Aarm Dental Group at Yaletown

Dr. Lee is a fabulous dentist I too am a big scared adult due to a childhood incident but she was patient and understanding, I personally do not want to see the x-​rays and do not want to know what she is doing, she understood that and we are now working in stages to make me healthy and I am very happy with her and her staff. Thank you Dr. Lee!~~~~

I came into Aarm a hot mess! My previous dentist in Los Angeles was awful but Dr. Lee turned things around for me. After multiple visits (and a root canal and 2 wisdom teeth removed), my teeth and mouth feel better than ever!
Being quite scared of the dentist, Dr. Lee immediately put me at ease… she is warm, caring, and has the most infectious laugh! I love that they have televisions on the ceiling with headphones… makes the appointment fly by! The front staff are super friendly as well. I had to wait an extra 10 minutes one time for my appointment and they gave me a free coffee card for any inconvenience they caused me!
Overall, Aarm Dental in Yaletown and Dr. Lee are nothing short of amazing! I strongly recommend them if you are looking for a dentist in the Yaletown area.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Lee for years, I went out of my way to find one that properly understands my anxiety around needles and she’s been the best one I’ve ever had. Her cheery composure is infectious and does wonders to make me feel at ease in the chair. As well I never feel rushed and she’s very easy to talk to. I live in East Coquitlam and I still drive all the way downtown to see her, easily the best dentist I’ve ever had. Highly recommend.

I have a severe phobia of dentist due to a traumatic event with one when I was a child. This office has changed my life. They don’t patronize me, take time during cleanings to let me calm down and are truly excellent. When I first told the dentist of my childhood story Dr. Michaam actually got tears in her eyes and hugged me. While I still have to take a valium before attending and be brought by a friend, I highly recommend her.

After seeing two different dentists in Canada, I can only conclude that the dental profession here is an absolute swizz. They don’t really care what you want but how much they can bill your insurance company for. I actually feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t have a job here.
Aarm are classic culprits in this. I’ve been twice and both times, they charged exponentially more than my dentist back home would have. During my last visit for a cleaning, they insisted on doing full dental x-​rays. For a cleaning! Just ridiculous. Then the dentist tried to tell me how much work I needed and that I should get all my wisdom teeth removed. I really had to emphasize that I was leaving the country soon.
As for the cleaning, well what an ordeal. First of all, she didn’t have enough time to do it properly, so kept pressurising me to come back. Well, maybe if you hadn’t spent half an hour x-​raying and trying to upsell me, we would have had time for what I actually came in for. So I only got half a cleaning.
She also used the old-​style metal scraper on my teeth which is such a backwards method of cleaning that even my Irish dentist has evolved past. I wouldn’t go back, these people are only in it for the money and seem to care very little about what you want as a patient.

Dr. Michaud was great. Very gentle and great with the kids, but to be honest, I probably won’t be going back because of the front desk staff. Oh, and the fact that even with my exceptional dental coverage, I was still charged for services that I am still not clear on. The waiting room (or lack there of) and the office as a whole feels really small. I had to wait for my last appointment and its not the greatest office to wait in. Especially if you have kids with you. As my stars show, I have experienced better.

I’m another one of those «I hate the dentist» types. (Sorry, Dr. Lee!) But, I really like my dentist. She’s professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Also her staff is awesome. Joje, her receptionist, is one of the nicest people ever. The hygienists are all friendly and capable.
Plus, who doesn’t love watching daytime tv instead of awkwardly trying not to stare at the dentist/​hygienist while they are doing their job. Makes life much better.
So if you have to go to the dentist and we all do, this is the place to go to.

