Dentistry is our profession, People are our focus

We are dedicated to not only providing outstanding dental care, but also providing compassionate, friendly service to make your next visit as comfortable as possible.

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About

LOVE YOUR EXPERIENCE AS MUCH AS YOUR SMILE

Care and compassion are two of the main pillars Love It Dental is built on. Like your favorite salon, your time with us will be both comfortable and efficient. You’ll get to know the dentist and hygienist who will be taking care of you and get the best treatment possible in a modern environment.

“Love your experience as much as your smile” means helping our patients have the best possible time during their appointment—especially when they’ve had poor dental experiences in the past. Whether they’re coming into the office or going out, we want our patients to share a smile with us.

Our
Team

Our friendly and caring team are here to answer any questions you may have and will ensure that you have the best experience possible during your visit!

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Suzanne Degner

Dentist

Suzanne was a registered nurse prior to pursuing a career in dentistry and she brings her gentle nurturing touch to her dental patients’ care. She graduated with distinction from the University of Western Ontario with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2003 and has been practicing dentistry since that time in Alberta.
Suzanne has a passion for providing her dental patients with exceptional care and warmth and strives to make them feel comfortable and at ease in her presence.

She’s excited to live in beautiful Kelowna with her four amazing children and looks forward to caring for the wonderful people in this community. She loves to waterski, downhill ski, run, cycle, swim, surf, and hike (essentially all things active). She is passionate about music and is an accomplished cellist who loves to take in concerts and support the arts. Suzanne is excited to meet you and look after you and your smile.

Sara

Practice Manager/Registered Dental Hygienist

Sara has been a dental hygienist since 2007. Originally from Ontario, she spent most of her career practicing as both a restorative dental hygienist and dental hygiene educator before moving to BC in 2021.

Having also lived internationally, she is both trilingual and multicultural. Sara has had a passion for the dental profession from a very young age and has always enjoyed the many phases of dental care. This includes her collaborative approach to help achieve not only a healthy and confident smile, but sustainable overall health for the patients at Love it Dental.

During her spare time, Sara enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis and enjoying the many beautiful surroundings within the Okanagan region.

Katrina

Dental Receptionist

Originally from Edmonton, Katrina made her move to the beautiful Okanagan to pursue a career as a dental receptionist back in early 2021. With many years in customer service experience, Katrina is detail orientated and great at multitasking. You will find Katrina at the front desk as you walk into the clinic, and she will greet you with a warm, friendly smile. She is looking forward to assisting you with any questions you may have.

Outside of the clinic, Katrina enjoys surfing, skiing, hiking, and hanging out with her friends. Katrina also has a love and passion for travelling. From quick weekend getaways to spending 3 months solo backpacking around Europe, she has many stories to tell about the places she has been!

Raiya

Certified Dental Assistant

Raiya has been a certified dental assistant since 2019. Originally from Abbotsford, Raiya has lived in Kelowna since 2003 and received her dental training and education at Okanagan College. Raiya is empathetic, caring and compassionate in her approach to patient care and values building lasting relationships with her patients and colleagues.

Raiya enjoys spending time with her family and loves the outdoors. You may find her hiking, biking, camping, paddle boarding, surfing, or snowboarding. She is also an amazing cook and enjoys travelling. She has many wonderful experiences and stories to share, as well as some great recipes. Raiya is looking forward to making sure you love your experience in our dental clinic.

Why Choose Love It Dental?

Modern
Technology

Our office uses state-of-the-art dental technology so you can trust in the quality of our care.

Reliable
Quality

We are devoted to providing our patients with the attention and respect they deserve.

Professionals
Who Care

Our friendly and compassionate team will help you feel comfortable, whether it’s your first time at the dentist or you’re a long-time patient.

What We Value

Love

It might seem cute at first glance, but to us, love as a value extends to both how we treat our patients and how we treat our team. Not only do we want patients to feel genuinely heard and cared for, we also want our team to feel the same way.

Respect

The dentist’s office isn’t a favourite place for many people—a perspective we make sure to accommodate for when our patients come in for appointments. Whether that means talking through our work before we do it or simply respecting the boundaries of others, we value making sure both our staff and patients feel comfortable coming into our office.

Trust

We strive to help our patients build positive experiences at every turn with us when they come in. That means being devoted to not only helping them resolve any current dental issues they have, but also being proactive about getting on top of any future issues that could arise as well.

Vibrant

We understand that there’s a time and place to be serious when it comes to dental work, but we also understand when we can have a little fun and be our energetic and high-spirited selves. We love to interact with each other and with our patients through sharing stories and life experiences in a friendly and often humorous way.

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If you see patients as people and are driven to make every person’s experience at the dentist a comfortable one, we’d love to hear from you!

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