Upper Mission Dental
Patients often talk about putting nervous patients at ease and kind, gentle care.
Patients most often mentionNervous patients felt at ease 9 · Kind, gentle care 8See the reviewsHide
Counted in the 71 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.
Every theme, counted ↓Reviews on Dentist Signal ↓At a glance
- 14 of 71 reviews mention friendly, helpful staff
- No prices on their website; bills insurance directly and takes the dental care plan
- 2 dentists listed on their website
- Open evenings
What 71 reviews mention most
- Friendly, helpful staff: 14 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease: 9 reviews
- Kind, gentle care: 8 reviews
- Little or no pain: 5 reviews
Cost and paying
- No prices on their website: ask for the total, including the exam and X-rays, when you call
- Bills insurance directly
- Takes the dental care plan
Who you’ll see
- Dr. Jennifer Drever
- Dr. Austen Oviatt
Getting seen soon
- Open evenings
- Ask for the first opening when you call
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Braces or Invisalign
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say
Counted from their Google reviews up to September 2026. Something shows here once at least 3 patients mention it. Bigger clinics get more reviews, so compare with care. Google’s rating and review total change every day, so we round them down (like 4.5+ stars or 250+ reviews) to stay accurate until our next update. See today’s reviews on Google ↗
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Outside of the clinic, Dr. Drever cherishes time with her husband, two children and dog, Koopa. She remains actively involved in her neighbourhood school community as a dedicated member of the PAC, and enjoys volunteering at Okanagan College’s Dental Assisting Patient Care Clinic . Her commitment to service also extends internationally, having volunteered with Dentistry for All in Guatemala to bring critical dental care to underserved regions.
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Dr. Austen Oviatt brings a unique blend of technical expertise, global training, and a warm, family-oriented approach to our practice. Born and raised in Alberta, Dr. Oviatt developed a strong sense of community and connection early on, which heavily influences his patient-centered philosophy today. Before pursuing his true calling in oral healthcare, Dr. Oviatt earned a degree in Computer Science. His passion for innovation ultimately led him to the University of Sydney in Australia, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. As a dedicated lifelong learner, Dr. Oviatt is fascinated by the intersection of technology and modern dentistry. He actively seeks continuing education to stay at the forefront of the field, with a particular interest in advanced digital workflows, 3D printing, and digital smile design. His tech-forward background allows him to provide…
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Explains things clearly: 4 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 8 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Toothache or emergency
Their website has a page about emergency care.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Nervous about the dentist
Their website has a page about sedation or care for anxious patients. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 9 reviews. Little or no pain: 5 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 8 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Implants
Their website has a page about implants.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Braces or Invisalign
Their website has a page about braces or Invisalign.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the consultation free, and does the price include retainers and follow-up visits?
- Will an orthodontist or a general dentist be treating me?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “At Upper Mission Dental, we welcome CDCP patients and take the guesswork out of your coverage.”
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Do you bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan directly for this treatment?
- Will anything cost more than the plan pays? Ask for the amount before treatment.
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
They don’t post prices online. For a rough idea, see what patients across Canada said they paid.
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