The entire team here is incredible. Dr. Diya is SO good with her patients. And she explains…read moreeverything to the parents. She's patient and so kind. We will not go anywhere else. The amount of work my daughter has had on her teeth she should be scared to go to the dentist. She loves seeing Dr. Diya and the hygienists. I can't rave enough about this place. Dr. Diya's caring personality does not go unnoticed. Thank you for just being you.

We brought in our 5 year-old son for a consultation to fix his 8 cavities (yes, we're not good…read morebrushers/flossers) after his general dentist said that he's not experienced enough with young kids. We brought in X-rays, and Dr. Chander maybe spent a minute with us telling what he would do - fix all either with laughing gas or send us to another specialist to fix all at one time under general anesthetic and then he left. We then spent the next 10 minutes talking to the manager about payment options. When I questioned why we couldn't ask for a treatment plan without laughing gas or general anesthetic, the answer I got was, "well, the doctor probably thought he's uncooperative". Since we were uncomfortable with the treatment plan offered, we consulted yet another dentist, and there, the dentist spent 10-15 minutes during the consultation meeting check each tooth over and also testing our son's patience in the chair, needless to say, we went to this dentist to fix his teeth. I have no problems with dental practices needing to make money (especially if they have a fancy waiting room and staff that don't hate you when you walk in). I can also rationalize exceptionally good dentists charging above what is recommended by the provincial dental pay scale (they also will demand the difference between what your insurance pays and what they charge even for a consultation), but what I have a problem with is when a PEDIATRIC dental practice has no desire to determine a child's comfort level in the chair BEFORE recommending a treatment plan. Our son has seen quite a few doctors and specialists and has had a few exams with various machines, and the conclusion after all these exams is how calm he is - in fact, where he got his teeth fixed, he was even used as the example by the parent of a screaming child of how to behave at a dentist's office. Boy, this has turned into a very long review, but we saw the positive reviews from other patients and thought we might be able to get the same - a meaningful consultation with a pediatric dental specialist that would know how to deal with children without having to resort to rendering them dazed and confused. We didn't get that, and in fact, the only thing we did get was a bad taste in our mouths.

Despite 100% dental insurance coverage, we ended up paying a lot of money as each billing line was…read moreover what my insurance thought was reasonable. It was also a bad experience, my child was bawling their eyes out as we left.

Both of my kids love it here. They're counting down to come to see Dr.Fran and their favorite girl,…read moreSarah. They are so nice and friendly and make seeing dentist such a fun thing. I've been recommended to all my friends and family. This is the best Pediatric Dentist in Vancouver hands down (I've tried a few places)

My father used to be a dentist. Dr. Tara & Team are authentically caring dental Rockstar's. You can…read morefeel the warm welcome and great team work the moment you walk in. My wife is going through replacing 3 molars and building up her jaw bone mass. She's all thumbs up. I have a cracked wisdom tooth. Not painful . . . . yet! So after humming and hah-ing I'm going to make the wise move to call Tara's team.

I found the dentist, Tara Kim, extremely condescending. She chastised me for not having my teeth…read morecleaned not once, not twice but THREE times even though I tried to explain to her that I hadn't visited a dentist in a while due to the pandemic, and I was in contact with immunocompromised family members so had to be careful. I get that she's just doing her job, but some people have different circumstances. The first time she said it, ok, but after the third time, it was EXTREMELY annoyingly. She showed no empathy/compassion and probably just thought I was making excuses. Needless to say, I was not impressed with her attitude and lack of respect. My previous dentist was knowledgeable and encouraged me to keep my teeth healthy, but had a way of being really nice about it and never made me feel terrible. Even when I showed hesitation in getting my wisdom tooth extracted (I was clearly nervous) and asked her what my options were, she very plainly said, "you can do nothing or get it removed!". Like I know that Sherlock; I was looking for more information and reasoning. One of the worst dentists I've encountered and lacks experience in patient care and bedside manner. Do not recommend - seek an alternative dentist. I will say though that the receptionists were very kind, courteous and attentive. They answered my questions politely and respectfully.

Our two children have been coming to this dental practice for over eight years and we have nothing…read morebut good things to say about it. Our dentist has always been Dr. Scheideman, a big bear of a man with a soothing voice and demeanor that calms both children and parents alike. Dr. Scheideman keeps the parents fully briefed on recommended treatments and the nurses have all been very nice and treated the kids with respect and gentleness. It is a busy practice so plan on booking ahead but well worth it.

Unnecessary procedures suggested all having to be done at private clinics putting your children…read moreunder general. Both my kids had caps put on their baby teeth?? How is that even possible? I have literally come across 5 other parents whose kids have been thru the same process having to get caps on their baby teeth. Don't even get me started with how they corrected my 4 year old son's abscess they caused, they literally yanked his tooth out and would not let me in the room with him. An abhorrent dental office that should be investigated.

My daughter moved to PDG when she was 3 because she needed some cavities taken care of and had to…read morego under and honestly it has been great since switching. Over the years some small cavities but they have been dealt with very effectively and with no pain. It isn't the cheapest option for dentist but I am reluctant to change because of the level of service they provide. When I was there I saw a Mom with her baby in a carrier bring her older son who was severely autistic, the staff handled it so gently and with great understanding, they must be receiving special training or are just naturally awesome.

