Dr. Kanu is a highly skilled and friendly pediatric dentist. She earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India in 2005, followed by three years of pediatric dentistry specialty training and a Master of Dental Surgery in 2009. She practiced in Northern India, providing comprehensive oral care to children before moving to Vancouver with her husband in 2013.

Dr. Kanu earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas Health Sciences and Center, San Antonio, in 2017, where she graduated with Teaching Honors and was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. She then completed a pediatric dentistry residency at the highly ranked Texas A & M College of Dentistry, gaining extensive clinical and emergency training at two children’s hospitals in Dallas, Texas. She is a board-certified Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Kanu has volunteered with underserved populations in various parts of India and has been on dental mission trips to El Paso, Texas. Outside the office, Dr. Kanu enjoys travelling and trying new restaurants with her high school sweetheart — her husband.

Dr. Amanda is a board-certified specialist in pediatric dentistry. One of the most rewarding aspects of her profession is developing a growing and trusting relationship with young children as they mature.

Dr. Amanda earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2017 from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. Fond memories of living in BC for some of her childhood and her love of the outdoors brought her back to the West Coast. After practicing as a general dentist for two years on Vancouver Island, she attended the Eastman Institute of Oral Health at the University of Rochester, gainin extensive training in all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including behaviour management, dental trauma and working with children with special health-care needs. Her research focused on the association between feeding problems and early childhood dental caries.

Dr. Amanda is a Pediatric Dentistry Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, BC Society of Pediatric Dentists, and British Columbia Dental Association. She is also a part-time clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia and a staff dentist at BC Children’s Hospital.

Outside of dentistry, you will find her on the trails — camping, hiking, running, biking and exploring the BC outdoors.

The founder of Playtime Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Ella received her Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Alberta in 2010. She went on to earn a Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry from and a Masters Degree in Craniofacial Science from the University of British Columbia. Her research about x-ray radiation in pediatric patients was published in Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics.

Dr. Ella is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, British Columbia Dental Association and British Columbia Society of Pediatric Dentists (where she served as president in 2017). As a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, she is a board-certified specialist in Canada. 

Dr. Ella often volunteers her time, especially to help underprivileged children. This includes Special Smiles at the Special Olympics in Vancouver; Open Wide Community Day in Burnaby; and Dentistry for All in Guatemala.

Dr. Ella is also the busy mom of two boys, Luke and Micah.

Dr. Simran attended the University of British Columbia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology with Distinction and Doctor of Dental Medicine. While at UBC, she took on an active role in academics, research and leadership. She was the most awarded student in her dental school class, winning all Pediatric Dentistry awards as well as the prestigious Nancy Scott Memorial Award for Outstanding Patient Care.

During dental school, Dr. Simran found joy in connecting with children and valued their honesty, uniqueness, and vibrant personalities. In order to acquire the skills needed to provide children with the highest quality of care, she decided to train in the world’s largest medical centre. She obtained her Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center (Houston). She trained at Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Centre, and Texas Children’s Hospital, the world’s largest children’s hospital. These experiences strengthened her expertise in treating children with special health care needs and managing complex cases with expertise and empathy. During residency she conducted research on parent distress in the dental clinic, so she knows that a child visiting the dentist can impact the whole family!

Dr. Simran also remains involved with teaching as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC in the DMD and Post-Graduate Pediatric Clinics. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and loved ones, cooking, discovering new restaurants, and staying active through spin classes, yoga, and pilates. She also has a love for travel and is always up for a new adventure!

Dr. Simran is a member of the Canadian Dental Association, Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, British Columbia Dental Association and British Columbia Society of Pediatric Dentists. As a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, she is a board-certified specialist in Canada.

Dr. Justin Shyu is a certified specialist in pediatric dentistry. He believes the dentist should be a safe place for your child. He loves making patients smile and laugh, and his ultimate goal is for every child to look forward to coming to see the dentist!

Originally from California, he completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at New York University. Afterwards, he completed a general practice residency at NYU Langone – Brooklyn, where he was awarded Co-Resident of the Year for his clinical skills. His passion for treating and educating children and families led him to complete his pediatric specialty training at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. He moved to Vancouver with his wife in 2021 and loves being back on the west coast!

In his spare time, he has many hobbies. His happy place is spending time with his wife and daughter. He also enjoys watching American football, trying new restaurants, reading comics, or listening to and playing music.

Dr. Justin is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is dual board-certified, both a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also fluent in English and Mandarin.