Family Dentistry & Implants In Steveston

Dr. Andrea Rigo is a General Dentist with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, implants, gum grafting, Invisalign and Digital Smile Design. Joining the Family Dentistry and Implants team in October 2023, Dr. Rigo has since been practicing diverse dental specialties. Graduating in 2011 in Brazil and subsequently in 2021 in Canada, Dr. Rigo’s educational journey spans continents.

Born in Videira, Brazil, Dr. Rigo shares a household with a delightful 5-year-old Golden Retriever named Nala. Beyond the realm of dentistry, Dr. Rigo’s enthusiasm lies in travelling, seizing opportunities to explore new destinations.

Andrea’s mission is to provide patients with high-quality dental care in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Her casual-hearted personality is warmly received, and her gentle touch puts patients at ease.

1. Bachelor of Dental ScienceTrinity College Dublin, Ireland
2. Master of Science in ProsthodonticsUniversity of Toronto
3. Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
4. Board Certified Prosthodontist

Dr. Shahab is a board-certified Prosthodontist, specializing in dental implants, aesthetic dentistry, and reconstructive dentistry. He earned his dental degree from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, and furthered his education with a Masters of Science and Certificate in Prosthodontics from the University of Toronto. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, Dr. Shahab is deeply committed to providing exceptional care to his patients.

With a primary focus on full-jaw dental implant solutions, Dr. Shahab is dedicated to conducting extensive research in this field. His passion for advancing patient care and education is evident from his background as a former teaching staff member at the University of Toronto and a clinical instructor in the postgraduate department.

Dr. Shahab’s commitment to improving oral health extends globally through his volunteer work. He has participated in missions in Vietnam, Guatemala, Tanzania, and Pakistan, where he promoted oral health awareness and provided much-needed dental care to underserved communities.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Shahab enjoys a diverse range of activities, including squash, cricket, gaelic football, soccer and rugby. He also finds joy in exploring new destinations through travel and is an enthusiastic supporter of the Liverpool Football Club. He brings the same level of enthusiasm and dedication to his family life with his wife and son as he does to his professional endeavors.

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Dr. Plavsic is an experienced general dentist who, for the past 24 years, has offered a broad range of oral health services to the patients in Vancouver and Lower Mainland. Her primary areas of interest are restorative, cosmetic, endodontic and sedation dentistry.

Since the early days of practicing dentistry, Dr. Plavsic has been enthusiastic about helping patients anxious about dental treatment. Dr. Plavsic is a D.O.C.S. – trained provider of sedation dentistry and performs dental treatments under all forms of sedation and anesthesia.

Between 2001 and 2013, Dr. Plavsic served patients from her North Vancouver practice, Lions Gate Dental Centre. In 2014, Dr. Plavsic took over and continued to grow the conscious sedation – focused family practice Willow Dental Care Vancouver, until the summer of 2024. Dr. Plavsic believes in dentistry as a team effort. Helping patients achieve their healthy – lifestyle goals requires a comprehensive effort by the entire dental team. That is the main reason she joined the uniquely motivated, highly skilled, and equipped team at the Lelem Village Dentist.

Dr. Plavsic has a wealth of continuing education, in both Canada and the United States, in the areas of restorative and cosmetic dentistry, occlusion, endodontics, and oral sedation. She has been a long-standing member of The Vancouver Study Club (previously T.E.S.T.), and a proud member of the Vancouver’s female dentists study club, Everyday Dentistry.

Dr. Plavsic holds memberships in professional associations such as:
Canadian Dental Association
British Columbia Dental Association
Doctors of Conscious Sedation (D.O.C.S.).

When not busy helping her patients, or developing her professional skills, Dr. Plavsic is quite likely somewhere on the hill, skiing, hiking, or biking. Dr. Plavsic is an enthusiastic promoter and supporter of a healthy lifestyle, and enjoys sharing experiences with others, exchanging tips on how best to keep a healthy mind and a healthy body.