At Bonnie Doon Dental Associates in Edmonton, we take pride in helping our current patients as well new individuals and families to achieve a healthier and more beautiful smile. Our staff is dedicated to providing a friendly environment to provide your dental services for the whole family. Please see below to learn a bit about our dentists in Edmonton and our mission. All services preformed by a general dentist.
Dr. Viet Tran received an Honours Bachelor of Science degree at Ottawa University. He then received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan. His main focus has been doing orthodontics which he has been doing for 14 years, and he is continually educating himself on the most current treatments and materials out there. Dr Tran works out of Fort McMurray and Edmonton so his patients can see him at either location. Some of his interests are salsa dancing, luxury cars and he and his family love to travel during their holidays.
Growing up in Prince Albert Saskatchewan, Dr. Hargrave, as a child always had aspirations of becoming a dentist or a hockey player. A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan in 2005, Dr. Hargrave is dedicated to providing his patients with the same care he gives to his family. He and his wife are proud parents to a busy household of two daughters and a son. Despite Dr. Hargrave’s demanding schedule he makes time for the occasional golf game, ice time and the odd Oilers game. However, his number one priority is his family, which includes his clinic family at Bonnie Doon Dental Associates. Dr. Hargrave is active in clinic events, social gatherings and practical jokes. He believes in fostering a positive work environment and how a happy team of staff can influence the outcome of a patient’s experience. Dr. Hargrave is committed to educating his patients so that they can enjoy the benefits of life long dental care.
Dr. Susan Mihalick was born and raised in the Edmonton area and graduated from the University of Alberta Dental program in 2006. Her goal is to provide caring and quality dental services to patients of all ages. When away from the office, Dr. Mihalick enjoys gardening, watching movies, and camping with her husband and four children. She is thrilled to be joining the Bonnie Doon Dental Associates team and is eager to start caring for your dental needs.
Dr. Shen grew up on the South side of Edmonton and is a University of Alberta graduate, receiving her bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees. After graduation she completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Postdoctoral Program at Columbia University in New York City. This program was an intense opportunity to have exposure to real world dentistry, working on a variety of patients with varying needs and challenges. Collaborating with experienced professionals in this setting has provided a foundation of solid dental knowledge, proven approach to treatment and opportunity for mentorship. An experience Dr. Shen is fortunate to have had. Dr. Shen continues to challenge herself professionally by taking workshops and courses to learn and practice the latest developments in modern dentistry.
She takes pride in delivering exceptional care while working with her patients to achieve their individual health goals. She does this by getting to know her patients, taking time to develop a trusting relationship and listening to her patients. Dr. Shen enjoys getting to know what’s happening in her patient’s lives, watching them achieve their goals and celebrating those accomplishments.
In her free time Dr. Shen enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She enjoys playing board games, Pilates and you may even run into her on a local hiking trail. She hopes to travel more and feed her appetite for adventure.
We are so pleased to have Dr. Shen as part of our BDDA family, and we think you will be too.
Dr. Issawi was born and raised in Edmonton where much of his youth was spent playing soccer. After completing a BSc in Kinesiology (U of A), he headed for sun and warm weather, studying Dentistry at The University of Melbourne.
Dr. Issawi is determined to give his patients the highest quality of care. He believes in treating others as he would his own family, and always aims to provide a comfortable, relaxing experience that leaves you looking forward to your next visit.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Issawi enjoys continuing education; spending time with animals; going on nature walks; dabbling in puzzles, mysteries and treasure hunts; and going to the gym.
Dr. Andrew Kim was born in Vancouver and grew up in West Edmonton. After completing his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Alberta, he graduated in 2019 from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in Ann Arbor, MI, USA. Fluent in both English and Korean, Dr. Kim believes in the importance of strong communication and is committed to providing excellent patient centered care. Dr. Kim has spent time on several service mission trips in Jamaica and rural Michigan to provide dental care to underserved communities, and enjoys practicing all aspects of dentistry.
Dr. Kim is delighted to be a part of the team at Bonnie Doon Dental Associates, and looks forward to taking care of your dental health needs. In his leisure time, Dr. Kim can be found across the city exploring local cuisine and festivals. His deep passion for the mountains often leads him to hike and snowboard in the Canadian Rockies.
