This is my go to place for dental work and I really recommend it! The location is very convenient…read morebecause it is right next to the broadway city hall station and close to many other bus stops. It is located inside the city square mall. The dentist and all the other staff are very friendly and make you feel very comfortable. I go there for routine cleaning, they always make sure to follow up with you if its been more than 3 or 4 months since your last clean up. They are not pushy, just gentle reminders which I appreciate. The past weekend I had a massive toothache so I contacted them on a Saturday and they got back to the same day and gave me an appointment for that Monday. When I went in for the check up, they said I needed an emergency root canal and got me in the very next day at another clinic. The MOA called around 4-5 dental centres trying to get me in, really appreciated her efforts. Best part, they direct bill to your insurance company which saves you a lot of the time! Would definitely recommend them for your dental work.

This used to be the best dental office until the owner passed away. Dr. Muise is rude, impatient…read moreand not professional. The office manager is rude and obnoxious and the staff at the front desk have no idea what they are doing. I do not recommend this place.

I have been going to this office for many years, as have my husband and children. Our primary…read moredentist is Dr. Ma and all 4 of us can't say enough about how fantastic she is. Our family works with 2 hygienists for cleanings, Viktoriya and Kelly, both are top notch and work with extreme attention to detail! I have recently completed phase 1 of a tooth implant process. It happens to be one of my very front teeth and you can imagine how vulnerable that might make you feel. Dr. Kwong is the dental surgeon that did the procedure and I was nothing less than blown away at how easy and painless it all was. I experienced virtually no pain during or after the procedure. There was very little swelling and absolutely no bruising. At the moment I am fitted with a temporary tooth as the grafting takes place, I will get my permanent implant in July. I'd say he is extremely good at what he does. And I would also have to mention the women who run administration, Michelle and Karolina. Awesomely competent and well organized, super friendly too. As is everyone in the office! Karolina was also the assistant during my implant surgery and she was fantastic! This is an office that runs top to bottom like a high end and well oiled machine. We are big fans!

I am new to this Dental Centre. We were recommended by a close family friend and my husband has…read moregone there since he was a teenager. As an understatement, I really do NOT like dentists. I've had bad experiences as a kid/teenager. For weeks, and hours leading up to the appointment, I was getting anxiety and my husband reassured me I was in good hands. My first experience was with the front desk, and the young ladies were lovely and genuine. They had my insurance set up; I didn't need to lift a finger. In LESS THAN 12 hours I got my return from Sunlife (benefits company). It was so simple and quick! The actual office is state of the art, quick, and effective. Everything including X-rays are shown up on LCD TVs in front of you so you know what the dentists plan on fixing or improving. I had Kelly as my dental hygenist. She was kind, relatable, understanding, and empathetic. Did I mention she has a great sense of humour? She was professional and made me feel super comfortable. She demonstrates a true passion for her role and her attention to detail was impeccable. She also explained what plaque and tartar was and how it could impact teeth and gums. During the cleaning process I was fighting to stay awake! I was so relaxed I could have taken a nap! She gave me the remote to the TV and I watched TV and relaxed while she did her thing. Normally I would be gripping the edge of the chair in fear. Dr. Ma is very friendly and understanding. She has a great sense of humour and does her best to make her patients feel welcome. You can also see the openness she has with the hygienists and the sense of partnership they share. The experience from beginning to end has really reduced my fear of dentists and have already booked future appointments with anticipation. I am young and wanting to protect my teeth for decades to come. They have really changed my view of someone putting hands and loud gadgets in my face. Oh, and as a first patient they give you a welcome PINEAPPLE. A real pineapple. The fruit, as a welcome gift!!! Thanks! I'll be back for YEARS and will recommend ALL friends and family. :)

My wife went here not me which is why I didn't give it a one, however I got front row seats to the…read morereason behind the rating (And let me state that the girl I spoke to over the phone was quite nice): -1st this place seems incredibly busy, especially if your looking for a weekend booking you could be waiting for 2-3 months. -My wife was charged 40% over the estimate. A few dollars..pfft whatever, but this was far from a few dollars. -They only did half a cleaning...HALF, then told her she had to book another appointment for the other half?? "They didn't have time on her first booking"?? Get ready for ANOTHER payment. Neither I or my wife have EVER had to go for two sessions for a cleaning & x-rays. Nor have I ever heard of this.. -An email she received in response to a query about the price was a little patronizing and that was the final nail in the coffin for her.. The short story: She's a masters student & we are both covered by her plan. Even with the coverage Alma is still quite expensive, and the estimates are quite inaccurate as is the process once you get there. I will now pay 1/3 of what she might have paid for the EXACT same thing at Kingsgate Dental & the estimates are always within a few dollars as well. The waits are also 1/3 compared to Alma (they also open on the occasional Sunday). Alma should also get someone else to reply to customer service emails lol. The bright side..?? The bottom half of her mouth is pretty clean :)

Dentists get a bad wrap. Why? Because we are scared of them…read moreas kids, and it just sticks. Kinda like Polident. Well, have no fear, cause Alma Dental is here. For your most important part of your body. Well... one of them at least. One of the hygienists hums a lovely little ditty throughout most of the cleaning and I gotta admit. It's kind of relaxing. They are under the UBC extended health plan here, so it is quite cheap to keep your smile looking like a million bucks if you are a student. I paid around $25 last visit. I gotta say that for the dreaded dentist visit, this place is nearly as good as it gets. Perhaps if they offered laughing gas in the waiting room I would give em 5 happy/dizzy stars.

They are awesome! I was nervous about getting a dental implant, but Dr. David Cheng and the WCS…read moreteam made the whole process smooth. The consultation was thorough, timelines were clear, and the surgery itself was way easier than I expected--gentle, precise, and painless with great aftercare instructions. Healing went exactly as they predicted and my final crown looks like it's always been there. Front desk was friendly, billing was transparent, and the clinic is spotless. If you're considering implants in Vancouver, this is where you want to go. I'm smiling big again!

I have been going to West Coast Smile for more than 30 years. I was terrified of dentists before I…read moremet Dr Norden. He is so incredible. I trust him implicitly. I take very good care of my teeth and I want my dentist to do the same. I have had all my mercury fillings replaced, invisalign, cavities filled, countless cleaning appointments. My entire family goes here. I have referred everyone I know who mentions the words... "I need a dentist". There were many occasions where someone in our family chipped a tooth or lost a filling and we were given emergency time in the office... so I am happy to reschedule my appointment if I need to give up my appointment to someone else who has an emergency. Dr. Jeffrey Norden should teach everyone how to give needles. I would recommend West Coast Smile to everyone I love. We are lucky to have them.

My first visit to MAX Dental was fantastic! My crown fell out and I was so stressed out about going…read moreto the dentist. My regular dentist retired so at the recommendation of a friend, I ended up there. I am so thankful to Dr. Maryam and her staff for making my visit a very positive one, especially in these scary COVID times. Dr. Maryam is very kind, gentle, professional - I couldn't have asked for more. The same goes for all the staff. I felt very safe in the office at all times. The office itself is very modern and comfortable, the staff very knowledgeable. I hope I have covered it all. Bottom line is that I have found my new dentist and I will tell everyone I know about this office. Thank you so much to all of you at MAX Dental!

I've been here 3 times since my initial review. 2 more cleanings and a mouth guard. All 3…read moreadditional visits have been efficient and friendly. My teeth are in good shape so they've suggested a longer duration between X-rays, to be followed by an even longer duration should there continue to be positive results. I have found this dentist to be very trustworthy, and I have no qualms about continuing to go here. An additional thanks goes out to my RDH (Gennelle P.) for continuing to do a great job.

