Kore Connolly DD
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example!
Professional Affiliations
Denturist Association of British Columbia
College of Denturists of British Columbia
Our History
Legacy Denture Clinic’s History of Client Satisfaction in Kamloops
Established in 1969 by Fred Trestain, Trestain and Pryce Denture Clinic has been a successful practice for over 40 years. Frank Pryce joined Fred Trestain in 1974. He successfully graduated from Vancouver Community College to become a licensed Denturist in 1977, and retired in July 2011 selling the business, and leaving Kore Connolly his Legacy. Both Fred and Frank were pillars in the Denturist community and they both served on the Denturist Association of BC, giving back to their profession.
Kore Connolly’s grandfather, George A. Connolly was one of the founding fathers of Denturism in Canada. George Connolly exemplified the spirit of service to his profession. George Connolly’s love for Denturism was shown through his commitment to further the profession not only in Canada but internationally as well. The Denturist Association of Canada recognizes George’s Legacy and has handed out the George A. Connolly Denturist of the Year Award, each year since his untimely passing in 1986. His Legacy is strong within the community of Denturists, and the Denturist Associations across Canada. George Connolly also established a scholarship fund for students, recognizing the highest achievement in Denturism studies. This scholarship is still being gifted yearly to hard working students, helping them become successful graduates into the Denturist Profession. George Connolly established the Main Street Denture Clinic in 1952 and it has been a successful family practice for over 50 years. Jim Connolly, R.D., his son, took over the practice in 1974.
Jim is also dedicated to serving the Denturist profession. He is an active member, having held executive positions with both the Denturist Association of BC and the College of Denturists of BC. His involvement has been instrumental in the on-going development of the Denturist Profession. Jim was presented with the Denturist Hall of Fame award in 2012, recognizing his devotion over the years. Kore was able to work with Jim during his one year internship, learning not only the skill of Denturism but the benefits of hard work and dedication to the profession.
Our Team
Kore graduated from The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and has been a licensed Denturist since 1999. Before joining the practice at Trestain and Pryce Denture Clinic in 2008, Kore was an Instructor at Vancouver Community College as well as worked at a denture clinic in Richmond. One year after Frank Pryce’s retirement in 2011, Trestain and Pryce Denture Clinic was transitioned to Legacy Denture Clinic, to honor the reputations and the Legacy of George Connolly, Jim Connolly, Fred Trestain and Frank Pryce, as well as Kore’s own commitment to strive for excellence and advancement of the denturist profession.
Kore Connolly followed the examples of George Connolly, Jim Connolly, Fred Trestain and Frank Pryce and has been involved as a member of the Denturist Association Executives since 2008.
Brandi became a Registered Dental Technician in 2008, after completing the Technician Program at Vancouver Community College. She worked at Protec Dental Lab in Vancouver for one year before moving to Kamloops BC, where she worked as an Office Manager of a busy Denture Clinic. She was offered a great opportunity to work as a Dental Technician with Frank Pryce and Kore Connolly and started in 2009 at Trestain and Pryce Denture Clinic. Brandi works hard to excel in the fabrication of dentures, focusing on quality and service to our patients.
Kierra is our office manager. She’s the voice you hear on the phone and the smiling face you see when you visit Legacy Denture Clinic. She graduated with a Bachelor of Communication Studies degree from MacEwan University in 2017, and shortly after moved to Kamloops. On the weekends she enjoys hiking with her dogs Murphy and Molly, and exploring Kamloops and surrounding area. She is here to help you with appointments and to assist you in deciphering those confusing insurance quotes and payments. Please do not hesitate to phone her or come in to Legacy Denture Clinic with your questions. Kierra will be happy to help you with anything you need!
Brent is our denture lab technician assistant. He comes to our office as an experienced eyeglass technician and made a quick transition into the denture world. Brent spends his summer weekends camping and fishing with his family, and his winter weekends are spent on the curling rink. He has a love of learning and is constantly adding to his wealth of denture knowledge and the latest techniques in denture fabrication. These are just a couple of the things that make Brent a perfect fit with our team.
Shana Originally from Calgary, Shana comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the Dental Industry. Having a warm personality and passion for dentistry makes her a perfect fit for the role of our Treatment Coordinator. She is always happy to help answer any of your questions throughout the treatment process. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and eating delicious food, watching stand-up comedy, and spending time with her two fur babies—Kitty Kate and Joey.