Dr. Shane Van Biezen | General Dentist

Dr. Shane Van Biezen is the practice owner and now calls Golden home!

He grew up in Airdrie, Alberta, before moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where he obtained his undergraduate (BSc) and dental degrees (DMD) from the University of Saskatchewan. While attending dental school, Shane received the Kent McLeod Scholarship two years in a row, as well as the American Association of Oral Biologists award. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering, most recently travelling to Central America with the Change for Children organization to provide dental care to children in need. He also enjoys spending time outdoors biking, hiking, and skiing the mountains of Golden with family and friends.

Dr. Van Biezen enjoys being part of the Golden community and getting to know his patients. His goal is to help all his patients achieve a healthy and beautiful smile.

Dr. Chad Gennings | General Dentist

Like all of us, Dr. Chad Gennings was drawn to Golden by its mountains and rivers. A graduate of the UBC dental program, he has been practicing dentistry in Golden since 2004. His scope of practice includes restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic treatment, as well as surgical and implant procedures. On occasion, Dr. Gennings works in northern Nunavut, providing services to communities that lack a full-time dentist. Believing that patient education is the key to a healthy smile, he takes time to carefully explain to patients how to achieve and maintain optimal oral health.

Dr. Ethan Urban | General Dentist

Dr. Ethan Urban earned both his Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) and Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Originally from Northern Ontario, he was drawn to Golden by its incredible outdoor opportunities and the chance to live in a community where the day doesn’t end after work. He’s excited to be part of the passionate team at Golden Dental Centre and to build lasting connections with patients and neighbours alike.

His clinical interests include restorative, prosthodontic, endodontic, and surgical treatments. Dr. Urban takes a calm, detail-oriented approach to dentistry, with a strong focus on patient comfort and clear communication.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Urban enjoys hiking, running, and weightlifting—and is eager to dive into everything Golden has to offer. He looks forward to getting involved in the community and getting to know his patients beyond the dental chair.