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Aarm Dental Group Cambie

Who We Are

Aarm Dental Group was founded in 1985 by Dr. Jim Armstrong. Jim is a graduate of the dental school at the University of British Columbia. Jim is a fanatic about fishing, skiing, mountain biking and, of course, his family. Jim’s vision for Aarm was a group of like minded professionals who are dedicated to private practice, but maintain an “academic orientation” through life long participation in graduate training programs. Many Aarm dental partners also teach at dental schools or international/national dental organizations.

Dr. Vineyard Choy

Dr. Vineyard Choy is a graduate of the UBC Dental School who has owned two practices on the Sunshine Coast. He is an experienced GP dentist who has taken many postgraduate courses in aesthetic dentistry, as well as extra training in Root Canal Therapy and Invisalign (invisible-braces). Dr. Choy takes pride in providing his patients with dental care with a soft touch, using the latest 21st Centruy technologies at the Aarm Dental Group. Dr. Choy is a West-End resident who regularly runs around the Seawall and has run several marathons. Any other free time is spent raising his daughter. He has been to Venezuela and Ecuador providing dentistry to the less privileged.

Dr. James Vu

My name is Dr James Vu and I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Alberta. After dental school, I practiced rurally outside of Edmonton (in Drayton Valley and Saddle Lake) for the first few years of my career. I then bought my first practice in Whitehorse, a beautiful community in the Yukon where I worked before relocating to Vancouver. Practicing in these smaller communities has truly given me a much stronger grasp of my discipline and a greater appreciation for my profession.

My practice now involves: general dentistry, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry along with comprehensive treatment in implant dentistry, difficult oral surgery, and root canal therapy. I am passionate about dental implants and is a proud member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID). I am also a graduate of the Vancouver AAID Maxicourse, a comprehensive year-long implant educational continuum with over 300 hours of didactic and surgical training.

It is my priority to stay up to date with current dental technology and methods of treatment. My philosophy is to treat all patients like family. I feel communication and trust are essential in every day practice and that the patient always comes first.

In my spare time, I enjoy doing something creative. Swimming and photography are a few of my other hobbies. I also like to eat, the idea of food interests me. I am happily engaged to my fiancé, a physician and cardiology fellow here in Vancouver. I sincerely look forward to seeing you at the clinic.

Our Services

–  Cosmetic Dentistry

–  Restorations

–  Cleaning and Prevention

–  Periodontal Disease

–  Orthodontics

–  Endodontics

–  Botox

Aarm Dental Group Hornby

Who We Are

Aarm Dental Group was founded in 1985 by Dr. Jim Armstrong. Jim is a graduate of the dental school at the University of British Columbia. Jim is a fanatic about fishing, skiing, mountain biking and, of course, his family. Jim’s vision for Aarm was a group of like minded professionals who are dedicated to private practice, but maintain an “academic orientation” through life long participation in graduate training programs. Many Aarm dental partners also teach at dental schools or international/national dental organizations.

Dr. Giovanna D’Alfonso

Dr. D’Alfonso graduated from the UBC School of Dentistry in 1997 and did her undergrad in Pharmacy. She has been involved in numerous study clubs, most enduringly the City Core Endodontic Study Club where she is mastering difficult root canals. Her practice at the Hornby location has evolved over the past nine years and presently she is performing many esthetic procedures along with general Dentistry. Also, the pediatric population of her practice has delightedly increase ten fold. Outside the dental office she enjoys playing the piano, reading,working out, entertaining, and traveling. Aside from English she speaks fluent Italian and conversational French and Spanish.

Dr. Mike Flunkert

Dr. Flunkert is a graduate of the UBC Faculty of Dentistry class of ’85.
He has been practicing in Vancouver since graduation, the last many years with AARM as an original member of the group.
He received top awards for Oral Surgery and Periodontics and is a member of the prestigious O.K.U. (Omicron Kappa Upsilon) Dental Society.

Dr. Flunkert has been involved in numerous post graduate study groups focusing on endodontics, periodontics, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. The cosmetic aspect of his practice has been enhanced through training in no prep/minimal prep veneers as well as attendance at a local LVI Regional Center. He is currently an active member of (and secretary for) the Western Restorative Seminars group.

In addition to full time dental practice, Dr. Flunkert is actively involved in the local Vancouver music scene, mainly as a player of the Lap and Pedal Steel guitars (some claim that this latter instrument is one of the most difficult in the world to master). Highlights include playing at the Merrit Mountain Music Festival 2004 and 2005.

Dr. Chamaine Fong

Dr. Fong graduated from UBC Dental School in 1993. She has honed her expertise for the last 10 years in two Crown and Bridge Study Clubs and has been a member of the Vancouver Perio-Prosth Study Club for the past 6 years.  Dr. Fong enjoys traveling and has volunteered in Costa Rica providing dental care to those less fortunate.  Locally, she gives talks to various schools teaching children about oral health and is a Mentor to UBC dental students with the UBC Tri-Mentoring Program.  As the mother of two young daughters, Dr. Fong keeps busy and loves outdoor activities, especially hiking, cycling, and running.  She has been at the Hornby Office for 14 years and enjoys general dentistry, as well as periodontics and cosmetic dentistry.

