Dr Christine Gaucher Inc

I have officially seen my last patient at my dental practice (now owned by Dr. Hilary Linton) and am enclosing a letter that I wrote which was included in the most recent offfice newsletter. I feel privileged to have had such kind patients and worked with so many lovely people. Thank you for so many great years.

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My dear patients,

It has been an absolute pleasure caring for you, knowing you and hearing your stories over our many years together. You are what put the joy in dentistry for me.

Almost a year has passed since Dr. Linton assumed ownership of the practice and branded it HappyTree Dental. I have appreciated the support you have given both of us through this transition. I’ve shed tears saying goodbye to those I have seen during this time and have been touched by your kind words.

They always say one knows when it is truly time to end a chapter and for me that time has come. I’m not sure what lies ahead (aside from a road trip with my husband and our dog to Lake of the Woods), but I look forward to the next adventure.

Again, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being such dedicated patients. I leave you now in Dr. Linton’s capable hands and wish you many years of continued dental health. Keep smiling.

Warmly,
Christine

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The address and phone number of the practice will remain the same.

Welcome Dr. Hilary Linton!

I have told many of you the story about my initial goals upon completing dental school. I was not as enamoured with the profession as many of my colleagues were and I had said I was going to work five years, pay off my student loans and find my true passion. Thirty plus years later I am still practicing dentistry. So what changed? Along the way I discovered that my true passion was caring for and connecting with patients. It has been heart warming to watch and grow with you and your families. We have shared laughter and tears (all of course while performing dentistry) and I thank you for being very real with me. It is so hard to believe that I have owned my practice for twenty-five years. (We haven’t aged that much have we?) Just as I eased into acquiring the practice from my predecessors, it is now time to transition into the next phase. After much consideration, I have decided to step down as the owner of the practice. I will be transferring ownership to Dr. Hilary Linton and will be staying on 1-2 days per week moving forward, starting September 2021. It is with great pleasure that I introduce Dr. Linton to you, as she is a compassionate, competent dentist who shares my values in providing quality patient first care.

Dr. Linton has been practicing dentistry since 2013. She grew up in the lower mainland before attending Duke University on an athletic scholarship. After graduating and playing for the Canadian National Field Hockey team, she attended Boston University to receive her D.M.D where she was the valedictorian of her class. This was followed by an elective one year surgical residency in Seattle. Subsequently she worked in the Okanagan and is now thrilled to settle on the island, closer to family and the ocean. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor adventures (hiking, biking, skiing, and motorcycling just to mention a few), listening to good music, and spending time with her family and dog Dexter.

Dr. Linton loves to provide patients with the best and most up to date treatment that not only focuses on oral health, but also contributes to overall whole-body wellness. She calls herself a continuing education keener who enjoys sharing dental knowledge with patients. She takes time explaining options thoroughly, having consideration for individual needs.

I am enclosing a letter from Dr. Linton. She is looking forward to meeting all of you and making your dental visits relaxed and enjoyable.



Dear patients of Dr. Christine Gaucher Family Dental,

I wanted to send a brief hello to let you know how incredibly excited I am to meet you all.
I have been looking for my dental home for a few years now - waiting for a practice that aligned with my dental philosophy and values. I am thrilled to have finally arrived. Yay!
I will be starting at the practice in September and feel honoured to be joining the team. I look forward to learning about you/your stories and doing my very best to help optimize your oral health experience and quality of life in the many years to come.
Have a wonderful BC day long weekend in this beautiful province we get to call home. I’m headed off to discover northern Vancouver Island on my honeymoon motorcycle road trip before we officially move to Victoria. See you soon,

Hilary



At this time I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gord Jones, for coming out of retirement to work with me this past year. He covered Dr. Emma Marler’s maternity leave and was instrumental in helping us through a most challenging year. I know he is very much ready for what retirement brings. Dr. Marler had a beautiful baby girl and is delighted with motherhood. She has moved out of Victoria and is enjoying the gulf island lifestyle.

You will continue to see the familiar faces of my amazing dental team. I will be working Thursdays and Fridays as well as covering for Dr. Linton when she is away. I will complete any treatment plan already in progress myself. Together, Dr. Linton and I are excited to provide you with the utmost in dental care. I am confident you will enjoy her both as a person and as a dentist. She is truly lovely. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Hilary Linton, photographed below with husband Todd and dog Dexter.


