About us

Continuing a Burlington legacy of gentle, personalized dentistry.

Heritage Dental — formerly Dr. Beth Nixon Family Dentistry — has been delivering exceptional dental care to the residents of Burlington and surrounding areas for over 30 years. We are thankful to our patients for their continuing trust and loyalty in allowing us to care for their oral health needs and provide quality dental treatment.

Our team of talented, educated and highly skilled dental staff work hard to make every appointment enjoyable. We know that dental visits can be stressful for some — our goal is to always make the appointment a pleasant one.

We're dedicated to you and your needs. Our promise is to provide each and every one of our patients with the very best dental treatment and care. We take an individualized approach so that your treatment is always tailored to you, giving every patient that "personalized touch" during all aspects of the visit. We pride ourselves on the safe delivery of oral care with an emphasis on ethical decision-making.

When you come for your appointment, you'll be greeted by many familiar smiling faces — some of our staff have been here for 10+ years.

Providers

Meet your dentists.

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Dentist

Dr. Elisa Kwon

DMD, McGill University, 2015

Dr. Jiyun Kwon — known to her patients as Dr. Elisa — is a compassionate and dedicated family dentist who takes pride in delivering gentle, patient-centered dental care. She graduated from McGill University's Faculty of Dentistry in 2015, after completing her undergraduate studies at Western University.

Raised in London, Ontario, Dr. Elisa has spent the past decade serving patients most recently in Tillsonburg, where she built lasting relationships with families and children across generations. She is excited to build new, long-lasting patient relationships here in her new home town of Burlington.

Known by patients and colleagues for her calm, caring, and detail-oriented approach, Dr. Elisa emphasizes clear communication, comprehensive treatment planning, and high-quality dental work. Every appointment is an opportunity to help patients feel informed, comfortable, and confident in their oral health.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Elisa enjoys spending time with her husband, Miller, and exploring the outdoors through travel, golf, and fitness.

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Dentist

Dr. Beth Nixon

DDS, University of Western Ontario, 1994

For the past 30 years, Dr. Nixon — known to patients as Dr. Beth — has been putting smiles on faces. Children, teens, adults, and seniors: Dr. Beth enjoys working closely with all age groups.

She believes communication is the key to a successful dental visit. Especially with kids, fear of the unknown plays a large role in dental apprehension. Dr. Beth takes the time to explain everything — for children, always with 'kid-friendly' words.

Orthodontics is her most passionate area, backed by 20+ years of additional training. She offers free orthodontic consultations to anyone interested in improving and straightening their smile. Dr. Beth graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1994, where she received the Lorne E. MacLachlan Award for excellence in Removable Prosthodontics. In 2003, she became the sole owner of the Walkers Line practice.

Our Team

Familiar smiling faces — many with us for 10+ years.

Registered Dental Hygienists

Highly trained professionals focused on thorough, gentle cleanings — with the patience and warmth to make every visit, especially for children, a positive one.

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Lauren
Registered Dental Hygienist

With the practice since 2006 after graduating from George Brown College. Loves working with children and helping patients achieve a smile they're proud of — gentle, thorough care every day.

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Jane
Registered Dental Hygienist

Honours Dental Hygiene graduate from Cambrian College (1995) with 30+ years in the dental field. Known for a calm, gentle touch and attention to detail, working collaboratively with patients on care plans for optimal health.

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Holly
Registered Dental Hygienist

In dental since 2019 and passionate about helping others create a positive impact on their oral health. Newly settled in Burlington and loving it — a fan of good food, fitness, and dogs.

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Olivia
Registered Dental Hygienist

Started in 2020 as a Dental Assistant and pursued further education at Niagara College to become a Registered Dental Hygienist. Provides hygiene care and continues to assist chairside.

Assistants & Reception

Our Certified Level II Dental Assistants and Receptionist make sure every visit runs smoothly — from booking and insurance questions to chairside care.

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Lina
Dental Receptionist

A certified dental assistant/receptionist and ODA member for over 23 years. Thrives on seeing patients leave satisfied and smiling after every visit.

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Rosemary
Certified Dental Assistant / Receptionist

A dental assistant for over 20 years, graduated from Career Canada College Hamilton in 1999. Enjoys getting to know patients and every kind of dental procedure.

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Sarah
Certified Dental Assistant

With the practice since June 2016, graduated from CDI College Hamilton in 2007. Loves the team-that-feels-like-family atmosphere and absolutely loves coming to work.

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Michelle
Certified Dental Assistant

Fanshawe College graduate (2016) working as a Level II Dental Assistant ever since. Passionate about general dentistry with a keen interest in working with kids and patients with disabilities.

Testimonials

What our patients say.

"Dr. Elisa is so gentle and takes the time to explain every step. I've never felt this comfortable in a dental chair."
Patient of Dr. Elisa
"Dr. Elisa was wonderful with my daughter — patient, calm, and great at putting her at ease. We're so glad she's part of the team."
Parent, Burlington
"Thorough, thoughtful and never rushed. Dr. Elisa walked me through my treatment plan clearly and I left knowing exactly what to expect."
Patient of Dr. Elisa
"Our kids love going to the dentist now. They know the friendly staff and Dr. Beth is extremely patient with even the most nervous kids."
Liz, Burlington
"Dr. Nixon and her staff are amazing. She is very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough. They were very good with my 2 young kids and took the time to explain everything to me. Highly recommended — 5 star treatment for sure!"
Julie M.
"The hygienists are gentle, patient, informative and kind — as are the dentists. I have 2 kids with concerns surrounding dental work and the team always works to problem solve in a way that works for our family. 1000% rave."
T.W.
"Best experience at a dental office ever! Dr. Beth and her staff were very professional and friendly. I left feeling great and I'm looking forward to my next visit."
Aaron G.
"As an older patient who never wants to wear dentures, Dr. Nixon and her team have provided knowledgeable and skillful dental care for the past fourteen years. She has always been on time, kind, and gentle — going to the dentist is a pleasant experience."
Brenda S.
"Dr. Nixon has been my dentist for 20 years. She is the warmest, most personable dentist I have ever had. I cannot recommend her enough to people who want low-pressure dentistry with a gentle touch."
Longtime patient

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