About Your Chilliwack Dentist
Valley Family Dentistry
Your Local Family Dentist
Here at Valley Family Dentistry, formerly Affinity Oral Care Centre, our mission is to provide exceptional dental care in a professional and caring environment. We are committed to clear and individualized treatment plans which respect our patient’s diverse needs.
We are accepting new patients, come visit us today!
Because you should want to go to your dentist
Meet Your Chilliwack Dental Team

Dr. Chad Loewen
General DentistDr. Loewen was born and raised in the Lower Mainland, and lives in Abbotsford with his wife and three children. Dr. Loewen studied and earned two bachelor's degrees at Trinity Western University, after which he attended dental school at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. After completing dental school, he moved back to Abbotsford and currently practices dentistry in Chilliwack and Mission. In his spare time, he loves spending time with his family, reading, and woodworking.

Dr. Payam Eslami
General DentistDr Payam Eslami (DMD, B.A.Sc, EE) has been practicing family and cosmetic dentistry in the Valley since 2013.
Prior to earning his degree in dentistry, he studied in Electrical Engineering and received his Bachelor’s degree with distinction at the University of British of Columbia. He then attended and earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia.
As a former engineer, he is a strong believer in implementing the latest technologies to obtain the highest quality of care for his patients. He enjoys attending post-degree seminars and continuing education classes to add to his skill sets.
Dr. Eslami and his team are committed to providing quality care in a kind and comfortable environment. They have helped many patients from all ages overcome their anxiety towards dental treatment. He also values and strives to establish trusting long term relationships with his patients.
His hobbies include reading, traveling, hiking, and playing soccer.

Dr. Amandeep Hans
Certified Specialist in PeriodonticsDr. Amandeep Hans is a board-certified Periodontist. Dr. Hans attended the University of British Columbia, where he obtained his BSc., DMD, MSc. and Dip. Perio.
Following dental school, Dr. Hans served as a Dental Officer in the Canadian Forces for four consecutive years. He was posted to Halifax, NS and Kingston, ON. He was released honourably in 2017 to start a three-year residency in Periodontics. Dr. Hans completed his residency and obtained his Board certification in 2020.
Dr. Hans specializes in all aspects of periodontics and implant dentistry, including management of gum disease, dental implants, bone and soft tissue grafting. Dr. Hans also offers IV sedation.

Dr. Manraj Toor
General Dentist Dr. Manraj Toor was raised in Delta, BC, before relocating to Sydney, Australia, to pursue his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. During his time there, he gained extensive experience working in dental hospitals and private clinics, honing his skills and becoming the well-rounded dentist he is today. He emphasizes the importance of fostering positive connections with his patients, offering a comfortable environment where he can address their questions and concerns. Outside the clinic, Dr. Toor enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. He is passionate about outdoor activities, whether playing soccer, going on long runs, or exploring the nearby farmers markets and wineries. Dr. Toor is excited to serve the Chilliwack community, where he can apply his enthusiasm for delivering comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages.
Rebecca
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rebecca completed her dental hygiene diploma at Regency Dental Hygiene Academy in August 2009. She has been working here as a dental hygienist since April 2010. Prior to dental hygiene, Rebecca gained knowledge and experience as a certified dental assistant for 3 years in Chilliwack. She strives to provide gentle, thorough care for all her patients and enjoys the variety of people she meets on a daily basis.
In her free time, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 daughters, the outdoors, travelling and the Seattle Seahawks.

Kyra
Registered Dental Hygienist

Michelle
Registered Dental Hygienist

Naomi
Certified Dental Assistant
Naomi graduated from the CDA program in 2006 from the University of the Fraser Valley. She began her career with our clinic in 2007. Naomi loves spending time with her husband and daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, camping and boating. She is an excellent team player and loves to make her patients smile.

Katelyn
Certified Dental Assistant
Katelyn has been working as a certified dental assistant since 2010. She’s dipped her toes in many aspects of dental assisting from orthodontics to pediatrics, general practice and now periodontics. Katelyn enjoys working in dentistry and helping educate patients on their oral health. Outside of the office you can find Katelyn spending time outdoors with her husband Nick, son Walker and dog Norman hunting, camping and exploring nature. She enjoys cooking and baking and loves bringing treats into the office for the team!

Darrah
Certified Dental Assistant

Katie
Treatment Coordinator
Katie has been working as a certified dental assistant since 2015 after graduating with honors from both the dental receptionist program and the CDA program from CDI College. She loves all aspects of dentistry and is always happy to answer any questions you have regarding your oral health or treatment. When not at work, Katie spends her time with her lab pup Bandit and enjoys going to the river with her friends.

Amy
Certified Dental Assistant

Sophia
Receptionist

Heather
Heather, our Office Manager, can still sometimes be seen helping out in the clinic as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). With 18 years of experience as a CDA, she took a brief break early in her career to travel. She has spent most of her life in the Ridge Meadows area.
Heather is a proud mother of two young daughters and a dog. She cherishes time with her family and makes it a priority to enjoy the natural beauty around us whenever possible.
She has a deep passion for working with people and takes great pride in providing a caring and supportive environment for our patients.
