I was born and raised in Victoria, where I completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Victoria. In 2005, I graduated from the Dentistry program at the University of British Columbia.  Then I moved back to Victoria to practice dentistry as an associate.  There I had the opportunity to perform all aspects of dentistry on patients of all ages.

I have been dedicated to attending continuing education courses to provide extra and current training general and cosmetic dentistry. I strive to provide patients with the highest quality dentistry while making them feel comfortable.

Spending most of my life on the West Coast I was drawn by the natural beauty and scenery of Whistler and very excited to have the opportunity work and live here.  The wide variety of both winter and summer activities was also appealing as I have always enjoyed participating in sports and outdoor activities.

After taking over ownership of the office in 2007 it has been my priority to make Creekside Dental the best it can be.  By relocating the office and building a new modern clinic, I wanted to make sure that Creekside Dental is there for the future of the community.  In my time in Whistler I have already seen people getting married, having children, kids growing up and many other accomplishments.  It is exciting to experience these milestones in our patients lives.  My wife and I are proud to call Whistler home and excited to be starting a family in such a great community. I look forward to meeting lots of new people and providing the community with all their oral health care needs.

After graduating from the University of Alberta in 1990, Dr. Vicki Romanin returned to her hometown of Prince George, B.C. where she practiced general dentistry for 15 years. In 2005, after many years of commuting to Whistler for the mountains, she and her family made a permanent move to Paradise. She now practices part-time at Creekside Dental and part-time as a clinical instructor at UBC. “There is no better place on the planet than Whistler – to be able to work with such an amazing team right here, nestled between the mountains, is the icing on the cake!” Married to Dr. Michael Rivera, her 2 kids, skiing and running (first marathon May 1) keep her personal life hopping.

Dr. Rivera was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. He graduated from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1974. Dr. Rivera attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle, Washington. He practiced general and surgical dentistry for over twenty-five years in Prince George, British Columbia. His love for skiing and the mountains brought him and his family to Whistler, B.C. where he has maintained a part-time practice, limited to Surgical and Implant dentistry, for the past eighteen years. A natural extension was to beautiful Vancouver where his part-time practice has flourished.

Surgical/implant training includes:

• Graduate of the Misch Implant Institute in Detroit, Michigan, USA in 1993
• Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantology
• Associate Fellow of of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Member of the American Society of Osseointegration

Dr. Rivera and his wife (Vicki, also a dentist) and family take advantage of every opportunity to engage in outdoor pursuits in the Sea-to-Sky corridor. Skiing is the family's greatest passion.

Nikki is from Sault Ste Marie, Ontario and has called Whistler home for over 10 years.  She has been a dental hygienist for 10+ yrs in the Sea to Sky corridor, and worked as a dental assistant for 3 yrs prior to that.  She loves the outdoors and adventures.  Her love to travel and meet different people from around the world keeps her on the go.  Last April she combined her love for people, dental and travel when she volunteered on a dental mission to Bhutan, in the Himalayan mountains.  It was such an amazing life changing experience that she is presently fundraising to go for a second mission this October.  Her love for the  mountains and ocean keep her smiling while she spends her spare time snowboarding and surfing.

Jane was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. She moved across Canada to make beautiful Whistler her home in 2000. She has practiced dental hygiene for the past 13 years and has been with Creekside Dental since 2002. Her passion for her work makes her dedicated to helping patients achieve optimum oral health.

Her greatest love is for her four legged furry friends and the great outdoors. Summer months lends time for biking, hiking and sitting at the local lakes. Skate skiing and ski touring keep her busy during the winter season.

Suzanne Malone, a Whistler resident for thirty-six years, graduated from the University of Detroit School of Dental Hygiene in 1965. She has practiced in the Sea to Sky area since 1991 and with Creekside Dental the past eight years. During that time, Suzanne has encouraged and helped patients to achieve and maintain their dental hygiene. She wants all our patients to continue enjoying the great lifestyle Whistler has to offer by promoting good dental health as an essential part of optimal health.