Our Story

Edwards Denture Clinic
Edwards Denture Clinic, established in June of 1972.
Ken Edwards started his career at Associated Dental Lab in Halifax in 1966 as a laboratory technician in the denture department. He later moved to Toronto to work at Shaw Dental Lab for a couple years before moving back to Nova Scotia to work at Modern dental Lab in Halifax.

Ken along with a handful of other dental technicians formed the Nova Scotia Denturist Society in 1969, and opened the first denture clinic direct to the public in Timberlea, in 1971. The Nova Scotia Denturist Society gained legislation to make dentures direct to the public in 1973.
In June of 1972 he moved to Bridgewater and opened Edward’s Denture Clinic. Ken practiced alongside his wife, Doreen at the clinic in Bridgewater for the next 24 years until his daughter Tasha graduated in 1997 with her diploma in Denturism.

Tasha Edwards purchased the business from her dad in 2012 and they continued to work alongside each other until 2020 for a total of 23 years working together. Ken still works at the clinic part time, while taking time for himself and his wife.

Edwards Denture Clinic has a great team ready to lead them into the future.

Meet our Team

Our Heart and Soul is Our Team

At Edwards Denture Clinic we take pride in offering quality denture care to all of our patients here on the South Shore and surrounding areas. 
Tasha Edwards - Owner/Operator
Growing up in Lunenburg County, Tasha went off to school at Nova Scotia School of Denturism and graduated in 1997, receiving the most outstanding student award. Working alongside her father who is also a denturist, she went on to purchase the family owned business, Edwards Denture Clinic, in 2009. Residing in Lunenburg County, she is married to her sweetheart Dale and has a daughter, Brooke.  She is an avid gardener and animal lover and they love sharing their home with an assortment of four legged creatures. Continually upgrading to ensure she can offer the utmost in product, service and techniques. Tasha also sits on the Licensing Board of Nova Scotia for the Denturist Society and serves as an examiner for denturist who are striving to obtain licensing within Nova Scotia. An enthusiastic advocate for her profession she strives to better educate patients about Denturism and the role it plays in health and wellness. Believing in the strength of community she is an enthusiastic supporter of local events. Easily able to maintain that hometown warmth within her profession, and with her patients, she looks forward to serving the South Shore and surrounding area for many years to come.
Ken Edwards - Denturist
In 1969 you would have found Ken lobbying for the right to practice Denturism in Nova Scotia and he became one of the Founding members of the Denturist Society.  Ken came to Bridgewater in 1972, where he opened Edwards Denture Clinic, the first Denture Clinic on the South Shore. A passionate advocate for his profession he sat as President of the Denturist Society of Nova Scotia and has sat on the Executive for over 20 years.  He has been in practice for over 50 years and has no desire to slow down now. In his down time he still enjoys hitting the road in his RV, with his wife Doreen, to participate and entertain in many Bluegrass Events throughout the Maritimes and beyond. His daughter Tasha now owns and operates Edwards Denture Clinic and Ken happily says this is the first time he has a job he can get fired from.  Affectionately known at work as ‘Pops’, he is always happy to show up at work with a witty story and tales of adventures to share with the familiar faces he has come to know over the years.
Crystal Spidle - Office Administrator / Patient Co-ordinator
Born and raised in Lunenburg County, Crystal resides in Lower Cornwall. She has two sons, Ashton and Kaiden. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her dogs Teddy and Nala, and lop-eared bunny Oscar.
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An invaluable asset to our clinic, Crystal brings skills acquired as a self-employed bookkeeper for the past 11 years.

​Crystal has a warm personality, professional attitude and great organizational skills. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, collecting houseplants, home improvement projects and spending time at the lake.​
Joanne Contant - Denturist Assistant
Joanne was born in Dartmouth, NS, and moved to Martin's River for her teenage years. Presently living in Martin's Point with her two children Jayde and Ethan, along with their three cats Vin Diesel and Harriet.

She is a great asset with her great technical mind and valuable 5 years experience working with Amos Pewters. She enjoys the many techniques of building dentures and is very comfortable in our clinic setting.

When she isn't at the clinic, Joanne enjoys spending time with her children, and embarking on many weekend getaways.

Tracie Harlow - Laboratory Assistant

Tracie resides in Middle Cornwall with her husband Alex, and their two children, Ryker and Freya. They have recently added a new puppy, Quincy to their family.

She is a wonderful addition to our clinic, pitching in wherever necessary. She is beginning to learn the technical side of things, which she is enjoying very much.

Tracie brings a bright personality, along with a keen interest to learn. In her free time, Tracie enjoys time spent with family and lazy days at the lake.

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We work directly with you during, for some, what is a difficult time to offer your treatment plan options, support and compassion. This truly creates the one-on-one patient and practitioner relationship, building the trust required to ensure the best possible treatment plan outcome.