Saanich, Victoria

Our Team

Our mission is to provide exceptional dental care in a welcoming and comfortable environment. We are dedicated to promoting oral health and overall well-being for our patients. Through our skilled team of professionals, advanced technology, and personalized approach, we strive to deliver comprehensive dental services that exceed our patients’ expectations. We are committed to building long-lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and open communication. Our goal is to empower individuals to achieve and maintain optimal oral health, enhancing their quality of life. Together, we are committed to creating healthy and confident smiles that last a lifetime.

Saanich Dental Team

Our office is centered around our relationship with our patients. Our dentists in Victoria prides on focusing on all the aspects of our office-and-patient relationship. We will remind you if you’re due for your regular check-up and cleaning appointments, and any outstanding treatment plans that your dentist has discussed with you. We know that insurances can be difficult to figure out, so we can also help you with that before your appointment.

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Our Dentists

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Dr. Séan Compton

Séan was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta where his grandfather and father both practiced dentistry. Though he still has an attachment to northern Alberta he is an island boy at heart having lived in Victoria since the age of five. After completing a B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Victoria he decided to persue his longtime interest in dentistry and Graduated from the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 2003 with his degree in dental surgery.

Dr. Alina Toaxen

Alina was born in famous Transylvania. Some say that growing up in Transylvania may have pushed her towards dentistry. She received her first dental degree in 1999. She came to Canada to visit her husband Eugen, who was finishing his graduate studies at UVic, and fell in love with the friendly and beautiful West Coast. She decided to further her studies at UBC Dentistry, and after finishing in 2004 moved to Victoria – which was now home.

Dr. Sukan Nip

Sukan grew up in Toronto and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology from the University of Toronto in 1997, followed by her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree with honours in 2001. After graduation, Sukan completed a General Practice Residency Program at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut, where she received specialized training in advanced dental procedures.

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With a strong commitment to continued professional development, Sukan has completed advanced training as an Invisalign provider through Clearly Aligned. She focuses on treatments that enhance both function and aesthetics for adults, as well as offering arch development for growing children as an alternative to potential extractions.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Nip enjoys spending quality time with her family. She can often be found walking her dog and cheering on her daughter’s sports teams.