgan worked in general dentistry as a hygienist for four years, followed by stepping into the Orthodontic Hygienist role at our Stuart and Davidson clinic last year. She is highly skilled and patients love her kind and understanding personality. Morgan adds a great vibe to the clinic and the team, with her love of outdoor activities including snowboarding, hiking and traveling. As with many others at The Brace Space, she also has a furry friend, A French Bulldog, named Leonard!

 

Cora Lee

Cora Lee is from Cape Breton. She received her BSc from The University College of Cape Breton, before graduating from Holland College, in 1998. She has 25 years’ experience in the dental field, so is a great addition to our team. When not at the clinic, she spends most of her time at the hockey rink, admitting that it is pretty much her life right now! Her family are her world, and her favourite thing to do is to be with them and to travel.

 

Kat

Kat graduated from NSCC IT campus in 2014 and a day after her graduation started working at a Prosthodontist office, continuing there for 4 years. In 2017, while working at a 2nd dental office, she fell in love with general dentistry. Kat and her husband of 4 years then moved from Prospect Rd to Larry Uteck and joined The Brace Space in 2022. Kat has a 6-year-old stepson who she revolves her life around and loves dearly. When not at The Brace Space, Kat enjoys swimming, camping, cooking/baking, Putting Edge in summer and 4 wheeling in the winter! She admits to liking Tim Horton’s tea a little bit too much!

 

Shelley

Shelley joined our team in 2014. She graduated from the Dalhousie Dental Hygiene Program and brings many years of orthodontic experience to our practice. She grew up in Cape Breton, but has been a long term resident of Halifax. She loves spending time with family and friends and traveling. Shelley is actively involved in her community and loves being a hockey mom!

Meichen

Meichen moved to Canada from XI’an China in 2016, finishing her high school education in Calgary. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2022 and then lucky for us, her first position in her profession was with The Brace Space! As a hygiene student she worked part time at a Matcha restaurant. When not at the clinic she spends time with her 2 adopted cats, Theodore and Laifu, playing video games with friends, and recently learning to ski, skate and kayak!

 

Chelsea

Chelsea graduated from Oulton College in Dental Hygiene in 2015. She worked in general practise for 6 years before joining The Brace Space. Although Chelsea hails to us from Moncton NB, she did live in Victoria BC for 3 years before moving to NS. At home Chelsea spends time with her husband who is in the Navy, her two young children and a golden doodle named Wilson. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outside, as well as reading and listening to music.

 

Theresa

Theresa graduated from Dalhousie University in Dental Hygiene in 2006. She is originally from Newfoundland, but we are glad that she now makes NS her home and The Brace Space her workplace! Patients love her because she has a very gentle chairside manner. In her spare time Theresa enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and hanging out with her Black Lab Rylie.

 

Jiayi

Jiayi was born in China and moved to Halifax when she was 8. She received the Diploma of Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University in 2020 and then worked a year in General Dentistry before joining us at The Brace Space. We are so happy she did! Like many of our team, Jiayi also has a furry friend, a ragdoll kitty named Boba. In her free time she likes to travel, go on road trips and spend time with family and friends.

 

Nikki

Nikki started out as a Dental Assistant in 2002, and then went on to graduate from Dalhousie University in Dental Hygiene in 2008. Until 2021, she worked as a general practise Dental Hygienist. She had braces and orthognathic surgery herself in 2012 and this piqued her interest in that area, so when looking for a change after Covid, we were so happy that she could join us. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her high school sweetheart, Dale, and their Miniature American Shepherd, River, and their Shiloh Shepherd, Atlas. Nikki and River train and compete in many dog sports such as Scent Detection, Rally Obedience, Brushhunt and Sprinters.

 

Sara

Sara is the Business Manager at the Brace Space. She has tremendous work ethic and with her organizational skills and her experience, she keeps everything going smoothly and efficiently at our clinic.

Coming from a customer service background, she ensures that every patient has a wonderful experience from the start of their consultation to the end of their treatment. When she isn’t working with us, Sara is a freelance Makeup Artist and a lifestyle blogger. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and fur babies.

