Taking Care of Our Community
We’ve built a team who believe in care; in caring for the people in our chairs as well as each other, and it’s something you feel the moment you walk into our office. We’re all passionate about dentistry and the work we do, and together, we create a comfortable experience for you and your family.
Ivan Jin DMD
I’m proud to live and work in North Burnaby, and I couldn’t think of a better place to call home. Whether I am cycling up Burnaby Mountain, watching my kids play soccer at Confederation Park, or taking in one of our many festivals or outdoor summer concerts, I’m reminded on a daily basis of how fortunate I am to live in this great community. I’m blessed to share this with my wonderful wife, two sons and daughter.
I received my Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan, and since graduating, I have been practicing in Burnaby for over 16 years. I am passionate about dentistry and am actively involved in the academic community. For over ten years, I have been a clinical instructor in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia, where I participate in teaching senior dental students.
I enjoy all aspects of dentistry from the smallest fillings to complex reconstructions. My passion is implant and cosmetic dentistry. They are rapidly evolving disciplines and I owe it to my patients to provide them with the best possible care and treatment available. I am constantly refining my techniques by travelling to train alongside some of North America and Europe’s foremost dental implant surgeons. In 2017, I was awarded the honour of Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists in Vancouver, BC.
I enjoy spending the time to get to know my patients and their unique needs. My priority is to inform and educate my patients so they can make the best decisions to suit their individual situations.
Grace Wong DDS
Welcome to Kensington Square Dental! It has been a pleasure to live and work in Burnaby for the past eight years. A prairie girl at heart, I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. I received my Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo, majoring in Human Physiology. I continued my education at New York University where I received my Doctorate of Dental Surgery with Honours. I then practiced in rural Alberta for eight years before moving to the west coast.
I enjoy all aspects of dentistry. I attend many continuing education courses per year to stay abreast of the latest advances in dentistry, ensuring that my patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care. My focus is on creating and maintaining beautiful, functional smiles. My goal is to provide high quality, personalized, conscientious care in a friendly, informative atmosphere. There is seldom one right answer in making treatment decisions and our patients should be well informed of all their options in choosing the right path for them.
Outside of dentistry, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love the outdoors and I try to get outside with my family as much as possible, enjoying the parks and beaches in the summer and hiking and skiing on the local mountains in the winter.
Julia Lam DMD
I was born in Hong Kong and raised in Vancouver, BC. After completing my Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology, I graduated from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry where I received awards in the fields of Prosthodontics, Endodontics, and Oral Medicine.
I have been practicing full time in the lower mainland since graduation, and also spent two months practicing rural dentistry in Hay River, NWT and exploring Northern Canada. I enjoy all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in endodontics and prosthodontics. I enjoy treating patients of all ages and love seeing kids! I am committed to providing patient-centered care and strongly believe in preventative dentistry. I like to take my time to discuss different treatment options with patients and tailor treatment plans according to their needs and expectations.
Outside of dentistry, I enjoy travelling to new places and learning about different cultures. In my free time, I love doing yoga and trying out new restaurants with my husband. I am also a big fan of horror movies and my favourite is The Conjuring Series.
Salima Shivji DMD
I was born and raised in the UK, earning my degree in dentistry at the University of Birmingham. After meeting and marrying my husband in the UK, he convinced me to move to Vancouver with him as it was his original home. I re-licensed at UBC, receiving my DMD in 2004, graduating with honors. I have been practicing dentistry in beautiful British Columbia ever since.
What I love most about dentistry is being able to provide the highest quality dental services to patients and to help them achieve their goals with improving their dental health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and their individual needs while making their experience as positive as possible. I strive to constantly stay connected to the rapidly evolving world of dentistry and maintain a great level of continuous education provide the best services possible to our patients.
In my spare time I enjoy trying to improve my skills playing guitar and piano. I also love a variety of different styles of dance including Latin, Ballroom and Flamenco, but my true passion lies in the outdoors where I love to run and hike!
Wendy Zhang DDS
I was born in Shanghai and moved to Vancouver at a very young age. The adventurous side of me brought me to Ontario, where I did my Bachelor of Science majoring in Biomedical Sciences at University of Waterloo, and subsequently my Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Toronto. I practiced for 5 years afterwards in Toronto and soaked in the urban lifestyle there before deciding to move back to BC. Now I am happy and proud to be back here serving the local community that I grew up in.
I enjoy meeting different arrays of people and helping them come up with a comprehensive dental treatment plan to meet their various concerns and situations. I always strive for the best when performing various treatments like fillings, crowns, root canals and extractions. What I love the most about my job is the reward of helping patients with their dental health, whether it is fixing their cavities, or getting them out of dental pain.
On my days outside the office, I enjoy exploring the city and trying out new adventurous activities with my family. My favourite activities include trying new recipes and watching a good movie.
JESSAMINE MARTINEZ DMD
A proud Vancouverite born and raised!
After completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, I took a leap into my passion for dentistry and moved to Australia. I obtained my dental degree at the University of Sydney, graduating with Honours. For the first 2 years, I’ve worked at Sydney Dental Hospital as an Endodontic Resident prior to returning home to practice in Vancouver.
I enjoy all aspects of Dentistry and I’m committed to providing quality, patient centred care to the highest technical standard. While maintaining compassion and warmth that ensures patients are relaxed and comfortable. My greatest joy is being able to meet patients of all ages and diverse background and helping them achieve their oral health goals through information and education, as well as by clinically restoring function and aesthetic.
Outside of the work environment, I enjoy getting active with yoga, pilates, and HIIT classes. One of my favorite pastime is to enjoy good food with great friends and family.
