Garrison Dentist Chilliwack

Dr Payam Eslami, General Dentist, (DMD, B.A.Sc, EE) has been practicing family and cosmetic dentistry in Chilliwack & Maple Ridge since 2013.

Prior to earning his degree in dentistry, he studied in Electrical Engineering and received his Bachelor’s degree with distinction at the University of British of Columbia. He then attended and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

As a former engineer, he is a strong believer in implementing the latest technologies to obtain the highest quality of care for his patients. He enjoys attending post-degree seminars and continuing education classes to add to his skill sets.

Dr. Eslami and his team are committed to providing quality care in a kind and comfortable environment. They have helped many patients from all ages overcome their anxiety towards dental treatment. He also values and strives to establish trusting long term relationships with his patients.

His hobbies include reading, travelling, hiking, and playing soccer.

Dr. Paulina Achita is the newest addition to Garrison Dentist. She recently relocated from the Greater Toronto Area to beautiful Chilliwack. Dr. Paulina has always been interested in health care. Before pursuing dentistry, she studied Life Sciences at Queen’s University where she discovered her passion for science. She went on to complete her Master’s of Science research studies at University of Toronto working on developing novel therapies to improve outcomes of organ transplantation. Although Dr. Paulina found research work very rewarding, she wanted to be directly involved in patient care, build relationships with her patients, and serve the community. Due to her lifelong love for art, science and health, dentistry seemed like the perfect fit. Dr. Paulina completed Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Western University where she cultivated her clinical skills and developed an eye for aesthetics. During her dental studies she continued with research and received an award for her work on potentially cancerous lesions and oral cancer in young patients.

Dr. Paulina enjoys working with patients of all ages and offers all comprehensive dental services in a friendly atmosphere. Her treatment philosophy includes minimally invasive dentistry with a strong emphasis on prevention and early detection of dental disease. She is committed to working with patients to improve their oral health, function, and beauty of their smile. Dr. Paulina especially enjoys cosmetic dentistry and is an Invisalign provider. When she isn’t improving smiles, you can find her at the beach, hiking, biking, reading novels, or enjoying her two bunnies. As a creative outlet, she enjoys watercolour painting.

Dr. Alam Singh Khehra was raised in the Lower Mainland and completed his undergraduate studies in Kinesiology and Education at Simon Fraser University. He later earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree from the University of Sydney, where he combined his passion for health, science, and hands-on care (and saw lots of wild Australian animals).

Dr. Khehra’s approach to dentistry is comprehensive and patient-focused. He believes in conservative treatment that preserves healthy tooth structure while achieving strong, lasting results. For him, dentistry is more than just fixing teeth—it’s about supporting overall health, educating patients, and working collaboratively to create treatment plans that align with each person’s needs and goals. He strives to maintain a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel informed, respected, and comfortable.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Khehra enjoys music, gardening with his family, cooking for loved ones, and spending time outdoors hiking and exploring nature. He recently married his high school best friend, and together they enjoy sharing new experiences—whether in the kitchen, on the trails, or anywhere in between.