Our Services

–  Cosmetic Dentistry

–  Restorations

–  Cleaning and Prevention

–  Periodontal Disease

–  Orthodontics

–  Endodontics

–  Botox

Aarm Dental Group Yaletown

Who We Are

Aarm Dental Group was founded in 1985 by Dr. Jim Armstrong. Jim is a graduate of the dental school at the University of British Columbia. Jim is a fanatic about fishing, skiing, mountain biking and, of course, his family. Jim’s vision for Aarm was a group of like minded professionals who are dedicated to private practice, but maintain an “academic orientation” through life long participation in graduate training programs. Many Aarm dental partners also teach at dental schools or international/national dental organizations.

Dr. Seiko Lee

Dr. Seiko Lee graduated from the University of Southern California, School of Dentistry in 2001,  where she was on the Dean’s Honor List. In school, she was chosen to be a part of the Anesthesiology Team, Emergency Medical Team, CPR Instructor, and tutor.  Dr. Lee is currently a clinical instructor for CDI College in Burnaby as well as teaching part-time for the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC. She is involved in numerous study clubs that include implants, esthetics, and periodontics.  Dr. Lee enjoys all aspects of dentistry. She enjoys spending time with her patients, and offers IV Sedation for her highly anxious patients.  Aside from English, Dr. Seiko Lee speaks Japanese and conversational Spanish.  In her spare time, she enjoys visiting family, friends and culinary delights.

Dr. Iris Michaan

Dr. Iris Michaan graduated in 1986 with a specialty in Pediatrics. She speaks fluent English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. With 16 years experience, she practices family, cosmetic and pediatric dentistry. She is also very experienced in removable functional appliances. Dr. Michaan currently teaches as a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia and studies all aspects of dentistry with an extensive number of lectures and courses. Dr. Michaan’s gentle nature is appreciated by her patients but for very apprehensive patients she does offer sedation at a private clinic in Vancouver.

Our Services

–  Cosmetic Dentistry

–  Restorations

–  Cleaning and Prevention

–  Periodontal Disease

–  Orthodontics

–  Endodontics

–  Botox

Aarm Dental Group Beach

Who We Are

Aarm Dental Group was founded in 1985 by Dr. Jim Armstrong. Jim is a graduate of the dental school at the University of British Columbia. Jim is a fanatic about fishing, skiing, mountain biking and, of course, his family. Jim’s vision for Aarm was a group of like minded professionals who are dedicated to private practice, but maintain an “academic orientation” through life long participation in graduate training programs. Many Aarm dental partners also teach at dental schools or international/national dental organizations.

Dr. James Armstrong

Dr. Jim Armstrong is a past president (2007/2008) of the British Columbia Dental Association representing all 3200 BC dentists and serving the 4 million plus BC residents. Jim is the BC representative on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Dental Association. Jim’s passions have been improving access to care for financially challenged segments of the population both in BC and Canada, with a special emphasis on expanding reduced fee clinics for low income seniors, children and families, and the homeless and indigent across all areas of BC. He is presently the Chairman of the Economics Committee for the BCDA as well as managing doctor of the Aarm Dental Group. Jim teaches dental students through the BCDA lecture series at UBC, and is also an Adjunct Professor in the Sauder School of Business at UBC where he teaches executive education programs for dentists.

When he has free time, it is spent with family, skiing and fishing. Jim continues his own post-graduate training in aesthetic and cosmetic dentistry in a post-graduate training program for now over 25 years.

Dr. Geoffrey Dice

Dr. Geoffrey Dice was born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with Distinction in 2007. He practiced dentistry for five years in Saskatoon prior to moving to the West Coast to live with his partner. He is passionate about helping people and about providing compassionate, gentle care. His main areas of interest are pursuing a socially responsible practice, and empowering patients to improve and maintain excellent oral health as part of a whole practice of wellness with a strong focus on prevention. He attempts to bring a philosophy of ethical practice into his daily living.

In his spare time, Dr.Dice enjoys the outdoors, all things creative and artistic, singing, playing the piano, poetry, and long-distance running and yoga.

Dr. John Roach

Dr. John Roach has practiced dentistry for over 40 years, graduating from Dalhousie University practicing in both Ontario and Vancouver with a practice on Georgia street for over 30 years He has been an instructor and student in graduate dental education for virtually his whole 40 years, presently Dr. Roach is a clinical instructor for 3rd and 4th years students at UBC. Dr. Roach’s passions are golf, traveling with his wife Trish, and learning to “blog” in order to train the next generation of UBC dental students.

Our Services

–  Cosmetic Dentistry

–  Restorations

–  Cleaning and Prevention

–  Periodontal Disease

–  Orthodontics

–  Endodontics

–  Botox