Dr. Maureen chose a career in dentistry to bring her passion for quality, comfortable dental care to her profession.

Having grown up in smaller Canadian cities (Thunder Bay, Prince George and rural Manitoba), Maureen finds her heart at home in Steveston enjoying the local community. After practicing in rural Saskatchewan as well as Saskatoon she is happy to be back providing care on the West Coast. Her educational background includes an HBSc Degree in Biology from Lakehead University and a DMD from University of British Columbia. Continuing educational pursuits have included:

Dr. Nicki A. De Francesco was born and raised in Winnipeg, where she graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree (D.M.D.)  After graduation she completed an Internship in the Department of Oral Surgery.  Then she moved to Vancouver and spent one year in a hospital based General practice Residency in the Department of Veteran's Affairs at Shaughnessy Hospital.  Dr. De Francesco also completed her Master's Degree in Physiology at the University of Bristol, England.  Then she returned to Winnipeg to study orthodontics and completed a Dual Degree in Masters of Science and Specialty of Orthodontics.

Dr. De Francesco is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Orthodontics at the University of British Columbia (U.B.C.)  Faculty of Dentistry where she is a consultant and teaches orthodontics to 3rd and 4th year students in the dental degree program.  Dr. De Francesco has a total of 27 years of experience and has practiced in Vancouver and the lower mainland, the interior of B.C. and on Vancourver Island.  She also recently worked in the Canada's High Arctic for POLAR BRACES in the Territory of Nunavut providing orthodontic treatment for the children living in the towns of Cambridge Bay and Coppermine.

Dr. Nicki De Francesco enjoys participating in several orthodontic study clubs and has many hobbies including gardening, golfing, skiing, yoga, singing, sculpting in stone and clay, and jogging.  She also recently completed her Master's Level in NLP.  Dr. De Francesco enjoys volunteering in the community, supporting local and international charities, particularly those charities involved in helping children living in disadvantaged circumstances, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Lauree started her dental career over 20 years ago after graduating from Malaspina College as a Certified Dental Assistant on Vancouver Island where she grew up in the Comox Valley.  She spent a few years working as a Certified Dental Assistant in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.  After several years of full time assisting she then went on to divide her time between assisting the dentists and working at the front desk.

She now focuses on front desk duties and patient treatment co-ordination.  She is extremely knowledgable about dental procedures and insurance claims and will make every effort to help patients understand their dental procedures and dental plans.

When not helping people with their dental concerns she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and friends, walking her dog on the Steveston dykes, bicycling, yoga, reading and getting outdoors.

 Kiran graduated from the College of New Caledonia in Prince George, B.C., 2004, with her Certificate in Dental Assisting.  She returned to her hometown of Prince Rupert where she worked for a year as an assistant.  Kiran then relocated to the Lower Mainland and continued to work as a Certified Dental Assistant.

Kiran decided to continue on with her education, because of her love of dentistry.  She was accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at the College of New Caledonia once again.  Since graduating in 2009, Kiran has continued to work as both a Certified Dental Assistant and a Registered Dental Hygienist.  She knows the importance of patient education so she prides herself in maintaining up to date information in the dental field as well as new products on the market.