Our Team

At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.

Dr. Kim MacKenzie

Dr. Kim MacKenzie was born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and grew up in Alma, Nova Scotia. After high school, she attended the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. MacKenzie graduated from Dalhousie University in 2001 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in dental school, Dr. MacKenzie received several awards including the Dr. Terry Ingham Memorial Scholarship for academic performance and strong ethical and humanitarian principles. She also received the Dr. D.E. Williams prize for greatest proficiency in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry.

After graduating from dental school, Dr. MacKenzie practiced in London, Ontario for a year, then she moved back to Nova Scotia to join Tantallon Dental Centre. Currently she is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, the Nova Scotia Dental Association and the Halifax County Dental Society.

Dr. MacKenzie lives in Hammonds Plains with her three children.

Dr. MacKenzie's hours are:

Tuesday 7am -4:00pm

Wednesday 7am -7pm

Thursday 7am -4pm

Dr. MacKenzie can be reached at (902)826-2163 ext 3

Dr. Ian MacAskill

Dr. Ian MacAskill was born in Halifax and grew up in the Hubley/Tantallon area where he attended elementary, junior high and graduated from Sir John A MacDonald High School. He went directly into Dalhousie University where he earned his bachelors of engineering and followed by a masters of applied science in metallurgical engineering, along with time spent working in R&D, Oil and Gas and manufacturing. It was during this time that he decided to change paths and pursue a career in dentistry.

He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University in 2011. During this time he received awards for his academic achievements, technical skills, proficiency in patient care, as well as for ethics and leadership qualities. He started practicing at the Tantallon Dental Centre directly after graduation. He officially took over Dr Fred Gogan's practice in September 2012 and was very pleased to be able to practice dentistry in the same community that he was raised and currently resides.

Dr MacAskill enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a keen interest in dental implants and has completed continuing education in Canada and USA for various topics related to implant dentistry. He also holds a faculty position at the Dalhousie University School of Dentiry where he is currently a lecturer in the field of dental biomateirals.

Dr MacAskill along with his wife, daughter and son are very happy to live Upper Tantallon and continue to be members of the community for the years to come.

Organized dentistry involvement includes:

• Member of the Canadian Dental Association

• Member of the Nova Scotia Dental Association

• Member of the communications committee for the Nova Scotia Dental Association

• RV Tucker Study Club - (www.arvtsc.org)

• AIM4 Excellence dental implant study club

• Pankey Learning Group

• Gide Dental Implant Institue

• Volunteer dentist at the North End Community Health Clinic

• Instructor and lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University

Outside interests

• Photography

• Golf

• Surfing

• Cooking

• Spending time with family and friends

Dr MacAskill's hours are:
Monday -Thursday 8am -4pm

Dr MacAskill can be reached by at (902) 826-2163 ext 1 or by email MacAskill@TantallonDental.ca

Dr. Jennifer O'Brien

O'Brien

Dr O'Brien graduated from Dalhousie Dental School in 1999. She has been in private practice in Tantallon NS since 2000.

Dr O'Brien's hours are:
Monday – Thursday 730am -4pm

Dr O'Brien can be contacted at (902) 826-2163 ext 2

Dr. Catherine O'Neill

Dr. O'Neill's hours are:

Tuesday 8am -4pm

Wednesday 8am -7pm

Thursday 8am-4pm

Friday 8am -4pm

One Saturday per month 8am -4pm