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Jackie Tong
BDSc, DHP (C)
Jackie Tong is the owner of The Travelling Hygienist. She graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2018 with a degree in Dental Sciences. During her education, she volunteered with many different associations that exposed her to vulnerable populations in both urban and rural settings. She became passionate about improving access to oral health care for all marginalized communities, leading her to freelance write articles for a dentistry magazine, to work with UBC as an instructor for community clinics, and to create this independent practice.
In her free time, Jackie can be found road cycling, hiking, and camping. She loves the outdoors and is always looking for an adventure.
Wendy Slater is a Certified Dental Assistant, and is our dental administrator!
She started working in dentistry in 2005 and over the past 18 years, Wendy has worked in all aspects of dentistry and loves taking care of patients and helping them with their dental health.
She is happy to help with all of your questions whether it’s clinical or paperwork related.
In her spare time, Wendy loves to travel, run, and sew. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two young daughters, and dog, George.
Wendy Slater
CDA
Manroop Ferraro
RDH (C)
Manroop Ferraro is a Registered Dental Hygienist (C) with over 15 years of experience. She is passionate about helping people achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
A year ago, she and her family made the move to the beautiful Kootenays, where they have been embracing the stunning natural surroundings.
When Manroop is not working, you can find her enjoying time with her husband, their two kids, and their playful dog, Buster. They love exploring the outdoors, travelling to new places, and experimenting in the kitchen
with new recipes.
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