Meet the Mellow Family Dental Care Team, we are committed to providing the highest level of care and education to our patients. Each Staff member is in good standing and has current certification with their respective regulatory College. We all have a passion for the dental industry, and thoroughly enjoy coming to work each day!
Dr. Sabrina Makhani
Dentist
Dr. Sabrina Makhani ( Dr. M ) completed her degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), from the University of British Columbia in 2005. Previously she graduated as a dentist and a periodontist (gum specialist) from the Nair Hospital Dental College in Bombay, India. She also lectured at M.G.V. Dental College, India before coming to Canada in 2001.
Along the way, Dr. M has received many awards, too numerous to list, including:
Dr. Irving E Snider Prize for Geriatic Dentistry
Dr. Earl Ellison Prize for highest standing in prosthodontics
highest standing in Periodontics
Canada Student Clinical Award for Excellence
Canadian Academy of Periodontology Book Prize for highest standing
ICC Honor Roll Certificate for exceptional achievement at UBC
Her treatment philosophy is to provide excellence in her dental services and to assure that families have healthy and happy smiles. She continues to learn through continuing education. Attention to detail with emphasis on healthy gums is her base for providing caring dental services. She has a straightforward and conservative approach in providing the best possible dental treatment.She is licensed to practice as a dentist in British Columbia by the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. Dr. Sabrina Makhani is also member of the Golden key International Society, the Canadian Dental Association, the Indian Dental Association and the Indian society of Periodontology.Dr. Makhani lives in the Port Coquitlam area and is originally from Bombay, India and speaks English and Hindi fluently, understands Gujrati and some Punjabi. She is married and has two children aged 13 and 18. Her parents and sisters still live in India and she likes to return to see her family as often as she can. Traveling, reading and quality family time are her pleasures.
Carla
Dental Hygienist
Carla is our gentle dental hygienist who looks forward to interacting with patients to help improve their dental health and experience. She believes that quality care should be a priority so she does her absolute best to help patients be the healthiest they can be. When she is not at the office, Carla likes traveling and spending time with her family and friends while sharing a nice meal or enjoying the outdoors. She can often be found riding a bike or photographing nature.
Marlena
Dental Hygienist
Marlena graduated from Sprott Shaw College’s CDA program in 2021 and started working at Mellow Family Dental Care a month later. Since then she has learned something new every day and loves the excitement of working in dental. She especially enjoys seeing kids and tries to help people to have a better dental experience!
Aimee
Dental Receptionist
With over 25 years of experience in customer service, Aimee brings expertise and a warm, welcoming presence to the Mellow Family Dental Care. As a trained and certified dental receptionist and former travel agent, she combines exceptional organizational skills with a personable approach, ensuring every patient feels at ease from the moment they arrive.
But Aimee’s world isn’t confined to office walls. As an avid traveler, she has ventured to more than 20 countries—and she’s far from finished. Her travels aren’t just about relaxation and exploration; they fuel her role as an investigator and researcher for TAPS, the teams behind Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International, as part of their west coast Canadian team.
Aimee is also deeply involved with historical organizations and landmarks, dedicating her time to fundraising efforts that help preserve these cherished sites and keep their stories alive. Whether she’s calming nerves, or chasing history, Aimee is always up for an adventure.
Jacqueline
Dental Receptionist
With nearly a decade of experience as a dental receptionist, Jacqueline is a dedicated professional known for providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth front desk operations. She thrives off creating a welcoming atmosphere and brings a warm, personable approach to every interaction. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors with her young family, making memories through adventures in nature.