Meet Our Doctors
Growing up in a medical family, Dr Kevin's parents ignited his curiosity and passion for healthcare from a very young age. Kevin did all his schooling in Australia where he finished his Bachelor of Medical Science at the Australian National University and later on obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Melbourne. Dr Kevin has since practiced dentistry in Australia and Canada including a few years in Alberta. He then made Vancouver his permanent home, having never been to a more perfect city to spend the rest of his life in! Since Kevin made Vancouver his long term home, he also obtained his Master of Business Administration from UBC Sauder.
Dr. Kevin is passionate about dentistry & healthcare and committed to a lifelong learning journey. He stays active with multiple continuing professional education programs and study clubs and take pride in his ability to provide up-to-date dental care and general health advice. Dr. Kevin is currently the chair of continuing education and communication and a board director for the Chinese Canadian Dental Society of BC.
Dr. Kevin's research passion focuses on the less-well-understood link between dental and systemic health. His research on the relationships among diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and periodontics was published and he truly believes that making a change in your oral health is to bring your general well-being to the next level!
Dr. Zhang practices the full scope of dentistry, from routine procedures to implants, difficult root canals and wisdom teeth extractions and surgeries. He practices minimally invasive conscious sedation for anxious patients (which is estimated to be up to 75% of the population) for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Dr. Zhang dedicates his utmost effort to ensuring his patients have full understanding and control regarding any treatment proposed and to strives to provide a great overall experience. In fact, most of the time, Dr. Zhang’s office is filled with jokes and laughter and people overlook the fact they’re in a dental clinic. Outside dentistry his diary is filled with travelling and sports, especially golf, tennis, motorsports and scuba diving.
Dr. Vivian Huang
General Dentist
Dr. Vivian was born in Taiwan, and her family immigrated to Canada when she was 12. She grew up in North Vancouver and obtained her degrees in Biochemistry and Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of British Columbia.
After many years of practicing and calling Richmond her home, Vivian is now excited to serve the community of Tsawwassen. She strives to provide high quality care with compassion and kindness and believes the key to helping her patients overcome dental anxiety is good communication and comfortable, pain-free dental visits. She also enjoys getting to know her patients, while helping them maintain healthy teeth and beautiful smiles over time.
Dr. Vivian is a clinical instructor at the UBC faculty of dentistry where she enjoys having stimulating conversations with the students. Dr. Vivian provides a wide range of dental procedures, including surgical extractions and Invisalign treatment. She is a member of the Canadian Dental Association and British Columbia Dental Association. She is also an experienced provider of Invisalign® and an active member in continuing education programs and study clubs, such as the Vancouver Invisalign Study Club and BITE Club. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay informed of the newest development in dentistry in order to provide the best care for her patients.
In her spare time, she likes to find new eats and try out new recipes. She also enjoys hiking, badminton, or just snuggling comfortably at home with her dog Jasper catching up on Netflix!
Dr. Irwind Bhatti
General Dentist
Dr Irwind was born and raised in BC, and he graduated from the Southpointe Academy in Tsawwassen before he went to Simon Fraser University for his Bachelor degree. Dr Irwind then obtained his dental degree from the James Cook University in Australia.
Dr Irwind focuses his work on dental fillings, crowns, root canals, tooth removal, and most importantly, preventative care. Dr Irwind has a background working in rural and Indigenous communities focusing on all aspects of dentistry. He has obtained certification in Oral Sedation and Nitrous Oxide, which helps patients who are nervous become more relaxed in the dental chair. He prides himself in doing work that is honest and thorough.
Dr Irwind began playing basketball when he was a young child. He has played through his high school career, YMCA leagues, and now plays recreationally. He also did bhangra competitively for 5 years in his local community performing for weddings, cultural events, and festivals! Irwind has always been passionate about sports and education. He learned early on that teamwork, hard work, consistently, and time management are great tools for his life journey!