Our Team of Dental Specialists

Originally from the lower mainland, Brett is excited to begin a new journey on Vancouver Island. Brett attended the University of British Columbia to complete his dental degree, where he received multiple awards, including the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia Scholarship which is awarded to the student who obtained the top academic record in their class. After working in the lower mainland, he was drawn to Victoria by the adventure and outdoor lifestyle Vancouver Island has to offer.

Patient education is the cornerstone of his practice philosophy. Brett puts great emphasis on taking the time to answer your questions and ensure you feel comfortable and well informed before making any decisions regarding treatment. In order to provide the best treatment possible, Brett stays up to date on the latest research through study clubs and continuing education courses.

Being an active part of the community is important to Brett. He has previously served as a director on youth soccer boards, volunteered with a crisis service center, and while in dental school, provided free emergency dental care to the underserved community.

When not working, Brett can be found on the soccer field, kiteboarding on windy days, trying out new recipes, and spending time with his loving wife Jessica.

Before embarking on a journey into the world of dentistry, Dr. Dan Goldberg graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bed, and a BSc. Four years later he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with his Dental degree. With over 18 years’ experience in the dental field he has a diverse background in all aspects Dentistry, but has a keen interest in oral surgery. He has travelled to Mexico, and Guatemala to provide oral surgery to people who are in pain and unable to access dental surgery. Dr. Goldberg also enjoys helping to teach other fellow dentists on surgical techniques to help them feel more confident and successful when they are performing oral surgery. In 2009 Dr. Goldberg had the opportunity to work as an instructor at the University of Alberta in the Radiology department, while also conducting stem cell research on growing teeth. Outside of Dentistry there is nothing Dr. Goldberg enjoys more than spending time with his family and going on adventures with them. He is also an avid nature photographer, yoga instructor, gardener, and kayaker.

Rachel was born and raised in Victoria and was thrilled to return to her hometown in 1995 – after completing her dental degree at the University of British Columbia – to start her practice and raise her family.

A life-long learner, Rachel embarked on a journey of further training and hands-on learning in 2007. She attended and completed all seven core levels of neuromuscular dentistry at the prestigious LVI Global in Las Vegas, Nevada where she is currently a fellow. Rachel believes in integrating comprehensive diagnosis and contemporary techniques with the latest technologies. With this philosophy, her goal is to improve the lives of her patients and to bring beautiful smiles to all who visit her office.

While raising three young boys with her husband Brock, Rachel built her business to four practices over 15 years. As many of us do, she has realized that quality is far better than quantity so she has worked over the past year to streamline and simplify her life both personally and professionally. Urban Smiles Victoria is the culmination of that effort: quality dentistry in a caring environment, delivered by a team whose mission it is to make your dental visit a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Over the years, Rachel has performed countless hours of volunteer work through Dentistry for the Heart and, along with her team, has delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars in dental care to those in need in her own community. She has also enjoyed volunteering with the Rotary Club, delivering dental services and supplies to the indigenous people of Guatemala. In the next few years, she hopes to recruit her sons and husband to join her on a dental mission to South East Asia.

Dr. Melinda Mo graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2004. She then attended the University of Southern California to obtain her Intravenous Sedation certification in 2003.

Dr. Mo practiced general dentistry for 10 years in Alberta, and then moved to British Columbia in 2014. She focuses her practice on orthodontics, and while doing so on her mobile clinic, she also provides intravenous sedation services at Urban Smiles Victoria.

She has been providing moderate intravenous sedation for almost 20 years and enjoys this aspect of dentistry.  She has is training in advanced cardiac life support and basic life support, and has kept up with current training throughout her career.

Originally from Saskatchewan, Brooke moved to Victoria in 2016 to further pursue her dental career. Prior to joining Urban Smiles, she was a dental Office Manager back home in North Battleford. Brooke has always had a true passion for all things dental.

As the Practice Manager for Urban Smiles Victoria, her main job is to oversee the office operations. She is dedicated to providing an exceptional experience for patients and creating a fun-loving and healthy atmosphere for the team. Brooke truly loves her job!

