Dr. Sharon Compton
DipDH, B.Sc., M.A.(Ed),Ph.D.
Sharon is a registered dental hygienist and an administrative manager for Keith Compton Professional Corporation and Annapolis Dental Laboratory Limited.
Sharon was born in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia and made her way to western Canada when beginning her studies at the University of Alberta in 1978. In 1980, Sharon graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program and worked in clinical practice until returning to study and complete the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master’s of Arts in Education. After the completion of her studies, Sharon began to teach at the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Alberta in 1984. Sharon continued her studies from 1996-2002 and completed a PhD in the Faculty of Education.
Sharon accepted the role as Director in the Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Alberta in September, 2002.
Sharon and Keith have 3 children; Julia, Erik, and Evan . Sharon has been a committed runner and has completed numerous marathons including the Boston Marathon. Her current recreational challenge is to develop her golf game!
Karen
Cert. MTR, Business Manager
Karen graduated from the N.A.I.T. Medical Transcription Program and began working at the office in 1993 as a transcriptionist. She began as our transcriptionist and went on to be our full-time receptionist for many years until she started her family. She now works part-time as our Business Manager.
Her time away from the office is kept busy caring for her two girls as well as visiting with friends and family. In the summer, she spends time at her family cabin at Pigeon Lake and training for marathons.
Brittany
Cert. MTR, Patient Care & Financial Coordinator
Brittany joined our office in April 2006 as a practicum student from the Medical Transcription Program at NAIT. She spends most of her time in the back office coordinating patient treatment and financials, but can be seen every now and then helping patients and staff at the front end.
On a personal note, in her spare time Brittany enjoys running, dining at locally-owned restuarants, travelling, and taking continuing education courses.
Tricia
Cert. MTR, Business Administrator
Tricia started at our office in May 2007 after graduating from the Medical Transcription program at NAIT. Tricia works part-time as our Transcriptionist.
On a personal note, Tricia enjoys traveling, camping, and spending time with her husband and two daughters. Tricia has been on maternity leave with her second daughter since May 2011.
Elizabeth
Business Administrator
Elizabeth joined our office in April 2011. She comes with over 10 years experience in Dental Business Administration. She has been a welcomed addition to the front-end of our office, as her past knowledge and great sense of humor puts our patients at ease.
In her spare time Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her friends and family, as well as travelling.