Dr. Tarun Mehra
Dr. Tarun Mehra, originally from India, was raised in Moncton, New Brunswick. He was intrigued by a career that would enable him to provide patients with a beautiful smile; hence, he chose to become an orthodontist.
Dr. Mehra attended the University of Alberta, following his graduation at Dalhousie University, where he obtained an Honours Baccalaureate degree in biochemistry. Dr. Mehra completed his Masters of Science in the discipline of Pharmacology at The University of Alberta.
It was at the University of British Columbia where Dr. Mehra received his dental training. After earning a master’s degree in Oral Biology from Oklahoma University and an Orthodontic Certificate of Specialization, he has used his training, skills, and experience to provide treatment for severe dental deformations and syndromes.
He is extremely passionate about using his training to change patients’ smiles and, ultimately, their life. For more than 20 years, Dr. Mehra has been practicing in Calgary. Here he has established many amazing patient-dentist relationships and built lasting connections.
When Dr. Mehra isn’t transforming patients’ smiles, he is spending quality time with his family or exploring the great outdoors.
Dr. Jin
Dr. Yi Jin received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Toronto and has been practicing as a general dentist since 2012. She received her Bachelor of Science with high distinction from the University of Ottawa, majoring in Honors Biochemistry, and completing her research at the General Hospital for Lung Cancer Research.
She was born in Beijing, China, but moved to the United States with her family at when she was 6 to Connecticut. At the age of 11, she moved to Ottawa to advance her studies. She is fluent in English and Mandarin and can communicate in French and Cantonese as well.
Dentistry is a rapidly advancing field, and Dr. Jin believes in the importance of keeping up to date with these breakthroughs by taking yearly continuing education courses of varying topics, including preventative, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontics, implants, oral pathology, etc.
An esteemed member of both the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and the Ontario Dental Association and College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta. Dr. Jin aims to cultivate a reputation built on integrity and trust with her patients. She prioritizes spending additional time with patients and approaches her practice with kindness, empathy, and authenticity. She believes that kindness, understanding, and a genuine approach goes a long way. On her off time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, sketching, and yoga.
