About Qualicum Dental

Dr. Jo McShane grew up in Qualicum Beach. She attended both UBC (University of British Columbia) and SFU (Simon Fraser University) in Vancouver, BC, obtaining her undergraduate degrees. She did her dental training at USC (University of Southern California) in Los Angeles, CA with full credentials achieved in 1999.

She presently lives in Qualicum Beach with her husband and two high school-aged children. After work she enjoys jogging with her father, Dr. Verne McShane; and spending family time. She is fondly referred to by many patients as Dr. Jo.

Dr. Rafael Magaña has been practicing at Qualicum Dental since 2001. He speaks Spanish & English, having been born in Mexico and raised in Southern California. Dr. Magaña studied biochemistry at the University of California San Diego and he graduated from dentistry at University of Southern California in 1999.

Rafael enjoys playing baseball, curling and time spent with his two active children.

Dr. Andy Wood has been with Qualicum Dental since 2010. Originally from Ontario, he received his Doctor of Dentistry from the University of Western Ontario. His preventive approach to dentistry, educates and gets the patient involved with the care of their teeth. Restorations are kept as small as possible and treatment options are clearly explained.

Having spent the previous 26 years at his own practice in Quesnel, BC, he now resides in beautiful Qualicum Beach BC with his wife. They have 2 adult daughters and 2 grandsons from their eldest daughter, residing in Nanaimo, BC. He enjoys surfing, skiing, motorcycles, airplanes, hunting, fishing and occasionally sampling IPA craft beers and varieties of Scotch. He and his wife are most passionate about their grandsons and getting the family together.

Dr. Wood observes dental habits and their effects on the oral health of his patients. He regularly counsels patients in identifying and changing oral habits from clenching or grinding to suggestions on more positive dental snacks. Cavities are preventable and he is committed to sharing many ideas on how to do just that!

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Dr. Betsy BehkishDr. Betsabe Behkish, grew up in Tehran, Iran and graduated from dental school there in 2008. She moved to Canada in 2013. and has also achieved her DDS certification from the College of Dental Surgeons of BC, from the University of British Columbia in 2016. She resides in beautiful Qualicum Beach now and is renovating their new home with a new husband, Amir. They both enjoy Vancouver Island and are amazed by all the beautiful nature and outdoor activities offered here. Betsy likes to welcome new patients to the practice.

Dr. Verne McShane started Qualicum Dental in 1974 and recently retired from general practice in 2017. He is still active in the practice doing consultations and some select cases.
Dr. Verne graduated from the UBC faculty of dentistry, he has served as President of the Upper Island Dental Association and has been active in many orthodontic and implant study clubs.