Anita

Anita is one of our marketing and information specialists who brings her photographic and artistic flare to the practice. Besides working in the Orthodontic industry, Anita is very busy using her photographic skills. She also enjoys spending quality time with her four children and eight grandchildren.

Kim R

Kim has been working with our team since 2004. She brings many years of dental experience to the practice. A graduate of the Dalhousie Dental Hygiene program, Kim is an outstanding clinician who provides quality care to all of our patients. Kim’s interests include fitness, nutrition, and creating beautiful smiles!

 

Kari

Kari graduated from Dalhousie University in 2000 with a diploma in Dental Hygiene. She joined our team in 2008 and provides excellent care to our patients throughout their orthodontic treatment.

 

Abby

Abby graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Dalhousie and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition. She practiced in general dentistry for 5 years before joining us in 2020. Abby’s hobbies outside of the clinic include yoga, pilates, outdoor adventures with her Boston Terrier, travelling, biking, painting, and stand-up paddle boarding.

 

Mikailee

Mikailee holds both a diploma (2018) and bachelor (2019) of Dental Hygiene from Dalhousie University. Most recently, she completed her Masters of Education for Health Professionals. She enjoys spending time with her family and her rescue dog.

 

Alex

Alex grew up in Inverness, Cape Breton, and graduated the Dental Hygiene program at CNIH in Ottawa in 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics. Alex enjoys golfing, group fitness classes, live music, and trips home to the Island.

 

Lisa

Lisa joined our team in 2005. She is a Registered Dental Assistant and Certified Orthodontic Assistant. Lisa works behind the scenes to ensure the clinic runs efficiently.

 

Sarah

Sarah graduated from NSCC-IT in 2006. She is a Registered Dental Assistant and a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. She joined our team in 2011 and performs 3D scans for our patients. She enjoys outdoor activities and DIY projects. Sarah’s moto is “Life is short, make it sweet.”

 

Michelle

Michelle is a registered Dental Assistant and certified Orthodontic Assistant. She comes to our office with a wealth of dental and customer service knowledge! In her spare time she enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with her family.

 

Daisy

Daisy graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Camosun College in Victoria, BC in 2020. She previously worked for a Periodontal Clinic before moving to Nova Scotia and joining our team in 2022. Daisy enjoys hiking and biking in her free time.

 

Liana

Liana has worked as a Registered Dental Assistant in orthodontics for over 10 years. In her spare time, she loves to explore and hike all around Nova Scotia.

 

Rod

Rod has worked behind the scenes at our in-house laboratory since 2008 making retainers, appliances, and indirect bonding trays. He is a lab technician with many years of experience and is dedicated to delivering appliances of the highest quality. He is a tremendous asset to our team. When he’s not here, Rod enjoys cooking, music, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends!

 

Lee Ann

Lee Ann is a Registered Dental Assistant with over 15 years of experience and is also trained in Orthodontic Assisting. She is one of our Treatment Coordinators and will most likely be the one you will meet if you have a child visiting our office for the first time. Lee Ann is a mom of one who always keeps her busy!

 

Rochelle

As treatment coordinator, Rochelle provides patients with the information they need regarding treatment options, fees, payment plans, and insurance coverage. Rochelle graduated from Mt. Saint Vincent University, went on to study Dental Assisting, and has more than 20 years of combined experience as a dental assistant, financial coordinator, and treatment coordinator.

 

Jillian

Jillian graduated from Saint Mary’s in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She joined our team in 2017 and enjoys assisting patients and organizing clinic events as our Practice Operations Manager. A favorite hobby of hers is beekeeping!

 

Kim P

Kim joined our reception team in 2019. She graduated from a Medical Administration Program and has over 15 years in customer service. Outside of the office, Kim loves to spend time with her family including her cats and dog and enjoys a good snowstorm.  

 

Nicole

Our Business Manager Nicole comes from a customer service background and is thrilled to share that experience with our office and patients. Nicole loves to spend time with friends and family and enjoys travelling.

Alexa

Alexa completed a Dental Administration course in 2022 and joined the reception team shortly after. She enjoys camping with her family and spending time with her rambunctious dog Hunter.

