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Born in San Diego, Dr. Baliwas received his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from UC Davis, followed by post-baccalaureate studies in Human Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Oregon. He received his doctorate in dentistry from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, where he graduated with high honors and was elected to join both Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Tau Kappa Omega dental honor societies. He is also a graduate of the highly respected Kois Center, which is focused on Advancing Dentistry through Science.He has received several awards for his outstanding clinical work in the areas of esthetic dentistry, oral implantology, restorative dentistry, and endodontics.Dr. Baliwas teaches part-time at the University of the Pacific Dental School in the Department of Integrated Reconstructive Dental Sciences, where he inspires his students to maintain a high level of commitment, passion, and pride in their dental work.As an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and several study clubs throughout the Bay Area, Dr. Baliwas strives to surround himself with some of the best practitioners in his field. He sees the art of dentistry as a journey of continuous learning, traveling down the path of excellence in search of perfection in his craft.Outside of the office, Dr. Baliwas enjoys traveling, working out, kayaking, gardening, collecting sneakers, and golfing. He is a self-proclaimed sushi connoisseur, forever in search of the best Omakase in town.

Dr. Manor Haas graduated from the University of Toronto with numerous awards and a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After practicing general dentistry for a number of years, he pursued advanced training in endodontics and micro-surgery at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  There he obtained his specialty certificate in Endodontics.With a Masters Degree in dentistry, Dr. Haas holds staff teaching positions at  Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry.At the university, he is a lecturer and clinic instructor in the department of Graduate and Undergraduate Endodontics. With his hospital staff position, Dr. Haas provides direct patient care along with specialized training in Paediatric Endodontics to the Paediatric Hospital Residents, Graduate Paediatric Residents and Graduate Endodontic Residents.Dr. Haas is a Fellow and recent endodontic examiner at the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.  He has given and continues to give numerous continuing education courses and lectures to general dentists and dental specialists at various universities, international endodontic conferences and dental societies around the world.  His lectures have covered nearly all aspects of modern endodontics and microsurgery.

Unveiling the truth beyond Dental School as we learn to excel as a dentist, navigate cultural hurdles, and build a flourishing practice with Dr. Jordan Sanders.Dr. Jordan Sanders is a general dentist and the principal dentist at Knox Mountain Dentistry, the newest dentist office in Kelowna.Dr. Jordan Sanders grew up in Vernon, attended university at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna and received his dental degree at UBC Vancouver. Other than the 4 years that his wife Laura and Jordan spent in Vancouver for dental school, He has always lived in the Okanagan Valley.  Along with his wonderful wife Laura, he has a young daughter named Everly, a son named Ben and a French bulldog named Arthur. 

Born in St. John’s Nfld, Jan was only two when the family moved to Calgary. He is the son of first-generation immigrants who had to flee Uganda as refugees, then lived in the UK before making Canada their final home. He was raised in a family that instilled in him strong values of hard work and giving back through volunteering from a young age. Tennis was a big part of his life during junior high and high school. Playing competitively at the provincial level taught Jan the importance of mental strength and the value of positive affirmation during tough matches.Having decided at an early age that he wanted to follow his father’s footsteps into a career in dentistry, Jan wasted no time in achieving this goal. Right out of high school, he completed the 5-year accelerated dental program at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, where he graduated with his doctorate in 2002 at the age of 22. Upon graduation he was admitted into the OKU (Omega Kappa Upsilon) Fraternity for the top 10% of the graduating class.Upon graduating from dental school, Jan joined his father’s family dental practice and was mentored on how to build and nurture caring relationships. He took the lead in converting the practice to be totally digital and paperless in 2003. It is this ethos of hard work, integrity and giving back to his patients, staff and the community, that has led Jan to develop the TREC Dental Partnership that operates 18 dental clinics in the Calgary area. All the TREC Clinics have a reputation for being beautifully designed and well-operated leading-edge facilities.All of Jan’s partners at these clinics share his passion for social consciousness and they are all actively involved in giving back to the community. In 2018, TREC Dental partnered with CUPS to operate a free dental clinic in Calgary providing care to some of Calgary’s neediest citizens.Jan regularly volunteers with Kindness in Action, Dentistry For All and the Alex Bus. He has been on 14 overseas dental missions to perform dentistry in remote communities in Guatemala, Peru, Tibet, Morocco and Ecuador. Jan is also very active in his local community. He is currently the Chair of the World Partnership Walk Calgary. He is passionate about health and fitness. He absolutely loves Crossfit and is the co-owner of TREC Fit Lab, a gym in Calgary that helps others get fit and healthy.

