DR.TANYA BRACANOVICH

Dr. Tanya Bracanovich is the founder and owner of the Sparks Dental Clinic and a prominent Ottawa figure. As a new immigrant to Canada, Dr. Bracanovich decided to open her own practice over two decades ago when many were skeptical of the soundness of that idea. Fortunately, with her bravery and persistence paving the way, the decision proved to be a wise one. Dr. Bracanovich has established a stellar reputation as a dentist through her amazing dental work in combination with her caring personality and her ability to make her patients feel comfortable and relaxed.

She is passionately committed to providing her patients with second-to-none dental services in a personable, artistically decorated and soothing ambience. Dr. Bracanovich has a strong impulse not only to be dedicated to her patients, but also to be socially responsible by giving back to the community through numerous charitable works.

She spends her spare time with her family and enjoys cooking, gardening, exercising and hiking.

LUKA KABIC

Luka is Sparks Dental Clinic’s bookkeeper and manager of finances. Although he may be hidden in the back office where he works, when you get the chance to chat with him, he is always ready to share jokes and interesting facts. He has been with us for over 12 years. Luka is a man of many trades and a great asset to our Sparks Dental Team.

He likes to spends his free time with his family and enjoys fixing things. He is a talented icon artist as well.

MIA BRACANOVICH

Mia is a full time student studying Dentistry at the University College Cork. She is a recent graduate from the Health Sciences program at the University of Ottawa. Being an amazing student as well as a caring, kind and smart person will make her a great dentist one day. She plans to come back and work alongside Dr. B in the near future. She is an irreplaceable helper at Sparks Dental; we are looking forward to having her work as a dentist at our clinic once she obtains her license.

In her free time, Mia likes to paint and play volleyball.

JULIE BLACKWELL

Julie has been working at Sparks Dental Clinic for 20 years as a Dental Assistant/Office Coordinator. Her loyalty and commitment to the practice are some of the many reasons why patients enjoy seeing her at Sparks Dental. Julie is a family, she is a person, a sister, a care provider with a big heart and a loving smile. Julie is dynamic and knowledgable with amazing interpersonal skills, always bringing her upbeat energy into the office. She is always looking for new ways to better the clinic while keeping it entertaining and enjoyable for the patients. She has attended many continued education courses along with Dr. Bracanovich and the rest of the team, furthering her ability as a Dental Assistant and Office Coordinator while making our patients feel comfortable and relaxed.

She spends her free time with her little man, her son Maximus.

DIANE ALAM

Diane, aka D, is the Clinical Assistant Leader. She received her University degree in Psychology with a minor in Leisure Studies at University of Ottawa. After University, she completed her Dental Assisting program at Everest College. Diane has been working in the dental field for 7 years and considers it to be one of her greatest accomplishments. “If you ask me, dentistry chose me”: thats the attitude this smiley, happy team member has. She began working at Sparks Dental Clinic in July 2013, and since then has become more passionate about caring for her patients.

She enjoys listening, educating, and serving our patients and finds gaining their trust to be a very rewarding part of her day. She considers her favourite part of working at Sparks Dental Clinic to be Dr. Bracanovich’s encouragement to the team for continued education and utilizing individual strengths to constantly better the practice.

CARINE ALI

Her free time she spends with her family and friends. She enjoys nature and fashion.

Carine is a graduate of the Dental Hygiene program at Algonquin College. She has been with Sparks Dental since 2017. She has found her passion in taking care of patients’ oral health and loves to help them achieve their best smile. With her quiet mannerism and empathy she treats patients while making them feel at ease during dental hygiene visits.

She takes extra time to explain and educate our patients in different aspects of dental hygiene and gum disease.

GLENDA HADLOC

Glenda obtained her diploma in Associate in Secretarial Sciences from the University of Northern Philippines. Glenda joined the Sparks Dental Clinic team in September 2013 as a General Dental Helper. Since then, Dr. Bracanovich has given her the opportunity to attend continuing education courses to improve her skill set and knowledge in the dental field, ultimately working as a Dental Assistant and Office Maintenance Coordinator. She feels as though she has been given a second home since joining Dr. Bracanovich’s team, where everyday in this great working environment is challenging and stimulating. Glenda is an appreciated member of the Sparks Dental Clinic team and loves to look after the wellbeing of our patients and seeing their great smiles.

Glenda lives by a phrase that helped her find her passion in the dental field and encourages everyone to do the same: “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.

RITA YANG

Rita was born in Shanghai, China and completed the Hotel Management program in Sydney before immigrating to Canada to start her life here. After receiving her Office Administration diploma, she realized the dental field was more appealing to her. Rita furthered her education by enrolling in the Dental Office and Chair-Side Assistant program, receiving her diploma, and ultimately starting her journey in the dental field. She went on to work as a Registered Dental Assistant, gaining experience in extractions, periodontics, orthodontics (braces and Invisalign), as well as assisting in veneers, crowns, bridges. With this experience under her belt, she began working at Sparks Dental Clinic in October 2016 and feels very fortunate that Dr. Bracanovich continually helps the team upgrade their skills with continuing education courses.

She loves to travel and shop in her spare time.

ALEX BRACANOVICH

Alex is a part time member of the Sparks Dental team. He is studying Forensic Anthropology at the University of Trent with ambition to join the rcmp one day. He is a great addition to our administrative team with his happy personality and kind nature, bringing positivity and making any task easy and fun. He is always happy to spare his muscles to lift and move things around the office.

In his spare time he likes to go to the gym and lift weights, as well as he spends time with his two dogs.

VALERIE BOYER

Valérie graduated from the dental hygiene program at La Cité Collégiale with honours in 2009. She has been working with Dr. Bracanovich since April 2014 and has been a great asset to the team, with her clinical experience and knowledge. Nothing is more important to Valérie than being able to provide patients with the highest quality of care possible. She is very loyal and caring to her patients and has their oral health at heart. Valérie has a pleasant personality and a gentle touch that the patients appreciate. She likes to attend continuing education courses that Dr. Bracanovich provides the team with and has completed many courses throughout the years.

In her spare time, Valérie enjoys photography and spending time with her husband and daughters.

MIA BRACANOVICH

Mia is a full time student studying Dentistry at the University College Cork. She is a recent graduate from the Health Sciences program at the University of Ottawa. Being an amazing student as well as a caring, kind and smart person will make her a great dentist one day. She plans to come back and work alongside Dr. B in the near future. She is an irreplaceable helper at Sparks Dental; we are looking forward to having her work as a dentist at our clinic once she obtains her license.

In her free time, Mia likes to paint and play volleyball.