Our Team
The vision of Smile Solutions Dental Centre is to provide access to a full range of high-quality dental services at the best value for our patients. Whether your concerns are as simple as a cleaning or as extensive as a complete cosmetic makeover, we will work diligently to offer various options that fit your needs and budget.
Meet Our Dentists
General Dentists
Dr. Nathan Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy grew up all around the Lower Mainland, Burnaby and New Westminster mostly. He completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry and Pharmacy at UBC and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Toronto in 2004.
Dr. Kennedy returned to Vancouver to practice immediately after graduating and worked as an Associate with both his father, Dr. E Bruce Kennedy, and other dentists until October 2008, when he opened Smile Solutions Dental Centre.
Dr. Kennedy believes that the best part of his work day is laughter; dentistry isn’t always fun, but he finds that when one is surrounded by great people, it usually is. On his team, there is a lot of humour to brighten up the day.
He has four daughters ranging in age from early elementary to late high school, so most of his free time outside of work is spent with them and cheering them on in their activities, such as soccer, Irish dance and horseback riding. As for his hobbies, he tends to relax with a video game or a good book. He is also pretty involved with his daughter's school, White Rock Christian Academy, and Village Church.
Some interesting, little-known, quirky facts about Dr. Kennedy are that he has unusually stretchy cheeks and that long before he became a dentist, his dream job was to be a punk rocker. The closest he came was playing for the band at a local church for over 10 years. He still plays a bit of bass guitar from time to time.
Dr. Jennifer Hermesmann
Dr. Hermesmann grew up in Tsawwassen. She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) in Biochemistry at UBC (1997) and received her dental degree (DMD) from UBC in 2005.
The favourite part of her day is coffee time. She loves being active and has run 15+ half-marathons and 2 marathons to date. Dr. Hermesmann also enjoys swimming, camping with her family, cooking, entertaining and working in her garden.
An interesting fact about her is that she once worked at Starbucks. “Latté anyone?”
Dr. E Bruce Kennedy
Dr. E Bruce Kennedy has been a dentist since 1974 after graduating from McGill Dental School and, before that, Electrical Engineering (1970). He has been married to Catherine since 1976, and they have four grown-up children. The oldest is Nathan, who owns Smile Solutions Dental Centre.
Dr. Kennedy grew up in Lachine, Quebec, with his three younger brothers and was raised in an evangelical Christian family, and continues in that faith and tradition to the present. He moved to BC, where his father grew up, after dental school.
Dr. E Bruce and Catherine Kennedy have had the privilege of working on short-term mission dental clinics in Haiti, Calcutta, Kenya, and Liberia. He practiced dentistry from 1976 to 2016 in partnership with Dr. Terry Coward at 54th and Victoria Drive in Vancouver and has worked part-time as an Associate in his son’s office since it opened in 2008. He enjoys learning new technology and techniques as dentistry continues to change.
He is a grandfather to 7 (so far), a part-time dentist, plays hockey in 70+ and 75+ leagues, golfs occasionally, and enjoys working in his vegetable garden.
Dental Assistants
CDA
Angela
Angela was born and raised in Surrey, BC. She brings over 20 years of experience as a Certified Dental Assistant, along with 10 years of experience as a community support worker. Her diverse background allows her to connect with patients from all walks of life.
The best part of Angela’s day is talking with her patients and getting to know them. She values building relationships and helping patients feel comfortable and cared for during their visits.
Outside the clinic, you’ll likely find Angela reading a good book while enjoying a warm cup of tea.
Fun fact: She has read over 300 books in the last year!
CDA
Megan
Megan grew up in Richmond, BC. She attended the Dental Assisting program at CDI College in 2005. She completed the Orthodontics module and UVF in 2009. She worked in Surrey and Vernon before settling in at Smile Solutions Dental Centre in 2009.
The best part of Megan’s work day includes connecting with patients and helping them reach their smile goals, and she loves the office snacks.
Outside of work, she is usually busy shuttling kids around to different activities. When she does have spare time, she tries to fit in a spin class, spend time outside and bake.
CDA
Heidi
Heidi grew up right here in the Lower Mainland. She graduated from the University of the Fraser Valley in 2009.
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Her best part of the day is snack time! Heidi loves adventuring outdoors, including climbing up a mountain or foraging at the ocean, kayaking and cycling, and camp hiking. She also loves crafting and reading. She is the mother to a cat named Boris and a dog named Jenny.
Fun fact: Heidi was in the Canadian Armed Forces as a military soldier.
Receptionists/Hygienists
Hygienist
Manj
Manj grew up in the UK before moving to Canada at the age of 15. She began her dental career in a Dental Assistant + Reception program and worked for seven years as a CDA/receptionist before returning to school to pursue dental hygiene. With a total of 26 years in the field, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team.
When asked about the best part of her day, she jokes “5:15 PM!” but truly, she loves socializing with her coworkers and chatting with her patients.
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Outside the office, you can find Manj at a Pilates studio, enjoying a spa weekend, traveling, or spending time with friends and family.
Hygienist
Cynthia
Cynthia was born and raised in Vancouver and also spent part of her childhood in Taiwan. With a mixed heritage between Taiwan and South Korea, she brings a unique cultural perspective to the team.
