Open today · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM 2555 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Emergencies (604) 879-1115
✦ Booking new patients · 7 days a week

A modern
dental practice
with a neighbourhood heart.

Proudly serving East Vancouver since 1996, Sorriso has cared for multiple generations of local families. Our community-first team offers care in seven languages, with direct billing for major Canadian plans including CDCP.

CDCP accepted + 11 major plans
Same-day emergency care
4.9 / 5 400+ reviews
7 languages spoken on-site
Modern Sorriso Dental Clinic operatory
Dr. Claudia Rangel at Sorriso Dental Clinic
Est. 1996
Open every day · 9 AM – 6 PM
CDCP welcome here
7 languages spoken
4.9 average rating
Why Sorriso

Dentistry that feels good.

Modern care, unhurried appointments, and a team that's been part of the Drive for nearly three decades.

01 · GENTLE

Unhurried appointments

Hour-long first visits. We never rush, never recommend treatment you don't need. Time to ask questions, time to be heard.

02 · ACCESSIBLE

Seven languages spoken

English, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. We meet you in the language you're most comfortable in.

03 · TRANSPARENT

Honest, written pricing

Written estimates before any treatment. We handle the insurance paperwork — you pay only what your plan doesn't cover.

Modern Sorriso Dental Clinic treatment room
Dentist consulting with a patient at Sorriso Dental Clinic
About Sorriso

A practice for the whole neighbourhood, three decades on.

Sorriso means smile in Portuguese and Italian. Since 1996, we've been part of East Vancouver — looking after families, students, and the regulars who walk through our door every six months.

What's stayed constant is how we work: unhurried appointments, plain-language explanations, treatment plans that respect your time and your budget. What's changed is the technology around us — digital imaging, modern materials, gentler techniques.

"Trust is what brings people back. We earn it appointment by appointment."
Dr. Claudia Rangel Founder & Orthodontist · with us since 1996 Federal University of Brazil trained · AAO member · caring for East Vancouver families in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
What we do

Comprehensive care, all in one place.

From your six-month cleaning to full-mouth reconstruction — every treatment delivered with international expertise.

Essentials · 01 Patient receiving a routine preventive dental checkup

General & Preventive

Examinations, hygiene cleanings, fillings, sealants, and digital radiography — the foundation of healthy teeth.

Aesthetic · 02 Before and after cosmetic teeth whitening results

Cosmetic & Whitening

Subtle veneers, in-office whitening, composite bonding. Refined, natural results — never overcorrected.

Orthodontic · 03 Clear aligner trays for Invisalign treatment

Invisalign & Braces

Three decades of orthodontic experience under Dr. Rangel. Clear aligners and traditional braces.

Restorative · 04 Dentist reviewing x-ray for restorative and implant treatment planning

Dental Implants

Dr. Lim's specialty — single tooth implants to full-mouth reconstruction. Patient, precise, designed to last.

Family · 05 Child patient receiving gentle pediatric dental care

Pediatric Dentistry

Gentle first visits and child-sized chairs. Building lifelong comfort with the dentist's office.

Urgent · 06 Dentist treating a patient during a same-day emergency visit

Emergency Care

Same-day appointments every day we're open. Toothache, broken filling, or trauma — call us immediately.

Your visit

Simple, transparent,
no surprises.

A predictable, friendly path from first phone call to follow-up.

01

Reach out, however you prefer.

Phone, online form, or walk in. Same-day callbacks during business hours, seven days a week.

5 minutes Quick contact
02

Your first appointment.

A full hour, unhurried. Exam, digital x-rays, hygiene cleaning, and a written treatment plan with transparent pricing.

60 minutes First visit
03

Treatment, when you're ready.

Only what's clinically needed — paced and sequenced with you, never rushed. Written estimates before any work.

Varies Per treatment
04

Six-month follow-up.

We'll remind you when it's time to come back. Direct billing every visit. Long-term care, long-term trust.

Every 6 mo. Ongoing
Trust the numbers

Quietly trusted, for a long time.

28+
Years on the Drive

Three generations of East Van families have grown up in our chairs.

12k+
Patients served

From toddlers to grandparents, locals and newcomers alike.

7
Languages spoken

EN, PT, ES, KR, HI, UR, PA — across our clinical and front-desk team.

4.9
Average rating

From over 400 patient reviews across major platforms.

The Clinic

Well located on
Commercial Drive.

Easy to reach from across East Vancouver, Sorriso is trusted by local families, students, and new immigrants looking for clear communication and reliable care. Our multilingual team provides support in seven languages, offers flexible scheduling, and creates a friendly, low-stress experience from your first call to your follow-up visits.

Meet your dentists

Three dentists.
Three nations of training.

