Meet the Doctor

Dr. Aneesha Taneja

Dr. Taneja is a board-certified, highly skilled periodontist with a passion for improving oral health and restoring smiles. She earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from CCS University in 2014 where she discovered her interest in periodontics.

She completed her Masters in Craniofacial science and periodontics from the University of British Columbia in 2023 where she was recognized with the Nobel Biocare Achievement Award, Program Director’s Award, Research Poster Presentation Award and the Graduate Student Initiative Award. While there she pursued her research interests by exploring the intriguing connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease.

Dr Taneja has a passion for periodontics and believes all healthcare professionals should continue to develop their knowledge through education, research, and literature. It is also important to Dr. Taneja that she contributes to her field, is currently employed as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC, teaching budding periodontists.

Dr. Taneja’s commitment to patient care and comfort is evident in her gentle approach and emphasis on optimized treatment plans. She is trained to perform the full scope of periodontal procedures, including dental implants, gum disease treatment, and gum grafts.

In her spare time Dr. Taneja enjoys baking, travelling and spending time with her family.

Current professional memberships:

• American Academy of Periodontology

• Canadian Academy of Periodontology

• International Team for Implantology

• Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.