She graduated from the Dental Hygiene Degree Program at the University of British Columbia in 2018 and began her career here at Smile Solutions Dental Centre. She has been a valued member of the team ever since.
Cynthia says the best part of her working day is lunchtime, especially when it includes great treats and coffee with the team!
Outside of work, you can find her at the gym or in a Pilates studio during the fall and winter, and hiking in the mountains throughout the summer.
Fun fact: Although she’s the youngest in her family, she secretly believes she’s the boss!
Hygienist
Shanica
Shanica joined the Smile Solutions team in 2018.
She grew up in Surrey, BC, and started her dental career as a Dental Assistant in 2010. Shanica pursued her Dental Hygiene career in 2013. Over the past 13 years in dentistry, Shanica has managed to build strong professional relationships with her patients and colleagues.
Shanica is very passionate about her work. Her favourite part of the work day is being able to make patients feel at ease when they are in her chair and helping them meet their goals for their oral health needs.
Outside of the office, you can find Shanica and her husband supporting local restaurants and breweries. She loves to cook, travel and spend time with her family and friends.
Fun fact: Shanica has lived in Toronto and Winnipeg, but there is definitely no place like home!
Hygienist
Visman
Visman grew up in Vancouver and moved to Surrey in 2021. She attended UBC and earned her Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) in Dental Hygiene in 2021. She has been practicing for nearly five years and is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal oral health.
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Her favorite part of the day is interacting with patients and helping them improve their oral health through education and personalized care.
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Outside of work, you’ll likely find Visman at Lagree workout classes, trying new restaurants, traveling, or spending time with friends and family.
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Fun fact: She is trilingual and speaks Hindi, English, and Punjabi. If she had to eat one meal every day for the rest of her life, it would definitely be pasta!
Hygienist
Kianna
Kianna grew up in the Brookswood area. She graduated as a Certified Dental Assistant in 2014 and worked in both general and specialty practices before continuing her education in the VCC Dental Hygiene program.
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She enjoys interacting with both patients and coworkers and values the relationships she builds every day.
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Outside of work, you can find Kianna on the couch reading or watching a new TV series, or out on the softball field.
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Fun fact: She eats an apple almost every day!
Meet the Team
Assistant Manager
Cheyenne
Cheyenne joined the Smile Solutions Dental team a year after its opening in 2009. Born and raised in White Rock, she wanted to work in an awesome office as it was close to her home.
She graduated from Vancouver Community College as a Certified Dental Assistant in 2000. With her strong work ethics, loyalty and warm personality, she has transitioned to the front end, where she helps to make the day go smoothly.
Outside of the office, Cheyenne lives in South Surrey with her two daughters and their Boxer.
Office Manager
Sharon
Sharon was born in London, England and moved to White Rock when she was a baby. She grew up in Surrey, BC.
Sharon was a personal trainer and fitness instructor for more than 25 years. She then ventured off into the salon and spa industry and owned her own business in the Okanagan before moving back to White Rock in 2016. She has worked in the dental industry for the last 6 years.
The best part of her day is hearing the laughter amongst her peers, which shows they all love working here!
Outside of the office, you can find Sharon at the beach - she describes herself as a bit of a sun worshipper! She loves walking, working out, biking and spending time with her 3 beautiful children, granddaughter and her beloved friends.
In her words, she is a true “Limey”!
Treatment Coordinator
Hailey
Hailey grew up in Fleetwood and has been part of the dental field since earning her Dental Reception Certificate in 2012. She has been working in dental administration ever since and loves being part of a team that helps patients feel confident about their smiles.
One of the highlights of Hailey’s day is meeting new patients and learning about different treatment plans. She finds oral surgery and implant cases especially interesting and enjoys being involved in each patient’s journey.
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Outside of work, you can find Hailey outdoors at the beach with her one-year-old son, traveling to the Okanagan to visit family and friends, or wandering through HomeSense looking for her next home décor refresh.
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Fun fact: Hailey used to dance competitively!
Administrator
Heather
Heather was born in Toronto and has lived in Montreal, Calgary, and Barnie, Ontario. She has called the Lower Mainland home since she was 14 years old.
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After high school, Heather completed a Dental Reception course and worked in reception for several years before returning to school in Bellingham for the CDA program. After 10 years of assisting, she returned to reception, bringing with her a deep understanding of both clinical and administrative sides of dentistry.
Heather loves seeing her coworkers and patients enjoying the laughs and conversations they share throughout the day.
Outside of work, she enjoys road trips, spending time outdoors, and being with friends and family, especially her new puppy Bella.
Fun fact: She can wiggle her ears!
Administrator
Jotkiran
Jotkiran was born and raised in Surrey, BC. She holds a BSC in Health Science with a concentration in Public Health + Data. Her journey in dentistry began in high school with work experience at a dental office, which led to a full-time summer position in 2019. She continued working part-time while completing her degree before joining Smile Solutions Dental Centre.
Her favorite part of the day is interacting with patients and connecting with her coworkers. She enjoys being part of a supportive team environment.
Outside of work, Jotkiran enjoys hot yoga, binge-watching movies and series, volunteering, and connecting with the community through various initiatives. She is also passionate about food security advocacy.
Fun fact: She lives by the motto “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” and makes sure to eat an apple or some kind of fruit every single day.