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Teeth Whitening (Bleaching)...
Extreme Makeover Vancouver
You don't have to travel to Hollywood for that Extreme Makeover. Those
life changing new smiles are available right here in Vancouver. Visit
our before and after galleries to see for yourself - more...
Cosmetic
Dentistry
The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to transform an average smile into
a terrific smile! To accomplish this goal, we analyze every aspect of
a smile and then correct the problem. We can repair chipped or broken
teeth. We can replace silver - more...
Initial
visit
Since you may have periodontal disease without experiencing any symptoms,
we perform a thorough examination using X- rays and a periodontal
probe. Healthy gums fit tight against the teeth and have no pockets.
When the bone levels fall as a result of - more... |
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Meet our Dentists
Vancouver dentists changing people's lives
Hello, and welcome to our website and our practice. I have been a dentist
in Vancouver for over 20 years, and have never been as excited about
dentistry as I am now. New technology, materials and techniques are continually
being developed and today we can do things I never dreamed possible.
The internet lets us share our profession, and learn from others all
over the world, as well as all the great dentists in Vancouver. Dental
treatment now is so much more than filling holes in teeth. We can truly
change peoples lives in many ways, including giving them a beautiful
new smile, eliminating sensitive teeth, helping them to get rid of their
chronic headaches and migraines, and help with snoring and sleep apnea,
both huge problems.
Let me show you one patient's treatment that demonstrates the life changing
ability of modern cosmetic dentistry. Donna suffered for many years
from chronic headaches, and had been through the medical system for diagnosis
with no relief. It was common for her to have headaches 4-5 days a week.
It was all from her bite. The combination of losing some teeth, and her
grinding habit had left her with a collapsed bite, which resulted in
all of the headaches.
This dental treatment eliminated her headaches (how incredible is that!),
and gave her a spectacular smile at the same time. This is what makes
it great to be a dentist in Vancouver today!
 
(Click the images for closeups)
or visit our dental gallery
Here is my top 10 list of amazing dental treatments we can provide today.
- Helping to eliminate patients' chronic headaches and migraines.
- Giving a person the beautiful smile they have dreamed about.
- Laser dentistry to change "gummy smiles" and treat gum disease without
surgery.
- Get rid of sensitive teeth, so people can again drink cold water,
and brush their teeth in comfort.
- Use digital photography to immediately show patients what is really
going on with their teeth.
- Digital x-rays to reduce the radiation exposure up to 90%.
- Replacing old silver-mercury fillings with bonded porcelain crowns.
- One appointment porcelain crowns (coming soon to our office)
- Oral sedation to help apprehensive patients get the dental treatment
they need.
- New anesthetic methods for repairing lower teeth without
having that numb tongue.
Dr. Mario Esposito
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Dr. Mario Esposito was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1989 is a BSc in Biochemistry and then entered the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC, graduating in 1993. He has been practicing general dentistry in Vancouver since June 1993 and has taken numerous post graduate courses in Endodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and particularly Orthodontics. The last three years, Dr. Esposito has taken numerous continuing education courses focusing on TMJ (jaw joint) dysfunction and treatment - including laser headache therapy. |
Experience:
1989 - Graduated from UBC with BSc in Biochemistry
1993 - Graduated from UBC with DMD from Faculty of Dentistry
1993 - Accepted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Dental Society
1993 - Owner Fraser Dental Group with Dr. Amin Shivji
2000 to present - Owner Pacific Centre Dental with Dr. Amin Shivji
2002 to present - Member of International Association for Orthodontics
Continuing Education:
2001 - Focus Study Group for Occlusal Harmony
2002 to present - Orthodontic, TMD and Sleep Science Conference
2003 to 2004 - Canadian Straightwire and Functional Orthodonitics Program
2005 - Invisalign Certification I
2006 - Invisalign Certification II - Advanced Invisalign Techniques
2007 - Advanced Orthodontic Concepts
2007 - Introduction to TMD Dysfunction
2008 - Botox Cosmetics
Dr. Amin Shivji
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Dr. Amin Shivji was born in Africa and moved to Vancouver in 1973. He graduated with Dr. Esposito from the University of British Columbia in 1989 with a BSc in Biology and entered the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC, graduating in 1993. He has been practicing general dentistry in Vancouver since 1993 and has taken numerous postgraduate courses in Occlusion, Gum Surgery, Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry. For the last four years, Dr. Shivji has focused on cosmetic dentistry. |
Experience:
1989 - Graduated from UBC with BSc in Biology
1996 - Graduated from UBC with DMD from Faculty of Dentistry
1993 - Owner of Fraser Dental Group with Dr. Mario Esposito
2000 to present - Owner of Pacific Centre Dental with Dr. Mario Esposito
Continuing Education:
2001 - TMJ and Occlusion
2003 - Gum Surgery
2005 - Laser Dentistry in Germany
2008 - Oral Conscious Sedation Course
2008 - Botox Cosmetics
Dr. Michael Drance
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Dr. Michael Drance has been working as a dentist in downtown Vancouver for 27 years. He has taken countless hours of extra training in general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry (just like on Extreme Makeover), laser dentistry, TMJ, headache and migraine treatment.
