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
Barb
Office Administrator
As a dental professional I feel honoured to be a part of this 20 year journey. From initially being a chair side assistant then to a receptionist and finally reaching my goal to front desk Manager.
Home was Vancouver where I worked many years then off to live in Hunting Beach California where more wonderful opportunities opened up for me. After 5 years of missing home I decided to come back to Vancouver and the Okanagan. Kelowna became our permanent home 9 years ago with no regrets.
Loving our boat life, motorcycling, side-by siding in the mountains and my ultimate favourite….Pickle Ball!
The Okanagan is such a fun filled amazing place to Live!!!
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.
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 April 12, 2025. If you know someone who cannot afford preventive dental care and could benefit from this, do not hesitate to contact us.
