Dr. Michael Goad

Born and raised in Chatham, Ontario, Dr. Michael Goad completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Alberta, which included a year abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan.

After practicing general dentistry in Victoria for four years, Dr. Goad pursued specialized orthodontic training in Washington, D.C., at Children’s National Medical Center and Washington Hospital Center.

In 2018, he was granted a Master of Science in Orthodontics and returned to Victoria to join Dr. Kersten’s practice. Dr. Goad is an active member of the British Columbia Society of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, and the Victoria and District Dental Society. 

Dr. Gerald Kersten was born in Edmonton, Alberta, but has called Victoria home since childhood. After graduating from Belmont High School, he attended the University of Victoria, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of British Columbia in 1985 and practiced general dentistry in Esquimalt for eight years.

In 1993, Dr. Kersten and his family moved to Windsor, Ontario, so he could pursue specialty training in orthodontics. He earned his Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of Detroit Mercy in 1995. That same year, he returned to Victoria to establish his practice, now known as Lumina Orthodontic. 

 Dr. Kersten maintains active memberships in the British Columbia Society of Orthodontists, Canadian Association of Orthodontists,  American Association of Orthodontists and the Victoria and District Dental Society.