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About Us

Our Caring Dental Family Team Looks Forward to Helping Your Family Maintain a Healthy Smile

Caring for Our Communities

The team at Terrace’s Cedar Coast Dental provide preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry services to enhance your smile. We offer sedation for in-office and hospital dentistry, and we are proud of having earned a reputation for caring for anxiety in children and adults. Whether you’re experiencing oral discomfort or are just due for a check-up call us today and we would be happy to make an appointment for you.

Although we have three offices in Terrace, and serve our Terrace community, we also serve the larger community of Northern B.C. Serving areas from Dease Lake to Haida Gwaii, throughout the Nass Valley and to Hartley Bay. We know that living in the north causes some difficulties in accessing services, so we strive to provide as many services as possible for our patients.

The Team

Dentists

Dr. Vincent Drouin

Loma Linda University

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Vincent Drouin’s interest in the oral health field began at a young age because of the influence of family and friends who were dentists. Dr. Drouin has grown up in Terrace and loves it, only his persuit of a higher education could take him away. Dr. Drouin graduated in May of 2009 from Loma Linda University in Southern California at the top of his class in both clinical and academic standings. Later that year when Dr. Dean Burtch retired, Dr. Drouin took over his dental practice in Terrace, B.C. Since then Drs. Kenny Basit, Kris Falk, Nathan Densmore and Brooke Densmore have joined the dental team. Dr. Drouin continues to strive for excellence in the care he gives to his patience by continuing to learn and having a high standard of care.

Dr. Kris Falk

Loma Linda University

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Kris Falk started his journey into the world of dentistry at Burman University with a BSc in Psychology. After undergraduate studies, Dr. Falk went on to pursue his lifelong dream of being a pilot. He then opened his own flight school and as chief flight instructor went on to help many others achieve their dreams. Dr. Falk returned to professional studies and graduated from Loma Linda University in Southern California with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery with awards in pediatric dentistry and joined the team in 2014. In 2015 the practice name changed to Cedar Coast Dental. As a professional Dr. Falk strives to provide exceptional and compassionate dental care, and has been recognized for his ability to do just that, helping patients of all ages overcome dental anxiety and even look forward to their next dental visit.

Dr. Kenny Basit

Loma Linda University

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Kenny Basit was born and raised in the greater Toronto area. He began and completed his general education at Crawford Adventist Academy. He then went on to undergraduate studies at Canadian University (now Burman University) in Lacombe, Alberta. This is where he met Dr. Vince Drouin and while on a school trip to Costa Rica, met Dr. Kris Falk. He then went on to complete his doctorate in Dental Surgery at Loma Linda in Southern California. He joined Dr. Drouin as an Associate in January of 2012. Dr. Basit is appreciated for his relaxed and calm nature. Dr. Basit has genuine care for his patients, always ensuring he has done all he can to make sure they have the best visit.

Dr. Brennan Weaver

University of British Columbia

Doctorate of Dental Medicine

Dr. Brennan Weaver was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary. From there, he went on to obtain his doctorate in Dental Medicine at UBC. Dr. Weaver moved to Terrace in 2009 with the opportunity to work at Park Ave Dental with Dr. Rick Tabata. He quickly fell in love with the countryside, outdoor activities and the community of Terrace. When not working, Dr. Weaver can be found fishing or spending time with his beautiful family. The Park Ave clinic joined Cedar Coast Dental in 2021. Dr. Weaver is dedicated to his patients, always striving for high-quality and compassionate care. His personable and calm demeanour ensures that patients feel comfortable during each visit.

Dr. Nathan Densmore

Loma Linda University

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Nathan Densmore has spent his life growing up in Northern B.C. He has been living in Terrace since 1998, growing up with Vincent Drouin. He then went to Burman University and completed a bachelor of Science in biology. He then went to Loma Linda University in 2013 where he completed his doctorate in dental surgery. While there he met his classmate Brooke Netzel, fell in love and they got married in June of 2016. They both returned to Terrace in June of 2017. Dr. Densmore is commited to providing our community with his best service. He listens to his patients and gives them his best care.

