Compass Dental

Compass Dental: general and family dentistry in Campbell River

Compass Dental is a dental clinic located in Campbell River, British Columbia, serving patients from the city and surrounding areas. The team is led by Dr. Mike Finn, a dentist practicing in the area since 1994, and offers a family practice approach with an emphasis on prevention and patient education. The clinic presents itself as a modern and relaxed space, with the stated goal of reducing anxiety associated with dental visits.

Treatments and services available

The service catalogue covers a broad spectrum of general and specialized dentistry. Among the treatments the clinic states it provides are:

• Intravenous and nitrous oxide sedation
• Dental implantology
• Oral surgery
• Endodontics (root canal treatment)
• Crowns, bridges and veneers
• Comprehensive hygiene program
• Oral cancer screening
• Cosmetic whitening
• Custom sports mouthguards and night guards
• Digital dental X-rays
• Mercury-free fillings

The clinic treats patients of all ages and notes that Dr. Finn provides restorative treatments with up-to-date technology. Its approach includes a multidisciplinary perspective that incorporates aspects of orthodontics, periodontics and endodontics to resolve patients' dental problems.

The professional team

The Compass Dental team is made up of dentists and auxiliary staff with defined roles. Dr. Mike Finn graduated in General Dentistry from the University of Western Ontario in 1993 and has expanded his training at the Ickert Dental Implant Centre in Langley (British Columbia), the Kois Center in Seattle (Washington) and an extensive IV sedation course in Tucson (Arizona). His continuing education in endodontics allows him to perform complex root canal treatments in the clinic itself, without the need to refer to specialists outside the city.

Working alongside Dr. Finn are Dr. Navdeep Manhas and Dr. Alip Aliefu. The latter is a general dentist and a member of the BC Dental Association, having graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of British Columbia in 2026. The team is completed by Christi as practice manager, Kelsey and Dina in administration, Angie and Laura as treatment coordinators, Natalie, Amie, Tracey and Tanya as registered dental hygienists, Megan and Michelle as certified dental anesthesia assistants, Tanya and Julia as certified dental assistants, and Jasmine as dental hygiene assistant.

Environmental and technological commitment

The clinic states an approach of reducing environmental impact in its daily activity. It notes that it was one of the first practices in Campbell River to computerize, more than thirty years ago, and that it currently operates without paper records, with all patient records digitized. X-rays are digital, which eliminates processing chemicals and reduces the use of plastics associated with traditional film; according to the clinic, radiation exposure from digital X-rays is approximately 90% lower than that of conventional film. The practice is mercury-free and uses biocompatible materials for fillings instead of amalgam, as well as eco-friendly disinfectants.

Smiles from the Heart program

Since 2013, Compass Dental has organized a free dentistry day at the end of January. On that day, fillings and extractions are offered at no cost to people in the community who do not have access to dental care. The clinic notes that it treats an average of approximately 60 people and that all staff donate their time for this initiative.

Links with the local community

The clinic maintains support for various Campbell River organizations, including Campbell River Minor Hockey, Campbell River Minor Baseball, Cameryn's Cause, Rotary Club, Cops for Cancer and Campbell River Tyee Club. Dr. Finn and his family are actively involved in the city's sports and dance community.

Location and contact

150 Dogwood Street, Campbell River, B.C., Canada V9W 2X8 · Phone: 250.287.4010 · Email: info@compassdental.ca