Bridgewater Richmond Dentist

Dr. Gill has done much to assist in educating the public about dentistry, from being a featured guest on numerous radio and television talk shows to creating and hosting The Dental Show, a radio call-in program in Vancouver. He has been and continues to be an adviser, clinical tester and consultant for selected dental laboratories and dental materials companies. He is a technical adviser for dental office software.

Dr. Gill has been performing difficult cosmetic and surgical cases since 1996, combining his expertise in orthodontics, restorative & cosmetic dentistry and implantology to create natural smiles. Dr. Gill has worked with 11 different Vancouver and Lower Mainland dental offices last year, performing extractions as well as placing implants, bone grafting and assisting dentists in learning about new implant and restoration techniques.

Dr. Gill has been working with implants since 1993 and has taken many lectures and hands-on courses on implants, surgery and bone grafting, travelling to the US and to Germany to study with Dr. Paul Weigl at the University of Frankfurt School of Dentistry.

Dr. Wise Tang was born and raised in Hong Kong and moved to Canada in 1993. She finished her undergraduate program in 1996 and graduated in the Doctor of Dental Surgery program with honours at the University of Toronto in 1999. She completed a one year residency at the University of Michigan to broaden her horizon in dentistry and decided to settle in Vancouver in 2000.

She has been practicing general dentistry in lower mainland for over 20 years and has taken numerous post graduate courses in Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, and Orthodontics including Invisalign. She enjoys treating children and promotes prevention in their early age. She has great passion for dentistry and can create truly beautiful smile with the latest in technology. She has extensive experience in doing full mouth reconstruction with veneers, crowns, bridges and restoring implant supported prosthesis.  She is competent in all aspects of dentistry such as mercury-free restoration, root canal therapy, denture, extraction, teeth whitening, Invisalign, gum surgery, crown and bridge.

She has two boys and enjoys spending time with them after work. She speaks fluently in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Dr. Smith completed his dental training in Halifax at Dalhousie University. He believed in a well-rounded education and was a member of the Dalhousie swim team, winning the Maritime championships and competing subsequently in the Canadian University Championships in Edmonton., Alberta. He practiced general dentistry in Hamilton, Ontario for 3 years, mastering his skills in restorative, endodontic, periodontic and surgical aspects of dentistry. Due to a strong interest in orthodontics, he received his postgraduate specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Manitoba and received his Master and Science degree with a specialty in Orthodontics in 1974.

Dr. Smith is a member of the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists, the BC Society of Orthodontists, the Vancouver Orthodontic Study Club and Fellow of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. He had taught orthodontics at UBC dental school, lectured to numerous dental groups and brings over 30 years of the highest skill and professionalism to his practice. Dr. Smith has developed a keen interest in Invisalign treatment and has been designated a Premier Provider of Invisalign by Align Technology.

Dr. Smith resides in Vancouver with his beautiful partner Masha and two wonderful daughters, Kristina and Stephanie who all bring amazing joy and fulfillment to his life.

Dr. Derek Chow is a dedicated and compassionate dentist who graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He then pursued his passion for dentistry at the University of Sydney, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2023.

Throughout his education and training, Dr. Chow has focused on developing expertise in restorative dentistry, endodontics, and preventive care. He is committed to restoring and maintaining the oral health of his patients through a variety of procedures, including fillings, crowns, root canals, and comprehensive preventive measures. His goal is to help patients achieve optimal dental health and maintain beautiful, healthy smiles.

Dr. Chow speaks fluently in English and Cantonese. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Chow is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys maintaining an active lifestyle. He finds joy in hiking scenic trails, exploring nature, and staying fit through regular sports activities.

Dr. Esha Dhanju began working as a general dentist after successfully completing the dental licensing process with the National Dental Examining Board of Canada. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, including restorative work, oral surgery, root canals, and preventive care. Her practice is centered on patient-focused care, effective communication, and collaborative teamwork. Dr. Esha is fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi. Her professional goals include staying current with the latest technologies in dentistry and implementing them in her practice. Outside of work, Dr. Esha enjoys reading, exercising, exploring different places, and spending time with her family.