Where do I begin?
A number of years ago, I was looking for a new dentist. My previous dentist (whom my teeth had been seeing since I was in kindergarten) had passed away suddenly and I was wary about just «finding another dentist».
I longed for my old dentist back. (Did I mention I am weird about my dental care? You have no idea.)
I remember my dental visits with a great fondness. Dr. Winters was always cheery and upbeat and his staff (who all watched me grow up) treated me as though I was a member of a family and not just some person who showed up every six months. I felt I had a special relationship with my dentist and I wanted to find a place with a similar «family» feeling. I suppose I was looking for a dental equivalent of Cheers. A place where they know your name.
(Come to think of it, wouldn’t it be awesome if your dentist had a bar?)
Anyway, the day finally came when I chipped a tooth. I tried to ignore it for a couple of days hoping it would just go away but I knew it wouldn’t «get better». I knew that I was being stupid and I would need to visit a dentist. I needed to do some research.
I searched the Vancouver dental directory (yes, there is one) and chose Aarm Dental Group at Yaletown for two reasons: they were close to my office and Dr. Lee was the only dentist smiling in a few of the photos of the dental group. How could that be bad, right? Would you want to visit the scowling dentist? I think not.
I made an appointment and, braving a rainy afternoon, I walked into their front doors. After picking myself up off the sidewalk, I pulled the door open and successfully navigated all the way to the front desk.
To my happy surprise, I was greeted with a cheery welcome and my name. (It was a little creepy that they knew who I was but I guess the schedule gave it away since I like to go to the dentist as early as possible.) There was much chatter and small talk and also an offer to pay for my street parking. I met with Dr. Lee and she sat me down and bounced around my mouth for a bit and then told me I had cavities. Since my experience had been so positive up to that point, it didn’t matter that I had some dental horror to look forward to. I remember saying something like: «Drill away, my good lady!»
The office location is like any office location (it’s a dentist office, what do you expect — clowns, balloon animals, and dancing bears?). It is clean, fancy, and has those funny chairs that go up and down. They even have televisions in the ceiling but, really, do you really want to watch television when someone is jamming fingers and metal hardware into your open yaw? The best part of any cleaning (or fillings) is you get the chance to talk to a person (as well as any dental patient can) even when they are scraping who-​knows-​what off your teeth.
The point is, all of the dentist stuff is just… well, dentist-​y. The people at Dr. Lee’s office are professional and, more importantly, friendly. (Hey, they tolerate me when I arrive!) After my very first visit, I knew I had found a new home.
But, seriously, this is the best damn dentist in the known universe. I have had many cleanings, x-​rays, fillings, and several conversations about gum recession — all of them fascinating. I can’t think of going anywhere else. If you ever have a bad time here, I am sad to inform you that you’re kind of a jerk and should get that mental problem checked out at another type of doctor, if you know what I’m sayin’.
(I also dare you to ask about the «never turn off» light switch behind the main desk. You will never guess what it is for. Go ahead, ask. I double dare you.)

I cannot believe how amazing my first two dental exams with Dr. Lee were! Would I have ever described a dental experience as «amazing»? I don’t think so.
I recently moved to Canada from Europe and was looking (for way too long) for a new dentist, as I have incredible anxiety. Dr. Lee was unbelievably sweet, calm but very straight-​forward with what’s going on with my current dental issues. She completely took away any aspect of my anxiety with explaining every step, showing me photos of my teeth, suggesting different ways of fixing what I desperately needed to have fixed, but without rushing or being pushy. I am completely relieved that I found such a professional sndcompassionate dentist!
Actually, for my first exam she took what felt like all the time in the world to explain my current dental situation, explained X rays and even asked about my anxiety. After that I received a «Welcome» postcard to my house with some goodies!
They have little toothbrushes, toothpaste & floss to take, and during my last filling while I was waiting for my freezing to kick in I listened to relaxing music, watched a bit TV and listened to them talking & laughing in the room next door — an absolute wonderful and calming atmosphere, and you know that therse are people who love their work and love to make you feel better!
I am not lying when I say, Iam absolutely looking forward to going back there next month to get another painful tooth fixed! Goodbye anxiety! Thank you, Dr. Lee!
PS: The receptionist is a truly wonderful woman, very patient, sweet and makes you feel welcome from the second you walk in.

Dr Lee was recommended to me and my partner by a friend and she is without a doubt the most outstanding dentist we have both ever been to. Dr Lee has an incrediably gentle and soft manner (whether she’s performing a procedure or just simply talking with you) and always makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. Yet at the same time she is always professional and thorough and I know I am in very capable hands. Dr Lee takes the time to ensure you understand what she is doing and why, and is always happy to answer my very many questions. My partner had not been to a dentist in around 15 years before seeing Dr Lee and not once did she say anything to make him him feel guilty or uncomfortable. As a result he now very happily pops along every 6 months for his check up and cleaning. Not only is Dr Lee amazing but her whole team are fantastic too. They all work together to ensure you have the best possible experience while at Aarm Dental Yaletown and really do care about helping you to maintain your oral hygiene at a high level. I can not say enough positive things about Dr Lee and highly recommend her. To sum it up, I never thought in a million years that I would look forward to trips to the Dentist but Dr Lee and her team have made this possible!

