Vista Place Dental

Dr. Lorne Acheson was raised on a family farm in Oak Bluff Manitoba and attended high school at Sanford Collegiate. It has always been his lifelong ambition to become a dentist since his early teens!

Dr. Lorne Acheson graduated from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry in 1983. Shortly after graduating Dr. Acheson founded Vista Place Dental Centre which he opened in the spring of 1985. Starting with one chair and one employee the office has grown in a slow and steady manner into a modern patient oriented clinic of 12 chairs featuring much of today’s advances in dental technology. It has always been Dr. Acheson’s philosophy that “if you look after the patient then the patient will look after you.”

The majority of our practice growth is as a result of referrals from our existing patients! Dr. Acheson is committed to preventive dental care to help keep you smiling for a lifetime and is very proud of the dental team that he works with to provide comfortable quality dental care to his patients.

On a personal note Dr. Acheson is a proud father of four children, Scott, Bryanne, Kendra and Kelsey. Dr. Acheson’s interest and hobbies include the Winnipeg Jets, golfing, music ( but not country ) landscaping and travelling. He feels very fortunate to practice in St. Vital for over 30 years.

Dr. Shaun Corbett grew up in Winnipeg and graduated from the University of Manitoba earning his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry in 2015. Upon graduating he received the  Martin Nevile  Award for demonstrating a high level of care and judgement in the treatment of pediatric patients and an award for Outstanding achievement in operative dentistry. From 2015-2016 Shaun was selected and completed a general practice residency at the Health Science Centre. A program that focuses on treating special needs patients, patients with multiple medical comorbidities and furthering his skills in oral surgery. The program also certified him in various sedation modalities including intravenous and nitrous sedation.

Shaun likes to spend time giving back to the community. In 2015 he travelled to Lima Peru to provide dental care to under privileged patients. He has worked with Special Olympics Manitoba as well as the organization Oral Health Total Health to raise awareness for oral health care in patients with special needs.

In his spare time, Shaun enjoys spending time at the family cottage, participating in fishing, snowmobiling and water sports. During the winter Shaun plays recreational hockey and watching the Winnipeg Jets. Shaun is excited to be joining the Vista Place dental team and contribute his expertise in comprehensive dental treatment and providing sedation to those who experience dental anxiety.

Dr. Gurinder Boparai grew up and was raised in South Winnipeg. He completed his high school education at Vincent Massey Collegiate with honours. Upon graduating he entered the faculty of Dentistry at the University of Manitoba graduating with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.), and B.Sc. (Dentistry) degrees in 2015. He was awarded with the American Academy of Periodontology Award for his dedication to treating and helping patients prevent gum disease.

While in dental school Dr. Boparai spent his summers conducting research involving Manitoba Dental Association’s Free First Visit Program, which was developed to promote awareness and decrease the rate of cavities in infants and toddlers. He had the privilege to present his research findings as a student clinician at the Pacific Dental Association, Manitoba Dental Association, and Winnipeg Dental Society.

Dr. Boparai is excited to have joined Vista Place Dental Centre and to utilize his training and education to help patients attain their optimal oral health. He is excited to continually grow and expand his skill sets by pursuing many continuing education courses all over the world in the years to come. When not at the office Dr. Boparai enjoys travelling, being at the gym, playing basketball and golf. He loves spending time with his family, especially his niece (Simrit) and Nephew (Prabhroop).

Dr. Minkyung Song graduated from the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry and is known for her caring and gentle approach as a general dentist. Patients love her meticulous care and how comfortable she makes them feel. Fluent in both English and Korean, Dr. Song values clear communication to ensure everyone understands their treatment.

Outside of work, Dr. Song is all about nature. You’ll often find her hiking through scenic trails or enjoying the outdoors with her beloved dog by her side. She also loves exploring new places, diving into different cultures, and unwinding with her family and friends.