Our Clinic
Our Mission
Our mission is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile. To this end, we offer a full range of dental services including pediatric and cosmetic dentistry, root canals, crowns, bridges, extractions, implants, aligners to straighten teeth, and cleanings.
As part of our comprehensive care, we provide dental treatment under general anaesthesia for the pediatric or anxious patient. We charge according to the general fee guide for any treatment under general anaesthesia, and we also accept Healthy Kids coverage for this service. Dr. Kim has been providing dentistry under general anaesthesia in partnership with the Anaesthesia for Dentistry Clinic, for the last 12 years.
In addtion, we provide complete denture services with our licensed denturist, Susan Leung and Alysha Kumar. They offer free initial consultation and are skilled in complete and partial dentures, repairs and relines.
Our Team
Dr. Tara Kim
DMD, Principal Dentist
Dr. Kim focuses on family, cosmetic, and dentistry under general anaesthesia. Her patients know her as the “gentle dentist” for her careful and considerate treatment of all patients.
Dr. Kim obtained her Bachelor of Science (1996) and her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (2000), both with Honors at the University of British Columbia. During her four years in dentistry, she was granted numerous awards. She was awarded the Proficiency prize in Oral Medicine. She was also granted the Matthew J. Waterman Prize and the New Investigator Award for her excellence in dental research.
Following graduation, Dr. Kim was selected as one of three general practice residents (G.P.R.) at the University of Alberta. This elective training gave Dr. Kim further training in oral maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral medicine, and pedodontics. In addition to treating patients in the department of dentistry, she also provided comprehensive dental care to medically compromised, disabled, and trauma patients at the U of A hospital. As part of her GPR training, she often performed dental treatment under General Anaesthesia at the U of A Hospital.
Dr. Kim believes that access to dental care should be for everyone, including those who cannot undergo treatment under local anaesthesia. She has therefore continued seeing patients under general anaesthesia at private surgical centres. Typically patients who would benefit from this service are pediatric, disabled, or patients who are highly anxious about dentistry.
Dr. Kim is a member of the BC Dental Association, and the Canadian Dental Association. She strongly believes in continuing dental education to provide the highest quality care for her patients. She regularly updates her dental training by enrolling in lecture series, classes, and conferences. Included is the orthodontic study club at UBC, the ITI Implant study club, Vancouver district dental society, aesthetic study clubs, the Pacific Dental conference, and classes in endodontics and periodontics. She has also completed a year long mini-residency program in implant dentistry and is currently a part of an implant/periodontal study group mentored by the periodonitst Dr. Grisdale.
Dr. Sidhu
DMD, Dentist
Bio coming soon…
Susan
RD, Denturist
Susan Leung is a licensed denturist who brings over 15 years of experience added to our team. She graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and achieved her license here in Vancouver. Susan also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. Quality or your life is effected by the fit and appearance of your dentures. Come in for a consultation so I can assess your situation and listen to your concerns.
Robin
RD, Denturist
Bio coming soon…
Beverly
Office Manager
Beverly was born and raised in the Philippines, lived in Australia during high school, and has been living in Vancouver for over 15 years. She graduated with her degree as a Certified Dental Assistant from Vancouver Community College in 2001.
Beverly first started working with Dr. Kim in Surrey in 2002. It was not long before Beverly noticed how clients often commented on how good their dynamic was and how patients felt at ease under their care. Because of Beverly’s passion for dentistry and her genuine concern for her patients, she has continued to grow in her skills as a CDA.
Jessica
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessica has worked in the dental field for over 15 years. She started in dental reception, but Jessica has always wanted to further her dental knowledge and grow in the dental industry so she decided to go to dental hygiene school. After completing her dental hygiene diploma in Toronto, she returned home to finish her bachelor’s degree at Simon Fraser University.
Jessica has worked with Dr. Kim and Beverly since 2001 and has been a part of Champlain Dental since the beginning. She enjoys attending continuing education classes, where she can learn and grow in her dental hygiene skills. In her spare time, she loves reading, camping, hiking, biking, travelling, spending time with her family, friends and dog.
Ena
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ena is a Chinese-Filipino born and raised in the Philippines, and moved to Vancouver in 2013. She graduated with a Dental Hygiene bachelors degree in University of British Columbia by 2017. She has a passion for patient care and strives to become a better hygienist each day.
Outside of practice, Ena loves to play with her rescue dog, travel, and being with family.
Tiffany
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tiffany was born in China and has immigrated to Vancouver for more than a decade. She can speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. Tiffany graduated from the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene in 2020. She enjoys talking and educating patients about oral hygiene care.
In her spare time, Tiffany likes to spend time with her family and friends.
Cindy
Receptionist
Cindy completed her Certified Dental Assistant Diploma from CDI College in 2008 and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree from Douglas College in 2016. She has been working with Dr. Kim, Jessica and Beverly since 2011.
Cindy also speaks Cantonese. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, eating and loves to spend time with her son, family and friends.
Natalie
Certified Dental Assistant
I graduated from The CDA program at VCC in 2016. I was born and raised in Vancouver and I love talking to patients about food, especially desserts.
Yvonne
Certified Dental Assistant
Originally from South China, Yvonne has lived in beautiful Vancouver since 2001 with her husband and teenaged son. Yvonne feels so blessed to work in dentistry as a Certified Dental Assist for more than a decade. She enjoys serving her patients and make friends with them daily. After work, Yvonne likes cooking, gardening and traveling.
Hank
Dental Assistant
Hank is a dentist that has recently immigrated from South Africa. He has joined our practice as a dental assistant whilst he prepares for his dental equivalency exams.
His dedication and solid work ethic creates a professional environment that allows us to work and function optimally as a team.
He enjoys spending his free time being active and partaking in outdoor activities. He has completed 3 ultra triathlons and enjoys playing tennis socially. He is looking forward to trying out snowboarding in the coming winter.