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You don't have to travel to Hollywood for that Extreme Makeover. Those life changing new smiles are available right here in Vancouver. Visit our before and after galleries to see for yourself - more...

Cosmetic Dentistry
The goal of cosmetic dentistry is to transform an average smile into a terrific smile! To accomplish this goal, we analyze every aspect of a smile and then correct the problem. We can repair chipped or broken teeth. We can replace silver - more...

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Since you may have periodontal disease without experiencing any symptoms, we perform a thorough examination using X- rays and a periodontal probe. Healthy gums fit tight against the teeth and have no pockets. When the bone levels fall as a result of - more...

 

Meet Dr. Drance

Best Dentist in Vancouver

Dr. Drance has been voted the
#1 Dentist in Vancouver three years in a row
for the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Georgia Straight readers' choice poll.
Georgia Straight Readers' Choice poll results

Vancouver dentists changing people's lives

Hello, and welcome to our website and our practice. I have been a dentist in Vancouver for over 20 years, and have never been as excited about dentistry as I am now. New technology, materials and techniques are continually being developed and today we can do things I never dreamed possible. The internet lets us share our profession, and learn from others all over the world, as well as all the great dentists in Vancouver. Dental treatment now is so much more than filling holes in teeth. We can truly change peoples lives in many ways, including giving them a beautiful new smile, eliminating sensitive teeth, helping them to get rid of their chronic headaches and migraines, and help with snoring and sleep apnea, both huge problems.

Let me show you one patient's treatment that demonstrates the life changing ability of modern cosmetic dentistry. Donna suffered for many years from chronic headaches, and had been through the medical system for diagnosis with no relief. It was common for her to have headaches 4-5 days a week. It was all from her bite. The combination of losing some teeth, and her grinding habit had left her with a collapsed bite, which resulted in all of the headaches.

This dental treatment eliminated her headaches (how incredible is that!), and gave her a spectacular smile at the same time. This is what makes it great to be a dentist in Vancouver today!

Example 1: You can see the extreme wear on these teeth in  the before picture. Example 1: You can see the extreme wear on these teeth in  the before picture.

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Here is my top 10 list of amazing dental treatments we can provide today.

  1. Helping to eliminate patients' chronic headaches and migraines.
  2. Giving a person the beautiful smile they have dreamed about.
  3. Laser dentistry to change "gummy smiles" and treat gum disease without surgery.
  4. Get rid of sensitive teeth, so people can again drink cold water, and brush their teeth in comfort.
  5. Use digital photography to immediately show patients what is really going on with their teeth.
  6. Digital x-rays to reduce the radiation exposure up to 90%.
  7. Replacing old silver-mercury fillings with bonded porcelain crowns.
  8. One appointment porcelain crowns (coming soon to our office)
  9. Oral sedation to help apprehensive patients get the dental treatment they need.
  10. New anesthetic methods for repairing lower teeth without having that numb tongue.

Dr. Michael Drance - credentials

1976   Graduated University of British Columbia with a BSc in Cell Biology
1980   Graduated University of British Columbia Dental School with a DMD degree
1981 - 1995 Founded the Fraser Dental Group, a large successful multi dentist group practice in Vancouver
1994   Volunteer dentistry in the Cook Islands
1996 - 1997 Locum for Dr. Scott who was unable to practice for medical reasons
1997 - 1999 Volunteer dentist to government dental clinics in Nassau, Bahamas
1999   Started practice in Coal Harbour, Vancouver with an emphasis on laser and cosmetic dentistry
2003   Founded Downtown Dental by taking over Dr. Bill Cliffe's practice and amalgamating the two practices on Alberni Street

Continuing education courses

  • 14 years with the Boundary Prosthetic Study Club, covering restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry
  • Vancouver Implant Study Club
  • All Porcelain Restorations I and II , Aurum Ceramics
  • Advanced Impression Techniques , Aurum Ceramics
  • Laser Dentistry, Dr. Shelley Kassam
  • Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, UBC
  • Restoring the Worn Dentition, UBC
  • Preparation Design for All Ceramic Resorations, UBC
  • Local Anesthetic Update, Dr. Stanley Malamed
  • Laser Dentistry I and II  Institute for Laser Dentistry
  • Principles of Occlusion, Dr. Dennis Nimchuk
  • Laser Periodontal Therapy Dr Larry Finkbinder
  • Esthetic Dentistry Dr. Ed Lowe
  • Cosmetic Dentistry PAC Live
  • Snoring and Sleep Apnea Dr. Allan Lowe
  • Treating TMJ and Muscular Problems, UBC
  • State of the Art Periodontal Treatment, UBC
  • Principles of Neuromuscular Dentistry, Millenium Institute
  • Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Bill Dickerson LVI
  • Porcelain Veneers, Den Mat Corporation
  • Posterior Composite Techniques UBC
  • Rotary Endodontics UBC

Dr. Clarence Wong

Dr. Clarence Wong graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2003 and has been practicing general dentistry in British Columbia since then.  Over the years, he has devoted countless hours to continuing education courses and study clubs to better existing skills as well as acquire new ones in the growing field of dentistry. Dr. Wong has special interests in the areas of endodontics and dental implants.  Outside of dentistry, Dr. Wong is an avid cyclist and snowboarder.  Also, he shares the love of motorsports with Dr. Drance.

EXPERIENCE

1998 – Graduated University of British Columbia with B.Sc in Biochemistry

1999 – Graduated University of British Columbia with B.Ed

2003 – Graduated University of British Columtia with D.M.D with Honor Roll Standing

2003 – Associate dentist for Ladner Dental Clinic

2003 – Associate dentist for Dr. Eric Lau

2003 – Associate dentist for Madison Center Dental

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

2002 – Oral Surgery Placement in VGH with Dr. Ian Matthew

2004 – Creating Restorative Excellence with Dr. John Kois

2005 – Prosper Study Club with Dr. Jim Grisdale

2006 – Oral Sedation with Dr. Stanley Malamed and Co.

2006 – Nobel Biocare Implant with Apex Dental Laboratories

2006, 2007 – BC Institute of Oral Implantology Study Club with Dr. Frederick Li



 

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