Meet the Mellow Family Dental Care Team, we are committed to providing the highest level of care and education to our patients. Each Staff member is in good standing and has current certification with their respective regulatory College. We all have a passion for the dental industry, and thoroughly enjoy coming to work each day!
Dr. Sabrina Makhani
Dr. Sabrina Makhani ( Dr. M ) completed her degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), from the University of British Columbia in 2005. Previously she graduated as a dentist and a periodontist (gum specialist) from the Nair Hospital Dental College in Bombay, India. She also lectured at M.G.V. Dental College, India before coming to Canada in 2001.
Along the way, Dr. M has received many awards, too numerous to list, including:
Dr. Irving E Snider Prize for Geriatic Dentistry
Dr. Earl Ellison Prize for highest standing in prosthodontics
highest standing in Periodontics
Canada Student Clinical Award for Excellence
Canadian Academy of Periodontology Book Prize for highest standing
ICC Honor Roll Certificate for exceptional achievement at UBC
Her treatment philosophy is to provide excellence in her dental services and to assure that families have healthy and happy smiles. She continues to learn through continuing education. Attention to detail with emphasis on healthy gums is her base for providing caring dental services. She has a straightforward and conservative approach in providing the best possible dental treatment.She is licensed to practice as a dentist in British Columbia by the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. Dr. Sabrina Makhani is also member of the Golden key International Society, the Canadian Dental Association, the Indian Dental Association and the Indian society of Periodontology.Dr. Makhani lives in the Port Coquitlam area and is originally from Bombay, India and speaks English and Hindi fluently, understands Gujrati and some Punjabi. She is married and has two children aged 13 and 18. Her parents and sisters still live in India and she likes to return to see her family as often as she can. Traveling, reading and quality family time are her pleasures.
Carla
Carla is our gentle dental hygienist who looks forward to interacting with patients to help improve their dental health and experience. She believes that quality care should be a priority so she does her absolute best to help patients be the healthiest they can be. When she is not at the office, Carla likes traveling and spending time with her family and friends while sharing a nice meal or enjoying the outdoors. She can often be found riding a bike or photographing nature. Carla loves being a caring team member and is excited to make your dental experience the best ever!
Aimee
Aimee has been working in the customer service industry for over 25 years. She graduated college as a certified travel agent & dental receptionist, and her outgoing, friendly and caring personality has proven to create a calming experience for anyone who walks into the dental office.
Aside from being a receptionist at the Mellow Family Dental Care, Aimee runs her own side business with her husband, and works with nonprofit organizations and numerous local historical societies to fundraise for their day programs. When she’s’ not working she enjoys traveling and is completely obsessed with her sweet, goofy golden retriever.