ABOUT STRAVEN
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Exceptional Care and Patient-Centered Philosophy
OUR STORY
A PRACTICE BUILT ON TRUST
Straven Family Dentistry was built around a simple belief: going to the dentist should never feel rushed, cold, or confusing. We wanted to create a practice where patients feel genuinely heard, where appointments aren’t squeezed into a tight schedule, and where every person who walks through our doors is treated as an individual rather than a number on a chart.
We know that dental visits aren’t always something people look forward to. For many, there’s a bit of nervousness involved, and that’s completely understandable. That’s exactly why we take a patient-centred approach to everything we do. We listen before we treat, we explain before we begin, and we make sure you have the time and space to ask any questions along the way. Whether it’s a routine cleaning or a longer conversation about a treatment plan, our goal is to make the experience feel comfortable and straightforward.
Our team brings together more than 25 years of combined experience in the dental field, and over those years we’ve cared for patients of all ages and backgrounds. What that experience has really taught us is that no two patients are alike. Everyone has their own history, their own comfort level, and their own goals when it comes to their oral health. Our job is to recognize that and to shape our care around the person in front of us, not the other way around.
MEET THE TEAM
EXPERTS IN EVERY SMILE
Our team of dedicated professionals brings together decades of experience, advanced training, and genuine passion for dental excellence.
DR. KAVITA KERNEY
Affectionately known as Dr. KK by her patients and team, Dr. Kavita Kerney is a family dentist at Straven Family Dentistry in Georgetown, Ontario, caring for patients of all ages with a calm, gentle, and patient-first approach.
Dr. KK is registered with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and holds certification in Oral Moderate Conscious Sedation. She is also an active member of the Ontario Dental Association and the Canadian Dental Association, and she remains committed to ongoing learning and modern, evidence-based care.
Her practice spans routine checkups, restorative treatment, and personalized oral health education, with a special focus on children's dentistry and supporting anxious patients. Dr. KK places strong emphasis on prevention, clear communication, and helping every patient understand their care, making her a thoughtful choice for families looking for a long-term dental home.
Dr. KK believes that every smile has a story, and that the patient always comes first. When she isn't in practice, you'll find her spending time with family and friends, practising yoga, and looking for reasons to laugh every day.
UMESH PRABHU (BDS, DD)
Umesh earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in India before completing the Denturism Program with Honors at George Brown College in Toronto. He has more than 25 years of experience in the dental field and is a member of the Denturist Association of Ontario as well as the South Asian Dental Association. For the past 18 years, Umesh has also been a professor in the Denturism Program at George Brown College.
When he is not at the denture office, Umesh enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He also enjoys giving back to the community by providing denture care with the Local Community Health Centre under Peel and Halton Public Health.