Attracted from a young age to disciplines requiring a high level of perfection, Dr Houde practised figure skating and played the classical violin before opting for dentistry studies. She has always been passionate about the medical field, but it is the very nature of dentistry that convinced her to head in this direction. The idea of working closely with her patients and following up on them as they grow, the opportunity to immediately witness the impact of her actions, the desire to perform high-precision work with her hands are all reasons for Dr Houde to wish to evolve in the field of oral health.
Dividing her practice equally between general dentistry and orthodontics has, in the eyes of Dr Houde, given her the absolute best of both worlds. The generalist in her enjoys accompanying families through the passage of time and developing long-term relationships with parents and children. And the specialist in her is equally passionate about mastering various orthodontic techniques. To complete her numerous years of training, Dr Houde continues to perfect her knowledge and skills by frequenting the classrooms of the Académie Dentaire Multidisciplinaire. For this doctor with fifteen years of experience under her belt at Groupe dentaire La vallée, the opportunity of working daily alongside colleagues who each possess a complementary expertise is an invaluable asset – for her and her patients alike.
A mother of two children, Dr Magalie’s personal schedule brims with as much life as her professional one. She dreams of having free time to go for a run, enjoy a Zumba lesson or two, and even sculpt a few poems with her bow once again… someday.