Mercato Dental Centre

Dr. Tang grew up in the Greater Toronto Area and attained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Toronto. From educating his patients about dentistry to developing a friendly rapport with them, he makes sure his patients fully understand their treatment and next steps. His dental philosophy involves life-long learning to provide treatment based on current scientific evidence and each individual’s needs and preferences. He can also provide services in Cantonese and Mandarin to suit patients’ needs. In his free time, Dr. Tang enjoys traveling, trying out new food, watching movies, and staying active.

Dr. Mottahed was born in the U.S but grew up in Vancouver. He received his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biology from the University of British Columbia and his dental degree (DMD) from Boston University. He is the new principal dentist of Mercato. He purchased the practice from Dr. M, his dad, in 2010 and has since updated the office with new dental and office equipment, software, as well as gave the office a facelift in 2011. Dr. Mottahed is also a Clinical Instructor at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Chang has a true passion for helping people create beautiful smiles. She completed her degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Toronto; and prior to studying dentistry completed a MSc. degree in biomedical art. Combining her interest and love for art and design with dentistry, she developed a strong passion for esthetic dentistry. Her goal is to always listen, care, and treat each and every patient with compassion and tenderness.

Dr. Rezaie received his DDS degree in 1998 and MSc (Endodontics) in 2003. Prior to moving to Vancouver, he had been practicing as an Endodontist for more than 5 years. In 2010, he graduated from the University of British Columbia Dental School and in 2013 successfully completed the Specialty Assessment Program from the University of Toronto to become a Certified Specialist in Canada. His hobbies are soccer and skiing.

Dr. M is a graduate of the University of Manchester in England. After serving one year as a dental house officer, he entered general dental practice. Dr. M has advanced training which has led to a Fellowship in Dental Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons as well as a Diploma in Orthodontics. Dr. M’s area of expertise is on cosmetic dentistry, particularly crowns and bridges. He currently holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Andrew Gee, born and raised in East Vancouver, discovered his passion for dentistry while volunteering at a local non-profit community dental clinic during his undergraduate studies. After graduating with distinction with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology, Dr. Gee’s commitment to helping others led him to pursue the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia. His journey continued at UBC’s dental school, where he excelled and developed a keen interest in surgical and cosmetic dentistry. His dedication and skill were recognized through numerous awards and scholarships in restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, and preventative dentistry.

Committed to providing exceptional dental care, Dr. Gee believes in delivering effective and efficient treatments tailored to each patient’s unique needs and continues to advance his skill through ongoing education. He is dedicated to creating a comforting and caring environment, ensuring every patient feels safe and valued. When he’s not practicing dentistry, Dr. Gee enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, honing his culinary skills, and has recently taken up playing pickleball.