Dr. Derek Hou, DMD, MSD

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS

During my time in practice, I’ve seen hundreds of hours spent in the waiting room and thousands more hours of missed school, work, social obligations, sports games, and more, as patients rearrange their lives to fit into an office’s busy schedule. I wanted to create a new kind of orthodontic office where the opposite is true: we fit our treatment into our patients’ lives, letting them enjoy all of life’s big moments without any interruption. We believe in prioritizing our patient’s smile and our patient’s time.

Meet Dr. Derek Hou

Dr. Derek Hou was born and raised in Vancouver and graduated from Columbia University in New York City, where he met his wife Esther (who is also from Vancouver!). He completed his D.M.D. degree at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, graduating summa cum laude, and then spent 3 years at the University of Washington for his orthodontic specialty residency, where he earned his Orthodontic Certificate and Master of Science in Dentistry.

Dr. Hou has published multiple research articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Progress in Orthodontics. He is consistently up to date with the latest advances in digital orthodontics and Invisalign treatment and is an active member of the BC Society of Orthodontics and the American Association of Orthodontics.

After completing his orthodontic training, Dr. Hou moved back to Vancouver and is happy to be back in his hometown with his wife, his two sons (ages 3 and 1) and his adopted rescue pup named Xiao Long Bao (“Soup Dumpling”)

EDUCATION

Dr. Derek Hou is a certified specialist in orthodontics. He first completed dental school and was licensed as a general dentist before going on to do three additional years of specialty training on how to move teeth, correct bites, and improve dental facial growth. He continues to do research in digital orthodontics and has published his findings in multiple academic journals. In total, he has completed 11+ years of training and puts all of this experience into practice when he helps design the best smiles for our patients.

• Certified Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
• Completed Fellowship Exam, Royal College of Dentists of Canada (2017)
• Completed Board Certification, American Board of Orthodontics (2017)
• University of Washington - Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics 2017
• Harvard University - Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) 2014
• Columbia University - Bachelor of Arts (BA) 2009

Dr. Bernard Lim, DMD, MSD

CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS

“Orthodontic treatment can have a strong positive effect on patients’ lives. I am happy if I can contribute in any way to their future success and achievements.”

EDUCATION

Dr. Bernard Lim received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia in 1989 and went on to receive a Master of Science in dentistry degree and a Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Washington in 1991. His complete dedication to remaining current in the constantly evolving field of orthodontics has kept him involved in continuing education, participating in orthodontic study clubs, with one for fellow orthodontic colleagues and one as a mentor to other dentists. Dr. Lim also teaches at the University of British Columbia Dental School as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the graduate orthodontic program where he helps train future orthodontists.

CAREER

With a career in orthodontics spanning over 27 years, he continues to be passionate about each day on the job. His constant pursuit of excellence has helped to fuel his reputation as a doctor who cares deeply about each patient, working to help them achieve a perfect smile that will boost their confidence and self-esteem. His gratification in watching his patients emerge as successful individuals is part of what makes him so compelling, in addition to his dedication to modern practices and techniques, and his desire to make each individual feel like the unique person he or she is.

Because of Dr. Lim’s commitment to creating the best possible atmosphere in his office, he has attracted an equally professional and caring staff. Each member of his team cares about each patient, forming a bond with everyone as they try to make the treatment exp