I have been coming to PDG for a long time. I have had lots of work done on my teeth, including…read morehaving lots of teeth pulled out at the hospital. I am never afraid to come because the staff and dentists are so nice. Dr. Scheidaman and Dr. Kennedy are really nice and don't hurt at all when I come to see them. My mom likes that the staff are always friendly, we never have to wait to long to be seen and that the office is always clean and organized. The tv's are fun to watch and so is picking from the Treasure Chest after my appointments.

This was a great place to go for a first visit. The staff…read morewas outstanding and super friendly. There is not much more to day than it is a perfect environment for kids to get used to the dentist with well educated staff. The doctor itself did a great job informing me and took time at the appointment.

Written april 2014: I'm hesitant in referring to the other review by Callie Nov 26, 2013. She gave…read morethe review 6 months ago for this location and in fact they've only been open here for 3 months (Jan 2014). On top of that she failed to say how compliant her child was, whether they were "rushed" due to them arriving late and then needing to complete paperwork and finally whether or not she presented her wishes and expectations to the staff. Just saying. I found this office to be surperb. Communication straight forward and interaction understandable.

We brought out little one here for her first checkup and we had Dr. Michael. The staff was great,…read morethe place was big and clean. There is a small play area for the kids, there's a fish tank in the dental area. When it was our turn, it went by so quick. The little one was scared as it was her first time but they were great. Highly recommend.

I have been with Monarch pediatric my entire life, and recently becoming an adult, I made the tough…read moredecision to move onto a general dental clinic. Throughout my life, Monarch pediatric had served my brothers and I with only the best care. The staff are caring, kind, open, and very easy to talk to and book appointments with. I am extremely satisfied with the care I received here, and only with that they did more than pediatric work. It's also a family run business, with the owner's son now working there as a dentist. I would highly recommend Monarch Pediatric.

My daughter has high anxiety and was diagnosed with selective mutism - which means she will not…read moretalk or even gesture to anyone that she is not comfortable with. We have been trying for years to get her to go to our regular family dentist and the most she would do is sit in the chair. I did a google search for a pediatric dentist that specializes in children with special needs and anxiety and Playtime Pediatrics came up as highly rated. Well they deserve that rating and higher! My daughter was able to go through an entire checkup, cleaning and even x-rays in her first visit. From the moment we entered the clinic, everything was relaxed and easy. Our hygienist Katelyn was so patient, positive and encouraging. She explained everything to my daughter and made her (and me) feel so at ease. Dr. Raylin was just as great and explained all our options for treating some cavities. We are beyond happy to have found Playtime Pediatrics!

Playtime pediatrics is located next to Morgan crossing. There is ample parking although the spots…read morecan be a bit tight. Inside is a beautiful bright waiting area with a TV and toys. Staff at front desk seem very friendly. This was a first time visit for my child and he can be shy and not great in medical settings. The assistant greeted us at the front and we were able to bring toys to the back. They like to take pics and weigh patients but my son wasn't into it so they weren't pushy. They spend time talking about dental habits and had lots of toys and stuffed animals to pretend to clean teeth. There's a TV and lots of books and toys. Definitely very patient staff! Dr. Ella Choi comes in at the end and is super friendly. We as parents assisted with the check up for assessing the mouth. It was quick enough that it didn't seem traumatic for my son. At the end, kids get to go to the toy chest for a treasure. It seemed like a positive enough experience that we booked for a follow up check up in 6 months time for my toddler.

One of the best! They're able to take our family of four and schedule appointments altogether well…read moreahead of time. Dr Manji and all the assistants are super friendly and helpful. She works with your dental coverage and ensures that you have a great care plan and regular checkups and cleanings.

Dr Manji IS A GEM !!!!! She has been our dentist for 16 years; first in Surrey and now at her own…read moreBeautiful, Bright, Dental Office. I love how she has interacted with my daughter from K thru 22 yrs old!!!!! TOTALLY worth driving 45+ minutes to see her !!!!! ((REALLY good at no-pain needles))

I went to Dr. Ashkan Hafezi for an emergency root canal. The doctor was very knowledge and made me…read morefeel very comfortable. He took the time to explain what the problem was and answered all the questions I had. He also explained how the procedure would be so that I did not have any surprises. During the root canal procedure, he kept checking in with me to make sure I was doing ok and kept telling me that it was ok if I needed a break. He was just delightful! The front staff were also super friendly, they made sure to go over my insurance with me so I knew what I was getting in for and helped me file my claim as well. They don't direct bill but they do help you submit your claim. After the procedure, the doctor again asked me if I had any questions and made sure I was going home feeling comfortable. The next day, the staff called to follow up with me and make sure I was doing ok. They kept saying that if anything comes up, they would be there to help and that I shouldn't hesitate to call them. Really impressed with the way the treat their patients!

Dr. Hafezi has exceeded my expectations. He was extremely helpful with two of my root canals and…read morewent above and beyond to ensure that I was both comfortable and taken care of. Dr. Hafezi's level of communication throughout my entire process with him was wonderful and he even helped me after hours in order to aid with an infection by calling in antibiotics. I would highly recommend Dr. Hafezi to anyone who is in need of a root canal as he makes any appointment/ scheduling and recovery as easy as it can be. In addition to Dr. Hafezi's professionalism and care, his team maintains this level of kindness and knowledge throughout their role at the front and within their hygienist duties. I've always felt comfortable at Vancouver Endontic Centre and that's in entirety due to Dr. Hafezi and his staff's efforts.