Our Clients Are Our Priority
SmileDental49 team is a group of professional, caring and friendly people who will certainly make your dental visits more comfortable and enjoyable. We are ready to educate, soothe and calm you before, during and after your appointment. We feel there is only one way to practice dentistry ie with concern, clear communication and clinical excellence. Our existing patients pay us one of the highest compliments possible by referring their friends and family to our practice. The goal of our team is to provide you a lifetime of optimum oral health and strive for relationships based on mutual trust, excellent customer service and the best patient care possible.
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Dental Clinic Team
Dr. Jatinder Riar - DENTIST
Dr. Jatinder Riar graduated from the University of British Columbia has been practicing general and cosmetic dentistry in Vancouver for over two decades.
With extensive clinical experience, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Dr. Riar believes that listening is the foundation of excellent dentistry. She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, helping even anxious patients feel comfortable and confident while creating personalized, clearly explained treatment plans.
Committed to professional growth and clinical excellence, she regularly participates in continuing education to stay at the forefront of modern dentistry. Her practice focuses on general and cosmetic dentistry, including Invisalign, with an emphasis on achieving healthy, functional, and confident smiles.
In addition to caring for her patients, Dr. Riar is passionate about mentoring young dentists and supporting the next generation of professionals as they build their clinical skills and confidence. She values being an active member of the community and is grateful for the trust her patients and families place in her care.
Outside of dentistry, she enjoys walking, yoga, reading, listening to music, and golfing.
Dr. Parminder Kaur - DENTIST
Dr. Parminder Kaur is a dedicated and experienced dentist with a strong background in both surgical and restorative dentistry. She completed her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in India and practiced clinically for several years before relocating to Canada. Continuing her commitment to excellence, she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2025.
During her DMD program, Dr. Kaur was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society in recognition of her outstanding academic and clinical achievements. She also received the Excellence Award in Prosthodontics, reflecting her keen attention to detail, aesthetic expertise, and passion for restoring healthy, confident smiles.
With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Kaur is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. Her clinical interests include oral surgery, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and comprehensive family dental care. She believes in building lasting relationships through honest communication and strives to ensure every patient feels comfortable, informed, and confident.
Dr. Kaur is fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, enabling her to connect with a diverse patient community. She is a strong advocate of lifelong learning and stays current with the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Kaur is a proud mother of two and enjoys spending quality time with her family. She looks forward to welcoming you and your family to the practice and helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile.
Dr. Rafat Sobouti - DENTIST
Dr Rafat Sobouti is a full time faculty member at UBC teaching general dentistry to dental students. She also practices general dentistry at Smile Dental 49 clinic on Thursdays. She believes in conservative restorative dentistry and preserving teeth for a long time while keeping up with appropriate oral hygiene in general. Her openness, communication skills and calm energy creates a comforting experience for her patients. Dr. Sobouti values educating her patients on how to take better care of their teeth and keep up to date with the most effective oral health knowledge in general. She is detail oriented, artful and conservative practitioner who is very concerned about the well being of her patients at the same time and the longevity of their oral health.
Dr. Sukhvinder Grewal - DENTIST
It takes hard work and dedication to become a trained dentist but it takes a keen eye, ears ready to hear patients needs and a lot of patience to ensure no stone is left unturned in providing the best treatment for their patients. These traits are what describe Dr. Sukhvinder Grewal. Her experience with patients from different cultures help her prepare the best treatment plan that fits the patients needs and their budget. Her smile not only help make her most anxious elderly patients but also the most challenging little ones at ease. She keeps her skills up to date by attending seminars and relevant study clubs. Along with being a dentist she is a well versed cook and likes to cook in her leisure time
Dr. Mohammad ( Mo ) Moshtagi Moghaddam - DENTIST
Dr. Mo was born in Iran and has been practicing dentistry for the past 26 years, dedicating the last 20 years towards Implant dentistry and Periodontal (gum) surgeries.
He has been practicing as a licensed general dentist in Canada since 2015. After getting his DDS from Shahid Beheshti University in 1995, he practiced general dentistry for three years and went back to the university in Iran to receive his MSc in Periodontics in 2001.
In Iran, he provided patients with periodontal and advanced implant treatments at his private practice, and served as an assistant professor at the Guilan University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Mo has a passion for continuous education, and has served both as an instructor in Iran, and a student in various courses to cultivate his passion for implant dentistry.
Away from his practice, Dr. Mo enjoys skiing, biking, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Felix Zhang - DENTIST
Dr. Felix Zhang comes with a lot of experience and education. Dr. Zhang has a PhD. in Oral Sciences from UBC and specializes in Intra Venous (IV) Sedation Dentistry. This advanced technique of sedation helps patients get teeth and wisdom teeth removed in a pain-free and stress-free environment.
Gurpreet Sekhon - HYGIENIST
The hygiene program is run by Gurpreet who is energetic and enthusiastic about her work and treats her patients with respect, kindness and gentleness. She enjoys dealing with patients on an individual basis so that she can better assist them in meeting their dental needs. Her goal is to educate patients on their oral health status and help them achieve a disease-free healthy mouth with Regularly scheduled cleanings in a comfortable and caring environment. She believes a healthy smile is a beautiful smile.
Ruby & Sneha - CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANTS
When you arrive in our office one of our competent Dental Assistant teams of Ruby and Sneha will bring you to the dental operatory. They will help you to feel relaxed and confident about the work that needs to be done. They offer you years of experience performed with utmost kindness and gentleness. They assist by supplying the Dentists with all materials needed to help improve your oral health.
The Dental Assistants are always happy to help with any questions that you may have regarding the upcoming procedure both before and after the appointment. Some of the things the Dental Assistants do are take x-rays, sterilize instruments, set up procedures, give oral hygiene instruction.
Manny & Rajvir Kaur - FRONT DESK
Our friendly front desk team of Maninder and Tarnpreet is always eager to help you out with any situation. Whether you phone in or drop by our office, there will always be a smiling face to assist you. The front desk understands that different people have different needs and will go out of their way to accommodate you. Our Dental Team will also work closely with your insurance provider to determine your treatment limits and help you with insurance questions and different treatments offered in our practice. They will always take care of you by scheduling you in for your needed treatment, regular cleaning appointments and providing you with reminder calls.
View Reviews Left By Our Clients On Their Experience At Smile Dental 49
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“Great service and friendly staff — I highly recommend this dental office!” Bijan. K
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July 25, 2025Excellent service.
Genga Francis
July 12, 2025Very good service. Cleaning without pain. No waiting quick and smooth service.
Paramjit Kainth
October 28, 2025 -
Doctor and stuff are the best . Highly recommended.👍👍👍
Jocelyn Lopez
June 18, 2025My appointment went well . Dr. Riar did an amazing job
Sunil Khanna
June 10, 2025Justin and William were amazing to work with. Extremely helpful. Both made sure my suit was ready for our big day and Justin made the entire process extremely easy. Recommended for anyone looking to have a stress free experience and a high quality product. Will be commissioning more work soon.
Harjit Kainth
August 7, 2025 -
awesome service.the staff are so friendly.good job guys
Richard Casilla
April 17, 2025Doctor, thank you so much for helping me today. My tooth pain was really bad, but you treated me gently and professionally. I appreciate your patience, your skill, and the relief you gave me. Thank you for taking good care of me.”
Gurman Goraya
December 6, 2025It was a great approach and very detailed cleaning experience. Also they checked each of my teeth and suggested future protection methods for my tooth health. Thank all of you.
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October 2, 2025