Meet Our Bedford Team | Bedford House Dentists

Dr. Chris Mintern

Chris was born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. He graduated from Dalhousie Dental School in 2003 and then joined the Bedford House Dental team. He has also served as a clinical dentistry instructor at Dalhousie University twice; from 2003 to 2004 and then again from 2007 to 2008. Chris has been a volunteer with the St John’s Ambulance first aid brigade from 2008 to 2009.

His dental interests include cosmetic dentistry, endodontics (root canals), dental implants, and fixed/removable prosthodontics (tooth replacement). When Chris isn't working, he enjoys boxing, judo, hiking, camping, and traveling.

Dr. Corey Felix

Dr. Corey Felix has often been called “the tooth whisperer,” because his calm presence helps his patients through even the most difficult surgical procedures. He likes to “keep it real” and will take lots of time to explain procedures and answer all your questions. Dr. Felix’s primary goal is to exceed his patient’s expectations, be it for a simple extraction or a complex full-mouth rehabilitation.

He hails from Cape Breton and joined our team as a traveling dental surgeon. In addition to a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dalhousie in 2007, Dr. Felix also has a Master's degree in Pharmacology. He can offer you several sedation options to keep you comfortable during your treatment. Dr. Felix has a passion for dental implants and spends most of his ongoing training in this field so that he can stay on top of the most current and successful treatment options.

When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids at Grand Lake or joining his extended family in Cape Breton. He loves to cook for family gatherings and can often be found behind the BBQ grill at his son’s football games.

Dr. Ashley Fletcher

Ashley is from Bedford, Nova Scotia and is thrilled to be joining our team in a community she considers home. Ashley graduated from Dalhousie Dentistry in 2023 and worked her first year in PEI at a practice that treats many children with nitrous oxide sedation on a referral basis. Ashley enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially endodontics and restorative treatments. She values a comprehensive approach to treatment and wants to build trusting and long-lasting relationships with her patients.

While in dental school Ashley received several awards for her dedication to research at IWK Health supporting the need for standardized oral care for hospitalized children. She also received a pediatrics award for her aptitude and passion for the field of pediatric dentistry for persons with special needs. Ashley established and was the president of the Dalhousie Student Chapter of the Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health, advocating for access to care for individuals with disabilities. She hopes to continue to have an inclusive practice through her career. She encourages young and anxious patients to watch a video she is in called “My Trip to the Dentist”, to help prepare for the dental experience:

Watch: My Trip to the Dentist

In her free time Ashley loves spending time with her partner Ben and little dog Meiko, as well as with her friends and family. She enjoys staying active by practicing yoga, going for walks, biking, and running! Ashley is very excited to be returning home to Bedford and is looking forward to practicing dentistry and establishing her career with Bedford House Dentists.

Dr. Isabel Mello

Dr. Mello is a Board Certified Endodontist and a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada with over 20 years of experience. She is the division head of Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University.

Dr. Mello is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, Canadian Academy of Endodontics and is a guest mentor for the East Coast Endodontic Study Club. She serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Endodontics, the most prestigious journal in the specialty. She has published several articles in dental journals and has lectured nationally and internationally. She also serves as consulting staff at the IWK hospital.