Our Team
Our practice is a team of dedicated, friendly and capable professionals with the common interest of making your dental experience the best possible. Each staff member regularly attends continuing education courses to keep current on the latest dental techniques and technology. This enables us to provide you and your family with the finest dental care. We will go out of our way to make your dental visits comfortable and relaxing. Apart from English, our staff speaks Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Punjabi and Romanian. We’re also training new staff.
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Dr. Janna’s journey in dentistry began in the early 1990s in her home city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, where she graduated with honours from Almaty Medical State University. She started her career as a dental surgeon in the Pediatric Maxillofacial Department of a hospital, where she also conducted scientific research in laser dentistry. Upon immigrating to Canada in 1998, she worked as a dental hygienist in Toronto while preparing for her Canadian dental qualifications. Her strong connections with patients inspired her to challenge the National Dental Examining Board, allowing her to regain her qualifications and resume her dental career in Canada. Dr. Janna intends to continue her teaching career at the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC, which speaks to her dedication to advancing the field.
Dr. Janna Kuanysheva’s dedication to patient care, combined with her warm demeanor and advanced clinical skills has earned her a loyal following. She speaks several languages, including Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian, and has a passion for art, anthropology, and the outdoors. Outside of work, Dr. Janna enjoys alpine hiking, lake dipping in the mountains, and painting.
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Arian is a dedicated dental assistant at EverBrite Dental who brings warmth, skill, and enthusiasm to every patient interaction. Currently studying to become a doctor himself, Arian is passionate about healthcare and is gaining valuable hands-on experience alongside Dr. Janna. His caring approach and commitment to learning make him a valued member of the team.
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Leena is a welcoming and highly organized Patient Care Coordinator at EverBrite Dental, making sure everything runs smoothly from the moment patients walk through the door. She handles appointment scheduling, insurance paperwork, and payments with efficiency and a warm smile.
Dr. James Landrigan’s Legacy
Dr. James A. Landrigan graduated from McGill University in 1980 with a D.D.S. degree. He had previously completed his Bsc. in Biochemistry from Carleton in 1974. After returning to Vancouver, Dr. Landrigan had worked at Camgara Dental Group for over 20 years. Then he moved to this beautiful new location. He enjoys working in all aspects of general dentistry, with strong emphasis on restorative, prosthodontics, endodontics, and implants, cosmetics, preventive, and pediatric dentistry. Dr. Landrigan is a member in good standing of the Canadian Dental Association and the Association of Dentists of British Columbia, Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). He is also a member of the Renaissance Dental and Implant Study Club. Dr. Landrigan taught at UBC in the dental clinic supervising dental students for 5 years. Dr. Landrigan and is wife Cynthia have two sons that both are studying at UBC. When not working, Dr. Landrigan enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking , fitness, photography, and travel.