Coppersmith Dental Centre

Coppersmith Dental Centre: general and cosmetic dentistry in Richmond

Coppersmith Dental Centre is a dental clinic located in Richmond, British Columbia, serving residents and workers in the area. Its team is made up of dentists, hygienists, certified dental assistants, and administrative staff, and works with a focus on patient comfort and the prevention of oral health problems such as cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss.

The clinic presents itself as a centre that accepts new patients and offers services in a relaxed environment, with the goal of reducing anxiety associated with dental visits. It is also part of the 123Dentist network.

Dental services available

The treatment catalogue covers several areas of dentistry:

• General dentistry: dental fillings and routine checkups.
• Preventative dentistry.
• Dental crowns and bridges.
• Cosmetic teeth whitening and veneers.
• Surgical dentistry, dental implants, and root canals (endodontics).
• Orthodontics with Invisalign.
• Oral sedation for anxious patients.
• Emergency dental care.

Professional team

The clinic has two general dentists, Dr. Sonny Baidwan and Dr. Bennie Chan, as well as hygienists, certified assistants, and reception and administrative staff.

Dr. Sonny Baidwan graduated from the UBC Faculty of Dentistry (D.M.D., 2013) and from the UBC Pharmacology program (B.Sc. with distinction, 2013). He has expanded his training at the Kois Center, the AADSM Essentials of Sleep Apnea course, the Focus 6 and EPIC study clubs, and the Tucker Gold program. He is certified to administer botox therapy for cosmetic purposes and for the treatment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and has studied gum grafting using the dermal arch technique. He has experience in endodontics, dental extractions, and implant restorations, and is certified as an Invisalign provider.

Dr. Bennie Chan was born and raised in Vancouver and graduated from the UBC Science program. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Minnesota (United States) and returned to Canada to practise. He is proficient in Cantonese and actively participates in study clubs such as the Vancouver Dental Education Centre Prime and Orthodontics and the UBC Oral Pathology study club.

The clinic offers services in Cantonese, Punjabi, and Spanish, in addition to English.

Location and accessibility

The centre is conveniently located on Steveston Highway, near Canadian Tire, in the Coppersmith Corner Centre, across from Ironwood Shopping Centre. It has ample street parking. The clinic also offers appointments outside regular working hours, with evening and weekend appointments, including some Sundays.

Fees, insurance, and financing

Coppersmith Dental Centre accepts all major dental insurance plans and works directly with insurers to maximize patients' benefits, handling the administrative management. For treatments not fully covered, it offers flexible payment options, including in-house financing to spread the cost over time, payment plans tailored to different budgets, and special discounts for larger or full-treatment cases.

The clinic also accepts the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) to facilitate access to dental care.

Office hours

The published hours are as follows: Monday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Tuesday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Wednesday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm; Thursday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm; Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; and Sunday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Location and contact

11380 Steveston Hwy #155, Richmond, BC, V7A 5J5 · Phone: (604) 274-5262 · Email: smile@coppersmithdental.com · Hours: Mon: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tue: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Wed: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm; Thu: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm; Fri: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm; Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm