Meet Our Team
General dentist- Dr Shefali Gupta
Dr. Shefali Gupta graduated with honors from the Christian dental college in Indian in 2010 and was awarded as The Best Graduate. After moving to Canada she upgraded her education in 2016. Dr. Shefali’s main goal is to provide her patients with the best possible treatment options and to help them achieve healthy teeth and gums for a lifetime. Her priority is to help educate her patients so that together they can achieve the best possible outcomes. Her main goal is to provide satisfaction to her patients with healthy smiles that bring confidence, joy and higher self esteems. Dr Shefali enjoys working with kids. She is a strong believer in early interception as an alternative to extraction and surgery.
Dr. Shefali is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) and British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA).
Dr Shefali loves nature. When not working, she enjoys exploring the scenic beauty of B.C. and spending time with her family.
General dentist- Dr Yadwinder Singh Sarao
Dr Sarao graduated from UBc in 2018 and soon after graduation , he bought his first practice in same year and has been working as a general dentist since then.
Dr. Sarao has a passion for surgeries including wisdom teeth extractions, implants, bone grafts and perio surgeries. He is highly skilled and puts the patient at ease as he explains the process in great detail to make the patient comfortable and relaxed.
Dr Sarao continues his education by being part of many study clubs and is committed to staying current with modern dental technologies and solutions.
Dr sarao is an active member of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC) and British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA).
General Dentist – Dr. Robert Holditch BSc, DDS
Dr. Holditch joins our clinic with 40 plus years of experience in dentistry. He earned a BSc in Chemistry and then his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Alberta. After completing his training, he moved west to Kamloops and then on to the coast where he ran a successful dental practice for many years in the greater Vancouver area with dental privileges at Surrey Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Holditch is committed to excellence, a high standard of care and ongoing professional development. He has a passion for dentistry and the experience and knowledge for achieving excellent results. He is compassionate and loves to help others in need.
In addition, Dr.Holditch has experience and expertise in all aspects of family dentistry and believes in the importance of ongoing education to enhance knowledge and remain current in dental advancements. He has undertaken extensive continuing education and has expertise in full mouth reconstruction, dental implants, advanced root canals and oral surgery, dentures, periodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and sedation anaesthesia. He brings professionalism and a caring approach to meet the needs of each patient. His primary career goal is to offer comprehensive dental services to all patients.
Dr Holditch enjoys recreational boating, fishing, golfing, cooking, a fine wine, a good cup of coffee, and most of all spending time with their children, grandchildren and all his family and friends.
Dental Hygienist- Eloisa Cristobal
Eloisa Cristobal, RDH (C), joined Lillooet Dental in 2023 after graduating from Vancouver Community College. Patient safety and comfort are her top priorities. Her goal is to help her patients achieve optimal oral health. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking and watching Netflix.
Denturist- Magdalena Nodzykowska
Denturist Magda joined the Lillooet Dental team in 2021. She graduated from Vancouver Community College in 2011 and has been providing quality care to her patients since.
She worked at a Denture clinic in the lower mainland for 10 years. When an opportunity to relocate to Lillooet presented itself, she could not resist, and eagerly accepted to move back to Lillooet, where she grew up.
Magda is always seeking opportunities to improve her skills so that she can, stay current with the technologies in the industry, provide the best care to her patients.
Magda is fluent in English and Polish and is a member of the college of oral health professionals, Denturist association of Canada, and the denturist association of BC.