Dr. Farhan Shivji completed his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia in 2017, 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 manner. 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. Jessica Chen obtained her Bachelor of Science with distinction (B.Sc.) degree from the University of British Columbia and her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree with high distinction from the University of Sydney in 2021.

Dr. Chen values building a trusting relationship with her patients through open communication and keeping her patients well-informed. Her kind, patient, and gentle demeanor allows patients to receive comprehensive care in a comfortable and stress-free environment.

Some of Dr. Chen’s hobbies includes hiking, swimming, and learning to cook new dishes.

Dr. Mo was born in Iran and has been practicing dentistry for the past 24 years, dedicating the last 18 years towards Implant Dentistry and Periodontal (gum) surgeries. He has been practicing as a licensed general dentist in Canada since 2015.

After getting his DDS from Shahid Beheshti University in 1995, he practiced general dentistry for three years and went back to the university to receive his MSc in Periodontics in 2001. In Iran, he provided patients with periodontal and advanced implant treatments at his private practice, and served as an assistant professor at the Guilan University of Medical Sciences.

Dr. Mo has a passion for continuous education, and has served both as an instructor and a student in various courses to cultivate his passion for implant dentistry.

Away from his practice, Dr. Mo enjoys skiing, biking, and spending time with his family.

Growing up watching his father in his own practice of medicine, Dr. Mehdi was inspired to also pursue a career in healthcare. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS/DDS) degree in Pakistan in 2008, he continued with specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2014.  As his training heavily focused on facial trauma, cleft lip, palate surgeries and oral cancers, it truly ignited his passion for helping people. Currently, Dr. Mehdi is registered as a General Dentist in Canada with special interest in implant dentistry and dental surgical procedures.

Dr. Mehdi loves dentistry as is allows him the opportunity of making a positive impact in his patient’s lives.

Outside of work, he loves to spend time with his family, trying out new recipes, reading, writing, and engaging in outdoor activities!

Dr. Dhaliwal practices all facets of general dentistry with a focused interest in oral surgery and implantology. His continuing education credits include implants, oral surgery, bone grafting, endodontics (root canals) and restorative dentistry. His approach to dentistry is based on evidence, conservative treatment and patient education.

In his free time you’ll see him snowboarding in the winter, golfing in the summer and travelling when he can.

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Janelle graduated from The Certified Dental Assisting Program at Vancouver Community College in 2016 and has loved working in the dental field since. Having both clinical and administrative experience has truly given her the ability to assist all of our patients with their dental needs and concerns as well as creating a happy and healthy work environment for the team she cherishes so much! With her loving nature, Janelle’s first priority is client care and comfort.

Her favourite part of dentistry is meeting new people and helping to maintain happy and healthy smiles.

Outside of work, Janelle has a deep love for good food, and is always on the hunt for new culinary experiences!

Having been a valued member of our team since 2018, Molly takes pride in her ability to guide patients to better understand their dental benefits and alleviate any concerns they may have when it comes to dentistry.

Since graduating from Vancouver Community College’s Dental Receptionist program and finding her passion for healthcare, Molly is now studying to be a nurse where she can continue to care for people.

A few of Molly’s favourite past time includes attending festivals or shows, keeping up with her fitness goals and expressing her creativity through make up. When she isn’t trying out new recipes in the kitchen, you can catch her hanging out with her cat, Salem!

Having completed her practicum with us, Lori joined our team right after finishing Vancouver Community College’s Dental Receptionist program in 2022.

Unlocking a passion for dentistry after completing her own orthodontic treatment, Lori’s favourite part of this field is watching people learn to love their smiles and overcome their fear of dentistry!

Having also gone to school for culinary arts, Lori can often be found making magic in the kitchen or snuggling with her pup, Leo.

Alaina graduated CDI’s Dental Receptionist program in 2020 at the top of her class and it truly shows through her keen attention to detail and extraordinary patient care.

Alaina’s favourite part of dentistry is meeting new people and helping patients to maximize their dental benefits. Being the first smiling face to greet our patients at the office, Alaina is the best at alleviating any dental anxiety you may have walking through the door.

When not at work, you’ll find Alaina spending quality time with her two precious boys or cultivating culinary masterpieces for them!

Harpreet graduated from the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene in 2010, and has been a part of our family at Newest Smile Dental since 2014. Her gentle touch and genuine compassion for our patients guarantees a satisfying dental experience at every cleaning visit.

Her favourite part of dentistry is working in a friendly and welcoming office environment where patients feel comfortable and she is able to educate patients on proper oral health care.

Outside of dentistry, Harpreet enjoys spending time with her son and catching up on her favourite shows on Netflix.

We welcomed Kendra to our team in 2021 shortly after she graduated from The Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene. Kendra strives to provide a positive dental experience for each patient by building trust with her caring and gentle touch. She has a passion for healthy smiles and makes sure every visit is comfortable and informative.

Outside of the office, you’ll likely find Kendra discovering new cultures, trying exotic foods, and collecting stories from her travels.

Cheriee graduated from The Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene in 2018 and has been a valued member of our family since. She takes great pride in making every appointment as fun and enjoyable as possible.

Her favourite part of dentistry is getting to know each of her patients and educating them on proper oral care.

When not at work, you may find Cheriee working hard on her Etsy business; Rexandreeco, deep cleaning her house while listening to some great tunes, or snuggling her adorable pups, Rex and Ruby!

Michaela graduated from the Certified Dental Assisting program at VCC in 2012 and has been working in the dental field since. She prides herself on having a comforting chair side manner, making the experience of going to the dentist as pleasant as she can for her patients.

She enjoys dentistry because she loves meeting new people and working as a team, but her ability to bond with her patients and help make them feel as comfortable as possible is what makes her great at dentistry! She is thrilled to be part of a caring and energetic team, and enjoys seeing her workmates smile just as much as she loves seeing her patients smile.

Outside of dentistry, Michaela enjoys trying new things, visiting new places, and eating great food!

Shortly after graduating from the Dental Assisting program at Vancouver Community College in 2022, Jessa graced us with her fun personality. From assisting with dental procedures to poking fun at all of her co-workers, Jessa ensures everyone in the office has a great experience!

When she’s not assisting with your dental care, Jessa is exploring new travel destinations, trying delicious food, and enjoying the finer things in life!

Christine joined us shortly after graduating from the Dental Assisting program at Vancouver Community College and we couldn’t be happier she’s here!

When she’s not helping make your dental visit enjoyable and stress-free, Christine is on the hunt for the best bites in town, always ready to try new recipes and share her food adventures.