Meet Our Welcoming, Compassionate
Dentists In Kitsilano
Dr. Neda Rafati, General Dentist
Dr. Neda Rafati achieved her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of British Columbia. She graduated from UBC Dentistry in 2010 and was on the dean’s honour list in addition to being part of the Golden Key Society.
Before joining Arbutus North Dental, Dr. Neda passionately cared for patients in the suburbs of Vancouver.
Before joining Arbutus North Dental, Dr. Neda passionately cared for patients in the suburbs of Vancouver.
Dr. Karla Brunel, General Dentist
Born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Dr. Karla Brunel earned a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours) in Biology and Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia and received the Scholastic Book Canada award for academic achievement.
Dedicated to continuing education that helps her provide quality care to her patients, Dr. Brunel is a CEREC-trained dentist (meaning she can use modern digital technology to provide crowns in one appointment) and is a member of the British Columbia Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, and the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.
Dedicated to continuing education that helps her provide quality care to her patients, Dr. Brunel is a CEREC-trained dentist (meaning she can use modern digital technology to provide crowns in one appointment) and is a member of the British Columbia Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association, and the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.
Dr. Royce Yang, General Dentist
Dr. Royce Yang achieved his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia and graduated with distinction. While at UBC Dentistry, he became an active member of the Tucker Conservation Gold Study Clube to further refine his clinic knowledge and skills.
Dr. Laura Murphy, General Dentist
Having grown up in Ireland, Dr. Laura Murphy achieved a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) from Cork University Dental School & Hospital in 2019. She won the Dr. Noel Hayes/Dentsply Award for Dental Surgery for achieving the highest mark in Final Year Dental Surgery, and in 2020, she graduated with a Diploma of Primary Care Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She then became a Member of the Faculty of Dentistry, working in Ireland and England before moving to Vancouver in June of 2022.
Dr. Sepehr Rahmany, General Dentist
Dr. Rahmany has been in private practice for close to 2 decades. He is passionate about dentistry, a self-described “dental-nerd” :). His particular passion is in the field of dental implants and cosmetic dentistry. He has travelled extensively throughout North and Latin America, attending dental conferences, conventions and seminars, having trained under some of the most illustrious global pioneers in implant dentistry. He is also involved in a number of local and national implant study clubs. With his vast experience in placing dental implants, Dr. Rahmany has frequently mentored other Doctors, often having them visit his practice to observe him performing various advanced procedures.
Dr. Scarlett Yoo, General Dentist
Dr. Scarlett Yoo grew up in Sydney, Australia and completed her dental degree in Griffith University in 2016. She practiced in Brisbane for several years before she decided to move to Canada. Dr. Scarlett settled in a small rural town of Deep River, Ontario where she enjoyed the kind hospitality and simplicity of a small town. She then relocated to Vancouver in 2023 to explore the beautiful British Colombia.
Dr. Scarlett is proficient in all aspects of general dentistry including but not limited to, cosmetic restoration, dentures, endodontic treatments, dental implants and Invisalign.
Dr. Allan Hovan, General Dentist
Dr. Allan Hovan received his dental degree from the University of British Columbia and went on to receive specialty training in Oral Medicine as well as a Masters of Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington. He ran a successful general practice in White Rock for many years before becoming involved with BC Cancer where he provided general and specialty dental care to oncology patients. He has received awards from the BC Dental Association, the College of Dental Surgeons and the International College of Dentists for his outstanding contributions to the field of dentistry. He looks forward to providing a full range of dental services to the patients of Arbutus North Dental.
