About Us

Meet Our Dentists

Our dental team combines specialized pediatric expertise with a warm, gentle approach that helps children feel safe and cared for. From advanced training to hospital experience, each of our dentists is committed to creating a positive experience and a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Dr. Nancy Vertel

DDS, Dip. Pediatric Dent, MSc, FRCD (C) Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Nancy Vertel is a certified specialist in pediatric dentistry. She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and a Master of Science in Craniofacial Science from the University of British Columbia. She also instructs part-time at the university’s faculty of dentistry, is on staff at BC Children’s Hospital and has hospital privileges at both private and public hospital facilities. As both a certified pediatric dentist and a mother, Dr. Nancy Vertel understands that any health problem affecting a child has the potential to impact the entire family. In an effort to provide a more holistic approach to dental care, she established Half Moon Dentistry for Children in Surrey, BC. Dr. Nancy Vertel is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her spare time, she gives back to the community through her work with the Special Olympics BC – Special Smiles program.

Continuing Education

AADMD Annual General Meeting (Princeton, NJ June 2014)
Contemporary Sedation Techniques for the Pediatric Patient (Seattle, 2013)
Healthy Athletes-Healthy Smiles
AADMD Annual General Meeting (Mesa, April 2013)
AAPD Comprehensive Review Course (Denver, 2012)
AAPD (San Diego, 2012)
CAPD (Edmonton, 2011)
AAPD Annual Meeting (New York, 2011)
Hypnosis of Children and Teens Workshop (CSCH – 2011)
Health & Wellbeing in Children, Youth, and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: Autism, Intellectual Disabilities & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (UBC – 2010)
Introduction to Internal Medicine Series: Immunology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Oncology & Lab Studies (University of Washington, Continuing Dental Education – 2009)