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. 

Dr. Michael Rondinelli! As a child growing up in Sarnia, Ontario, Dr. Mike spent countless hours in his cousin’s dental office. He admired his cousin for being a leader in his community in addition to working at a job he loved. Dr. Mike dreamed that one day he would also serve his community as well. He went on to attend the University of Western Ontario and obtained a degree in Genetics. From there, Dr. Mike attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. Since graduating, Dr. Rondinelli has returned to the university and has often served as a guest lecturer for dental students.After finishing his training in 2012, Dr. Rondinelli returned to his hometown to practice dentistry. Additionally, he has enjoyed dedicating his time to being the President of his local Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors. He also enjoys playing hockey in the local men’s league during his free time. He is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Ontario Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Hands-On Training Club, the Lambton County Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry and many others. Dr. Michael Rondinelli is excited to see your smiles and serve the great communities of Chatham and Leamington, Ontario! 

Dr. Gordon Chee graduated from the University of Alberta in 2000 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and began practicing general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry in Vancouver. Originally from Lethbridge, he returned to Alberta and joined Aesthetic Dental Studio in February 2006. Over the years, Dr. Chee has had the opportunity to speak at various summits and conferences. Most recently, he served as a guest instructor at the 2019 Dental Influencers Alliance conference in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2021, he was a guest speaker at the Saskatchewan Oral Health Conference and Capture Surgical Photography Course.  He was also the keynote speaker at the Stained Tooth Education seminar in Kelowna, BC teaching veneers/smile makeovers and dental photography.Additionally, his restorative cases have been featured in several dental publications, including the Continuum and Aurum Artisans.

We are back with another episode on the Hi, I’m Dr. Podcast as we welcome the incredible Josh Fernando, a specialist in Whole Life Insurance. Josh believes that it’s not just about what you do, but how you do something that makes it truly special.  He’ll also share his inspiring journey as a first-generation Canadian who defied societal expectations & pursued his passion against traditional norms. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & YouTube to discover the insights & stories that shaped his path!

New Episode Alert! Dr. Kristina Carnogursky gives an insightful  discussion packed with valuable tips and expert guidance for Canadian graduates pursuing their dreams in the US healthcares system. Discover the scoop you need, find us on Spotify, Apple Music & Youtube!

Dr. Wendall Mascarenhas was born and raised in Toronto and completed dental school at the University of Western Ontario where he graduated top of his class achieving 12 awards including the UWO Gold Medal. His passion for orthognathic surgery and facial trauma led him to pursue a fellowship at the Carolinas Center for Oral and Facial Surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina.Dr. Mascarenhas owns and operates Four Corners Oral Surgery located in Brampton offering the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery to patients. In addition, he is a part-time faculty member of the University of Toronto’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. In 2020, Dr. Mascarenhas created the Teeth & Titanium podcast, an oral surgery podcast which is supported by the Canadian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (CAOMS) with a new episode released each month. He also serves on the executive committee of the CAOMS as the Membership Chair.Dr. Mascarenhas has been published numerous times in world-renowned journals including the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS), the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IJOMS), and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases. One of the projects he is most proud of is CTRead and MRRead; online courses that he created from scratch in order to educate residents and staff on the proper interpretation of CT and MRI scans of the face.When not operating, podcasting, or teaching, Wendall enjoys watching and playing sports, catching up on the latest Netflix documentaries, and spending time with his wife and son.