ABOUT US

"I remain a 'general dentist', purposely not specializing in any particular area of dentistry, which would limit my scope of care and ability to treat my patients comprehensively."

Dr. Kesteven was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Upon graduating from high school in 1979, he spent one year at the Canadian Bible College in Regina, Saskatchewan before returning to Calgary to complete his pre-dental studies at the University of Calgary. Due to his excellent academic standing he received early entrance in the University of Alberta Faculty of Dentistry. Four years later, Dr. Kesteven graduated "first" in his dental class achieving class Valedictorian status.

Dr. Kesteven came to Mission after graduating to establish a general dental practice. He has focused on aesthetic and restorative dentistry as well as general dentistry. It is the change he sees in people's lives when their smile is restored that he finds most rewarding. In addition to designing and enhancing smiles and placing mercury/metal free restorations, Dr. Kesteven also provides Conscious Sedation, allowing patients to "relax" through dental treatment, TMD (temporomandibular dysfunction) treatment and neuromuscular dental care.

Dr. Kesteven is an active member in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, International Association for Orthodontics, Canadian Dental Association, Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, Association of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia and Christian Medical Dental Society.

In order to stay on the "cutting edge" of dental treatment and technology, Dr. Kesteven takes over 100 hours of continuing education courses per year. He is a graduate of Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (an internationally renowned facility for postgraduate dental education), where he has achieved a masters level. In 1993, Dr. Kesteven was awarded a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. This award requires 500 hours of accredited continuing education as well as successfully completing a comprehensive written examination on all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Kesteven also has advanced training in neuromuscular orthodontics, conscious sedation and dental occlusion (bite problems). Dr. Kesteven was awarded the Gold Medal by the Alberta Dental Association for excellence in Clinical and Academic Studies.

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Dr. Kesteven has been married for 24 years to Lori, his best friend and confidant. They live in Mission, where they enjoy raising their four children (two boys and two girls).

Outside the office Dr. Kesteven stays active with hiking, skiing and other outdoor sports. As well, the entire family enjoys traveling and exploring different countries.

Memberships

• Canadian Dental Association
• International Association for Orthodontics
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• Academy of General Dentistry
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation
• Christian Medical and Dental Society