Joan is born and raised in Suriname and studied dentistry in the Netherlands at the ACTA, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. After graduation she started as a general practitioner in Zoetermeer.

Because of a special interest in orthodontics and implantology, she decided to work in an orthodontic practice to gain more experience in this particular field.

Joan is very skilled and also developed a love for implantology. She decided to specialize in treatment and placements of dental implants and was registered as an implantologist in 2008. She gained a lot of experience in complex dental cases and a lot of these cases needed orthodontic pretreatment, which was a win-win situation, since she could do both. In 2020 she decided to focus all her attention to orthodontic treatments; fixed and removable appliances and Invisalign.

She only treats patients that have been specifically referred to her for orthodontics. Joan is working part time in Suriname and works the remaining time in The Netherlands.

Joan is practical and reasonable; One of the most down-to-earth women we have ever met.

In her free time, she likes to travel and stay active.