Our Team
Dr. Karen Furlong
Dr. Karen Furlong began practicing at Nova Dental upon graduation from Dalhousie Dental School in 1988. Over the past 20 years, she has helped direct our office’s growth in the community and was extremely involved with the planning of our new office.
Passionate about esthetic/cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Furlong gets excited about giving patients their best possible smile. She achieves this by listening to her patients’ thoughts on their smile and using the best combination of options such as orthodontics, Sapphire professional tooth whitening, lumineers, lasers and other techniques. As she is often heard to comment, “There is no better feeling than when a patient looks at a pre-treatment picture then looks in their mouth and says, "I can’t believe that smile is mine."
In her spare time, Dr. Furlong plays soccer and racquetball, is a National level 4 swim official and organizes Halifax’s International Children’s Games Team. Her husband and two teenaged daughters are also very involved in sport.
Dr. Colleen Riordan
Dr. Colleen Riordan is a preventative Family dentist dedicated to bringing her patients state-of-the-art dental care. Committed to providing the best care available for her patients by remaining abreast of the latest techniques and materials available to dentistry today, Dr. Riordan is an active participant in many continuing education post graduate lectures and seminars in cosmetic, restorative, implant and endodontic dentistry.
A member of the Canadian Dental Association and the Nova Scotia Dental Association, Dr. Riordan graduated from Dalhousie University Dental School with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She taught in the Pediatric and Orthodontic Departments as a part-time member of the Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry for several years.
Actively involved in family activities, Dr. Riordan can often be found watching soccer year round. She also volunteers in the community and with various sport associations in which her children are involved.
Dr. Jane Porter
Dr. Jane Porter has been practicing dentistry for more than 20 years. Prior to dentistry, Dr. Porter worked as a nurse in Halifax. Outside of working at the office, Dr. Porter is very involved in the regional and provincial Dental Associations, currently chairing the Professional Development Committee, and as past president of the Halifax County Dental Society. On a personal level, she has raised two sons, and volunteers in many capacities with sporting and community organizations.
Dr. Amanda Miller
Even from a young age, Dr. Amanda Miller knew she would pursue a career as a dentist. “Dentistry allows me to care for the well-being of my patients, and equips me with the skills to make my patients feel better about their smiles and themselves.” Dr. Miller enjoys the challenges and rewards of daily practice and encourages an open forum with her patients. She strives to provide a comfortable and caring environment and believes even the most fearful patient can have a positive experience at the dentist.
Dr. Miller attended both the University of New Brunswick and Dalhousie University, where she completed her Bachelor degree in Science and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She is committed to staying informed about new technology and techniques through continuing education courses and is a member of the Nova Scotia Dental Association and Canadian Dental Association.
Dr. Miller was born in Oromocto, New Brunswick and has lived most of her life in the Maritimes. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoys running, traveling, swimming and is learning how to play golf.
Dental Hygienists
At Nova Dental Associates our highly qualified dental hygienists are very experienced in the dental industry. It is their priority to ensure that each patient receives excellent care by making it a priority to remain up-to-date with new dental procedures. They commit themselves to promoting good oral health practices and will work with you to establish the best oral hygiene maintenance routines that suits your needs.
Dental Assistants
Our dental assistants at Nova Dental Associates will ensure your comfort and prepare you for each visit with with your dentist. Patient education and good oral hygiene are provided by our assistants to make your visit as stress free as possible. If you have any questions about procedures, our assistants are happy to answer your questions. Our assistants are responsible for all sterilization of instruments and equipment and they will work with you to get your most accurate dental history on file.
Office Staff
Our office staff make your comfort a priority during each visit to Nova Dental Associates. From the minute you walk into our office their warm and courteous approach creates a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. Our office staff will help you with your insurance claims and will address any financial questions or concerns you may have.