A father-and-daughter team, caring for your family like our own.
For over twenty years, Sunshine Dental has looked after Richmond families with gentle, comprehensive care — from a child’s first visit to implants and Invisalign. Dr. Tao and his daughter Dr. Loewen welcome you in English and Mandarin.
☀ Care in English & 普通话 Mandarin
Across from Richmond General Hospital · two phone lines (English & 中文)
A father & daughter team · since 2004 The dentists behind Sunshine
Sunshine Dental is a true family practice — a father and daughter who trained at UBC and care for patients side by side, often volunteering together at a community walk-in clinic. Tap a card to read their story.
Comprehensive care, for every age
Everything your family needs in one calm Richmond office — preventive, restorative and cosmetic — using modern implant and aligner systems.
Checkups & family care
New-patient exams, routine check-ups, hygiene and a gentle first visit for little ones.
Learn more → 02Invisalign® & orthodontics
Clear aligners to straighten teeth discreetly — planned by Dr. Loewen.
Learn more → 03Dental implants
Replace missing teeth with Astra Tech and Straumann implant systems.
Learn more → 04Root canal treatment
Save a painful or infected tooth from extraction — Dr. Tao’s focus.
Learn more → 05Cosmetic & whitening
Veneers, Bioclear black-triangle closure and Opalescence whitening.
Learn more → 06Crowns, bridges & dentures
Restore worn or missing teeth so you can eat and smile with confidence.
Learn more →The systems & materials we use
Credentials & memberships
Care that feels like family
A father-daughter team
Two UBC-trained dentists who care for your family the way they care for their own — for over twenty years.
We speak your language
Dr. Tao and his staff speak fluent Mandarin and English — with a dedicated 中文 phone line.
Adults and children
From a child’s first visit to implants for grandparents — comprehensive care under one roof.
Right by the hospital
In the Medical Sciences Building across from Richmond General Hospital, with same-day emergency care when possible.
A calm, light-filled place to be cared for
Dr. Tao is excellent. We followed him to Richmond from his previous practice in Burnaby… I would recommend Dr. Tao to anyone and everyone.— Lucie C.
Now welcoming CDCP patients
The CDCP helps eligible residents without private insurance with the cost of dental care. We can help you understand your coverage — call to confirm what to bring.
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Coverage, co-pay and preauthorization are confirmed by our clinic. Eligibility is determined by Service Canada, not by us.
Find us in central Richmond
We’re open Tuesday through Friday and on alternating Saturdays, with same-day emergency visits when we can. Please call to confirm hours and book.
In the Medical Sciences Building, across from Richmond General Hospital
Make an appointment
Tell us a little about you and we’ll call to confirm a time. For a dental emergency, please call us directly — we keep room for same-day care when we can.