Emily

Emily joined the clinic in 2022 as part of our reception team. She is a graduate of the Medical Office Administration Program at NSCC and has many years of customer service experience. Outside of the office Emily enjoys spending time doing outdoor activities.

Alyssa

Alyssa was born and raised in Dartmouth. She graduated from Nova Scotia Community College in Dental Assisting in 2014. She comes to us with lots of experience as she has been in the field of dentistry for over 10 years!

When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her two sons and her partner, and also loves to read a good book or take in a good tv series!

Natasha

Natasha is originally from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, before moving to Halifax. She graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Confederation College in 2009. Natasha followed that up by graduating from the Dental Administration program in Niagara College Canada in 2012.

She has over 10 years working in both Dental and Medical Administrative environments. She loves interacting with our patients, keeping them informed and comfortable. She is excited to greet new and returning patients at our new Halifax location.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, exploring this beautiful province they call home, learning new languages, reading, running and visiting with family back in Ontario.

Natasha

Natasha is originally from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, before moving to Halifax. She graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Confederation College in 2009. Natasha followed that up by graduating from the Dental Administration program in Niagara College Canada in 2012.

She has over 10 years working in both Dental and Medical Administrative environments. She loves interacting with our patients, keeping them informed and comfortable. She is excited to greet new and returning patients at our new Halifax location.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, exploring this beautiful province they call home, learning new languages, reading, running and visiting with family back in Ontario.

Amanda

Amanda is our Business Manager here at Stuart and Davidson and has been working with the team for 5 years. She has a passion for customer service and tending to the needs of others, which ultimately led her graduating from Holland College’s Medical Support Services Program. In her spare time Amanda loves spending time with her family and friends along with reading, cooking and hiking in the great outdoors.

Alyssa

Alyssa was born and raised in Dartmouth. She graduated from Nova Scotia Community College in Dental Assisting in 2014. She comes to us with lots of experience as she has been in the field of dentistry for over 10 years!

When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her two sons and her partner, and also loves to read a good book or take in a good tv series!

Lindsey

Lindsey first joined our Stuart and Davidson Orthodontic team shortly after graduating from Dalhousie University with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2018. We are so happy that she has now been able to join us at The Brace Space. She is a talented Dental Hygienist who knows how to help patients feel comfortable and happy. Out of interest, she also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Dalhousie and has many years of customer service experience. She grew up in Tatamagouche and loves going back to visit family and friends as often as she can. She enjoys camping, snowmobiling, hiking, traveling the world and playing with her new Golden Retriever puppy, Marlow!

Kristen

Kristen graduated from Dalhousie University’s Dental Hygiene Program in 2014. After 8 years in general dentistry Kristen completed the Orthodontic Module at the University of Alberta and joined The Brace Space. Kristen was born in Alberta but did most of her growing up in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Kristen is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys the adventure of travel. Her favourite activities are snowboarding, hiking, camping, playing volleyball and surfing. She enjoys being around people and helping our patients achieve their smile goals.

Wanda

We are thrilled to have Wanda on The Brace Space team! She absolutely loves people and is passionate about everyone having the best experience. She has many years of customer service experience in the aviation and food and beverage areas. She has a sunny and super kind personality and upon walking into the office she will immediately make you feel welcome. Wanda makes her home in Bedford and is very involved in her community. When she is not at the office, and it is not times of Covid, you can see she and her husband supporting their children from the sidelines of soccer games or shuttling them to the many activities they are involved in.

Breagh

Breagh graduated with honours from Oulton College in Moncton, in 2015, as a Registered Dental Assistant. Since that time she has worked as a dental assistant in general practice and she has now made the step to pursue her career as an orthodontic assistant. We are so happy she did, as she loves working with patients, putting them at ease with her graciousness and expertise. She enjoys her free time with family, and her particular specialty is being super auntie!

In her spare time Breagh spends time camping, at washer toss tournaments, and with her horse Cash and his sidekick June the goat.

 

Kayla

Kayla is a Registered Dental Assistant who graduated from NSCC. She joined our team in September of 2017. Kayla recently completed the Orthodontic Assistant program and is now a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. She is a very dedicated and hard worker, and loves a good challenge! Kayla resides in Enfield and enjoys spending time with friends and family and her beautiful Bernese Mountain dog, Oden. In her spare time you will find her out hiking trails in the great outdoors, snowboarding and going for drives in her Jeep!

