A friendly and skilled team dedicated to you
The professionals at Malaspina Dental Centre reflect the same value and ideals held dear by Blue Ocean Dental Group, of which we are a proud part. This includes the importance of giving the community access to a range of dental specialists under one roof. Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Lathangue and his team, you will be able to benefit from the skills of a number of kind and experienced dental professionals, all from the convenience of your home community here in Nanaimo.
Dr. Kevin LathangueD.D.S.
Dr. Kevin Lathangue graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2004 with a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD). He has continued his education by attending the University of Alberta where he acquired his Intravenous Sedation (IV) certification, which he incorporated into his practice model as one of the many specialties.
Dr. Lathangue performs several varieties of minor oral surgery, including wisdom tooth removal and implant placement. He is an avid learner and has taken many courses from the renowned Dr. John Kois. In addition, he recently completed a yearlong implant course taught by Dr. Sascha Jovanovic in Santa Monica, CA.
When Dr. Lathangue is not engaged in the pursuit of dentistry, he likes to spend as much time as possible with his three wonderful children Kasey, Travis, and Kaya. Finally, Dr. Lathangue is a dedicated weight trainer who once held a junior world record as well as three Canadian records—he still finds time to weight train and compete in bodybuilding competitions.
Dr. Arathi HungundD.D.S.
Dr. Arti attended dental school in India, where she graduated in 2002. She practiced dentistry in India until 2016, when she moved to Canada. She studied dentistry at the University of British Columbia and was awarded a DMD in 2018.
While at UBC Dr. Arti was awarded the American Academy of Implant Dentistry Student Award, and the Roy Memorial Prize in Dentistry. After working in Ontario for a year she moved back to beautiful BC to practice dentistry here. Dr. Arti enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has a special love for working with children.
Outside work, she loves spending time with her husband and son, traveling, hiking, swimming, and baking.
MahmoudHygienist
Mahmoud discovered his passion for dentistry at a young age while working with his brother in his dental lab in Cairo, Egypt, as a dental technician. This early exposure to the field ignited a lifelong interest, leading him to pursue a career in dentistry after graduating from high school. Mahmoud was offered to come to Canada as a sponsored immigrant before completing the last year of his dental studies in Egypt. Shortly after arriving in Canada, he started contributing to his new country as a dental assistant and a community support worker on Salt Spring Island, BC. Three years later, he enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program at Vancouver Island University.
As a proud graduate of Vancouver Island University's Dental Hygiene program, Mahmoud has made the dean’s honor list for the two consecutive years of the dental hygiene program. He is known for his warm, friendly demeanor and commitment to providing client-centered dental hygiene care while addressing the unique individual needs of his clients and ensuring each patient receives the highest quality of care. He takes pride in his gentle yet thorough dental hygiene services that he provides, offering a positive and welcoming atmosphere to all his clients.
When not helping patients achieve healthier smiles, Mahmoud indulges in his creative side, with a passion for visual arts including photography, painting, and drawing. During the summer months, you'll often find him camping in the wilderness, paddleboarding and swimming.