I was desperately in need of a new dentist in Vancouver and I do not regret choosing Aarm Dental at Yaletown. I am the most selective when it comes to choosing a dentist as I am very particular about maintaining my teeth and oral hygeine.
My dentist is Dr. Michaan. Because this place has received numerous awards I was concerned that my Dr. would be arrogant and lecturing me and trying to do the whole sales pitch thing. Also I wasn’t initially comfortable with choosing a chain… fearing it would be like a hasty come in and get out factory. In fact it is the complete opposite; Dr. Michaan is very humble, gentle and sincere with great bedside manners. She tries to help me save my spending and never pressures me in to anything. The costs are very reasonable, yet Dr. Michaan really takes the time to explain what is going on. When I ask her questions she takes her time to answer each of them thoroughly.
I would highly recommend Dr. Michaan to anyone as I can almost guarantee an enjoyable and relaxing experience at the dentist.
I am definitely looking forward to my next appointment with her.

By far the best dentist I’ve ever had. Dr. Lee is a real pro — she takes a soft approach, takes time to explain things and truly cares about the outcome of your experience. Friendly and capable staff surround her at Aarm Dental. I highly recommend this place.

Dr. Lee has been my dentist for about 3 years. She is the best Dentist I have ever had. She is knowledgable, skilled, pleasant and professional. She is careful when doing her procedures and is considerate of my comfort while she is working. I have never been kept waiting. Her staff are a pleasure to deal with. I recommend her without reservation.

I just went here for the first time to get my teeth cleaned, and it was about as «pleasant» as a visit to the dentist can be. Dr. Lee is adorable and her giggly demeanor put me at ease right away. She and the hygienist were exceptionally gentle, taking extra care to make sure that I was comfortable throughout the visit.
As others have mentioned, the ceiling-​mounted TV is a nice touch, and the photos that they took of my teeth (in addition to x-​rays) really helped me to understand what’s going on in there. Another bonus: apparently this clinic is dog-​friendly, as another patient had brought his golden retriever along for the visit.

AARM is a chain, with various dentists coming in and out. The facilities /​equipment are of good quality, but if you expect a long-​standing personal experience with a doctor who can follow your oral health, I wouldn’t recommend a «chain.» There are questions as to whether dentists at corporate-​dental chains are free from pressures to maximize profits.

Does anyone really like to go to the dentist? Definitely not me. There’s something about laying down in that chair that makes me feel like bolting for the door.
The friendly folks at Aarm Dental quickly put you at ease. As other people have noted, Dr. Lee is great. I’ve been going to her for about 3 years with no problems at all.
They have TVs for you to watch, complete with headphones (eliminate the awkwardness of «Do I talk to my hygienist or not?»), and give you a goody bag of toothpaste, floss and toothbrush and set you on your way.

I’ve been to Aarm twice now and have very great experiences both times. My doctor is very gentle and friendly and they have the best equipment to show you what’s going on inside your mouth. The coolest thing is this machine that takes photos of your teeth and then highlights the work that needs to be done. I thought the dental hygenists were really great, I scored free floss, toothpaste and toothbrushes. It was spiffy.

This dental group was recommended by a friend who uses the Coal Harbour location– I was very pleasantly surprised. They were very friendly and thorough, and if you have dental benefits through your work, they take care of all the billing for you, which is a nice plus as you don’t have to pay up front nor deal with the hassle of all that billing paperwork.
While I’ve only had a cleaning thus far, and the real test will be whether I still like them after they’ve gotten out the needle and the drill, I have to say, it was a very pleasant cleaning. I quite liked Dr. Lee– give her a try.
Okay, several months later, and they are now totally a five.
I had to get a crown done, and my dental phobia came roaring back, and Dr. Lee was super cool. Incredibly kind and patient and very willing to work with me to insure that I would be comfortable. And, then she drugged me into next Sunday and got the work beautifully done.
Her staff was terrific and kept after my insurance, so I’ll be getting reimbursed more than I thought I would be, too.