57 - Smile, Sudes & Startups: The Dental Entrepreneur's Brewed Journey (Dr. Derek Nordstrom)

Dr. Nordstrom grew up on a farm in Viking, Alberta where his father Bryan was the dentist from 1980-2016. After High School, Dr. Nordstrom attended the University of Alberta where he achieved his Bachelor of Medical Science followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005. Dr. Nordstrom is a General Dentist.

After Dental School, Dr. Nordstrom moved to the Yukon to work for the Pearson Dental Group where he practiced general dentistry in Whitehorse and the surrounding communities for two years. Dr. Nordstrom gained immeasurable experience from his time in the Yukon, guided by several great teachers including Drs. Ron Pearson and John Stern.

In 2007 Dr. Nordstrom moved back to Alberta, and along with his wife Angela, opened Nordstrom Dental in Wainwright. In 2014 Dr. Nordstrom opened a second office in Rimbey, Alberta, where he now lives with his wife and children.He splits his professional time between Wainwright and Rimbey.

Dr. Nordstrom is a devoted husband and father, and avid wood worker and bee keeper.