About Us

Meet Team Smili

Smili’s Executive Team

We are dental professionals with a serious passion for excellence in our field. From practice management gurus to builders of highly valuable and efficient clinics, Smili’s Leadership Team is deeply passionate about dentistry. We’re dental industry disruptors and we’re here to stay. Get to know us a little better!

Our Purpose

Most companies and brands can tell you how they do what they do – but few can truly articulate their “Why”. We lead with our purpose and measure our success against it. No matter who sits on our team today or tomorrow, our elevated purpose aligns our work. A clear purpose draws partners and people in and helps them understand our intent.

Jessey Minhas

Founder
Dr. Jessey Minhas is a dedicated dental practitioner who graduated from UBC Dental School in Vancouver and currently practices in Northern British Columbia. Over the years, he has gained valuable experience in various fields, including endodontics, oral surgery, and occlusion. Today, his primary focus is on oral implantology, and he dedicates his clinical time to this area. Dr. Minhas is also committed to sharing his knowledge and expertise with fellow dentists. He spends the majority of his administrative time developing office systems and clinical development plans for his associate dentists. He is passionate about helping other dentists succeed in their private practice by providing them with a strong support team and enabling them to thrive.

Sonja Schutz

Director of HR & Finance
Sonja’s formal education is in accounting and finance and has been supporting dental practices for over 20 years. Her scope of duties expanded to operations and Human Resources as she worked with dentists to expand and build their businesses. Sonja has helped developed systems and best practices well keeping teamwork and structure as the main focus. Much of Sonja’s free time is spent volunteering with the Canadian Ski Patrol supporting the local resorts and community events. She loves being outdoors, being social, and staying active.

Vickie Crawford

Director of Clinical Operations
Vickie began her career in 1981 as a Certified Dental Assistant! She was a CDA for 25 years in Prince George, BC. Vickie then changed her focus and role in dentistry to become a Treatment Coordinator, eventually progressing in to a Practice Manager. She has been a Practice Manager for the past 10 years. Vickie’s passion is working with her team to help them grow and succeed and enjoys building relationships with patients within her practice. In her spare time, Vickie enjoys spending time with her family and getting out to go kayaking!

Raghev Menon

Business Development & Technology
Raghev Menon is a graduate of UBC Science and majoring in Computer Science. Having spent a decade in the Enterprise Software space developing technical solution and consulting with Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Transportation, Raghev looks to bring efficient and effective solutions to the dental space. Understanding and innovating upon the as-is process in todays dental industry when it comes to performance management has been at the cornerstone of his efforts as data and insights are a passion that transcends all industries. Furthermore, having had corporate experience, Raghev works to swiftly launch and refine the Smili digital and marketing strategy. In his free time, Raghev loves to travel the world and indulge in new cuisines from different cultures whenever time permits.

Join Smili Dental: Feel Great About Your Practice

A great brand can propel your individual aspirations to great heights. When you join Smili, you join forces with a carefully selected team of passionate, aspirational dental professionals. Our sustainable growth model opens up a world of opportunities. With relevance and visibility built into the brand, your investment grows with us.

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