Dr.
Vitoratos Dr.
Menzies Dr.
Bhatti
Associates Hygienists/Assistants
Admin
Staff
Dr.
Vitoratos received his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill
University in 1997. He is the recipient of McGill University's Paul A.
Marchand award for
demonstrating the highest degree of professionalism in all aspects of
clinical dentistry. Prior to dental school Dr. Vitoratos completed a B.Sc.
(Bachelor of Science) degree in an Interdisciplinary Honors Immunology
program in the Faculty of Science at McGill University.
After dental school and prior to private
practice, Dr. Vitoratos completed a hospital residency in Advanced General
Dentistry in one of McGill University's prime hospital programs, the
Montreal Jewish General Hospital. During this postgraduate program Dr.
Vitoratos strengthened his training of surgical aspects of general
dentistry as well as hospital general anaesthetic dentistry (in treating
children and physically/mental challenged adults alike).
Dr. Vitoratos enjoys all aspects of General
Dentistry, especially Family Dentistry. He currently holds
the title 'Chief of Dentistry' for the Williams Lake Cariboo Memorial
Hospital.
He is a licensed member of the
British Columbia College of Dental Surgeons, the Canadian Dental
Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Vitoratos is
constantly upgrading his education and knowledge of Dentistry.
Dr. Vitoratos speaks English, French,
Italian and Greek Languages. He is currently attempting to learn
Punjabi. Dr. Vitoratos is married and father to two beautiful children. Dr. Vitoratos and Martine moved to Williams
Lake from Montreal in 1998, mostly out of their love of the outdoors. He enjoys mountain biking,
skiing, kayaking, golf, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Squash and floor
hockey are also some of his favourite activities.
Six years
after moving to Williams Lake, Dr. Vitoratos has incorporated and is now Dr.
P. Vitoratos Inc. He is also an equal shareholder of the Cariboo
Dental Clinic along with Dr. Menzies.
Dr. Menzies graduated from Edinburgh Dental
School in 1973. He sat the Canadian Board exams in 1974. After emigrating
to Canada in 1975, he began working as a dental associate in Vancouver and
Pender Harbour for 2 years.
Dr. Menzies arrived in Williams Lake on
January 1977, intending to stay for only 2 years. He and his family have
now been in the community for 27 years ! Dr. Menzies and his wife Maggie have two children,
John and Kate. They are now grown up and are doing post-graduate studies in France and England. Dr. Menzies enjoys golfing, sailing, skiing
and the occasional game of squash.
Dr. Menzies of Dr. Menzies
Inc, is also an equal shareholder in the Cariboo Dental Clinic, along with
Dr. Vitoratos.
Dr.
Bhatti joined the Cariboo Dental Clinic team in 2007 after moving to
Williams Lake from Vancouver, BC. She is a graduate from UBC's Faculty
of Dentistry where she received her DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine). She
is the recipient of the Pierre Fauchard Academy award for her
outstanding academic achievement in general dentistry, and is also the
recipient of the Cerum Orthodontics award, UBC Dentistry Removable
Prosthodontics award, and the Gladys Neale Scholarship. While at UBC,
Dr. Bhatti was also involved in numerous extracurricular activities
including playing ice hockey. Prior to receiving early acceptance to
dental school, Dr. Bhatti had completed 3 years towards a B.Sc (Bachelor
of Science) degree with a major in Chemistry at UNBC, Prince George.
Dr. Bhatti who was born and raised in the Cariboo (Quesnel, BC) has
always enjoyed the 'small town feel' that the northern towns and cities
have to offer. During dental school, Dr. Bhatti had the opportunity to
complete a summer internship with a dental practice in Prince George.
While in Prince George she also volunteered regularly at the Pain
Clinic.
Dr. Bhatti speaks English and Punjabi fluently and understands Hindi
well. Dr. Bhatti enjoys the outdoors and playing sports. She currently
has discovered a new interest of traveling and learning about different
countries around the world.
Associates:
- Dr. Christine Constabel, DDS
Part-Time Associate Dentist
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here to read Dr. Constabel's Bio
- Dr. Meena Bhatti
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here to read Dr. Bhatti's Bio
Dr. Darren Dahlman
Board Certified Oral Surgeon
Dr. Henry Louis
Board Certified Periodontist
Dr. Jerry Zimmerman, MD
Board Certified Anesthesiologist
Dr. Ivan Scrooby, MD GP
Anesthetist
Hygienists:
- Carol
- Claudia
- Sue
- Esther
- Andrea
Certified Dental Assistants:
- Doris, cda
- Lynette, cda
- Dayna, cda
- Laurie, cda
- Kirin, cda
- Muree, cda
- Chris, cda
Receptionist
Asepsis Assistant
Front Desk
- Karen
- Jeannie
- Sheila
- Corine
Management
- Maggie M.
- Martine C.
- Susan V.
Administrative Staff:
