Dr. Stakiw has a special interest in restorative dentistry and she has been designated a “preferred provider” for Invisalign invisible braces. Dr. Stakiw has been a clinical instructor at McGill (and the University of Illinois) and she has received awards for her outstanding performance while studying oral medicine.
Dr. Owen Son received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Western University in London, Ontario and moved to beautiful Victoria in hopes to call it his new home.
He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, including restorative, cosmetic and oral surgery. When Owen’s not exploring in patients’ mouths, you can find him hiking beautiful lower Vancouver island, watching Toronto Raptors’ games, and trying out spicy salmon rolls at EVERY sushi restaurant that is registered on Google Map! Yum!
Dr. Son is committed to treating his patients with high quality care and empathy. He wants to thank you for choosing our clinic and looks forward to meeting you.
Dr. Tara Mehta is a West Coast native, hailing from the Bay Area, California. She spent the last 3 years living and working in the beautiful Comox Valley but clearly missed the big city life!
Dr. Mehta’s interest in healthcare started in 2012 with the completion of her Bachelor of Science degree in Cognitive Neuroscience at McGill University. She went on to obtain a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Sydney, where she learned to appreciate dentistry’s unique integration of medicine, patient care, and artistry.
Dr. Mehta understands that dental treatment can seem complicated and daunting; her main goal is to ensure that each visit to the dentist is comfortable and informative, so patients can always make educated decisions about their health.
Come in for a visit with Dr. Mehta, and while she’s checking out your mouth, maybe she’ll tell you about the time she was kidnapped by a runaway Icelandic horse!
Originally from Calgary, Dr. Eric grew up in his father’s dental lab, where he first learned the art of the smile. He has spend the last three years on the Island practicing dentistry in the Comox Valley.
Dr. Eric’s practice philosophy is to ensure his patients feel safe and informed before, during, and after treatment. He enjoys keeping up with new developments in dentistry and sharing various treatment plans with his patients, so they can always make the most educated decisions regarding their oral health!
Dr. Frank Van Gyn has been practicing dentistry for 46 years and still enjoys working more than a few days a week at one of his 4 current practices. Growing up in Pigeon Lake, Alberta, Dr. Van Gyn attended the University of Alberta, graduating in 1976. He moved to Victoria BC in 1978 and by 1979 he had opened his first practice in Fairfield Plaza. Since then he has been a mainstay in the community, known for his cowboy ways, always having a dog by his side, and his big laugh.
Family members and friends often pop into the office to see if they can steal him away for a quick coffee in the breakroom. Dr. Van Gyn is very community involved and some of his patients have been with him for over 40 years. He still welcomes new patients and would love to see you.
