YORK DENTAL CLINIC - Key Persons
Dr. Smyth comes from Edmundston and he loves being able to practice dentistry in his home province. He went to Acadia University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in 2001 and went on to Dalhousie University where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2006.
Dr. Smyth has owned York Dental Clinic since 2008, and he's committed to patient education and quality care. He's an active member of the Fredericton community. Dr. Smyth is the co-founder of Smiles for Fredericton Day - a free dental day hosted by York Dental where people in need can get fillings, hygiene appointments, or extractions.
He also holds several public and volunteer positions. He's the past President and a current member of the Fredericton Dental Society, and a past board member of the Fredericton Community Foundation. He's a currently a board member for the New Brunswick Dental Society and a member of the Canadian Dental Association. Dr. Smyth also volunteers for various minor hockey programs such as the FYHA and spring hockey. York Dental Clinic is a business member of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce.
In his spare time, Dr. Smyth enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Cara Moran, a retired Canadian military dentist who served at CFB Gagetown. They have two children, Daniel and Julia. Dr. Moran works part time at our sister clinic Midtown Dental. Dr. Smyth enjoys taking their kids to various activities such as hockey, soccer, football, and ATVing. The family spends most of their summer weekends in St. Martins.
Dr. Kaminski comes from Hamilton, Ontario. Having attended McMaster University during his undergraduate studies, he received his Bachelor of Science in 2016. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Western University in 2021.
Dr. Tran was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario and received her Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences from York University. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued dentistry at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry where she graduated with distinction.
Dr. Tran is passionate about all aspects of dentistry, and especially loves having the opportunity to provide a fun and warm environment for her patients while providing exemplary care. She believes that in order to optimize a patient's comfort and dental experience, a dentist must be a good communicator as well as an efficient clinician. Dr. Tran is fluent in English and Vietnamese and looks forward to building strong, long-term relationships with her patients.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Tran enjoys spending her time with her family and friends, reading, travelling, and cooking. She is looking forward to exploring Fredericton and the east coast and is always looking for restaurant recommendations!