Specializing in dental hygiene care & teeth whitening is what we do!
We are committed to a dental profession which values both outstanding patient care and care of our planet. Being “green” is important to us, therefore we take the environmental impact of our practice very seriously.
We chose eco-friendly construction materials, we use paperless charts, low-dose radiation digital Xray system and low-flow water dental equipment. Additionally, we use OPTIM® cleaners, disinfectants and chemical sterilants that are safe, exceptionally potent and 100% biodegradable.
Joanna Bernath
Founder, Dental Hygiene Practitioner
Joanna graduated in 1996 from Durham College in Ontario and has since been practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist in many settings, both in general and specialty offices as well as in the Graduate Periodontal Clinic of the University of Toronto. During this time, she had the pleasure of working with excellent practitioners and gaining a wealth of experience while growing her passion for the profession of dental hygiene.
In 2015, Joanna upgraded her license to Dental Hygiene Practitioner which enabled her to follow her dreams of opening her own practice. Her warm and inviting personality creates a very welcoming environment and she experiences great joy from building relationships with her clients while providing the highest standard of care.
In her spare time, Joanna enjoys exploring all that the beautiful Okanagan has to offer with her husband and four children who enrich her daily life.
As the owner of Fresh Dental Hygiene, she would like to extend a warm welcome to you, your family and friends to join her for a unique dental hygiene experience!
our Team
KRISTA
Office Administrator
Krista graduated from Vancouver Community College in 1999 with her dental assisting diploma and for the last 21 years has worked in many different aspects of dentistry, including dental administration, prosthodontic, orthodontics, periodontics, implants and parenteral sedation. She has had the pleasure of working with and learning from some of the best specialists and general dentists and has gained a vast knowledge in both procedural dentistry and the importance of patient relationships and empathy that comes with providing the best care to her patients.
Krista spends her down time with her husband, two step children and her two fur babies who she adores. As the dental administrator of the clinic, she hopes to help fulfill Joanna’s dreams of building a successful business without losing the focus on patient care and have our patients leave having the best dental cleaning experience ever!
bianka
Dental Hygiene Practitioner
Bianka is a graduate of the University of British Columbia’s Dental Hygiene Degree Program with a Bachelor of Dental Science. Her passion for dental hygiene was sparked after witnessing the tremendous impact dental hygienists can have on their clients’ oral and overall health as well as the various roles dental hygienists play in their clients’ lives.
Recently, Bianka had the opportunity to travel to Vietnam to provide dental care to the marginalized populations of Ho Chi Minh City which further developed her interests of working with underserved community members and increasing their access to care. Bianka’s dedication to dental hygiene excellence has been recognized by several academic awards, including the Gold Scaler Clinical Proficiency Award, CDHBC Award for Professionalism and Ethics, and the dentalcorp Academic Excellence Award.
Outside of work, Bianka enjoys spending time with her family, taking dance classes, and enjoying the beautiful Okanagan. She is thrilled to be part of the team at Fresh Dental Hygiene and looks forward to welcoming you to the clinic with a smile.
Daljeet (Jade)
Registered Dental Hygienist
Daljeet graduated from the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene in 2009. Since then, she has worked in various practice settings in Vancouver, Saskatoon, and Kelowna. A further display of her qualifications is that she has a Master’s degree in Microbiology and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and was awarded the Academic Excellence award for her outstanding performance in her Dental Hygiene program.
She is also an Interior Board Director of BCDHA, representing the voice of Dental Hygienists across the province. Daljeet is very passionate about the Oral-Systemic link and helping her patients achieve their optimal oral health goals.
With 8 years of teaching experience and over 10 years of clinical experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
In her spare time, she loves to cook and hike, and spend time with her two lovely children and husband.
kay
Registered Dental Hygienist, Myofunctional Therapist
Kay graduated from Indiana University in 2009. She then continued her studies obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Indiana University in 2016.
She has always had a passion for learning about whole body health which lead her to take advancing training in Myofunctional Therapy.
Through myofunctional therapy she is able to help clients to correct muscle imbalances in the mouth which can lead to oral dysfunctions such as mouth-breathing, clenching/grinding, jaw pain, snoring and/or sleep apnea and orthodontic concerns.
In her spare time she and her husband enjoy the many outdoor activities the Okanagan provides as well as playing with their new puppy.
COURTNEY
Registered Massage Therapist
Courtney grew up in Kelowna and loves the Okanagan lifestyle. Upon graduating from KSS Courtney knew in her heart that she wanted a career in natural medicine. So she pursued her dreams and received her Holistic Practitioners Diploma at the Canadian Institute of Natural Health and Healing in 2011. This course changed her life and also introduced her to the wonderful world of massage.
As her passion and curiosity for the human body grew stronger, she enrolled in the Massage Therapy program at Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy and graduated in August 2014. She is registered with the College of Massage Therapy of BC and the Registered Massage Therapists' Association of BC.
She also finished her Craniosacral Therapy Diploma in 2017, at Body Intelligence, and this gave her a whole new understanding about how the nervous system can affect our health. She likes to use various techniques, such as neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy and hot/cold stones as needed, and strives to make a relaxed and safe environment for each client.
At Fresh, we participate in an annual Gift from the Heart event. It is a day set aside for independent dental hygienists all across Canada to share their skills and knowledge and provide their services free of charge to those who need it the most.
This year it will take place on June 24, 2023. If you know someone who cannot afford preventive dental care and could benefit from this, do not hesitate to contact us.
