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Dr. Phoebe Tsang

DMD, PhD

Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Tsang studied Microbiology before she obtained her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia.  After successfully completing her dental degree, Dr. Tsang entered a Pediatric Dental Residency Training Program at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital. She then completed a pediatric dentist specialty training program at the University of California, Los Angeles. During her specialty training, she was also enrolled in a graduate program in the School of Dentistry where she completed her PhD in oral biology. Her PhD thesis was focused on understanding the disease process of cavity-causing bacteria, Streptococcus mutans.

Outside of the office, Dr. Tsang has a passion for teaching.  She is a clinical associate professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry in recognition of her long-term commitment to teaching. She teaches dental students at the University of British Columbia and pediatric dental graduate students at BC’s Children’s Hospital.  She has pioneered a research project at the Children’s Hospital to improve access to care and dental experience for patients with autism, and her research has been published in the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry.  She is actively involved as an examiner with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in administering qualifying exams for pediatric dentists.  She enjoys presenting numerous continuing education courses at various study clubs for other dental and health care professionals.

Dr. Tsang was truly humbled by receiving the BCDA merit and distinguished service awards in recognition of her care for children with special needs and her role in the Save a Smile Charity.  She had the honour to be invited as a member of the American College of Dentists (www.acd.org) and the International College of Dentists (www.icd.org), which are two pivotal organizations for advancing excellence, ethics, professionalism, and leadership in dentistry.

“My greatest compliment was when my patient asked his mom to host his next birthday party at my dental clinic.”

Dr. Phoebe Tsang has been a pediatric dentist in Fraser Valley for 15 years.  She has extended her dedication to children’s dentistry in Metro Vancouver recently. She also has a satellite practice in Whitehorse, which serves the needs of the remote communities in the North.

Dr. Tsang is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Pediatric Dentistry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and a licensed Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry in BC. The Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry are examination boards that ensure high standards in dental specialists. Properly trained candidates are recognized only after passing comprehensive qualifying exams.

Unforgettable bus ride picking up children from rural schools for their dental appointment. They were singing along the way for us. It was so touching.

 

 

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Kennylu-Ai
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Dr. Tsang is very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with my child. We appreciate her team’s professional dental care!
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Natalie N
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My daughter had a wonderful experience with Dr. Phoebe and her dedicated team. She is meticulous, careful, and wholeheartedly committed. She explained all the necessary treatments for my daughter and provided the most helpful advice tailored to her age and specific condition, ensuring my daughter felt no pressure during her dental care. In addition, Dr. Phoebe is incredibly friendly and genuinely loves children. She transformed the fear that many kids—and even some adults—often feel about dental visits into a positive experience. This is a clinic truly worth sharing with others so they can also visit and experience such excellent care.
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Natasha L
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Highly recommend Dr Tsang and her team. Dental procedures can be very scary, especially for your little one, and biggest fear is if the dental team is over charging or over prescribing. I can honestly say you can trust Dr Tsang and her team. I was impressed by the patience and gentle approach she used when explaining all our options, answering my list: if questions. She did not automatically overprescribe yet she understands what’s needed to ensure my 5 year old daughter left with the best experience. My daughter used oral sedation with Midazolam (Short acting Benzo that is easily reversible and safe) which is much less invasive than general anesthetic route often recommended by other pediatric dentists first As well Dr Tsang was honest when updated X-rays were taken that there were fewer than needed cavities to be filled than we had expected Not to mention they had so many goodies and prizes for my daughter throughout the various steps of process, that she left as if she just went to a birthday party. To summarize, if you’re looking for a very knowledgeable but humble professional, whom you can trust to not over prescribe yet is willing to ensure your child has the most comfortable and positive dentistry experience, Dr Tsang and her team embodies all those traits above.
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Sharon T
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Im glad we found Dr. Tsang to be my daughter's dentist. She's very knowledgeable, personable and very attentive with children. Thanks Dr. Tsang and her amazing team!
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Eileen Y
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Our 2.5-year-old son, Howard, recently started experiencing pain in his upper right back teeth. Concerned, we took him to a nearby general dentist, who, after a thorough examination, referred us to a pediatric dental specialist, Dr. Phoebe Tsang. To our surprise, Howard had extensive dental issues, requiring treatment for 14 teeth through surgery. As parents, we felt deeply sorry that he had been enduring more discomfort than we had realized, especially since he was too young to fully express his pain. Howard had been drinking milk at night since birth, and we were unaware of the significant impact it could have on his teeth. However, after our initial visit to the general dentist, he successfully transitioned away from night bottles. Determined to provide him with the best care, we made the one-hour drive from White Rock to see Dr. Tsang. From the moment we arrived, Dr. Tsang and her team were incredibly professional, compassionate, and gentle with Howard. Dr. Tsang herself is not only highly knowledgeable but also exceptionally skilled in pediatric dentistry. We feel truly fortunate to have had her perform Howard’s surgery. Yesterday, on March 18, 2025, Dr. Tsang and anesthesiologist Dr. Robert carried out Howard’s procedure with exceptional expertise and care. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication. Post-surgery, Howard has been recovering well—he is experiencing minimal discomfort and has been able to drink formula and eat soft foods comfortably. This was Howard’s first surgery, and under Dr. Tsang’s guidance, we are confident that he will continue to improve and eat with ease. We sincerely appreciate the outstanding care provided by Dr. Tsang and her team and wholeheartedly recommend her to any parents seeking a skilled pediatric dentist for their child’s dental needs. Best wishes from Eileen and families :)
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Hana W
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Highly recommended Dr Phoebe Tsang! Our 5 year old son was very anxious at our local dentist and we did not want him going under anesthetic for his teeth. Thankfully we got a referral to Pediatric Dental Specialist Dr Tsang, who uses conscious sedation. From the first FaceTime consultation, she was so kind! Our son was at ease and really looked forward to meeting her. She thoroughly explained the procedure and answered all our questions with patience. She is unbelievably knowledgeable and gave us reassurance that everything would go well. Upon arrival at her beautiful office, we were greeted with the utmost love from not only her but her whole team. Being in her care was top of the line, we cannot thank her enough for making this go so smooth for our family. If your children need dental work done, look no further. I guarantee you, she is the absolute best you will find!
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Joanne C
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Very good service for young kids! They used all efforts to release the kids during their treatment. Will definitely recommend it to our friends.
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Cara E
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My 4 year old son has many sensory issues and brushing his teeth was absolutely impossible, which is what brought us to Dr Tsang. He needed a ton of work done for his mouth to be healthy again. I was blown away by her and her staff from start to finish. She treated my son so well and I was so impressed with her efforts to connect with him in a way that would work for him. He did need dental surgery, which scared me but all the questions I had were answered so quickly and there was a great deal of communication from his first appointment, all the way up to the surgery. You can tell how much Dr Tsang and her staff care about their patients. I couldn't be happier with my son's care. I truly recommend Dr Tsang and staff if your child needs dental work done. They have so much compassion and throughout the entire process I felt like my son was in great hands. I'm so thankful to everyone who worked with him and those I had contact with over many months. This was a very stressful situation for me and it was made so much better by everyone there.