THE PRACTICE
Our Story
Dr. Gary Tao, D.M.D
Dr. Gary Tao graduated in 1988 from West China University School of Dentistry where he stayed as an alumnus to teach as a clinical instructor at the dental hospital. He and his family later moved to Vancouver where he earned his DMD from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Tao has over 35 years of clinical experience, with 20 years of practice in Vancouver. He continues to serve with passion and keeps up to date through continuing education studies, seminars, and conferences. With his colleagues and his daughter, Dr. Tao enjoys volunteering at the Vancouver East Side Walk-In Dental Clinic.
Dr. Cecilia Loewen, BMLSc., D.M.D
Dr. Cecilia Loewen loves working with kids and is passionate about volunteering locally and abroad. She grew up in Vancouver and was inspired by her father's work as a dentist to do the same.
As a graduate of the University of British Columbia Doctor of Dental Medicine Program, Dr. Loewen has earned recognition for her community service, leadership, and achievements in clinical performance including the Academy of General Dentistry British Columbia Chapter Prize and the Vancouver Dental Education Centre Study Group Award.
Dr. Loewen and her husband have two young daughters and a sheltie puppy (all of whom fuss a bunch when getting their teeth brushed).
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Meet Our Dentists
Sunshine Dental Clinic is a father-daughter dentist team dedicated to serving patients and their families with love and care.
Our whole team at Sunshine Dental is committed to providing reliable, quality oral care. We welcome both old and new patients and hope to share the smiles at Sunshine Dental with all who visit.
Latest Clinic News:
Maternity Leave
March 2021
Dr. Loewen is enjoying time at home with her family having welcomed a newborn baby girl in the Winter and will be back to practice in the middle of Spring!
Happy Holidays!
December 2020
Our clinic will be closed December 24-25 but please call or email if we can be of any assistance. We hope you all have a safe and merry Christmas!
Gradual Re-Opening
May 2020
Our practice values the health and safety of our patients and staff as our top priority. Please click here for a few of the steps we are taking to ensure the well-being of all our staff and patients.
Littlest New Patient
March 2019
Dr. Loewen and her husband have just welcomed a healthy baby girl and will be on maternity leave until the summer.
Welcoming Dr. Loewen
July 2018
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Cecilia Loewen to the team. She will be here to take new patients on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Exciting Renovations
October 2017
Our office has newly installed cabinets and chairs! We're so pleased with the results and have included some photos in the gallery below.
Social Media
August 2017
Please check out our new Facebook and Instagram accounts! Links are at the bottom of the page.
The Website Is Up!
June 2016
Thank you for visiting our website! We hope it has been easy to navigate and please let us know if you have any suggestions- drop us a line under the Contact tab!
The Clinic Is Open!
May 2016
We are so glad to have opened our new clinic here in Richmond, BC!