Our Team
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. Romey Jaswal
DENTIST
Born and raised in the Okanagan, Dr. Romey Jaswal is extremely thankful to call Kamloops his home. It is his commitment to providing only the highest standard of dental care, in a calm, social, and welcoming environment. Dr. Jaswal obtained his Bachelor of Science, majoring in Medical Biochemistry, at UBC Okanagan. Subsequently, he made the move of a lifetime to pursue his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at UBC in Vancouver. While in Vancouver, Dr. Jaswal had the privilege of working in a variety of fast-paced clinical environments, advancing his skills in general dentistry, while enjoying all the amazing opportunities Vancouver had to offer. Upon graduation, he was awarded the Deans Bernard E. Rudner award, for demonstrating superior performance in oral comprehensive care and administering a dental practice.
Dr. Jaswal practices all aspects of general dentistry including cosmetic dentistry, endodontics (root canal therapy), oral surgery, orthodontics, and prosthodontics (crown and bridge). Bilingual, Dr. Jaswal can offer his services in English and Punjabi. He has a keen interest in oral surgery and orthodontics and is pleased to offer Invisalign treatment for his patients.
Dr. Jaswal continues to advance his knowledge and clinical skills through continuing education in various aspects of dentistry. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Jaswal spends most of his time assisting in his family agriculture business, focusing on apples and cherries. When he isn’t a dentist or an orchardist, Ramsey enjoys exploring the Okanagan outdoors, local wineries, physical fitness, and spending time with his family and friends!
Meet the Team
Joy Palma
Front Desk AdminJoy 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.
