About Pearl & Sage Dental

Dentistry with time to listen.

We opened Pearl & Sage Dental because we believed dental visits could feel calm, honest and even pleasant. Fifteen years later, that is still the only standard we measure ourselves against.

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98%Would recommend us

Our philosophy

Treat the person, not just the tooth

Good dentistry starts with a good conversation. We take time to understand what you want from your smile, what worries you and what fits your budget. Then we recommend only what you need, explain why, and let you decide. No pressure, no surprises, and never a lecture about flossing.

• Conservative care: we save natural teeth whenever we can
• Every option explained with photos and plain language
• Written estimates before treatment, always

Meet the team

What every patient can count on

Six promises the whole team makes to you.

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Comfort first

Numbing gel before injections, warm blankets, headphones and a hand signal to pause whenever you need a break.

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Honest advice

We recommend what you need, not what pays the most. If something can wait, we will tell you.

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Evidence-based care

Treatments based on current research, with materials chosen to last and to look natural.

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Clear prices

Itemised estimates, direct billing to insurers and payment plans for larger treatments.

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Every age welcome

Toddlers, teenagers, parents and grandparents are all cared for by the same familiar team.

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Lighter footprint

Digital records, low-waste sterilisation and bamboo brushes in every goodie bag.

90%Less radiation

Technology

Modern tools for gentler, faster visits

We invest in technology that makes treatment more comfortable and more precise. Digital scans replace impression trays, low-dose X-rays appear on the screen in seconds, and crowns can be designed and fitted in the same week.

• Intraoral 3D scanner and digital smile design
• Low-dose digital and panoramic X-rays
• Rotary and magnification tools for precise root canal care
• Quiet electric handpieces instead of the old dental drill whine

Sterilisation & safety

Hospital-grade hygiene, every single time

Instrument sterilisation follows a documented, audited process. You are welcome to see our sterilisation room at any visit.

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   Clean

   Instruments are washed in an ultrasonic cleaner and a thermal disinfector straight after use.

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   Inspect & pouch

   Each instrument is checked under magnification and sealed in a dated, traceable pouch.

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   Sterilise

   Pouches go through a Class B steam autoclave, with chemical indicators in every cycle.

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   Verify & log

   Weekly biological tests and a digital log for every cycle, opened in front of you at your visit.

Single-use items are used once and disposed of safely.

A clinic everyone can visit comfortably

Accessibility is part of the design, not an afterthought.

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Step-free access

Ground-floor entrance, automatic doors, wide corridors and an accessible washroom.

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Transfer-friendly rooms

One treatment room has extra space and a chair that lowers for easy wheelchair transfers.

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Sensory-friendly visits

Quiet early appointments, dimmed lights and extra time for patients who need it.

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Many languages

The team speaks English, Persian, Spanish and Mandarin. Ask for an interpreter at booking.

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Easy parking

Two accessible parking spaces at the door, bike racks and a bus stop across the street.

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Service animals welcome

Guide and service animals are always welcome, and we keep a water bowl at reception.

Fifteen years of gentle dentistry

A few milestones along the way.

1. 2011

   Two chairs and a big idea

   Dr. Leila Navab opens a two-room practice with a promise: no rushed appointments, ever.

2. 2014

   Kids’ corner

   Dr. Nora Bennett joins and the clinic welcomes its first thousand young patients.

3. 2017

   Fully digital

   Paper charts and impression trays are replaced by digital records and 3D scanning.

4. 2020

   A new home

   We move to a bright, accessible six-room clinic on West 4th Avenue.

5. 2023

   Implant & aligner studio

   Guided implant surgery and clear aligner treatment are added in-house.

6. 2026

   Online booking for all

   Every dentist’s calendar opens online, with instant confirmations and reminders.

The team

The people behind your smile

Each dentist keeps their own calendar online, so you can book with the person you trust.

Leila Navab, DMD

Founder & Cosmetic Dentist

Cosmetic dentistryVeneersAnxious patients

Leila founded the clinic in 2011 after a decade in busy city practices. She leads our cosmetic work, from whitening to porcelain veneers, and is known...

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Adrian Cole, DDS

Implant & Restorative Dentist

ImplantsCrownsEmergencies

Adrian places and restores implants using guided 3D planning and leads our emergency care. Patients trust him with their most complex treatment plans...

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Omid Rahimi, DMD

Orthodontics & Clear Aligners

Clear alignersOrthodonticsSmile design

Omid has guided more than 900 patients through aligner treatment. He loves showing patients their future smile on screen before treatment begins, and...

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Nora Bennett, DDS

Family & Children’s Dentist

ChildrenFamily careSedation

Nora has looked after the smiles of thousands of children and their parents. She is patient, playful and expert at turning nervous first visits into p...

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Inside the clinic

Take a look around before you visit

Bright rooms, a quiet lounge and a sterilisation room you are welcome to see.

Why patients stay for years

Many of our patients have been with us since the very first chair.

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I had serious dental anxiety for twenty years. The team let me set the pace, explained every step and stopped whenever I raised my hand. I now actually book my cleanings on time.

Dr. Cole planned my implant on a 3D scan and showed me exactly where it would go. The surgery took under an hour and I was back at work the next morning.

Our kids beg to go to the dentist. Dr. Bennett is magic with nervous little ones, and booking all three back to back online saves us so much time.

Come and meet us

Book a new patient exam online, or call to ask for a short tour of the clinic first.

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