Stephanie brings thirty years of extensive experience to patients and students of her practice. She started her career in 1988 in Devon, England, where she was born and raised. To further her education, Stephanie enrolled in Cardiff University’s Dental School in Wales, graduating in 1993. Her dedication to her studies was recognized with a grant from The Prince of Wales Business Trust for Young Entrepreneurs. Following this, Stephanie established her own lab, “The Tooth Fairy,” at age twenty-one, making her the youngest technician to own a lab in Devon.
In 2004, Stephanie and her young family moved to Canada to pursue greater business opportunities. Since arriving in Canada, she has focused exclusively on denture work, often collaborating with denturists and local dentists. In 2008, she became certified as a Registered Denturist Technician (RDT), which enabled her to pursue more advanced education and qualifications. As a result, she earned her Registered Denturist license (RD).
Stephanie is one of just four technical instructors in Canada specializing in lower-suction dentures, and one of only fifteen worldwide. She has trained technicians, dentists, and denturists across North America in her techniques. Additionally, she is certified in Ivoclar’s Biofunctional Prosthetic System (BPS) and serves on the executive committee of the Denturist Association of BC.
She is fortunate to work alongside her two children: Alex, who has been a technician at Beautiful Smiles since 2013, and Hannah, who works as one of the denturists at the clinic. Stephanie’s passion for denturism is matched by her love for travel, curling, and spending time on her boat.