An international team educated in Brazil, the United States, and Peru.

№ 01 · FOUNDER Dr. Claudia Rangel portrait

Dr. Claudia Rangel

Founder · Orthodontist

Dr. Claudia Rangel graduated from the Federal University of Brazil with advanced training in Orthodontics and ranked among the top graduates on her National Orthodontic Board exams. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, taught in the university’s Orthodontics Department for five years, and completed an invited academic visit with the UCLA Orthodontic Department. After immigrating to Canada in 1986, she continued advanced training in Brazil and Canada before establishing her permanent practice in Vancouver in 1994 and founding Sorriso Dental Clinic in 1996. Today, she provides general dentistry with a strong orthodontic focus in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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№ 02 · DMD Dr. Mindy Lim portrait at Sorriso Dental Clinic

Dr. Mindy Lim

DMD · Implants & Restoration

Dr. Mindy Lim completed her dental education at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2013 and the Dean’s Award for Academic and Clinical Excellence. She then completed an intensive Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at CWRU and University Hospitals, where she treated complex, diverse cases with a focus on comprehensive treatment planning, full-mouth reconstruction, and surgical implant placement. She provides care in English and Korean.

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№ 03 · DDS Dr. Karina Romero portrait at Sorriso Dental Clinic

Dr. Karina Romero

DDS · Preventive & Restorative

Dr. Karina Romero earned her DDS in 2004 from Federico Villarreal University in Lima, Peru, and began her career in private practice while serving remote Andean communities. She later completed a Master of Public Health at the Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam on a full scholarship, where she published oral-health research. Certified to practise in Canada since 2018, she focuses on preventive and restorative dentistry and provides care in English and Spanish.

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Insurance

We handle the
paperwork.

Direct billing for every major Canadian dental plan — including the federal CDCP. You pay only what your plan doesn't cover.

CDCP welcome

Bring your card — we bill Sun Life directly.

0% financing

PayBright + in-house plans available.

Plans we direct-bill · 12 carriers

CDCP Pacific Blue Cross Sun Life Manulife Canada Life Green Shield Desjardins Equitable Industrial Alliance ICBC WorkSafeBC FNHA
From our patients

The kindest words come back.

4.9 average · 400+ reviews across major platforms.

" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Dr. Rangel has looked after my kids and my grandkids now — three generations on the Drive. That tells you everything.

MT
Maria T.
Grandview · since 2001
" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Saturday emergency root canal — Dr. Lim took her time, explained everything. The tooth has been perfect for two years.

JK
James K.
East Vancouver
" ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As a CDCP patient I was nervous. Sorriso billed Sun Life directly and treated me beautifully. Real warmth.

PL
Patricia L.
Hastings-Sunrise
Visit us

205 — 2555 Commercial Drive.

A two-minute walk from Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain. Street parking on the Drive.

Address

Sorriso Dental Clinic
205 – 2555 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C1

Hours · Open Every Day

Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Getting Here

2 min walk · Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain
Pay lot off East 11th Ave

Request an appointment

We'll call you back today.

Fill in the form and our front desk will follow up within business hours to confirm a time. Or call us directly.

(604) 879-1115Same-day callbacks · 7 days/wk
Walk in205 – 2555 Commercial Drive

Appointment request

Our front desk responds within business hours.

Questions, answered

Things people ask us.

What's the first visit like?

A full unhurried hour. We review your health history, take digital x-rays, conduct a comprehensive exam, complete a hygiene cleaning, and sit with you afterwards to discuss what we found — in plain language, with written estimates if treatment is recommended.

Do you accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan?

Yes — we welcome CDCP patients. Bring your member card on your first visit and we'll bill Sun Life (the federal administrator) directly. You'll be responsible only for any co-payment your plan specifies.

What if I have a dental emergency?

Call (604) 879-1115 immediately. We hold same-day emergency slots every day we're open. If you reach the after-hours line, leave a message and we'll respond as soon as we can.

From what age do you see children?

We recommend the first visit by age 1, or within six months of their first tooth. Short, gentle, and mostly about making the dental office a normal, happy place.

I don't have insurance — what are my options?

We offer in-house monthly instalment plans for routine care, and 0% PayBright financing on larger treatments like implants and Invisalign. A written estimate is always provided before any work begins.

Which languages do you speak?

Across our team: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Just mention your preference when you book.

Parking and accessibility?

Street parking on Commercial Drive and a pay lot off East 11th Avenue. The building is wheelchair accessible via elevator to Suite 205. We're also a two-minute walk from Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain.

Sorriso Dental Clinic treatment room
Ready when you are

Your smile starts with a single call.

Open every day · 9 AM – 6 PM · same-day emergencies always available.

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