Office/After Hours: (306) 773-2885 Text: (306) 500-6720
Meet our team of friendly dental professionals led by Dr. Derek Thiessen. Our mission is to provide the latest in dental services and innovations for our patients and to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for all ages.
Dr. Derek Thiessen was born and raised up on a mixed grain and cattle farm a few minutes south of Swift Current. He graduated from the Swift Current Comprehensive High School in 2007 and moved to Saskatoon to pursue his university education. He graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College Of Dentistry in 2013 and has been practicing dentistry in Swift Current since.
Dr. Thiessen is married to his lovely wife Jillian and they have three children, two boys, and a little girl. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, coaching minor hockey, woodworking, helping on the family farm, playing trumpet, and traveling.
Recently Dr. Thiessen joined the part-time faculty at the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry where he supervises and educates third and fourth-year dental students. Dr. Thiessen is currently the President of the College of Dental Surgeons of Saskatchewan. He has served as Chair for several CDSS committees including the Advertising Review, Finance, Governance, and Quality Assurance committees. He is also the former president of the Southwest Dental Society. Dr. Thiessen is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, a Pre-Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, an associate member of the International Association for Orthodontics, and is a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Dr. Thiessen’s favorite dental procedures are wisdom tooth extractions and implant placements with IV sedation.
Dr. Avner Phen grew up in Regina, SK. He studied Biochemistry at the University of Saskatchewan before being accepted early into the College of Dentistry. After graduating, Dr. Phen completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the Eastman Institute in Rochester, New York. He moved back home to Saskatchewan after completing his residency.
In his spare time, Dr. Phen likes traveling, eating adventurous foods, and watching and playing sports (especially football and basketball). Dr. Phen enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry, but his favourite part of his job is meeting and talking to patients! He looks forward to meeting you.
