West 41st Dentistry at Yew

General Dentist Dr. Mario Esposito, General Dentist, was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. He graduated from the UBC Faculty of Dentistry with a DMD degree and was accepted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honours Dental Society in 1993. Dr. Esposito has practiced in Vancouver since 1993, all the while taking post-graduate courses and continuing education in Endodontics, Cosmetic Dentistry, Laser Dentistry, Orthodontics and Invisalign Certification . Most recently, he has focused his studies on TMJ treatment to alleviate problems originating from the jaw joint that cause headaches. He has been a member of the International Association for Orthodontics since 2002 and was a member of the Focus Study Group for Occlusal Harmony. Dr. Esposito is also a clinical instructor at the UBC School of Dentistry.

General Dentist Dr. Michael Pauls graduated from S.F.U. with his B Sc. degree and then went on to study dentistry in both Chicago and Winnipeg, Manitoba. These schools had some of the finest facilities and faculties on the continent. His hard work resulted in receiving numerous awards during every year of his dental education. These awards were in a full range of disciplines. Dr. Pauls continues to take many courses by renowned World Dental leaders to further his skills in all aspects of dentistry. He is a member of many professional organizations, including Dental Study Clubs and Dental Societies to keep current with the latest technology and techniques. Dr. Pauls has lectured at Study Clubs and enjoys teaching & mentoring others about different topics in dentistry. For years, he also authored a dental column in a local magazine. Mike enjoys the variety of challenges that come with…

General Dentist Dr. Jonathan Lim was born in South Korea and immigrated to Canada in 2006. Since then, he was raised in Vancouver, BC. Since high school, his love for Fine Arts and Sciences has kept him motivated to become a dentist with strong scientific knowledge and exceptional hand skills. Dr. Lim graduated from the University of British Columbia with an undergraduate degree with Distinction in the Integrated Sciences focused on Human Physiology and Microbiology. Afterwards, he pursued further education to obtain the Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia. During his study, he received multiple awards for his clinical achievements in a wide range of dental fields including prosthodontics, gold foil, and ergonomics. Dr. Lim is actively taking continuing education courses to expand his knowledge on patient-centred, comprehensive treatment. He is…

General Dentist Dr. Matin Tohidi is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles and believes that comfortable, patient-centered care makes all the difference. Originally from Ottawa, he completed his dental training at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 2020. He went on to practice in Ireland for six years. During that time, he traveled throughout Europe, an experience that broadened his perspective and strengthened his appreciation for connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. He has since made Vancouver home, bringing his international experience and gentle approach to patient care. Dr. Tohidi has a strong interest in restorative and cosmetic dentistry and enjoys the blend of precision, artistry, and problem-solving that dentistry offers. He is committed to ongoing continuing education and staying current with modern techniques and technology to…

General Dentist Dr. Doug Pauls, General Dentist, has been practicing family dentistry since 1987 when he graduated from the University of British Columbia Dental program. Now he focuses on restorative and cosmetic dentistry, having participated in study clubs for advanced prosthetic dental treatment and endodontic therapy. Dr. Pauls provides services in preventative, prosthetic (crowns and partial or complete dentures), periodontal, endodontic, and oral surgery. His continuing education focus is always to improve on the delivery of excellence in dental care for his patients. Dr. Pauls was born in Winnipeg, but grew up here in Richmond, so his roots in our community run deep. He and his wife Alison have been married for over 30 years and have two grown children, and he is enjoying having also become a grandfather. Dr. Pauls is active in coaching youth sports, and is a founder of BC…

General Dentist Dr. Stephanie Lin graduated from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Illinois. After graduating, she completed a general residency program in Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, NY and worked in Brooklyn, NY for a year before returning to Vancouver. Dr. Lin is active in the dental community and is a part of Vancouver Invisalign Study Club, Greater Vancouver Study Club, and BC Comprehensive Dental Treatment Seminars. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. In her spare time, she likes to read, run, and spend time with her family and friends.