About Us
Proudly serving South Calgary since 2004
DENTISTS
Dr. Jeff Seckinger
Dentist
Dr. Jeff Seckinger was born and raised in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan for his Bachelor of Science and graduated from dentistry in 2003. He became owner of High Street Dental in 2004. Since then he has opened two other dental clinics in Calgary, McKenzie Lake Dental and WIllowside Dental. Dr. Seckinger extended his passion for family dentistry by participating in volunteer dental missions in Nicaragua and Cambodia.
Dr. Seckinger is known for his charming and easygoing demeanour, and enjoys making his patients’ experience as enjoyable as he can. His skills include, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges and dental implants. In his spare time, Jeff loves to play hockey, golf and has recently developed an interest in piloting and aviation.
He has lived in Calgary for the past 15 years with his wife, Amber, their new baby girl and their two dogs.
Dr. Jordan Loewen
Dentist
Dr. Jordan Loewen was born in St. Albert, Alberta where his passion for health and science brought him to Calgary to complete his undergrad in kinesiology. He moved to Edmonton and graduated from the University of Alberta as a doctor of dental surgery in 2011.
Dr. Loewen enjoys all aspects of general dentistry including preventative, restorative, pediatrics and Invisalign. Dr. Loewen is committed to ensuring each of his patients have an enjoyable and comfortable experience and does his best to provide the best care for all his patients.
While out of the office, Dr. Loewen enjoy spending his time with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters. When not with his family you can find him practicing his golf game, skiing, playing hockey or out on the lake fishing.
Dr. Patricia Tsang
Dentist
Dr. Patricia Tsang moved to Calgary when she was ten – but she considers herself a Calgarian! At a young age, she set her sights on a career in the dental field and graduated from dental school at the University of Alberta in 2003. Since graduation, she has been practicing dentistry at High Street Dental since 2004.
Dr. Tsang’s commitment to providing a high level of care is exemplified by her constant pursuit of advanced education. She completed all nine postgraduate courses at the Kois Center in Seattle. She is certified to provide dental treatment under nitrous oxide and conscious sedation. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry (preventative, restorative and cosmetic, pediatric, and implant) while providing care for patients of all ages.
In her free time, Dr. Tsang likes to balance her voracious appetite for fine dining with multisport pursuits. A hobbyist husband and two young children keep her on her toes ensuring that there’s never a dull moment.
Jason O.
www.glowmdclinics.com
Jason Olandesca graduated from the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary in 1998. In 2007, he became responsible for developing and facilitating the advanced injection practice training program for one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hyaluronic acid fillers. As such, he has had the very unique experience of training and working with some of North America’s leading injectors and pioneers in the cosmetic injectable industry. Jason is an active member of the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Specialty Nurses, The Dermatology Nurses Association, and the Alberta Society of Aesthetic Nurses.
High Street Dental is pleased to be able to offer the expertise of Jason and GLOW M+D team to their patients.
DENTAL ASSISTANTS
Lindsey D.
Team Lead
Registered Dental Assistant
Level II
Lindsey graduated from Columbia College in 2006 and came to High Street Dental as a practicum student. She began practicing under Dr. Seckinger and has been a part of his team ever since. She really enjoys seeing all the familiar faces returning over the years. Lindsey is also the team lead for the dental assistants. When she is not at the dental office, Lindsey enjoys spending time in the mountains with family and friends.
Julie G.
Registered Dental Assistant
Level II
Julie has been a part of the High Street Dental team for 7 years and practicing Dental Assisting for 20 years prior. She went to school for dental assisting in Provo, Utah and has lived in Calgary for over 20 years. She prides herself in helping people work through their dental phobias and making their experience as pleasant as possible.
Jessy S.
Registered Dental Assistant
Level II
After graduating from Columbia College in 2012, Jessy joined the dynamic team of dental assistants at High Street Dental. Jessy particularly loves pediatrics and making the children feel comfortable and confident when in the dental chair. While not in the office Jessy enjoys coaching gymnastics and spending time with her family.
Sarah P.
Registered Dental Assistant
Level II
Sarah graduated from SAIT polytechnic in 2015, and has been working at High Street Dental as a Registered Dental Assistant ever since. She loves the team atmosphere at High Street Dental and strives to make dental visits as comfortable as possible. When not at work she enjoys spending time outdoors and having an active lifestyle.
Carlee P.
Registered Dental Assistant
Level II
Carlee was born in Winnipeg and raised in Calgary. She graduated from KDM Dental College for Dental Assisting in 2017. She started working at High Street Dental in January, 2018. She loves to spend time with her family, friends and dog, Toby.
Roxanne H.
Registered Dental Assistant
Level II
Roxanne graduated from Columbia College in 2000. She previously worked at the same dental office for 19 years; she was excited to join the High Street Dental team after a much needed change. Roxanne loves caring for patients to make them feel comfortable and educated to make the best decision for their oral health. Roxanne lives in South Calgary with her husband of 16 years and 2 daughters. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and chauffeuring around her very active daughters.
DENTAL HYGENISTS
Krystle A.
Team Lead
Dental Hygienist
Krystle graduated from a private college in Burlington, Ontario in 2009. She became certified to deliver local anesthesia from the U of A in 2011. Krystle works at both High Street Dental as well as McKenzie Lake Dental since her move to Calgary in 2009. She is proud to be in the position as team leader for an enthusiastic group of hygienists. Krystle loves to travel and to date her most adventurous destination was on a volunteer dental mission to the indigenous communities of Nicaragua in 2013 with Dr. Seckinger.