Outside of the practice Brooke enjoys spending her time with her friends, family, and her Pomeranian, Bear. If you can’t find her camping or laying on a beach, you will find her enjoying a quiet evening in watching Netflix.

Daniella graduated from the Dental Hygiene Diploma Program at Camosun College in 2015. In the past 5 years she has been building her skills as a clinical hygienist and prides herself on being thorough and providing individualized care. Danielle is committed to furthering her education, so in addition to working full-time, she is completing her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She then plans to complete a Master’s degree.

Daniella is passionate about the oral-systemic link and strives to work with her patients to improve their oral and overall health.

Daniella grew up in the Comox Valley where she married her high school sweetheart. They just recently moved to Victoria and are excited about exploring all it has to offer.

Dana is one of our fantastic Registered Dental Hygienists. Her gentle hands and calm voice will sooth even the most anxious dental patient.
Dentistry is in Dana’s blood! Her parents practice in the Okanagan, her mom as a dental hygienist and her dad as a dentist. She was born and raised in Kelowna and moved to Vancouver in 2016. She graduated from Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene in 2018 and moved to Victoria to pursue her love of outdoor activities. Dana takes great pride in helping her patients feel comfortable and at ease in the dental office.
When not in the office you can find her hiking or exploring the city with her doodle Ryleigh, or relaxing with a good book at a local coffee shop

Amrita grew up in Greater Victoria and was inspired by a close childhood friend to pursue a career in dentistry. She graduated from Camosun in 2015 and has been practicing dental hygiene ever since! She loves being able to have an impact on other’s oral health, even if it’s small one. She’s enjoys making a positive difference, one smile at a time!  

Amrita loves life in Victoria and spends as much time as she can near the ocean. When not in the office, you can find Amrita and her husband being active together outdoors, exploring new areas around Greater Victoria, and spending time with their extended families.

Amrita knows everything there is to know about Harry Potter and would love to hear your challenge questions!

Colleen is our in-house Invisalign expert! She will be the dental assistant helping the doctors with your Invisalign case and will be the perfect person to provide you with all the necessary tips and tricks to make your Invisalign journey seamless. Her entry into dental was a little unconventional: she was a third-year apprentice in the Pastry chef program at Vancouver Island University when she decided that baker’s hours were not her thing and opted for a program with more reasonable working hours. She has been a CDA since 2016 after graduating from Camosun College’s Dental Assisting program. In 2018 she upgraded her skill set by taking the orthodontic module at Okanagan College.

When not in the office, you can often find Colleen in a kitchen making sweet treats for her friends and family, camping on Saltspring Island, or hiking backwoods trails in Cowichan with her puppers Kota and Oggy.

Make sure you check out her Instagram page, @cakesby_colleen

Sarah is one of our certified dental assistants as well as the social media coordinator for our office. Sarah recently moved to the Victoria area after growing up in the Cowichan Valley. she’s got a frenchie and loves spending time with him. what she loves most about her job is the daily interactions with patients and working with such a great team!

Jessica graduated from Camosun College as a Certified Dental Assistant in 2016. She made the transition to Treatment Coordinator when she joined the Urban Smiles team in 2021. You will find Jessica in her treatment coordinator office where she will help you with sequencing your treatments and coordinating with your insurance and finances to ensure your visits here run smoothly.

When not at work, Jessica is found spending time with her friends, family dogs, drawing or golfing!

Gabby is one of our Dental Assistants and Sterilization Techs. Gabby was born in Victoria and grew up in Shawnigan. She just recently moved to Langford to pursue a career in dental and begin her CDA journey. She is passionate about Dental and working with people. Gabby’s Grandfather was a Dentist and continues to inspire her in this field.

In her spare time Gabby enjoys spending time with her family and being at the lake in the summertime!

Hannah is our financial coordinator. she grew up in the Interior & moved to Langford because she loves the ocean. sitting by the beach listening to the waves with a good book in her hand is where she’ll be outside the office. Hannah chose to work in dentistry because she know’s how anxiety inducing it can be to get dental care & she wanted to help support patients & make them feel calm & comfortable.