Gentle Smile Dental
Patients often talk about clear explanations and friendly, helpful staff.
Patients most often mentionExplains things clearly 3 · Friendly, helpful staff 4See the reviewsHide
Counted in the 9 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.
Every theme, counted ↓Reviews on Dentist Signal ↓At a glance
- 4 of 9 reviews mention friendly, helpful staff
- No prices on their website; bills insurance directly and takes the dental care plan
- 2 dentists listed on their website
- Open Saturdays
What 9 reviews mention most
- Friendly, helpful staff: 4 reviews
- Explains things clearly: 3 reviews
Cost and paying
- No prices on their website: ask for the total, including the exam and X-rays, when you call
- Bills insurance directly
- Takes the dental care plan
Who you’ll see
- Dr. Shubh Gill
- Dr. Magda
Getting seen soon
- Open Saturdays
- Ask for the first opening when you call
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Children
- Nervous about the dentist
- Dentures
- Root canal
- Takes the dental care plan
What patients say
Counted from their Google reviews up to September 2026. Something shows here once at least 3 patients mention it. Bigger clinics get more reviews, so compare with care. Google’s rating and review total change every day, so we round them down (like 4.5+ stars or 250+ reviews) to stay accurate until our next update. See today’s reviews on Google ↗
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Education Practice Philosophy Away From The Office Dr. Shubh Gill grew up in India and earned her doctorate there before completing the rigorous certification process with The National Dental Examining Board of Canada. She began practicing dentistry in BC in 2016 and has been proudly serving families in Coquitlam ever since. Creating positive and relaxed dental visits is at the heart of Dr. Gill’s approach to care. With her warm, attentive demeanour and a love for learning, she focuses on fostering experiences that are rooted in trust, comfort, and open communication. Passionate about serving her community, Dr. Gill does everything she can to ensure that each person in her care feels valued, respected, and prioritized throughout every appointment. When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Gill enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters.
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Education Practice Philosophy Away From The Office Dr. Magda S. Hinta was born and raised in Romania and acquired her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Later, she relocated to British Columbia and has been proudly serving smiles at our clinic since 2008. Providing oral health care that patients can trust in a friendly, welcoming environment is the foundation of Dr. Hinta’s clinical methodology. Helping patients stay healthy, functional, and happy with the appearance of their teeth is her priority at every visit. With a strong focus on maintaining a healthy oral system, care is centered on prevention, restorative success, and personalized treatment planning to support long-term confidence and overall well-being. When she’s not in the office, Dr. Hinta loves exploring the outdoors, gardening, and reading.
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Check-up and cleaning
Their website has a page about check-ups and cleanings.
Explains things clearly: 3 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?
Toothache or emergency
Their website has a page about emergency care.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Children
Their website has a page about children’s dentistry.
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 mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- 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?
Dentures
Their website has a page about dentures.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Does the price include adjustments after the dentures are fitted?
- How long is it from the first visit to the finished dentures?
Root canal
Their website has a page about root canals.
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Is the root canal done here, or will I be referred to a specialist?
- Does the price include the crown the tooth may need afterwards?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “At Gentle Smile Dental in Coquitlam, we accept all insurance plans, offer direct billing, and are a proud CDCP office.”
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.
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