Our Team

Dr. Rudy Wassenaar has been providing quality dentistry in the Williams Lake community for over 25 years. Before moving to Canada, Dr. Wassenaar received his dental degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1981. After additional studies, he passed the rigorous and demanding requirements of the National Dental Examining Board of Canada in 1986.

Since opening the Williams Lake Smiles practice in 1987, Dr. Wassenaar has remained heavily involved in the dental world and has studied with a number of professional organizations and study clubs to satisfy his passion for the ever-evolving dental industry.

Dr.Wassenaar has received the prestigious Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in recognition for his contributions to organized dentistry. In addition, Dr. Wassenaar has also been awarded Mastership with the International Congress Of Oral Implantologists for dental implants and the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics for smile makeovers.

Dr. Wassenaar stays on top of his field and is truly passionate about his chosen career in the field of dentistry.  He feels privileged to be able to share his extensive experience and expertise with his colleagues and patients.

Dr.Wassenaar is an active member of

“My vision is to continue to study and to learn the latest techniques in dentistry so we can offer our patients the utmost in dental care. Balanced with this vision is that we promise to treat patients as an individual, and to provide a caring, friendly and pain free atmosphere.” – Dr. Rudy Wassenaar

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Krista completed her registered dental hygiene program at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George in 1997. She moved to Williams Lake for the opportunity to join Dr. Wassenaar’s team in the fall of 1997. Krista has demonstrated a long commitment to dental health as she began working in a dental clinic as a junior receptionist throughout high school and college. Krista enjoys the chance to continually enhance her dental knowledge together with Dr. Wassenaar and the rest of the team through a wide variety of advanced education seminars both nationally and internationally. She looks forward to sharing this range of information from her dental experiences with all our existing and new patients.
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Jennifer completed her dental reception course at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George in 1994. She worked at Pine Centre Dental and Lakewood Dental in Prince George as both receptionist and chairside dental assistant from 1994 until 2001. Jennifer and her family moved to Williams Lake in 2001 and she was delighted to join Dr. Wasssenaar’s team. She enjoys helping patients realize and achieve their dental goals in her position of Office Manager for Dr.Wassenaar and looks forward to greeting you at their office.
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Amanda was born and raised in Williams Lake. In 2001 she graduated with honorable mention from the Certified Dental Assistant program in Victoria. Amanda has worked as both a dental assistant and an office administrator in Victoria and Golden prior to moving back to Williams Lake. She had the opportunity to join Dr. Wassenaar’s team in 2007 for a maternity leave and has been with the office ever since! Amanda works closely with her other team members to gain and apply new knowledge through continuing education and applying previous experience to provide optimal dental care.
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Kaylyn graduated with honors from the Certified Dental Assisting program at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George in 2009. During her graduation year she was the proud recipient of CDABC’s Award of Excellence and the Lieutenant Governors Silver Metal for outstanding achievement with a GPA of 4.07. She was thrilled to be able to join Dr. Wassenaar’s team in January 2010. Kaylyn is certified in CPR and has also trained in the ZOOM whitening system. In June of 2011 she became a graduate from UBC’s Orthodontic module. Kaylyn continues to expand her dental knowledge and skills by attending courses with Dr. Wassenaar and the team each year. She looks forward to helping provide quality care and making your visit with us as comfortable as possible.
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Fawn was born and raised in Williams Lake. She has a background in health care from her past experiences as a Licensed Pharmacy Technician and a Licensed Hearing specialist. She is excited to enter a new field in healthcare and is looking forward to bringing her expertise to Dr. Wassenaar’s office. Fawn looks forward to meeting all the office patients and learning new things about the cutting edge of dentisty.
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