Modern Dentistry. Exceptional Care.

We treat every patient the way we’d want our own family treated: honestly, gently, and with an eye on the long term rather than the appointment in front of us.

Three Generations. One Dental Home.


Caring for Smiles with Skill, Precision & Heart

For more than 35 years, we’ve practised on the same street, in the same neighbourhood, caring for the same families. 

Depth of senior clinical judgment

Providing trusted, comprehensive dental care with a commitment to lifelong oral health.

Cosmetic Dentistry Expertise

Helping patients achieve naturally beautiful smiles with veneers, whitening, bonding, and smile makeovers.

Education & Transparency

Taking the time to explain treatment options so every patient feels informed and confident.

Meet the Experts Behind Your Smile

Our experienced dental team combines clinical expertise, advanced techniques, and a genuine passion for patient care. Every treatment begins with listening, understanding your goals, and creating a personalized plan to help you achieve a healthy, confident smile.

Dr. Ehsan Taheri


General Dentist

Dr. Taheri was raised in Vancouver, Richmond, and North Vancouver, and is proud to call the North Shore home. He completed both his undergraduate degree and Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia, graduating in 2011. In 2013, he and his family settled in North Vancouver, where they are now living as a family of five and enjoying the strong sense of community that makes the area so special.

A Patient-Centred Philosophy
Dr. Taheri believes in treating every patient the same way he would treat his own family — with honesty, compassion, and respect. His approach is comprehensive and collaborative, ensuring patients are fully involved in every step of their treatment planning process.

Advanced Training & Clinical Focus
Dr. Taheri has a special interest in dental implants and bone grafting, and has helped hundreds of patients restore their smiles through surgical implant treatment. He regularly pursues advanced continuing education to remain at the forefront of implant and regenerative techniques.

Recent and notable training includes:

  • Hands-on Advanced Periodontal and Peri-implant Soft Tissue Management (2026)
  • Full Arches with Immediate Loading – NEOARCH Technique
  • Advanced Guided Bone Regeneration (2016, 2017)
  • Managing Implant Complications (2017)
  • AIC Implant Training Course (2012)
  • Invisalign® Clear Aligner Certification (2013)

Dr. Mark Spurr


General Dentist

Dr. Spurr’s connection to British Columbia began at UBC, where he completed a B.Sc. in Microbiology and an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology between 1973 and 1979. He went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Toronto, graduating in 1983. After spending the first 16 years of his career practising in Alberta, he returned to BC to work alongside long-time friends and colleagues Drs. Peter Kearney, Katrin Turu, and Clive Jones. Today he is proud to call the North Shore home, practising with the team at Howe Sound Dental Group in Lynn Valley.

A Patient-Centred Philosophy

Over four decades of practice, Dr. Spurr has built his approach around continuity, trust, and treating patients the way he would want his own family treated. 

Clinical Focus & Professional Leadership

Since 1983, Dr. Spurr has practised comprehensive general dentistry, with experience spanning every aspect of care. His clinical focus includes:

  • Sedation dentistry
  • Dental implants
  • Major restorative dentistry
  • Wisdom teeth extractions

 

Beyond the operatory, Dr. Spurr has been an active contributor to organized dentistry throughout his career. He has served on committees at the College of Dental Surgeons of BC and as a Director of the BC Dental Association. His most significant contribution has been his long-standing role on the Organizing Group of the Pacific Dental Conference — the largest annual dental conference in Canada.

Dr. Peter Kearney


General Dentist

Dr. Spurr’s connection to British Columbia began at UBC, where he completed a B.Sc. in Microbiology and an M.Sc. in Molecular Biology between 1973 and 1979. He went on to earn his dental degree from the University of Toronto, graduating in 1983. After spending the first 16 years of his career practising in Alberta, he returned to BC to work alongside long-time friends and colleagues Drs. Peter Kearney, Katrin Turu, and Clive Jones. Today he is proud to call the North Shore home, practising with the team at Howe Sound Dental Group in Lynn Valley.

A Patient-Centred Philosophy

Over four decades of practice, Dr. Spurr has built his approach around continuity, trust, and treating patients the way he would want his own family treated. 

Clinical Focus & Professional Leadership

Since 1983, Dr. Spurr has practised comprehensive general dentistry, with experience spanning every aspect of care. His clinical focus includes:

  • Sedation dentistry
  • Dental implants
  • Major restorative dentistry
  • Wisdom teeth extractions

 

Beyond the operatory, Dr. Spurr has been an active contributor to organized dentistry throughout his career. He has served on committees at the College of Dental Surgeons of BC and as a Director of the BC Dental Association. His most significant contribution has been his long-standing role on the Organizing Group of the Pacific Dental Conference — the largest annual dental conference in Canada.

Dr. Andrew Gee


General Dentist

Born and raised in East Vancouver, Dr. Gee discovered his passion for dentistry while volunteering at a local non-profit community dental clinic during his undergraduate studies. He graduated with distinction with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology, and his commitment to helping others led him to pursue his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia. At UBC’s dental school he excelled academically and developed a keen interest in surgical and cosmetic dentistry, earning numerous awards and scholarships along the way.

Creating a calm, welcoming environment is central to how he practises.
Whether a patient is visiting for a routine cleaning or a more involved procedure, Dr. Gee works to ensure they feel safe, heard, and genuinely valued from the moment they arrive.

Advanced Training & Clinical Focus

Dr. Gee has a particular interest in surgical and cosmetic dentistry, an area he began developing during his training at UBC. His academic performance in these disciplines was recognized through multiple awards and scholarships, including honours in:

  • Restorative dentistry
  • Prosthodontics
  • Periodontics
  • Preventative dentistry

He continues to advance his skills through ongoing continuing education, staying current with evolving techniques and materials so his patients benefit from the best available options.

Outside the office, Dr. Gee enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, honing his culinary skills, and has recently taken up pickleball.

Serving the North Shore


Caring for Smiles with Skill, Precision & Heart

While most of our patients are here in Lynn Valley, we welcome families from across North Vancouver — Lynn Valley, Upper Lonsdale, Lower Lonsdale, Deep Cove, Seymour, Capilano — as well as West Vancouver patients who’ve followed our doctors here from West Van Dental Group.

Now accepting new patients. Call 604-770-3131 to book.

Patient-First Philosophy

Building lasting relationships through honest communication, compassionate care, and personalized treatment.

Personalized Care

Every smile is unique. We take the time to listen, understand your goals, and create treatment plans tailored to your needs and lifestyle.

Digital Technology

From advanced technology to evidence-based treatments, we combine innovation with clinical expertise to deliver comfortable, high-quality dental care.

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