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Dr Sharlene Tabata

Goodbye and Thank You, Dr. Tabata!

March 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and inexpressible gratitude that we announce Dr. Sharlene Tabata’s retirement from her remarkable career in dentistry. Sharlene’s patients, friends, and colleagues will miss her warmth as well as her skill and sensitivity as a dentist — an expertise 46 years in the making! Born in Vancouver and raised in Kamloops,…

A Glimpse into Your Future

October 3, 2023

Back in the day, if dentists and orthodontists wanted a comprehensive 3D model of your teeth, you had to open very, very wide. The procedure involved filling mouth-sized trays with goopy, plasticky cement which would slide into your mouth and then remain for several minutes as the mold was set. With luck, the goop didn’t…

Laser Dentistry — A Gentler Alternative

September 25, 2023

The future of dentistry has arrived at Kitsilano Smiles with the addition of our new Solea dental laser. Solea is an advanced new dental laser technology that is virtually replacing the needle, drill, and scalpel in the dental office. Solea can accommodate patients of all ages and procedures of all kinds—without the need for anesthetic…