Warmly,

Christine and the team

Happy Tree Dental (formerly Dr. Christine Gaucher Family Dental) in Victoria is looking for a full time certified dental assistant (ideally 4 days/week) who is interested in joining a fantastic team who prioritizes both patient care and supporting one another. Ideal start date is Sept 7 but possibility to be flexible for the right candidate.

We are a locally owned and operated private practice whose mission is to provide high quality patient-centered care in a compassionate, educational and relaxed (yet efficient and fun!) manner.

New owner/dentist strongly believes in personal and professional growth and is looking for someone who wants to be engaged in their role. Being a team player is essential.

Responsibilities would include chairside assisting duties, ordering, sterilization, with room for expansion of duties dependent on interests and skillset.

If you are a critical thinker, enjoy making a difference in others lives, believe in work/life balance and are a looking for a place to thrive in your role- this is the spot.

Benefits include: competitive wage, uniform allowance, CE, dental, oh! and feeling like you are making a difference and appreciated! Other future benefits can be discussed

Would prefer experience but willing to train a new grad if the right fit.

Please send resumes to Dr. Hilary Linton at [email protected]

Happy Tree Dental (formerly Dr. Christine Gaucher Inc. Family Dental) in Victoria is looking for a full time certified dental assistant (ideally 4 days/week) who is interested in joining a fantastic team who prioritizes both patient care and supporting one another. Ideal start date is Sept 7 but possibility to be flexible for the right candidate.

We are a locally owned and operated private practice whose mission is to provide high quality patient-centered care in a compassionate, educational and relaxed (yet efficient and fun!) manner.

New owner/dentist strongly believes in personal and professional growth and is looking for someone who wants to be engaged in their role. Being a team player is essential.

Responsibilities would include chairside assisting duties, ordering, sterilization, with room for expansion of duties dependent on interests and skillset.

If you are a critical thinker, enjoy making a difference in others lives, believe in work/life balance and are a looking for a place to thrive in your role- this is the spot.

Benefits include: competitive wage, uniform allowance, CE, dental, oh! and feeling like you are making a difference and appreciated! Other future benefits can be discussed

Would prefer experience but willing to train a new grad if the right fit.

Please send resumes to Dr. Hilary Linton at [email protected]

We have officially been open for just over theee weeks. Please check out our website for more insight into the “new normal” in dentistry. We also post all of our newsletters on the website which provide up to date information. We are prioritizing treatment and have started booking teeth cleaning appointments. We thank you, as always, for the trust you put in us. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

It is hard to believe it has been 54 days since we closed our practice due to Covid-19. We are in the process of securing PPE and establishing new protocols to ensure patient and staff safety when we return. Although Premier Horgan and Dr. Henry have given dentists permission to open May 19 provided we continue to flatten the curve, we will not be able to open until we have access to essential PPE. We will let you know our opening date as soon as we know more.

We are expecting to receive further guidelines from the College if Dental Surgeons this coming week as to the types of procedures we can book. I will be sending out a newsletter at that time as well as another post.

As always, if you have a dental emergency please call the office for further instructions. We look forward to seeing you all soon.

Stay well and enjoy the sunshine🌞😃🙏 and of course Happy Mothers’s Day to all of the moms😊🌷🌻

In follow up to our previous post regarding closure due to Covid19, we no longer have a receptionist in the office. Messages will still be checked daily. We will keep you posted as we know more. Thanks and stay well.

Unfortunately due to the recommendation to all dental offices from The College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. we are limiting dental treatment to emergency services only effective immediately. A receptionist will be in the office week days should you have any questions. Please understand due to high call volume we will return all calls as soon as we can and appreciate your patience. We will be calling patients with booked appointments to reschedule to a future date. At this point we do not know when we will resume non emergency care. Thank you for your understanding and stay well. 🙏

Calling all Dental Assistants. Come join our team!

YOU are an experienced and compassionate Certified Dental Assistant with an attention to detail. Our amazing CDA is moving to Australia! We need someone to fill her shoes.

This is a 4 day a week position:

1 day at Camosun College's Low Cost Dental Clinic - Chairside and minimal ordering

3 days at Dr. Christine Gaucher's - 2 days chairside and 1 flex day to order supplies and maintain office equipment.

Previous ordering experience an asset.

Check out our page to see what our office believes in!

Feel free to drop off resumes in person at 1120 Yates Street or email them to: [email protected]

Dr Christine Gaucher Inc updated their business hours.

Happy Monday! We are looking forward to seeing all your lovely smiles! 😁

One lovely patient is ensuring our week is starting off right by dropping off hot coffee ☕️ and delicious cookies 🍪!!! We hope everyone’s Monday is a great one!!