Your Downtown Dental Clinic Dentists & Staff

Meet Your Downtown Dental Clinic Dentists

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Dr. Mario Esposito

Dr. Mario Esposito

General Dentist

Dr. Mario Esposito was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1989 is a BSc in Biochemistry and then entered the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC, graduating in 1993. He has been practicing general dentistry in Vancouver since June 1993 and has taken numerous post graduate courses in Endodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and particularly Orthodontics. The last three years, Dr. Esposito has taken numerous continuing education courses focusing on TMJ (jaw joint) dysfunction and treatment – including laser headache therapy.


Experience:

  • 1989 – Graduated from UBC with BSc in Biochemistry
  • 1993 – Graduated from UBC with DMD from Faculty of Dentistry
  • 1993 – Accepted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honors Dental Society
  • 2002 to present – Member of International Association for Orthodontics

Continuing Education:

  • 2001 – Focus Study Group for Occlusal Harmony
  • 2002 to present – Orthodontic, TMD and Sleep Science Conference
  • 2003 to 2004 – Canadian Straightwire and Functional Orthodonitics Program
  • 2005 – Invisalign® Certification I
  • 2006 – Invisalign® Certification II – Advanced Invisalign® Techniques
  • 2007 – Advanced Orthodontic Concepts
  • 2007 – Introduction to TMD Dysfunction
  • 2008 – Botox Cosmetics
  • 2009 – Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies-Core 1
  • 2010 – Kois Centre – Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning : Diagnostically Driven
  • 2012 – Kois Centre – Functional Occlusion
  • 2014 – Kois Centre – Restorative/Periodontal Interface
Dr. Ehsan Taheri

Dr. Ehsan Taheri

General Dentist

Dr. Ehsan Taheri is passionate about the impact a beautiful, healthy smile can have on his patients’ quality of life. Dr. Taheri attended the University of British Columbia where he later graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.

Dr. Taheri is a detail oriented dental professional with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and dental surgery and is committed to staying current with dental technology and solutions by pursuing continuing education.

Dr. Taheri is married and in his spare time he loves to sail, scuba dive, play soccer, and cheer on the Vancouver Canucks!

Dr. Banafsheh Abrishami

Dr. Banafsheh Abrishami

General Dentist

Dr. Banafsheh (Bany) Abrishami has practiced family and cosmetic dentistry for many years in Ontario and British Columbia. She has completed the Board of Equivalency and the District Licensing qualifications, and is certified with the National Dental Examination Board of Canada.

She is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, College of Dental Surgeons of BC, The Vancouver & District Dental Society, BC Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry.

Downtown Dental is proudly owned by Dr. A. Shivji Dental Corporation

Meet Your Downtown Dental Clinic Staff

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Danja

Danja

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Our dentists rely upon Danja’s expertise. Danja enjoys helping improve people’s smiles and their self- confidence: as she often says, that is the best part of her job. When she isn’t working, she is spending time with her husband and 2 children.

Inder

Inder

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Inder’s warm and caring approach as our certified dental assistant allows our patients to have a comfortable and relaxing experience. She was born and raised on Vancouver Island and graduated from Malaspina University College. She enjoys helping patients improve their smiles and seeing them achieve great results. When she isn’t working hard, she is spending time with her husband and 2 children and enjoying their new home.

Aria

Aria

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Aria moved to Vancouver since 2021 and got his CDA license in 2023. He has a medical background from back home. In his leisure time, he plays tennis and TRX.
Raj

Raj

Dental Hygienist

Eli

Eli

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Bio Coming Soon
Connie

Connie

Dental Hygienist

Hannah

Hannah

Office Manager

Bio Coming Soon

Trudy

Receptionist

Shirley

Receptionist

Meet Your Downtown Vancouver Dentist Today!

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