Urban Smiles Victoria

Family Dental Clinic in Downtown Victoria

Urban Smiles Victoria is a dental clinic located in downtown Victoria, British Columbia, serving patients of all ages and abilities. Its team presents it as an accessible space with free parking and a central location, and describes every appointment as an opportunity to improve oral health. The clinic accepts new patients and offers emergency care.

The centre defines itself as a digital dental clinic and offers a relaxed, educational appointment experience: patients can arrive early to use massage chairs and enjoy a Nespresso coffee. The clinic also indicates that it can provide services in several languages besides English, including French, Hindi, and Punjabi.

General and Preventive Dental Services

The offering includes general and family dentistry, with regular check-ups and solutions for various oral health issues. The catalogue of preventive and general services includes dental cleaning, oral cancer screening, dental sealants, and dental X-rays. Treatments such as root canals and tooth extractions are also performed.

Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontics

In the cosmetic field, the clinic offers orthodontics, Invisalign with clear aligners, veneers, teeth whitening, crowns, and the treatment known as Hollywood Smile. Invisalign orthodontics is presented as a simple, comfortable, and convenient process for aligning teeth.

Restorative Dentistry, Implants, and Sedation

The clinic also covers restorative dentistry and treatments with dental implants, bridges, fillings, inlays and onlays, as well as dentures. For certain procedures, sedation dentistry is offered.

Professional Team

The team consists of Dr. Michaela Walker and Drs. Brett Livingstone and Dan Goldberg, all general dentists with DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry) degrees.

Dr. Brett Livingstone graduated from the University of British Columbia with academic recognition, including a scholarship from the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia for his high academic achievement. After practising in the Lower Mainland, he moved to Victoria in 2020. He places patient education at the centre of his practice and stays up to date through study clubs and continuing education courses. He has served as a director on youth soccer boards, volunteered at a crisis centre, and during his studies participated in providing emergency dental care to underserved communities.

Dr. Dan Goldberg has over 18 years of experience in dentistry and shows a special interest in oral surgery. Before training in dentistry, he graduated from the University of Calgary with a BEd and a BSc, and four years later obtained his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He has travelled to Mexico and Guatemala to perform oral surgery for people in pain without access to such interventions, and he teaches surgical techniques to other dentists. In 2009 he worked as an instructor in the Radiology department at the University of Alberta and conducted stem cell research on growing teeth.

Dr. Michaela Walker was born and raised in Victoria, where she practises. She earned her DMD degree from the University of British Columbia, with training focused on patient care. In 2024 she participated in a dental outreach programme in Jamaica, where she helped provide dental care and education to underserved communities. Before dedicating herself to dentistry, she worked in a research lab with BC Cancer, an experience that led her towards clinical practice. She applies a patient-informed approach and seeks to create a comfortable environment where people feel heard and at ease.

Financing, Coverage, and 123Dentist Membership

The clinic offers in-house financing for its patients and provides information about fees and insurance. It also provides information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), with resources to apply, renew, or use it. Urban Smiles Victoria is part of the 123Dentist community in Canada.

Location and Contact

823 Broughton Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1E5 · Phone: (250) 381-9876 · Email: office@urbansmilesvictoria.com · Hours: Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed