About Your Local Dentist Richmond, BC
Proud Richmond Dentist
Recognizing the importance of fostering a good sense of community, Coppersmith Dental Centre is dedicated to its mission of providing quality, caring dentistry for individuals who live and/or work in Richmond, British Columbia. Utilizing modern procedures, state-of-the-art equipment, and the latest theories and concepts within the industry, this dental facility delivers superior services in a warm and welcoming environment.
Addressing all of the oral health needs of its patients with the highest level of care, our dental staff strives to consistently remain a valuable component of this community.
A Proud 123Dentist Member
Coppersmith Dental Centre is proud to be a current member of 123dentist.com, a professional network of dentists who have joined this online group as part of their effort to provide an exceptional level of commitment to patients in their local communities. This dental facility has been selected for this privilege due to their high level of dental expertise and superior performance in patient satisfaction. The 123dentist.com network facilitates the search for a dental professional in local neighborhoods, including Richmond, British Columbia, easing the process of locating a specialist or new dentist for people moving into the area. Membership in 123dentist.com reflects the dedication and quality performance provided by Coppersmith Dental Centre and its employees. Learn more about 123 Dentist here.
Coppersmith Dental Centre is proudly owned by Dr. Mehrdad Ezzati and Dr. Amin Shivji.
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Our Team at Coppersmith Dental
At Coppersmith Dental Centre in Richmond, patients receive the utmost of care and prompt attention delivered by our dedicated team of dental professionals. Patient comfort is of the greatest importance to us as we promote healthy teeth and bright smiles through a number of essential general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry services. Every member of the team is necessary to our provision of the highest level of oral health care. Our dental team is made up of individuals who are passionate about the work that they do. It includes our dentists, hygienists, and office/administrative staff.
Our Richmond Dentists
Dr. Raymond Tang
General Dentist
Dr. Raymond Tang was born in Hong Kong and has called Vancouver his home since the age of five. After completing his Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology and Genetics at the University of British Columbia, he moved to Australia for his Post Graduate Dental degree at the University of Sydney.
Upon completing his residency in 2012, Dr. Tang completed many advanced courses in Surgical and restorative dentistry all over Australia, Hong Kong
Dr. Tang believes patient comfort and attention to their specific dental needs are important for their overall experience. Since 2015, Dr. Tang has been serving the Richmond and Vancouver community and has brought the experience he has gained working in Australia back to his hometown.
Dr. Tang is proficient in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. He enjoys all aspect of dentistry especially Surgery and Cosmetic Dentistry.
Dr. Allan Hovan
General Dentist
Dr. Allan Hovan received his dental degree from the University of British Columbia and went on to receive specialty training in Oral Medicine as well as a Masters of Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington. He ran a successful general practice in White Rock for many years before becoming involved with BC Cancer where he provided general and specialty dental care to oncology patients. He has received awards from the BC Dental Association, the College of Dental Surgeons and the International College of Dentists for his outstanding contributions to the field of dentistry. He looks forward to providing a full range of dental services to the patients of Coppersmith Dental.
Our Hygienists
The cornerstone of good dental care at our Richmond dental
Harry Sekhon
Hygienist
Harry is a Registered Dental Hygienist who graduated from hygiene in Toronto, Ontario. He started his career 10 years ago.
Harry believes that preventative care and education are the keys to optimal dental health. He prides himself on being a thorough, skilled, but gentle hygienist. Harry takes the time to build solid relationships with his patients, focusing on overall health.
Harry loves to spend time with his family and friends but his greatest accomplishment is his 3 wonderful children. He also enjoys watching sports and movies in his free time.
Our Certified Dental Assistants
Lexys Bandayrel
Certified Dental Assistant
Raised in Richmond,
Alissa Suzick
Certified Dental Assistant
Alissa was born and raised in Richmond. She has been a Certified Dental Assistant for 3 years and really enjoys her interaction with patients.
Alissa is married and has 2 wonderful sons, Sean and Jackson. In her spare time Alissa likes to go work out at the gym, go to the movies and enjoy time with her husband and boys.
Office and Administrative Staff
Janice deFreitas
Office Manager
Originally from Burlington Ontario, Janice has called Richmond home for the past 32 years.
She also brings 32 years of experience to Coppersmith Dental. Janice began her career in dentistry as a dental assistant. After several years she went on to dental receptionist, treatment coordinator and office manager. In her spare time, Janice enjoys reading, movies and most of all, spending time with her 2 wonderful grandsons.
Siea Peterson
Patient Care Coordinator
She is our most knowledgeable team member when it comes to the terms and limits of various dental insurance plans, so if you have any questions she is the one to ask for. When not working,
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Your Local Dentist Nearby Coppersmith Corner Centre
Coppersmith Dental Centre
11380 Steveston Hwy #155,
Richmond, BC
V7A 5J5
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Reviews For Your Local Richmond Dentist
We truly appreciate all of the kind words we’ve received from patients over the years, however we are unfortunately no longer permitted to display testimonials we’ve received on our website, due to regulatory changes from the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. Instead, we are now displaying reviews left by patients at third-party review sites.
Google Reviews
1st dentist visit in a Covid-19 world. I was very comfortable with the protocols taken. I felt like this is one of the safest places to be.
I went to Coppersmith Dental for the first time today for a long overdue cleaning, and it was a fantastic experience. The office was extremely clean, and the procedures they have in place to keep you safe are very reassuring. All the staff, including the dentist and hygienist that worked with me, were friendly and inviting. For someone who doesn't particularly enjoy going to the dentist, this was the best experience I have had at one and I will continue to go to Coppersmith Dental for my future dental needs. Highly recommended!
Thorough and very friendly staff. They make you feel welcome and comfortable. If they have concern on your dental health they will explain it well with every detail. Very happy with their service!
Front staff Janice and Seah are amazing! Helpful, considerate, and very caring. Very organized at coordinating appointments for my large family. Dentists are efficient and caring. Get the job done properly and quickly which is crucial for me as I don’t have to sit for long periods of time in the chair or come for multiple appointments. Usually run right on time or within a few minutes of the appointment despite COVID. Do not over-treat but do what needs to be completed. I’ve been a patient for over 10 years and despite moving out of Richmond will commute to come here. Thank you for keeping my teeth in good condition
Love this dental office. Everyone is just fantastic! Thank you Allison for an easy and gentle teeth cleaning experience. Janice and Siea on the front desk are awesome!
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Patient Referrals at Coppersmith Dental
At Coppersmith Dental, we love to treat our patients!
Refer a friend, family member or business associate for their check up & cleaning and receive a $50 Gift Card to The Keg. To thank you for being a part of our clinic, and for referring your friends to us, please have dinner on us – limit of one gift card per family.
Dental Technologies At Your Richmond Dentist
Velscope Oral Cancer Screening
We are happy to have the technology here at Coppersmith to provide a pain-free oral cancer screening to our patients. Oral cancer is more common that many other types of cancer, and with the Velscope technology we can screen your mouth and detect any oral lesions by performing this screening yearly.
It is a simple light that your hygienist will shine into your mouth, which will let us see several layers deep into your tissue, thereby catching cancerous lesions early. This bright light has been endorsed on Dr. Oz and was actually developed at UBC!
iTero® Element Intraoral Scanner
The iTero Element Scanner makes great first impressions. This state-of-the-art digital impression system eliminates the need for messy putty in your mouth, as we would traditionally use to create an impression of your teeth. With our iTero Element Scanner, we can digitally capture a detailed 3D model of your teeth and gums. Not only is this process far more comfortable than the old putty based impressions, but it’s faster. This system is ideal for crowns, bridges, implants, and Invisalign® clear aligners and retainers.
The iTero Element Scanner Makes Great First Impressions
This state-of-the-art digital impression system eliminates the need for messy putty in your mouth, as we would traditionally use to create an impression of your teeth. With our iTero Element Scanner, we can digitally capture a detailed 3D model of your teeth and gums. Not only is this process far more comfortable than the old putty based impressions, but it’s faster. This system is ideal for crowns, bridges, implants, and Invisalign® clear aligners and retainers.
Traditional impressions were messy, uncomfortable, occasionally unreliable and unpleasant tasting. That’s why we’re proud to offer full digital impressions. Not only is a digital impression more comfortable, it’s also much more accurate. The scanner takes an incredibly detailed impression of your teeth and gums.
During the scanning process, you can breathe or swallow as you normally would. You can even pause during the process if you need to. The scanner gives us a 3D model of your mouth that can be used for your dental services including the Invisalign Outcome Simulator to show you what your new smile might look like. Once the scan is complete, your dentist will then have a 3D model of your mouth that can be used to create detailed crowns, bridges, implants, and Invisalign® clear aligners and retainers. The digital accuracy eliminates the need to retake impressions, keeping your time in the chair to an absolute minimum.
The Benefits of an iTero® Element Scanner
Comfortable
• No mess associated with impression materials
• Breathe and swallow as you normally would
• No unpleasant taste, smell or gagging
Fast
• 3D view of scans onscreen with your dentist
• Provides faster delivery times of your Invisalign® treatment plan
Accurate
• Precise fit of crowns, bridges, implants, and Invisalign clear aligners
and retainers
• No need to retake impressions
