General Dentistry
Everyday dental care for the whole family: check-ups, x-rays, fillings, extractions, and gum care, all delivered in one North Vancouver clinic.
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New patients welcome · Open Monday to Saturday
Family & cosmetic dentistry in North Vancouver
Bring the family to Marine Drive. Dr. Farhad Goshtasby Ardekani has been looking after North Shore smiles for over 30 years, with a team of endodontists and periodontists working alongside him.
- New patients
- Welcome
- Languages
- EN & FA
- Years practising
- 30+
- Open
- Mon–Sat
Why patients stay
The reason 755 people left a review, and 261 of them mentioned the staff.
A dental clinic is judged on two things: whether the work is right, and whether you were treated like a person while it happened. We work hard at both.
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One clinic, every specialty
A general dentist of 30+ years, an endodontist, and a periodontist all work here, so root canals, gum surgery, and implants are handled in-house, not referred across town.
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We tell you what you actually need
If a tooth can be watched rather than drilled, we say so, and we show you the x-ray it's based on. A written plan and estimate before anything begins.
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Gentle with nervous patients
The phrase that shows up most in our reviews is that nobody feels rushed. We go at your pace, explain every step first, and stop whenever you need us to.
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CDCP & insurance, billed direct
We accept the Canada Dental Care Plan and most major Canadian plans, including refugee coverage, and bill your insurer directly so you're not out of pocket.
What we treat
View all services From a six-month cleaning to a full smile makeover.
Your first visit
Four steps, and you'll know exactly where you stand.
Most people arrive not knowing what they need, and half expecting to be sold something. Here's what actually happens instead.
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A proper look
We examine your teeth, gums, bite, and soft tissue, and take x-rays only where they'll tell us something useful.
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We show you what we found
You see the images and hear what they mean in plain language, no jargon, no pressure to decide on the spot.
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A written plan and estimate
Costs in writing, with your CDCP or insurance coverage checked before treatment is booked.
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Treatment at your pace
Urgent work first, elective work when it suits you. Nothing gets booked that you haven't agreed to.
“Dr. Goshtasby is extremely professional. I usually hate going to the dentist, but he made the whole experience much easier for me. Breathing through my nose is very difficult, and he was very considerate of that throughout the procedure.”
Brighter Smile · North Vancouver
New patients are welcome on Marine Drive.
Book an exam and cleaning, ask about implants or Invisalign, or call us today if something hurts.
FAQ
Questions we hear a lot.
Still wondering about something? Call (604) 971-0791. A real person answers, Monday to Saturday.
Yes, new patients are welcome. Call (604) 971-0791 or send a message through the contact page, and we'll usually confirm your appointment the same day.
Yes. We accept the CDCP as well as most major Canadian insurance plans, including refugee coverage, and we bill your insurer directly. Bring your member number to your first visit.
Every six months is the usual default, but it should be tailored to you. With healthy gums, no active decay, and little tartar build-up, once a year is often enough. If you have gum disease, smoke, have diabetes, or build tartar quickly, every three to four months is better.
Call our emergency line on (604) 441-1996. If a tooth has been knocked out, pick it up by the crown, never the root, and keep it in milk or your own saliva, and get to us within the hour if you can.
Dr. Farhad Goshtasby Ardekani speaks both English and Farsi, and several members of the team are bilingual. Tell us your preference when you book.