About Your Local Dental Clinic Esplanade Dental Centre
Welcome to your Local Dental Clinic
Esplanade Dental Centre is your local dental clinic that has been proudly serving the North Shore for 39 years, and Dr. Hussain Hussainy and staff are pleased to welcome new patients.
Located on the second level of the market, facing the water, your local dental clinic offers an amazing view for patients to enjoy while receiving their dental treatment. We offer a full range of general restorative and cosmetic dentistry as well as orthodontics, implants, veneers, teeth whitening and teeth cleaning with our professional hygienists.
Your local dental clinic is open six days a week Monday through Saturday with two hours of free parking available in the Quay and free parking at ICBC on Saturday. The dental team at Esplanade Dental Centre looks forward to seeing you for a lifetime of healthy smiles!
Dr. Hussain Hussainy Nasab
General Dentist
Dr. Hussainy graduated in 1997 from Bangalore University in Bangalore, India. He then conducted lectures on dental materials and pre-clinic prosthetics at the university for a year after his graduation.
Dr. Hussainy then moved to Kingston, Jamaica where he worked as a dentist and volunteered in a mobile clinic for patients that could not afford dental treatment. In 2011 Dr. Hussainy joined the University of Alberta to do 2 years of a re-certification program to maintain his license in Canada. In 2013 he moved to Winnipeg to join his sons and wife who was at the time completing her family physician program.
Dr. Hussainy has had the opportunity to work and live in many different places around the world, and because of this, he is able to speak 3 languages such as Hindi, Urdu, and English.
Dr. Sarah Kim
General Dentist
Dr. Sarah Kim is a Korean Canadian dentist who received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University. After graduating as an honour’s student, Dr. Kim completed a general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York, where she gained valuable experience working with an extremely diverse pool of patients. Through the residency, Dr. Kim learned to manage various forms of dental emergency and practice evidence-based dentistry.
Dr. Kim is passionate about continuing education in all fields of general dentistry and believes that patient-centered care is essential to achieve ideal treatment outcomes. Dr. Kim is experienced in performing a wide range of procedures, including but not limited to crowns, bridges, root canal therapy, and surgical extractions.
Dr. Kim spent her childhood in North Vancouver and returned after 8 years of education in New York. She enjoys her time back with her friends and family, and loves to bake, travel, and play video games in her spare time.
Meet the Team

Breanne
Registered Dental Hygienist
Breanne describes herself as “West Coast at Heart”, being born and raised in North Vancouver she gained her appreciation for the ocean and the mountains. She attended Birkbeck University of London in the United Kingdom for business and marketing but decided to pursue her passion for the dental field. Breanne made the leap and moved to Toronto, Ontario where she graduated dental hygiene school in 2016. Shortly after graduation Breanne was offered a job opportunity to relocate to the Cayman Islands, there she expanded her knowledge base working with dental lasers and orthodontics. Volunteering is a very important component to her life having worked with the Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society, Special Olympics, and North Shore Connexions society to name a few. She is also an active respite worker with challenged youth. Breanne speaks french fluently and is known for her bubbly demeanour. Outside of the office Breanne stays busy hiking the mountains, paddle boarding, handing out on the seawall with her dog Roxy and traveling any opportunity she gets!

Amit
Registered Dental Hygienist
Amit grew up in Rajkot, India but has called Canada home for the past 7 years. Originally, he made the moved to Thunder Bay, Ontario where he attended dental hygiene school. After graduation Amit was curious about what the west coast had to offer and made the move to beautiful British Columbia. He has never looked back since and enjoys the milder winters! Amit prides himself on providing the highest quality of care and focuses on preventative patient education. Amit is proud to work alongside so many great team members who strive daily to help one another. He also appreciates that the clinic keeps up with the latest technology to make the patient experience as comfortable as possible. In Amit’s free time he likes to go hiking, watch movies and enjoy a nice meal with his family.

Betty Anne
Registered Dental Hygienist
Betty Anne has been privileged to work in several different aspects of dental hygiene including clinical practice and teaching. She obtained her first license to practice dental hygiene in Ontario in 1983 and has also been licensed in Vermont USA, before coming to British Columbia. As a Dental Hygiene Practitioner, Betty Anne strives to work alongside clients in a collaborative effort to help achieve not only a healthy, confident smile, but sustainable overall health. Outside of the office you can find Betty Anne quilting and trying to keep up with her grandson!

Shahrzad
Certified Dental Assistant
Bio coming soon.

Raha
Sterilization Assistant
Raha is originally from Iran but has called North Vancouver home for the last 8 years. She works at our clinic as a Sterilization Assistant. She received her diploma from Sentinel Secondary School and is currently studying Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University. From a young age Raha had an interest in the dental field and is looking to pursue becoming a dentist. She is very passionate about learning and appreciates the experience she is getting on how a dental clinic runs and operates. Raha brings enthusiasm to the team environment and works very hard. Outside of the office you can find Raha keeping up with the latest movie releases – a big cinephile!

Lori
Regional Manager
Fun Fact: One of Lori’s favourite childhood memories is learning how to ride a horse. Every summer we would visit my Grandparents farm in Alberta. My Grandpa was worried we may get our foot caught in the saddle, so I was introduced to riding by galloping bareback in the open pasture lands of the prairies. What an incredible feeling of freedom.

Khwan
Treatment Coordinator
Khwan graduated as a certified dental assistant from Vancouver Community College in 2016. She is originally from Thailand, where she earned her Bachelor degree as an English major in 2004. Prior to moving to British Columbia, Khwan explored the world. She live in Alaska, New Jersey and around Europe working with children as an au pair. Khwan now calls Vancouver home and really enjoys her career in the dental field. She has worked very hard towards her goals and is now a treatment plan coordinator and office manager. Khwan strives every day to provide gentle care, comfort and compassion to her patients. She is also known for keeping her patients laughing and at ease in the dental office. Outside of work you can find Khwan at the gym or doing anything active as she is a self-professed fitness junkie! She also loves cooking and experimenting with recipes as long as its spicy!

Ramjeet
Office Manager
Ramjeet was born and raised in India and moved to British Columbia in 2011. Her favourite thing about working with our office is being able to see the Pacific ocean from her desk, she finds it very relaxing. Being a part of the front desk reception and administrative team is important to Ramjeet because she loves patient interaction. You can find her greeting patients at the door with a big welcoming smile. She will always remind you that the dental office is a relaxed and safe place. Ramjeet ensures patients are well informed about their insurance policies and will answer any questions you may have about treatment options. Outside of work you can find her cooking up a storm and shopping!
Come meet your local North Vancouver Dentist
You deserve a happy dental experience, we want to help. Call us today at (604) 987-2237 for our assistance.
Our Office
Your local dental clinic offers the best view on the north shore!
Why Choose Us?
Find out why so many patients love your local dental clinic.

Practice Policy
We promise that mutual trust and respect will be an important factor in your treatment.
Convenient Location
Your local dental clinic is conveniently located in the Lonsdale Quay Market on the 2nd floor, with plenty of free parking.
Insurance Accepted
Your local dental clinic is open 6-days a week for your convenience. We also accept most Dental insurance plans.
Come meet your local North Vancouver Dentist
You deserve a happy dental experience, we want to help. Call us today at (604) 987-2237 for our assistance.