Dr. Lisa Otway

Dr. Lisa Otway, born and raised in British Columbia, started her career with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, where she served as an intelligence analyst with the RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT). In 2013, driven by a deep passion for health care and helping others, Dr. Otway moved to Perth, Western Australia to pursue her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at the University of Western Australia (UWA). Graduating with First in Class (Dux Honors), she earned awards in prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry, as well as the RACDS Award for Clinical Excellence. While in Australia, Dr. Otway’s compassion took her to the Kimberley region, where she volunteered her time providing dental care to First Nations communities in remote areas. She also helped mentor the next generation of dentists as a clinical tutor at UWA. Since returning home to BC in 2019, Dr. Otway has balanced her life as a proud mom of three with her dedication to dentistry. She is known for her warm, approachable demeanor and ability to put even the most anxious patients at ease. Dr. Lisa Otway’s friendly and accommodating nature, combined with her clinical excellence, ensures patients of all ages feel cared for, understood, and confident in their smiles.