I have been a patient of Dr. Trylowsky for over 20 years. Himself and his staff have been caring…read morepart of my life.. I always look forward to my appointments. Over the past few months Dr. Trylowsky has veneered 6 of my front teeth! His work is absolutely amazing. He transformed my smile and has made me very happy with doing something so special and nice for yourself.. If you are looking for some self improvement, dental advice and an honest Dentist do have your work done.. Dr. Trylowsky is your man... Thank you Dr. Trylowsky and staff for being a part of my life. Sincerely Cameron Withers

Best art gallery/ dentist in the city! If you thought…read moredentists were just places you hated to go to, this place will change your life. He is also an art collector who barters his services for art bc what starving artists have money for dental work?? Coolest dentist in the city.

Great place to come for your bi-annual check up and clean. Have been coming here for years and…read moreservice has always been fantastic and welcoming.

To really capture my experience with Dr. Charmaine Fong at Aarm Dental I need to provide a little…read morehistory. I'm from Ireland. We all know the reputation those from the British Isles have for dental hygiene; I guess it's because, at least in my experience, the dentists aren't very good. During one visit my dentist dropped out for lunch right in the middle of pulling 2 teeth, and I poured blood; another dentist pulled the wrong tooth for my sister. My twin brother also needed a filling and didn't receive enough anaesthetic and felt the drill boring into his tooth. The point is, I've been traumatized, and I think justifiably so ! Fast forward eighteen years. Yes, eighteen. I'm not proud of that, but what with bad experiences, and the fact that I travelled for years, I haven't been to a dentist in all that time. I finally booked an appointment after seeing favourable reviews for Aarm dental on Hornby as I felt pain in my teeth. I realised Aarm dental was different from that very first call. Jenna, the receptionist, truly listed to me - and even suggested I don't book my first visit on my birthday (which I was going to do) ! When I arrived for my appointment, Dr. Charmaine Fong listened to my concerns regarding dentists, then set about easing them. We spent about an hour or so going over dental history, taking X-rays, pointing out problem areas, etc. She made me feel comfortable, and that she really cared about me as a person and not just a customer. I told her I had a thing about pain, and that I was very nervous. She assured me that I was in good hands. It turned out the "pain" I was feeling was that I needed 6 fillings. We decided that 6 at once would be too much so we booked a second appointment, and started on the first 3. First she froze my gums with a pink mixture that tasted of bubblegum. After waiting about 10 minutes for it to take effect, she gave me a local anaesthetic with a needle. I was really worried about that ! She apologised, then manoeuvred her arm in such a way so I wouldn't see the needle. I honestly didn't feel a thing ! When I did feel some pain (for a split second) in the roof of my mouth, she warned me first and apologized again, after. Again, after a pause to let the drugs get to work, she got the fillings taken care of. After finishing we scheduled for my next visit. Since that first time, I've since been perhaps 4 other times, to complete work, or a cleaning, or a check up. I am so happy I took the plunge ! I've felt guilty about not going for so long, and it was something that was hanging over me. I now have no fear at all about going to the dentist. Dr. Charmaine Fong is an exceptional dentist, and really stressed the importance of maintaining a good dental routine every day with the right tools, and frequent visits to the dentist. I have since recommended her to my friends. My twin brother was even more traumatized than I was about dentists, but left the clinic smiling. I can't believe what I'm about to say - but I'm actually looking forward to my next visit. Thank you Dr. Fong !

I am having my cleaning done today…read more The Dr. and staff are always professional. This is an amazing group of people. Dr. Schlappner is a top notch dentist. He knows what he's doing and he does it well. The office is comfortable and tidy. Everything has its place and is well organized. The receptionist, Evelyn, is always pleasant and very personable. She's always on the ball. The office is conveniently located.

This is an excellent place to go for dental care. The team was very professional examining and…read moreproviding with solutions by priority. From the time I had root canal up to crowning, Dr Dhaliwal did a great job as well as her assistant Ms Angela, I felt that I was in good hands. All the people here were very gentle and kind to me and to my partner. They explained very well what was going on. Thanks to the whole team. Highly recommended!!!