Dr. Drance has a loyal following of patients, not only from British Columbia, but also from Canada and other countries, including the United States, Hong Kong and others in Europe and South America. |
1976 Graduated
University of British Columbia with a BSc in Cell Biology
1980 Graduated
University of British Columbia Dental School with a DMD degree
1981 - 1995 Founded the Fraser Dental Group, a large successful multi
dentist group practice in Vancouver
1994 Volunteer dentistry in the Cook Islands
1996 - 1997 Locum for Dr. Scott who was unable to practice for medical reasons
1997 - 1999 Volunteer dentist to government dental clinics in Nassau, Bahamas
1999 Started practice in Coal Harbour, Vancouver with an emphasis
on laser and cosmetic dentistry
2003 Founded Downtown Dental by taking over Dr. Bill Cliffe's
practice and amalgamating the two practices on Alberni Street
Continuing education courses
- 14 years with the Boundary Prosthetic Study Club, covering restorative,
cosmetic, and implant dentistry
- Vancouver Implant Study Club
- All Porcelain Restorations I and II , Aurum Ceramics
- Advanced Impression Techniques , Aurum Ceramics
- Laser Dentistry, Dr. Shelley Kassam
- Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, UBC
- Restoring the Worn Dentition, UBC
- Preparation Design for All Ceramic Resorations, UBC
- Local Anesthetic Update, Dr. Stanley Malamed
- Laser Dentistry I and II Institute for Laser Dentistry
- Principles of Occlusion, Dr. Dennis Nimchuk
- Laser Periodontal Therapy Dr Larry Finkbinder
- Esthetic Dentistry Dr. Ed Lowe
- Cosmetic Dentistry PAC Live
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dr. Allan Lowe
- Treating TMJ and Muscular Problems, UBC
- State of the Art Periodontal Treatment, UBC
- Principles of Neuromuscular Dentistry, Millenium Institute
- Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Bill Dickerson LVI
- Porcelain Veneers, Den Mat Corporation
- Posterior Composite Techniques UBC
- Rotary Endodontics UBC
Dr. Clarence Wong
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Dr. Clarence Wong graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2003 and has been practicing general dentistry in British Columbia since then. Over the years, he has devoted countless hours to continuing education courses and study clubs to better existing skills as well as acquire new ones in the growing field of dentistry. Dr. Wong has special interests in the areas of endodontics and dental implants. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Wong is an avid cyclist and snowboarder. Also, he shares the love of motorsports with Dr. Drance. |
Experience:
1998 – Graduated University of British Columbia with B.Sc in Biochemistry
1999 – Graduated University of British Columbia with B.Ed
2003 – Graduated University of British Columtia with D.M.D with Honor Roll Standing
2003 – Associate dentist for Ladner Dental Clinic
2003 – Associate dentist for Dr. Eric Lau
2003 – Associate dentist for Madison Center Dental
Continuing Education:
2002 – Oral Surgery Placement in VGH with Dr. Ian Matthew
2004 – Creating Restorative Excellence with Dr. John Kois
2005 – Prosper Study Club with Dr. Jim Grisdale
2006 – Oral Sedation with Dr. Stanley Malamed and Co.
2006 – Nobel Biocare Implant with Apex Dental Laboratories
2006, 2007 – BC Institute of Oral Implantology Study Club with Dr. Frederick Li
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