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Meet the Dentists

Dr. Vikas Raj

DENTIST

Originally from India, Dr. Vikas Raj received his dental degree from Dashmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences in Faridkot, Punjab in 1999. He has been taking care of Indian, Canadian and American patients for the last 18+ years and owned a 5 operatory dental practices in India. As he came to know, Canadian dental exams conducted by NDEB in Canada are the toughest and demanded the finest skills in the world. Therefore, he decided to take that challenge and passed the exams in 2017.

Dr. Raj is highly trained in all aspects of dentistry, including restorative, surgical, endodontics, and prosthetics. He participates in numerous dental continuing education courses and seminars seeking further developments in dentistry. For anxious patients, he has completed the course in inhalation & oral sedation in dentistry. He has also completed courses in India on implants and orthodontics.

Dr. Raj believes “Not to stay within the limits you already know”. He also believes having a family is the greatest blessing. In his free time, Dr. Raj volunteers with the Gospel Mission to bring dental care to people in need.

Dr. Elaine Ang

DENTIST

Dr. Elaine was a practicing Government Dentist in Malaysia, and after passing the highly challenging NDEB exams with flying colors, she is now a General Dentist with more than 7 years of clinical experience both nationally and internationally (India, Malaysia & Canada).

Dr. Elaine is proficient in all stages of dental care including root canals, restorations, various dental surgeries, implants, and prosthetic rehabilitations. She also takes immense pride in her active involvement with various dental camps and charities which helped the underprivileged and indigenous people to receive much needed dental care. 

She prioritizes a positive, personal, and ethical experience for all her patients and is very understanding and compassionate towards people of various backgrounds and needs.

Dentistry is her life’s passion and drive, and she looks forward to every day that she spends at the clinic with her patients, and helping those in need.

Meet the Team

Sabbath Jones

Front Desk Admin
Sabbath joined Columbia Dental in 2016 as a receptionist. She has worked in the dental field for 10 years, originally training as a CDA. Besides her passion for working out regularly she enjoys archery, kayaking, and numerous other activities. Her academic interests include earth sciences; nature; and ancient and prehistory.

Joy Palma

Front Desk Admin
Currently on Maternity Leave.
Joy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Information science and finished her Medical Office Administration course in October 2019. She joined the Columbia Dental team in 2017 as administrative staff. She is fluent in multiple languages which helps in patient communication. Besides that, you would recognize her easily from her infectious laughter, and she will become your favorite person in no time. During her off time, she loves spending time with her family, watching movies, traveling, and hogging delicious food.

Amber Drach

Certified Dental Assistant
My name is Amber Drach and I graduated as a Certified Dental Assistant from Vancouver Community College in 2017. In addition to my CDA certification, I have also completed the IV Sedation Module and received certification to assist with IV sedation procedures. I am passionate about helping patients improve their oral health and enhancing their smiles. I hope to complete my Prosthodontic Module next! In my spare time I enjoy playing board games, going hiking and camping, and playing with my cats.

Geet Inder

Certified Dental Assistant
Originally a dentist in India Geet brings a wealth of dental expertise to our practice, now contributing as a dedicated dental assistant. With a background in dentistry, she offers a unique perspective and skill set that enriches our patient care. Her commitment to excellence and passion for dentistry makes her an invaluable asset to our team .She brings her expertise to every appointment, ensuring that each patient receives personalised and attentive care. With a warm and friendly demeanour, she helps create a positive experience for our valued patients. In her spare time she spends her time with her son .

Blessy Baiju

Certified Dental Assistant
She is known for her compassion and friendly demeanour , Blessy excels in creating a comfortable and reassuring environment for patients. Her journey has been a colourful blend of culture and commitment to oral health care. She is experienced and dedicated dental assistant.

Chelvy Nilanie Karunakaran

Hygienist
Is a registered dental hygienist. Her focus on supporting excellent oral health is equally shared with priority on her patients experience.she ensures that each person is treated with respect, compassion and gentleness

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