Dr. Neel MinhasD.D.S.

Dr. Minhas was born and raised on Vancouver Island. He attended John Barsby Secondary School in Nanaimo. He studied at Vancouver Island University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology. It was at VIU that Dr. Minhas became interested in dentistry after job shadowing dentists in the area. He moved to Detroit, where he studied at the University of Michigan Mercy School of Dentistry. While he was studying in Detroit, he provided dental care to impoverished people throughout the state of Michigan.

After graduating from dental school, and completing his American and Canadian dental board exams, Dr. Minhas returned to his beloved Nanaimo to practice dentistry. He’s a member of the Canadian Dental Association, American Dental Association, and British Columbia Dental Association. He remains actively involved in continuing his education to maintain and enhance his skills.

Outside of work, Dr. Minhas enjoys spending time with his family and working out at the gym. He also enjoys travelling and has provided dental services to remote villages in Guatemala with limited access to dental care.

Dr. Kevin Lathangue DMD.

Dr. Kevin Lathangue graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2004 with a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD). Since then, he has developed innovative strategies to enhance patient care and team collaboration within Blue Ocean Dental Group. Working closely with experienced professionals such as Mr. Mark O’Neill, a certified CEREC Technician and cosmetic expert, Dr. Lathangue continues to advance restorative and cosmetic dentistry within the practice.

Dr. Lathangue performs various types of minor oral surgery, including wisdom tooth removal and implant placement. He is an avid learner who has completed numerous continuing education courses, including a yearlong implant course taught by Dr. Sascha Jovanovic in Santa Monica, CA, and advanced training through the renowned Kois Center.

When Dr. Lathangue is not practicing dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his three children—Kasey, Travis, and Kaya. He is also a dedicated weight trainer who once held a junior world record as well as three Canadian records and continues to train and compete in bodybuilding competitions.

Dr. Joslyn Dosanjh DMD.

Dr. Joslyn Dosanjh was born and raised in Victoria, BC where she attended the University of Victoria and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Microbiology. After graduation, Dr. Dosanjh gained an interest in the field of dentistry and a couple years later attended the University of British Columbia and obtained a Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Having grown up on the island Dr. Dosanjh is excited about giving back to her community and providing excellent patient-centred care. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Dosanjh enjoys exploring the island, cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with her friends and family.

Dr. Alex Fan DMD.

Dr. Fan grew up in Toronto and attended the University of Western Ontario, where he earned a Bachelor of Medical Sciences degree with Honours Specialization in Physiology. After working for a few years, he gained an interest in the field of dentistry through shadowing his dentist. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia, where he won many awards in Oral Surgery, Implant Dentistry, and Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Fan is excited to provide quality care for Port Alberni while treating people with respect and compassion.

Outside of work, Dr. Fan enjoys spending time with his wife and their cat, Amber. You can find him on the beautiful trails on Vancouver Island.

Mark O’Neill Resident CEREC Expert

Mark is our resident CEREC expert with over 30 years’ experience designing and creating beautiful crowns and other restorations. He has extensive experience working with CEREC and is a member of the CEREC mentor group with the Center for Dental Excellence in Arizona. Mark also trains and mentors other dental professionals in the use of CEREC technology. When you come into our office ask Mark to show you his Ceramic Book which shows off some of his most beautiful work.

A resident of Campbell River since 2012, Mark loves our community and is glad to call it home. He spends his off time with his children, playing squash and swimming.

Emma Ouellette Resident CEREC Expert

Emma brings over 10 years of experience in the dental field, including 8 years specializing in digital dentistry with a focus on CEREC technology. She is highly skilled in designing and creating custom restorations—such as crowns, veneers and on-lays—using advanced digital workflows to ensure precision, efficiency, and beautiful, natural-looking results. Emma is passionate about integrating technology into dentistry and enjoys mentoring colleagues on the use of CEREC systems.

Emma graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Camosun College in 2015 and continues to advance her expertise through ongoing education. In 2025, she completed the Level 3 course at Dentsply Sirona Canada Academy, where she received advanced training anterior esthetics, digital smile design, and cloud-based workflows using DS Core.

She is known for her attention to detail and commitment to delivering consistently high-quality results, helping to make each patient’s experience seamless and stress-free.

Outside the clinic, Emma enjoys staying active through running and hiking, and loves spending time with her partner, dog, and family. When you visit, feel free to ask her about her work or explore examples of her favorite restorations.