Meet Dr. Dan Kinkela | General Dentist in Smithers, BC

Owner Dr. Dan KinkelaDDS.

Dan hails from Pennslyvania but was raised mainly in Washington State where he received his Dental Degree. He is currently licenced to practice dentistry in Washington State, New Mexico and right here in beautiful British Columbia. Dan first came to our valley in the late 70’s. He liked the beautiful surroundings and easy lifestyle so much that after purchasing the practice in late 1996 and working part time for a year, Dan and his family decided to make the Bulkley Valley their permanent home.

Over the years Dan has spent a great deal of his personal time attending various seminars and courses in order to enhance his knowledge, educate his Staff and provide services that are otherwise not available in our somewhat rural area.

When Dan isn’t busy tending to the dental needs of this community he loves to hike and camp in the wilderness with his friends. He also spends time tinkering in his work shop and relaxing at home on Tyhee Lake with his wife and son.

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Dr. Mark Keresztes DDS.

Dr. Mark Keresztes completed his dental education in Australia, studying at the University of Sydney. After spending four years in Australia, Dr. Keresztes felt the urge to return to his home of British Columbia. In July of 2018, Dr. Keresztes decided to move to Smithers to take advantage of the great lifestyle it has to offer and has been working at Tyhee Dental since.

With a friendly and honest personality, Dr. Keresztes offers a patient-focused practice and looks forward to developing a rewarding relationship between himself and his patients. He prides himself in providing high-quality dental care tro his patients in a friendly and comfortable environment. Dr. Keresztes is a firm believer that dentistry-related education should continue to throughout his career. As such, he engages in regular Continuing Dental Education to ensure that his knowledge and technical repertoire remain up to date. Dr. Keresztes is a member of the British Columbia Dental Association and the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.

When not in the dental office, Dr. Keresztes loves to spend time outside enjoying a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, surfing, sailing, scuba diving, running and playing soccer.