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Meet Our Specialists
Dr. Nicki A. De Francesco was
born and raised in Winnipeg, where she graduated from the
University of Manitoba with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D.)
After graduation she completed an internship in the Department
of Oral Surgery. Then she moved to Vancouver and spent one year
in a hospital based General Practice Residency in the Department
of Veteran's Affairs at Shaughnessy Hospital. Dr. De Francesco
also completed her Master's Degree in Physiology at the
University of Bristol, England. Then she returned to Winnipeg to
study orthodontics and completed a dual degree in Masters of
Science and Specialty of Orthodontics.
Dr. De Francesco is an
Assistant Clinical Professor in Orthodontics at the University
of British Columbia (U.B.C.) Faculty of Dentistry where she is a
consultant and teaches orthodontics to 3rd and 4th year students
in the dental degree program. Dr. De Francesco has a total of 27
years of experience and has practiced in Vancouver and the lower
mainland, the interior of B.C. and on Vancouver Island. She also
recently worked in the Canada's High Arctic for POLAR BRACES in
the Territory of Nunavut providing orthodontic treatment for the
children living in the towns of Cambridge Bay and Coppermine.
Dr. Nicki De Francesco enjoys
participating in several orthodontic study clubs and has many
hobbies including gardening, golfing, skiing, yoga, singing,
sculpting in stone and clay, and jogging. She also recently
completed her Master's Level in NLP. Dr. De Francesco enjoys
volunteering in the community, supporting local and
international charities, particularly those charities involved
in helping children living in disadvantaged circumstances, and
spending quality time with family and friends.
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