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Dr. Rachel Staples was born in Vancouver and raised in Victoria, B.C. She attended elementary and high school in Esquimalt, graduating in 1984. In 1984-85 she attended the University of Victoria majoring in Biology. She later transferred to the University of British Columbia where she graduated with a B.Sc. in 1988 and Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 1995. As a student, Rachel worked with the Canada Coast Guard in the Inshore Boat Rescue spending most of her summer months in the remote, First Nations village of Alert Bay. Soon after graduating from the Faculty of Dentistry Rachel moved back to Victoria to be closer to her family and to begin practicing dentistry with Dr. Frank Van Gyn at their current Fort Street location.
Rachel and her husband Brock enjoy traveling and are now considered expert budget backpackers! They have traveled to many countries including South Africa, Kenya, India, Mexico, Jamaica, Chile, and their favorite location, Thailand. Dr. Staples has also spent time in Guatemala with a team of volunteers administering dental services to the native children in the region of the Rio Dulce Jungle.
However, since the birth of their three sons, Elliot, Oliver and Issac, their travels have been somewhat limited. Planes, trains and automobiles are now more likely to refer to children’s toys than modes of travel. Rachel and Brock are continually amazed at the amount of excitement and adventure that comes with raising three very active boys.
Dr. Staples has remained very active in the dental community as a long time member of the Victoria District Dental Society and was appointed Vice President in 2000. Rachel has frequently appeared on the local television station as a guest lecturer on current dental health issues and as a dental consultant for CBC Radio One. Dr. Staples is conscientious about continually upgrading her dental knowledge by attending Continuing Education courses with an emphasis on women's health issues and cosmetic dentistry.
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Anaesthesia & Oral Sedation
As an adjunct to the stress free atmosphere of our office, we also offer sedation dentistry for any patient who suffers from dental anxiety or has a phobia.
Whether you are afraid of the needle, the sound of the drill incites terror or you just feel that dentistry is too painful, many consider this option to have their dental needs met. Sedation dentistry has been used safely in millions of dental procedures. Any procedure can be completed while you are sedated and most people choose to take care of everything in as little as two appointments. Many times it is as simple as just taking a pill prior to your appointment. If you have been hiding your smile, putting up with pain, or putting off going to the dentist because of dental phobia, it's time to make a positive change in your life. Take care of yourself first, make the call and enjoy the benefits of a healthy mouth and smile.
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Missed & Cancelled Appointments
If you are unable to keep an appointment, please notify us at least two business days in advance. This will allow us to schedule other patients awaiting treatment. If less than two business days notice is given, a $100 fee will be assessed to your account and is payable prior to or at your next appointment.
Payment Options
We expect payment in full at the time of treatment. For your convenience, we offer several payment options:
- Cash
- Debit Card
- Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, or American Express
- Medicard (a third party financing company with 0% financing options. The dental office--in this case us--absorbs any interest costs)
Insurance
We will work with your insurance company to determine your estimated co-payment amount for your treatment plan before treatment even begins so there will be no big surprises. We will be happy to process your insurance claim so you pay only an estimated co-payment at the time of treatment. Learn more about how insurance works.
Please bring your insurance information with you on your first visit.
