Madison Centre Family Dental
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Implants
- Braces or Invisalign
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 18 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 11 reviews
- Appointments run on time · 10 reviews
What do you need?
Pick one to see what they offer, what patients say and what to ask.
Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Explains things clearly: 6 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 18 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Children
Their Google profile says they see children.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- From what age do you see children, and can brothers and sisters be booked together?
- Do you bill my insurance or the dental care plan directly for my child?
Nervous about the dentist
Their website has a page about sedation or care for anxious patients. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 11 reviews. Little or no pain: 7 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 18 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Implants
Their website has a page about implants.
Implants: 5 reviews.
- Is the consultation free, and does the quote include the implant, the abutment and the crown?
- Who places the implant here?
Braces or Invisalign
Their website has a page about braces or Invisalign.
Braces or aligners: 9 reviews.
- Is the consultation free, and does the price include retainers and follow-up visits?
- Will an orthodontist or a general dentist be treating me?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “We accept Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)”
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Do you bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan directly for this treatment?
- Will anything cost more than the plan pays? Ask for the amount before treatment.
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
They don’t post prices online. For a rough idea, see what patients across Canada said they paid.
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Dr. Karim Lalani is a seasoned dental professional with over 30 years of experience, offering his expertise to the Family Dental Centre group of clinics. A UBC graduate, and after completing a General Practice Residency and McGill University, Dr. Lalani brings a multi-disciplinary focus through his care and team. From restorative, cosmetic and orthodontic treatments, to coordinating with our team of specialists, to build spectacular smiles and also rehabilitate those bites that need a refresh. He’s passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and AI, not merely as gadgets but as essential tools for expanding treatment options and enhancing patient care, and mentoring other doctors interested in improving their skills. When he’s not at the clinic, Dr. Lalani stays active in the community, notably through his commitment to coaching youth soccer and the…
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Dr. Shu Wei Lin earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Griffith University in Australia after completing a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Psychology at McGill University. Gentle, meticulous and compassionate in nature, Dr. Lin strives to achieve high-standard care for his patients. Dr. Lin speaks English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. Dr. Lin is experienced at multi-disciplinary care including dental implants, Invisalign, digital dentistry, same day CEREC crowns as well as general dental care. Dr. Lin has been with the practice since 2017 and we’re happy to have his talent in taking care of our patients. Locations Madison Centre Family Dental Alberni Family Dental
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Dr. Kapil Garg completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from a MD university in India in 2008 before successfully completing his National Dental Board Equivalency Exam to obtain license to practice dentistry in Canada. Dr. Garg has many years of experience working as a General Dentist. He is multilingual and can fluently speak English, Hindi and Punjabi. He is committed to provide patient centred dental care in every aspect of Dentistry. In his free time, Dr. Garg enjoys exploring new places, planning vacations and spending quality time with his family. Locations Madison Centre Family Dental Family Dental Centres
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Dr. Lo is a very experienced dentist who graduated with Dr. Lalani at UBC in 1993. She practiced general dentistry in her own practice for many years and now calls Family Dentals Centres her home. We’re happy to have her experience and caring approach to patient care on our team. Dr. Lo also has a passion for Geriatric Dental Care and works with a team at UBC to promote initiatives in a much needed care space. Locations Madison Centre Family Dental
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Dr. Shu Wei Lin earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Griffith University in Australia after completing a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Psychology at McGill University.
What patients say
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