CHINOOK VILLAGE DENTAL - Key Persons

Dr. Chiao-Ling Kuo (Julie) joined the Rundle Dental team in 2022. She graduated from the University of Alberta with her Bachelor of Science degree in both Immunology and Medical Laboratory Science. This is followed by her dental degree in 2018 at Queensland, Australia. Dr. Kuo is passionate about building long-lasting relationships with her patients and community. She enjoys performing all aspects of general dentistry and is committed to providing high quality dental care to help her patients maintain a healthy smile. Born in Taiwan, Dr. Kuo also speaks fluent Mandarin. Her caring nature and genuine personality will help patients of all ages feel at ease. When she is not practicing dentistry, she enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures.

Job Titles:

• Dentist
• Member of the International Association of Orthodontics

Dr. Ming Hsu is an experienced dentist with extensive specialty training from the University of Western Ontario and Hebal Institute of Implants in Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Hsu believes that her patients deserve the very best, with a caring and compassionate nature that comes straight from the heart - this is reflected in Chinook Dental's sincere dental team. Dr. Ming Hsu is also an active member of the International Association of Orthodontics and is committed to developing her skills and knowledge. She is well-spoken in four languages including English, Chinese, Thai, and Filipino (Tagalog) Laos. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hsu enjoys spending time with family and friends and has a passion for cooking exquisite Thai food. Some of her hobbies include ski, tennis, and golf.

Dr. Ryan Chen has been treating patients in the field of dentistry for over 10 years. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University in California. He has relocated to Calgary to be with family and has been practicing here ever since. He also participates in various local and international dental outreach in places such as Mexico and Jamaica. He helped provide urgent dental care in under served communities, and also gave talks regarding dental health. Dr. Chen cares greatly for his patients and strives to help each patient attain their best possible dental care. Outside of the office, he spends his free time with his wife and two boys and plans to travel more around the world.

Job Titles:

• Dental Hygienist
• Registered Dental Hygienist

Jayne Chen is our Dental Hygienist here at Chinook Dental. She has been part of our team since 2012 and has been in the dental field for 12 years now. Jayne believes that maintenance is key to good oral health and wellbeing. She loves what she does as it's exciting and flexible. She enjoys chatting and knowing patients more, educating them on the importance of oral health, and helping make a difference. When not in the office, she spends time skiing and snowboarding, camping, biking, rafting, watching movies and TV dramas, and bonding with family and friends.

Lalic Perla is our Dental Administrator at Chinook Village Dental. She joined our team in November 2014 and has been in the field of dentistry for 6 years now. She feels she helps patients best when she knows what they need. Lalic enjoys her job as she finds dental care fascinating. She also loves interacting with people and learning more about cultures. Outside her job, Lalic loves cooking and baking. She also enjoys walking around parks and spending quality time with her family and friends.

Job Titles:

• Admin
• Front Admin

Micole Balisacan is one of our Front Admin. He recently joined our team here at Chinook Village Dental As a Front Admin, Micole believes that it's important to build a professional relationship with patients to be able to understand their dental needs and ensuring they are met. In his spare time, he enjoys having an active mind and body, listening to music, and loves spending time with friends and family.

Job Titles:

• Office Manager at Chinook Dental

Murielle Morin is our Office Manager at Chinook Dental. She became part of our team in June 2020 but has been in the field of dentistry for 13 years now. Murielle loves working with great dentists and staff. She enjoys helping and educating patients, learning something new every day, and feeling appreciated. She believes that mutual trust, respect, communication, and understanding are the foundations of better dental health. When not in the office, Murielle spends time cooking, reading, biking, hiking, and traveling.