Atlantis Dental Cambie

About Your Cambie Dentists in Vancouver

Your dentists at Atlantis Dental Cambie are proud members of the 123 Dentist Community Network, serving patients in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Our team serves its patients from both clinic locations on Cambie Street and in Yaletown. We were thrilled to open our second location on Cambie Street so we could welcome more patients of all ages into our Atlantis Dental Cambie family.

Proudly owned by Dr. Amin Shivji and Dr. Tom Karkanis, Atlantis Dental Cambie is a warm and inviting dental clinic just minutes from Charleson Park, offering an inclusive environment for patients to receive compassionate dental care in Vancouver and its surrounding suburbs.

Multi-Lingual Clinic

Vancouver has long been a hub for folks from all walks of life, and at Atlantis Dental Cambie, we are happy to offer multi-lingual dental services. In addition to English, your Cambie dentists here at our Vancouver dental clinic speak French, Mandarin, Persian, Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati fluently so we can provide inclusive dental care and keep our patients feeling comfortable, supported, and heard.

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An Integral Part of the Community

Atlantis originally opened for business in Yaletown, establishing a loyal base of patients at our first Vancouver clinic under the leadership of Dr. Tom Karkanis. With aspirations of being your most trusted Vancouver dentist, we opened our Cambie Street location so we could expand our reach to folks across the water and provide outstanding dental services for patients young and old.

At Atlantis Dental Cambie, our dedicated Cambie dentists run their practice with the same guiding principles as our Yaletown location, promising that patient care always comes first.

Our Principles of Excellence

Humanistic health: we get to know you as well as we know your teeth.
Personal care: we take care to educate you on your dental health so you always know what’s happening.
Child and family-friendly dentistry: our team is trained to ensure children feel safe and comfortable throughout their dental appointment. Nothing makes us happier than treating generations of family members.

Experience: our world-renowned dentists are the best in their field and forever learning the latest oral care techniques.
Technology: we invest in modern dental technology, so we can continue delivering exceptional solutions for your dental health.
Comprehensive and collaborative treatment planning: our innovative technology allows us to walk you through what’s going on in your mouth and come up with a treatment plan that suits your needs, budget, and priorities.

Meet the Team of Cambie Dentists Near You

At Atlantis Dental Cambie, we take a humanistic health approach to oral and dental care, fostering meaningful relationships with our patients so we can truly get to know your lifestyle and better understand your unique dental needs. Your Cambie dentists are a dedicated, kind, and compassionate team of dental professionals. We treat every patient with respect and take a genuine interest in your oral health.

Dr. Tom Karkanis

General Dentist

Dr. Tom Karkanis, General Dentist. Dr. Karkanis’ passion for bringing dentistry to his patients is fuelled by his
combination of dental experience (he’s a graduate of the University of Western Ontario’s Dental School), strong scientific background (he also has a PhD in Cellular Physiology), and facility with computer technology.

Dr. Karkanis provides all aspects of cosmetic, laser, and advanced restorative dentistry in his practice. His patients benefit from the many solutions he offers, including Cerec 1-visit crowns, Invisalign® clear braces, and oral sedation.

Outside of his practice, Tom is an avid fan of music, Tom received his Performer’s Diploma in piano from London’s Trinity College in 1991, and in his free time also enjoys competitive gaming, skiing and squash.

Dr. Jason Goldthorpe

General Dentist

Dr. Jason grew up in Bangor, N. Ireland where he went on to study Dentistry at Queen’s University Belfast. He qualified in 2008 with Distinctions in Restorative Dentistry. He practiced in the UK for 5 years before his thirst for adventure took him to Vancouver in 2013. He immediately fell in love with BC so decided to sit his NDEB exams and make Vancouver his home.

Jason believes his patients’ comfort and happiness are paramount. He loves to put a smile on their faces whether that be by relieving pain, cosmetic treatments such as veneers, crowns or bonding, Invisalign or even implants.

Outside of the office, Jason enjoys getting out and spending time with his family in the great outdoors. He loves to surf, snowboard and play soccer.

Dr. Aaron Phan

General Dentist

Dr. Aaron Phan was born and raised in Calgary. He lived there his entire life before moving to Sydney Australia where he studied for 4 years and achieved his DMD. Through his time there, he has developed a special interest in oral surgery and general restorative work, but he aims to be a well-rounded general practitioner.

When dentistry isn’t on his mind, he’s probably thinking about what he’s going to eat for his next meal. He loves food! Dr. Phan enjoys cooking it as much as he does eating it, and he loves trying new dishes and cuisines. Dr. Phan also enjoys traveling, golfing, and is a huge hockey fan (He cheers for the Flames, sorry!). He’s a bit of a techie as well. Whether it be playing games to wind down or tinkering with his computer.

Dr. Joel Epstein

Certified Specialist in Oral Medicine

We are excited to have Dr . Joel Epstein, a leading expert in Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Care, now offering his specialized services at Atlantis Dental. Dr. Epstein brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as Head of Dentistry at Vancouver General Hospital and Medical-Dental Staff at BC Cancer Agency. He is currently the Director of Oral Oncology Programs at Cedars-Sinai Hospital and City of Hope Cancer Centers in Los Angeles, CA. He is uniquely highly published in oral medicine, and speaks nationally and internationally. This academic activity and leading roles in international cancer centers distinguishes his practice with evidence based and up to date basis of patient care in oral medicine.

Dr. Epstein specializes in diagnosing and managing conditions such as:

• Oral mucosal lesions (infection, inflammatory, dysplastic)

• Salivary gland dysfunction

• Sensory dysfunction: pain (neuropathic, neuralgia), taste disorders

• TMD

• Soft tissue/bone necrosis

• Oral manifestations of systemic disease and medical management