Holly
Dental Hygienist
Holly has been with High Street Dental since its inception in June 2003. She graduated as a dental nurse/therapist from Saskatchewan (SIAST) in 1977. Holly then worked for Saskatchewan Dental Plan with children ages 4-16 for 10 years. When the program closed in 1987 she furthered her training as a Dental Hygienist. Holly loves to socialize, spend time with her family, travel and Jazzercise.
Carrie K.
Dental Hygienist
Carrie has had the pleasure of working in dentistry for over 30 years as both a dental hygienist and assistant. She spends her recreational time with her family and two dogs enjoying the beautiful parks in and around the city.
Amy L.
Dental Hygienist
Amy graduated from Coastal Bend Collage in Beeville, Texas in 2010. She started working at High Street Dental in 2014. Amy loves playing golf and spending time in the mountains with her Golden Retriever, Kootenay.
Gerard S.
Dental Hygienist
Gerard was born in the Philippines. He moved to Canada over 20 years ago and graduated in 2007 from his studies in dental hygiene in Ontario. He has been working with the High Street Dental team since 2011. Gerard always has a smile on his face and is interested in anything “nerdy” such as Star Wars, Marvel and video games. He also loves to travel and spend time with his family.
Asha H.
Dental Hygienist
Asha completed her dental hygiene program at Fanshawe College in 2014 in London, Ontario. From there, she moved to Calgary to pursue her career. She is a passionate dental hygienist who enjoys making a positive impact with our patients by improving their oral health while maintaining a comfortable environment. She spends her spare time with her 2 dogs, at the gym, hiking, snowboarding and cheering on the raptors.
Jayana P.
Dental Hygienist
Coming soon.
ADMINISTRATION
Claire M.
Office Manager
Claire has been part of the High Street Team since 2010. She loves the diversity of what the role of Office Manager offers. Claire has worked in the dental field for over 30 years and really enjoys what she does. In her spare time she teaches yoga and really enjoys a very active and healthy lifestyle.
Haley R.
Assistant Manager
Treatment Coordinator
Haley is a born and raised Calgarian. In April 2014, she joined the High Street Dental family after completing her Dental Business Administration course at Bow Valley College. She is now Assistant Manager, and is always seen with a smile on her face helping around the office. She is a big goofball and loves to doodle, adventure and spend time with her family and friends.
Lyn S.
Hygiene Coordinator
Lyn has been with High Street Dental since 2011 as the hygiene co-ordinator. She had worked as a dentist in the Philippines for 13 years before moving to Calgary in 1997. After moving to Calgary, she has worked as a dental assistant in various dental offices from 2000 – 2008. Lyn loves travelling with her family and exploring new places every year.
Tina H.
Hygiene Coordinator
Tina was born in Northhampton, England, she moved to Calgary in 2011. She has been in the dental field for over 20 years and began working at High Street Dental in 2015. Tina enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons. She also enjoys walking her dog, Fabio, and spending time with friends.
Colleen B.
Hygiene Coordinator
Coming soon.
Linda B.
Front End Receptionist
Linda has been at High Street Dental since its inception in 2003. Linda has been in the dental field for over 30 years, working with her late husband, Dr. Al Brothers, who started the dental office. She enjoys spending time with her family in Calgary and BC. When not working, Linda loves being surrounded by her 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and loves watching their activities including singing, dancing, skating, basketball and boxing.
Tania B.
Front End Receptionist
Born and raised in Calgary, Tania recently completed her Dental Office Administration Course and graduated with honors. She joined the High Street Dental team in August 2019 and enjoys the fast-paced professional environment. When not at work, she enjoys travelling with her son and spending quality time with family and friends.
Sherry W.
Front End Receptionist
Coming soon.
Melody J.
Treatment Coordinator
Melody was thrilled to join the High Street Dental team in July 2018, working as a treatment coordinator to Dr. Loewen, as well as front reception. Prior to joining the team, she spent over 10 years in the banking and financial services industry. When Melody is not working, she loves travelling, spending time with her family and friends and with her favourite yorkie, Sophie!
Andrea
Treatment Coordinator
Born and raised in Calgary, Andrea trained as an RDA with KDM College 20 years ago. In 2001, Andrea listened to the skies and enjoyed a 15 year career at 43,000ft as a flight attendant with Westjet Airlines. As her daughters grew older, Andrea began a dental administration career in 2016 and joined High Street Dental in July 2018. Andrea has self published 2 children’s books (The Saucy Bossy Princess, and Bubbles & Boundaries) and is working on a third. In her spare time she also enjoys crafts, writing, and spending time with her family.
Debbie S.
Accounts Administration
Debbie has been in dental for over 10 years. She started working at High Street Dental in September, 2015. Prior to being in the dental field, Debbie worked in a surgical suite for 24 years. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Natasha H.
Dental Administrator
Natasha joined High Street Dental in 2017. She worked as a treatment coordinator to Dr. Seckinger for a year before going back to school to be a teacher. She still works part time at High Street Dental and loves being a part of such a dynamic and supportive team. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, photography and spending time with her friends, family and three dogs.
