PocoSmiles Dental

Dr. Farhan Shivji completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia, and has since
become the proud owner and principal dentist of NeWest Smile Dental, located in the heart of New Westminster’s Brewery District.

Dr. Shivji creates a welcoming and safe clinical environment that prioritizes patient comfort. Patients consistently
appreciate his precise anaesthetic technique, and his charismatic and caring chair-side manor. Dr. Shivji advocates for his patients, and enjoys educating patients regarding their oral health care, with consideration of each patient’s specific concerns- both restorative and cosmetic. As well as growing his practice, Dr. Shivji has a strong interest in population and public health. He has traveled to San Quintin, Mexico on a dental mission to provide dental care to communities in need.

In his spare time Dr. Shivji enjoys spending time hiking and skiing around beautiful BC, keeping up-to-date with his passion for cars, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Dorothy Tang graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science from UBC. During a trip to Melbourne in 2010 to volunteer for the Bushfire Recovery Project, she fell in love with Australia. After completing her undergraduate degree in BC, Dr. Tang returned to a different part of Australia—the tropical city of Cairns, Queensland—where she lived and earned her dentistry degree at James Cook University.

Dr. Tang values building trusting relationships with her patients and creating an environment where they feel comfortable, cared for, and well-informed during their appointments. She enjoys taking the time to get to know her patients so she can address their concerns and develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to their current needs and future goals. Her warm and welcoming personality helps children and anxious patients feel at ease.

Her particular interests include restorative dentistry (Bioclear™ black triangle closure, cosmetic composite bonding, crowns, veneers), orthodontic treatment (Invisalign®), and endodontic treatment (root canal therapy). Dr. Tang is an advocate for minimally invasive dentistry and aims to provide options for conservative dental care whenever possible.

In her free time, Dr. Tang enjoys visiting new restaurants and exploring BC parks with her husband and two young daughters.

Dr. Rosemary Nguyen joined PocoSmiles in 2024, where she practices general dentistry with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery. She attended Simon Fraser University for her undergraduate studies, where she received her Bachelor of Science. Dr. Nguyen graduated from the University of Sydney in Australia with a Doctor of Dental Medicine. Her journey took her to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, where she practiced before returning home to Canada. Dr. Nguyen speaks Vietnamese. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, travelling, and reading.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, Dr. Ah Ram (Jennifer) Cho moved to Coquitlam at the age of 12. Dr. Cho obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at the University of British Columbia, then she went to the University of Sydney, Australia for her dental training. After competing her dental degree, Dr. Cho worked at Northern Alberta for 6 years before finally settling back to her hometown.

Being a dentist was Dr. Cho’s dream since young, as she was exposed to many good dental experiences as a patient, and she wants to return the same to her patients. Dr. Cho is empathetic, passionate and is devoted to provide a pleasant dental experience for all patients. Dr. Cho’s devotion and passion in dentistry has made her taking various continuing education courses, including dental implants and IV sedation. She is dedicated to providing the best quality care to patients.

In her leisure time, Dr.Cho enjoys watching K-drama and playing golf and board games with her friends and family. Dr. Cho is proud to be part of the PocoSmiles team.