Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Betsabe Behkish

DMD

Having initially qualified as a Dentist in 2008 from a prestigious Dental Institute in Tehran, Dr. Behkish subsequently requalified as a Dentist in BC in 2016. With a love for nature and wildlife, Dr. Behkish moved to the Island in January 2017, successfully practicing in both Nanaimo and Qualicum Beach communities for the last 7 years. She continues to be a proud volunteer at VIU, helping to train the next generation of dental professionals. Her commitment to her patients is one of compassionate care, ensuring comfortable and stress-free treatments. Outside of work, Dr. Behkish is a keen animal lover and supporter of her community, and lives locally with her husband, young daughter and cat — she is passionate about food, family time at the park or beach, and getting away to explore the beautiful Island.

Dr. Ken Phelps

DMD

Dr. Phelps grew up in a logging family, on Texada Island, around Harrison Lake, and Hope, BC. He studied Dentistry in California and graduated from Loma Linda University, then returned to his native BC and has lived and practiced in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith and surrounding areas for more than 40 years. He has a strong interest in complex restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and in both fixed and removable prosthetics, and works closely with many local specialists in the provision of implant-supported restorations. Dr. Phelps has a very keen interest in photography, and spends his leisure time on an old wooden boat, as well as generally helping his wife Helen with her flower and vegetable garden — and their three unruly, but utterly lovely rescue dogs.