Dr. Kyle Gunter

University of British Columbia

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Kyle Gunter found his passion for Dentistry following a rewarding and eye-opening experience in Honduras, observing and assisting dentists working in remote communities. Dr. Gunter was born in South Africa, and immigrated to Terrace with his family at the age of 5. He pursued post-secondary education at the University of Northern British Columbia and University of Victoria, where he received a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry. Dr. Gunter obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of British Columbia in April ,2020 and joined the team at Cedar Coast Dental shortly after. Dr. Gunter has been praised by patients for his calm and caring demeanour, and strives to make all patients feel comfortable and confident in their oral health.

Dr. Kelly Torres

Loma Linda University

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr. Torres’ family is from Brazil, she was born in South Africa, raised in Australia, and moved to Canada when she was 10. She completed her undergraduate schooling in health science at Walla Walla University and then went to Loma Linda University for dental school. Dr. Torres likes cooking, baking, decorating for events, camping, hiking, or anything by the water. She was drawn to dentistry because of how it uniquely combines science and art, while still allowing her to be of service to her patients. Dr. Torres enjoys meeting people and developing trusting relationships with them. She loves being part of a patient’s journey to bettering their oral health. She believes there is nothing more gratifying than helping someone out of pain or seeing someone’s confidence grow from the improvement of their smile.

Dr. Jingkai Pang

University of British Columbia
Doctor of Dental Surgery

Dr.Pang was born in Kitimat and moved to Vancouver at a young age. He completed his undergraduate and master's degree in Biomedical Physiology at Simon Fraser University, then went on to obtain his dental degree at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Pang was drawn to dentistry as it allows him to connect with patients and help those in the community. Dr.Pang has a compassionate and welcoming demeanor. He strives to make dental appointments as comfortable as possible and have patients leave with a positive experience. From his childhood experiences, he is excited to return to Northern B.C

Dr. Amy Lambert

University of Saskatchewan

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Amy Lambert had an interest in dentistry that began early on. After growing up in northern BC, she completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of British Columbia including a Minor in First Nations Studies, focusing on various oral health projects. Following an exchange to Barcelona to study at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Dr. Lambert completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 2013. She was grateful to start her career working alongside Dr. Tabata and Dr. Weaver and the commitment to patient care that was established at their office. Dr. Lambert strives to provide each and every patient with quality care in a welcoming, trustworthy, and informative environment. She and her husband Jonathan have two daughters, and together they enjoy travelling, hiking, biking, rock climbing, and exploring many other opportunities in the area.

Dr. Ashley Yu

University of British Columbia

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Ashley Yu was born and raised in Burnaby. When asked at her preschool graduation what she wanted to be when she grew up, she replied, “I want to be a dentist!” She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Yu strives to provide the best possible care to her patients in a safe and welcoming environment. She is committed to making her patients feel comfortable, informed, and motivated throughout their oral health journey. Outside of the office, she can be found spending time with family, participating in dog sports, travelling, hiking, or at a local coffee shop.

Dr. Leslie Liu

University of British Columbia

Doctorate of Dental Medicine

Dr. Leslie Liu was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and then her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Lui was drawn to dentistry because she has always enjoyed working with her hands and this profession allows her to combine her passion for medical sciences and material sciences with a hands-on job. Dr. Lui strives to provide high-quality dental care to her patients in a caring and compassionate manner to ensure they have a positive experience. Outside of work, Dr. Liu enjoys running in local road races and hiking in the mountains. She also enjoys crocheting, baking, and photographing her baking creations.

Dr. Michael Frew

University Of British Columbia

Doctor of Dental Medicine

Dr. Michael Frew was born and raised in Vancouver. He completed his Bachelor of Science with a double major in Chemistry and German with a double major in Chemistry and German at UBC. After the completion of his undergraduate degree, he continued his studies at UBC and earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Frew worked in the Comox Valley for two years before getting an opportunity to do contract work for Northern Health. During his time with Northern Health, he got to visit communities from Prince Rupert to Fort Nelson and got formally acquainted with Northern B.C. In his spare time, Dr. Frew lives an active lifestyle. He enjoys doing yoga, hiking, playing tennis, and long-distance running. He loves to travel and experience new cultures, languages, and food. Dr. Frew understands the dental office can be a stressful place for patients and does his best to alleviate patient’s anxieties while addressing their oral healthcare needs.