Tapestry Dental

Originally trained in Mumbai, India, Dr. Tasneem Khan has been practicing in the Lower Mainland for the past 19 years. Dr. Khan is experienced in as aspects of general dentistry, with a focus on preventive and restorative dentistry. She brings a gentle and conservative approach to her patient care.

Dr. Khan is committed to taking continuing education and is an active member of the FOCUS Study Club.

In her spare time Dr. Khan enjoys spending time with her family.

Dr. Shamsher Sandlas is a Board-Certified Specialist in Periodontics with a passion for delivering impressive patient care and advancing oral health. A graduate of the University of British Columbia (UBC) Dental School, Dr. Sandlas began his career in private practice, honing his clinical skills and patient-focused approach.

Dr. Sandlas’ commitment to excellence led him to complete a hospital residency at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), where he worked alongside plastic surgeons, ENT specialists, oral surgeons, and emergency medicine professionals. This multidisciplinary experience enriched his understanding of complex cases and comprehensive care.

Dr. Sandlas further enhanced his skillset by earning a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree and a specialty in Periodontics from UBC. During this time, he received the Nobel Biocare Achievement in Osseointegration Award, an honour given to students for distinguished performance in dental implant education, treatment planning, and clinical achievement. This accolade highlights Dr. Sandlas’ skill and dedication to advancing implant dentistry.

Known for his charming, empathetic, and easygoing approach, Dr. Sandlas is committed to building strong relationships with patients and colleagues alike. His clinical focus includes treating periodontal disease, performing advanced gingival augmentation (gum grafts) and bone grafting procedures, and thriving in dental implantology.

Dr. Sandlas is dedicated to success in periodontics and looks forward to collaborating with dental professionals to provide great care for patients.

Dr. Mariam Sourial, General Dentist, was born in Egypt, where she received her dental degree from the University of Alexandria, graduating with honours in 1997. After working as a dentist in Egypt for several years, she and her family immigrated to Canada. She received her second dental degree from the University of Toronto, once again graduating with honours. She also received the prosthodontic award.

As a child, Dr. Sourial’s dream was to become a dentist. Her passion for dentistry and caring for people is evident in her dedication to advanced dental education in oral pathology, early detection of oral cancer, root canal therapy, cosmetic dentistry and both Invisalign® clear aligners and traditional orthodontic treatment. Dr. Sourial became a Gold Invisalign provider in 2021.

During her time away from work, Dr. Sourial enjoys reading Jane Austin’s novels, cooking, dancing, and learning new things. She loves watching movies with her two daughters and her husband.