Practice Information:
Owner: Dr. Michelle Samosinski, BSc, DDS
Associate: Dr. Yasmine Borno, BDSc, DMD
Meet the Doctors
Dr. Michelle Samosinski
Dr. Michelle Samosinski was born in Montreal, QC and is fluent in both French and English. She relocated to Calgary with her family as a teen, where she later attended the University of Calgary and earned her Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in biological sciences and graduating with distinction in June 2006. After obtaining her degree, Dr. Samosinski took a break from her studies to gain some work experience and travel the world. She then went on to complete the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, where she received the award for outstanding academic achievement and performance in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr Sam has spent the last couple years practicing dentistry in a rural community in Northern BC, but has chosen to relocate to Vancouver Island due to her enjoyment of the outdoors.
Dr Sam loves the lifelong learning that comes along with the practice of dentistry, and she avidly updates her skills with continuing education courses, with a focus on endodontic therapy (ie root canals) and implant treatment planning in recent years. She appreciates the trust that people place in her as a health care professional and takes great pride in making even the most fearful patients as comfortable as possible with her calm and caring demeanor.
Dr Samosinski likes to spend her spare time travelling and enjoying the outdoors with her husband, Rob. They both share a passion for the mountains and love skiing, hiking, fishing, surfing and scuba diving together. She also loves to garden and cook. Living in Northern BC, they spent a lot of hours making their way down to the Island to enjoy the lakes, mountains and ocean, so when the possibility arose to come to the beautiful Alberni Valley, it was only natural for them to jump at the opportunity. Dr Samosinski is really excited about the change in lifestyle and is looking forward to experiencing life in Port Alberni, with all its amazing outdoor offerings.
Dr. Yasmine Borno
Dr. Borno practices modern, patient-centered dentistry with a focus on prevention, precision, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is dedicated to helping patients feel confident in their smiles and believes that thoughtful, compassionate care creates the best experience. Originally from Toronto, Dr. Borno graduated from UBC Dentistry and has expertise in minimally invasive dentistry, Invisalign, and Botox, with a special interest in esthetic smile design and surgical dentistry. Known for her calm and communicative style, she builds lasting relationships with patients of all ages and tailors care to both evidence-based research and individual needs.
After practicing in downtown Vancouver, Dr. Borno was looking for a change of pace and the opportunity to combine her love of nature with meaningful work. She is excited to settle into the charming, peaceful community of Port Alberni, where she looks forward to contributing to the overall wellness of the community and increasing access to high-quality oral care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys staying active, spending time with loved ones, and immersing herself in historical fiction novels. She is committed to lifelong learning and continually refines her skills through continuing education courses and dental conferences.