Meet the Staff
Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry and patient communication. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.
Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal: your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.
Melissa relocated to the Okanagan in 2011 from Surprise, Arizona. She is originally from Nova Scotia, which is where in 1999 she received her training as a Dental Assistant. Melissa works as a lead chairside assistant, and also enjoys helping out in the administration area, helping co-ordinate all of your treatment needs. She is an extremely valuable member of our team and is certain to help you out in any way. She and her husband Craig met in high school in 1997 and have recently expanded their family. Their son Liam was born in January 2011 and their daughter Maizie was born in January 2014. They enjoy all the beautiful weather and outdoor activities, like camping, that the Okanagan has to offer, and therefore plan on making Lake County their forever home.
Diane has been an integral part of Winfield Dental Centre since 2010 and is currently our Office Manager. She started her career in dentistry as a Certified Dental Assistant in Vancouver where she was a graduate of Vancouver City College in 1984. After moving to the Okanagan and working chairside for many years, Diane decided to continue her education and began taking courses in administration. Her extensive understanding of dentistry and knowledge about the many types of insurance plans allow her to help you understand your recommended treatment plan and how you can maximize your dental benefits. Diane loves to learn and grow as a person and is always up for new challenges. In her spare time she enjoys running, hiking, biking, skiing, travelling and spending time with her husband, four daughters and grandchildren!
Cindy is Dr. Jung's main Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) and has been with the practice for almost 10 years. She has extensively continued her studies through continuing education in a variety of advanced aspects of dentistry and is eager to share her knowledge with our patients. Cindy was raised in the Okanagan and enjoys all the great outdoor activities in our area. As well as a CDA, she has additional training as a K9 Oral Hygiene Specialist and can be found all over the Okanagan doing professional doggy teeth cleaning.
Breanne graduated in 2012 from the Certified Dental Assisting program at the University of the Fraser Valley. With four years of experience in the dental field, Breanne is dedicated to providing positive, relaxing and friendly experience to all patients making. She enjoys educating patients in transforming their smiles and building rapport with patients to help them feel more at ease in the dental chair. Breanne is new to the Okanagan and has fallen in love with the area. In her spare time you can find Breanne, hiking, biking, or working out at the gym.