Our modern dental practice features digital radiography, state-of-the-art intra-oral scanning, and a comfortable environment for your dental needs.

Introducing the Pender Island Dental Team: “We Love Island Smiles”

Who are we? Even though we’ve been on the island for several years, it’s never too late for an introduction. The team consists of Dr. Emma Marler (dentist and owner), Dawn Foggo (registered dental hygienist), and Tracy Baird (receptionist and chairside assistant).

Dr. Marler spent childhood vacations visiting her grandparents on Pender Island. She attended UVic (Kinesiology) and received her professional training at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry. She moved to Pender in 2020 with her family and purchased the dental practice in 2021.

Many people wonder about the capabilities of our small (but mighty) clinic and what services we offer. It was modernized by the previous owner and consists of two dental chairs, a sterilization area, and digital dental equipment. We can do both regular and panoramic (full mouth) dental x-rays, and the office is equipped with a digital scanner to send impressions to a dental laboratory in Victoria.

The team sees patients of all ages for regular cleanings and check-ups. We can do composite (white) and amalgam (silver) fillings, crowns, bridges, simple partial dentures, and some work with implants. Dr. Marler also does simple dental extractions.

More challenging surgery and root canal treatments are generally referred to trusted specialists in Victoria. We work with patients on an individual basis to decide where their needs are best served.

One of the most common questions we get is: Do you have a waitlist? The answer is yes and no. Our dental hygiene services are in high demand, so new patients may have to wait a few months to get in for a full check-up and cleaning. But if Pender residents have more urgent dental concerns, Dr. Marler has emergency spaces available on a weekly basis.

So, there you have it, a quick rundown of Pender Island Dental, right in the heart of the Health Centre where dental health is a key part of overall wellness. The best part of our job is serving this community and connecting with you, our patients and friends. We love your great smiles!

To contact the Dental Team, please call 250-629-6815.