Our Story
Our Team
Dr. Lauren Vredenburg
Owner, Calgary Fine Dentistry
Dr. Vredenburg earned her DMD degree from McGill University's Faculty of Dentistry in Montreal followed by a post-graduate residency program in Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) at the University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA). Prior to dental school she completed a degree in kinesiology from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver.
Committed to advanced continuing education, she attends lectures throughout North America in to provide her patients with the excellent comprehensive dental care with particular interest in occlusion and temporomandibular joint disorder.
Dr. Vredenburg is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association, Alberta Dental Association, Calgary and District Dental Association, LD Pankey Alumni Association and Calgary Prosthodontic Seminars.
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Having lived in Calgary since she was 2, Dr. Vredenburg is an avid runner, skier and cyclist. She has run marathons in Alberta and British Columbia, cycled a 100 mile race and canoed the Mackenzie river to the Arctic Ocean. She can often be found with her husband and two small children camping, hiking or skiing in the Rocky Mountains.
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​Dr. Vredenburg's dedication to dentistry is maintained through various continuing education courses each year as well as the follow:
Member of the Calgary Treatment Planning Study Club with mentors Dr. David French, Dr. John Bogle, Dr. Claude Boutin and Dr. Bryce Adamson
Member of the Calgary Prosthodontic Seminars study club
Member of the Calgary Multidisciplinary Dental Society
At Calgary Fine Dentistry you can expect an exceptional, unhurried dental experience where your dental health is taken care of with your overall comfort and wellbeing in mind.
OUR TEAM
Sue
Practice Manager
Sue joined the team at Calgary Fine Dentistry in 2018 after being a patient of the practice for more than ten years! Sue brings over 30 years of dental field experience to the table making her knowledge and expertise such an asset to our practice.
When it comes to navigating the city, Sue's your go-to person. She knows the best restaurants and pubs in town, and you can often find her cheering on the Stampeders with her friends. When she’s not at work, Sue spends her time with family and grandson, making every day a new adventure.
What truly sets Sue apart is her love for our relationships with our patients. When you visit our office, you're not just another patient, you are part of the Calgary Fine Dentistry Family community, and Sue is there to make you feel right at home.
Michelle
Office Administrator
Although originally from Penticton, Michelle made her way east and settled in Airdrie, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and a lively crew of pets. She graduated from dental assisting in 2019 and soon after joined the team at Calgary Fine Dentistry, where she now serves as our dental administrator.
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Outside of the office, Michelle enjoys staying busy with home improvement projects and spending time outdoors — especially with her dogs near a body of water whenever she can. She also loves heading back to the Okanagan to soak up the sunshine and beautiful weather.
Carter
Dental Assistant
Originally from Toronto, Carter eventually made her way west and settled in Alberta, where she’s grateful to have her sister and nephews nearby. She first discovered the dental field while working in an office in Canmore, which inspired her to pursue a career in dental assisting.
Calgary has since become home, and she’s come to love its beautiful “backyard” and access to the outdoors. As the seasons change, so does Carter’s footwear — from hiking boots to skis, she’s always ready to take advantage of everything Alberta has to offer. This fall, she is also looking forward to an especially meaningful milestone as she gets married at her family cottage.
Jess
Dental Assistant & Treatment Coordinator
Jess grew up in a small town in Quebec before relocating to Alberta with her family in 2005. After graduating from SAIT in 2017, she joined our team and has been an integral part of the office ever since.
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Known for wearing many hats, Jess is our resident music curator, social media guru, and unofficial plant specialist — somehow keeping more than 20 office plants thriving. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading, live music, and staying active as a runner, hiker, and cyclist. She also loves spending time with her two nieces.
Lori
Dental Hygienist
Originally from Winnipeg, Lori's journey in dental hygiene began back in the late '80s when she graduated from University of Manitoba in Winnipeg. After graduation, she travelled west and settled in Calgary where she raised two sons. In the 90's, Lori had the pleasure of working at DQS dental care with Dr. Maguire (founder of Calgary Fine Dentistry and Dr. V's mother), and even cleaned Dr. V's teeth for several years when she was a child (thank you Lori for ensuring Dr.V’s career in Dentistry). She often comes across patients in our practice that she had seen back in the day at DQS!
When she’s not working, you'll find Lori exploring in the mountains, curled up with a good book, or on a plane back to Winnipeg to spend time with family.
Joni
Dental Hygienist
Originally from Grande Prairie, Joni spent her childhood riding horses. She graduated as a dental assistant from SAIT in 2016 Dentistry, but ultimately decided to go back to school to pursue dental hygiene, studying in Toronto and rejoined our team as a hygienist!
Joni and her husband now live on an acreage northwest of Calgary, where life is anything but quiet. Their home is shared with a growing collection of animals — including dogs, cats, ducks, and chickens — including bringing Joni's beloved horses down from Grande Prairie to join their new adventure.
Kim
Dental Hygienist
Kim grew up in New Brunswick and graduated from Dalhousie University in 1997 with a diploma in dental hygiene. She joined the team at Calgary Fine Dentistry in 2021 and brings years of experience along with a warm, patient-focused approach to care.
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Outside of the office, Kim leads a busy and full family life, spending much of her time supporting her two junior high-aged children in their many sports and activities — often acting as chauffeur, coach, and biggest cheerleader. It’s also an especially exciting time for Kim as she is getting married in Greece this summer, surrounded by family and loved ones.