Dr. Keith Climenhaga
Dr. Keith Climenhaga was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. After graduating from the University of Alberta, he practiced for 5 years as an associate in the town of Spruce Grove, Alberta. He then moved to Nanaimo in 1992 because, “it was a cruel act of God that he was born and raised in a landlocked province.”
Since coming to Vancouver Island he established Uplands Dental Clinic in September of 1999.
Dr. Climenhaga has been active in the dental community since coming to Nanaimo. He has served as a Representative of the CDSBC board from 1996 to 1999. He served as a member of the Dental Professional Advisory Committee for the Vancouver Island University (Malaspina) from 1996 to 2014. He has been a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy since 2004 and has been an active member of the Victoria R.V. Tucker Study Club since 2000.
Dr. Gurleen Kaur
Dr. Gurleen Kaur is delighted to bring over a decade of dental expertise to Uplands Dental Clinic, combining international experience with a genuine passion for patient care.
After earning a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India in 2013, Dr. Gurleen practiced for six years, building strong clinical skills and developing a patient-centered approach to dentistry.
In 2019, she moved to Vancouver to pursue her Canadian dental credentials.
Following successful completion of the Canadian equivalency process, Dr. Gurleen obtained her license in 2025 and has now found her perfect home in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island with the outstanding team at Uplands Dental Clinic.
Dr. Gurleen believes in making every patient feel comfortable and informed, providing gentle, comprehensive care tailored to individual needs. Her diverse background allows her to connect with patients from all walks of life while delivering the highest standard of modern dental treatment.
