Linda graduated from the Dental Hygiene Diploma program at Camosun College in 2019, where she received the VRDH Professionalism Award for a Junior and Graduating student. In July of 2021, Linda, her husband, and her son moved from Victoria to Kamloops.

Her experience is in private clinical practice, where she has cared for patients from a diverse range of socio-economic status and mental health considerations. She consistently performs client-centered dental hygiene and services and education on oral self-care. Linda is certified to administer local anesthetic for pain management.

Outside work, Linda watches Netflix, plays video games and enjoys hanging out with her husband and son. She is passionate about creating mixed media artwork and has sold numerous prints. Linda also enjoys baking Ukrainian braided bread for her family.

Marissa grew up in Kamloops most of her life but left in 2015 to Vancouver Island where she completed her Dental Hygiene Diploma at Camosun College in 2020. During her time at Camosun, she worked in a dental office as an office administrator to gain some extra knowledge of how a dental practice runs. Her main goal in her daily practice is to make everyone feel comfortable, and change their mind set of what coming to the dentist means to them by doing her best to create a positive and pain free experience. Marissa is passionate about the oral systemic link and strives to provide everyone with patient centered care that treats not only your mouth but your whole body!

Marissa moved back to Kamloops in October of 2023 to be closer to her family. In her free time, Marissa likes to spend her time with her partner and dog, Fin! Her hobbies include traveling, hiking, yoga, crocheting and reading.

Natalie has grown up and lived in Kamloops for the majority of her life. She graduated with her Dental Hygiene Diploma from Camosun College in Victoria, BC in 2014 where she received the Junior Developmental Award and the Award of Excellence for demonstrating the highest clinical proficiency within her class.

Natalie has a strong passion for living an active, healthy lifestyle and loves spending time outdoors with her two Aussiedoodles, Lexa and Bronson. Natalie and her husband, Sean, welcomed their daughter, Lydia, in March 2022 and opened a local Automotive repair shop “Lannon Automotive” in August 2022. Natalie is currently on maternity leave as they welcomed their son, Jace, in October.

Lindsay is born and raised in St. Albert, Alberta and earned her Dental Hygiene Diploma from the University of Alberta in 2018. She excelled in her program and graduated with the Hu-Friedy Award for Clinical Excellence. Lindsay spends her free time travelling, spending time with her golden doodle pup Toby, and taking on any outdoor adventures. She moved to Kamloops in the Summer of 2022 to experience some real BC living and has enjoyed spending her weekends canoeing and hiking in the Interior.

Lindsay is going home to Alberta for a short while before returning to Kamloops and Horizon Dental in Summer 2023! We can’t wait until she comes home.

Janene joined our dental hygiene team in the Summer of 2022 after graduating from the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene. Although she studied out east, Janene is from the lower mainland of BC and wanted to settle in a community where she could travel, hike, kayak, go camping, and ride motorcycles! From a young age, she developed an interest in health care, which has fueled her passion for connecting with individuals and educating them on the significant role they play in their own health. Janene also has over 15 years’ experience working in the medical field, which gave her an advantage when working directly with clients and relating to them in meaningful and impactful ways.

Although it’s been a short time, Janene has become an integral member of our team and Horizon Dental and is building her skills rapidly through teamwork and focusing on patient care.