Ashley

Ashley has joined us as the Treatment Coordinator at The Brace Space Sackville. Like many of our patients, Ashley is from the Valley and went to NSCC to start a career in Dentistry. She graduated NSCC for Dental Assisting in 2013. Ashley worked in a general practice for 4 years and then worked in Oral Surgery for 2 years. She really enjoyed Oral surgery but found herself interested in Orthodontics, and we are happy she decided to pursue that interest. She enjoys raising her young family of a stepdaughter who is 10 and now a little boy Leander who is 1. Ashley loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys the outdoors, going camping, hiking, walking and biking!

 

Morgan

We would like to welcome Morgan to our team of Hygienists, Sackville location. In 2015, she received her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University. She then went on to study Dental Hygiene, and in 2017 graduated with her Diploma in Dental Hygiene. After that Morgan worked in general dentistry as a hygienist for four years, followed by stepping into the Orthodontic Hygienist role at our Stuart and Davidson clinic last year. She is highly skilled and patients love her kind and understanding personality. Morgan adds a great vibe to the clinic and the team, with her love of outdoor activities including snowboarding, hiking and traveling. As with many others at The Brace Space, she also has a furry friend, A French Bulldog, named Leonard!

 

Shelley

Shelley joined our team in 2014. She graduated from the Dalhousie Dental Hygiene Program and brings many years of orthodontic experience to our practice. She grew up in Cape Breton, but has been a long term resident of Halifax. She loves spending time with family and friends and traveling. Shelley is actively involved in her community and loves being a hockey mom!

Meichen

Meichen moved to Canada from XI’an China in 2016, finishing her high school education in Calgary. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2022 and then lucky for us, her first position in her profession was with The Brace Space! As a hygiene student she worked part time at a Matcha restaurant. When not at the clinic she spends time with her 2 adopted cats, Theodore and Laifu, playing video games with friends, and recently learning to ski, skate and kayak!

 

Chelsea

Chelsea graduated from Oulton College in Dental Hygiene in 2015. She worked in general practise for 6 years before joining The Brace Space. Although Chelsea hails to us from Moncton NB, she did live in Victoria BC for 3 years before moving to NS. At home Chelsea spends time with her husband who is in the Navy, her two young children and a golden doodle named Wilson. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outside, as well as reading and listening to music.

 

Theresa

Theresa graduated from Dalhousie University in Dental Hygiene in 2006. She is originally from Newfoundland, but we are glad that she now makes NS her home and The Brace Space her workplace! Patients love her because she has a very gentle chairside manner. In her spare time Theresa enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and hanging out with her Black Lab Rylie.

 

Jiayi

Jiayi was born in China and moved to Halifax when she was 8. She received the Diploma of Dental Hygiene at Dalhousie University in 2020 and then worked a year in General Dentistry before joining us at The Brace Space. We are so happy she did! Like many of our team, Jiayi also has a furry friend, a ragdoll kitty named Boba. In her free time she likes to travel, go on road trips and spend time with family and friends.

 

Nikki

Nikki started out as a Dental Assistant in 2002, and then went on to graduate from Dalhousie University in Dental Hygiene in 2008. Until 2021, she worked as a general practise Dental Hygienist. She had braces and orthognathic surgery herself in 2012 and this piqued her interest in that area, so when looking for a change after Covid, we were so happy that she could join us. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her high school sweetheart, Dale, and their Miniature American Shepherd, River, and their Shiloh Shepherd, Atlas. Nikki and River train and compete in many dog sports such as Scent Detection, Rally Obedience, Brushhunt and Sprinters.

 

Sara

Sara is the Business Manager at the Brace Space. She has tremendous work ethic and with her organizational skills and her experience, she keeps everything going smoothly and efficiently at our clinic.

Coming from a customer service background, she ensures that every patient has a wonderful experience from the start of their consultation to the end of their treatment. When she isn’t working with us, Sara is a freelance Makeup Artist and a lifestyle blogger. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and fur babies.