Dentists

Dr. Nima Salimipour

Dr. Nima's practice philosophy revolves around comprehensive care. He aims to bring both health and confidence to your treatments in a way that’s caring, gentle, and thorough. Through 25+ years of local and international dental experience, as well as numerous courses and active participation in professional associations, he’s developed a passion for preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Mark Fogelman

Dr. Mark Fogelman is an experienced and knowledgeable dentist who believes in a kind, caring, and responsive approach to patient care. With a distinguished 20-year teaching career at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Dr. Fogelman brings a wealth of expertise and a compassionate touch to our practice. His dedication to excellence and evidence-based care, along with practicing shared decision-making with patients, ensures that every patient receives the highest standard of treatment in a comfortable and welcoming environment.

Happy retirement, Dr. Hamanishi!

We’d like to congratulate Dr. Hamanishi for 45-plus years of dedication to his patients and their oral health.

We wish him all the best in his retirement, and - with Dr. Salimipour and Dr. Fogelman leading the way - we’re excited to continue serving our patients with the same dedication and high standards of care that Dr. Hamanishi set for Pinewood Dental.

Hygienists

Harminder

Bio Coming Soon!

Sukhi

Sukhi graduated from the Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene and has since worked at some of the top dental offices in the lower mainland, including as a periodontal gum specialist. She encourages her patients to improve their overall health through their oral health. With her gentle and effective techniques, patients feel well taken care of and notice healthier dental health.

In her spare time, she enjoys weight training, going to concerts, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her cat, Malibu. Next time you see Sukhi, ask her for restaurant suggestions!

Rachael

Born and raised in Surrey, Rachael is a registered dental hygienist and studied dental hygiene at Vancouver Community College. In 2017, Rachael joined our dental office and has been providing exceptional and gentle care to her clients.

In her spare time, Rachael loves to try new foods at local restaurants with her friends and family. She also loves traveling!