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Smile Theory

What patients mention most: clear explanations (9 reviews) and putting nervous patients at ease (3 reviews).

★ 4.5+ · 25+ Google reviews

In 37 reviews, patients mention mostExplains things clearly 9 · Nervous patients felt at ease 3See the reviewsHide
Explains things clearly9 reviews · 24%
Nervous patients felt at ease3 reviews · 8%
Kind, gentle care3 reviews · 8%
Good visits for kids3 reviews · 8%
Friendly, helpful staff12 reviews · 32%

Counted in the 37 Google reviews we read, up to September 2026.

Every theme in the 37 reviews ↓
1178 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2R9
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Sources: open or closed from Google hours, read 9 Sep 2026; holidays may differ.

Smile Theory at a glance

  • 12 of 37 reviews mention friendly, helpful staff
  • No prices on smiletheory.ca; bills insurance directly and says it accepts the dental care plan (smiletheory.ca, read 12 Sep 2026)
  • 2 dentists listed on their website
  • Open evenings and Saturdays

How Smile Theory compares with other Vancouver clinics

0% of its 37 written reviews are one or two stars
Middle Vancouver clinic: 3%
A smaller share than 84% of Vancouver clinics
100% of its written reviews get a reply from the clinic
Middle Vancouver clinic: 59%
Replies more than 94% of Vancouver clinics
24% of its 37 written reviews mention clear explanations (9)
Middle Vancouver clinic: 3.4%
7 times the Vancouver rate
32% of its 37 written reviews mention friendly, helpful staff (12)
Middle Vancouver clinic: 11%
3 times the Vancouver rate
Open weekday evenings open until 7 p.m. on its latest weekday
21% of Vancouver clinics with posted hours are
Charges the provincial fee guide listed on smiletheory.ca, checked September 2026
Listed by 15% of the 428 Vancouver clinic websites we checked

Smile Theory’s 37 written reviews set against 358 Vancouver clinics with 20+, to September 2026; hours against 568 Vancouver clinics with posted hours; its website against 428 Vancouver clinic websites. How we compare

What Smile Theory can help with

Smile Theory lists check-ups and cleanings, emergency care, children’s dentistry, implants, braces or Invisalign, teeth whitening, veneers or bonding and root canals and says it accepts the dental care plan (smiletheory.ca, read 12 Sep 2026).

The team, in patients' words: the whole team (13 reviews)

  • 13 reviews praise the whole team (3 times the Vancouver rate)
  • 4 reviews praise the front desk (3 times the Vancouver rate)

Counted in the 37 written Google reviews of Smile Theory up to September 2026; each kind of fact was checked on a sample of matching reviews before it was used. How we count

Who you’ll see at Smile Theory

2 people listed on smiletheory.ca.

Dr. Amin Shirvani
Dentist

Named in 20 reviews of Smile Theory, 20 of them in the last 12 months

Dr. Moshtaghi
Dentist

What 37 reviews of Smile Theory mention

How the visit felt
Explains things clearly 9 reviews
Nervous patients felt at ease 3 reviews
Kind, gentle care 3 reviews
Kids, staff and the dental care plan
Friendly, helpful staff 12 reviews
Good visits for kids 3 reviews
Treatments patients mention
Braces or aligners 9 reviews

Counted in the 37 written Google reviews we read, up to September 2026. A theme shows once 3 patients mention it; stars and totals are rounded down. How we count · Today’s reviews on Google ↗

Cost and paying at Smile Theory

Paying at Smile Theory: Bills your insurance directly, charges the provincial fee guide, payment plans and says it accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (smiletheory.ca, read 12 Sep 2026).

Insurance and plans
Canadian Dental Care Plan

Smile Theory posts no prices online; what patients across Canada said they paid gives a rough idea.

Fear and comfort: patients afraid of needles (1 review)

  • 1 review from a patient afraid of needles

Counted in the 37 written Google reviews of Smile Theory up to September 2026; each kind of fact was checked on a sample of matching reviews before it was used. How we count

What Smile Theory offers for each need

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Equipment, comfort & access at Smile Theory

Comfort: LGBTQ+ friendly.

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(604) 364-1010
EveningsUntil 7 p.m. on Thu
Saturday9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Dental care planSays it accepts CDCP: smiletheory.ca, read 12 Sep 2026
InsuranceDirect billing
Dentists2

Open 6 days a week

Monday9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday9 a.m.–4 p.m.
SundayClosed

Getting to Smile Theory

1178 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6E 2R9. Wheelchair-accessible entrance

In Coal Harbour, Vancouver

How this page was made

Made from the 37 written Google reviews we read, up to September 2026 and smiletheory.ca, checked September 2026. Its Google profile is managed by the clinic.

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