Dr. Fan Liu, D.D.S.

Family dentistry in Nanaimo

Careful time on each step of every procedure, for the best result possible for every patient.

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  • 4.0 on Google
  • Since 2006Dr. Liu at Westhill
  • In pain?Seen the same day whenever possible
The Westhill Dental Clinic storefront in the Westhill Centre on Bowen Road, Nanaimo

About the clinic

A caring team in Nanaimo.

Our team at Westhill Dental Clinic is made up of caring, fun, hard-working individuals. We try to foster a comfortable environment, and patients often find themselves laughing with us while they are in the dental chair. We believe very strongly in preventative dentistry: Dr. Liu tells patients he expects them to floss after every meal until they are at least ninety-seven.

  • Jayne, Certified Dental Assistant, 32 years in dentistry
  • Linda Thomas, office manager, 20 years of dental reception
  • A modern clinic with up-to-date equipment
  • Flexible working hours

Treatments

All aspects of dental service.

We provide a wide range of dental services, and can restore missing or damaged teeth with high-quality dental fixtures and implants.

Everyday care

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    Family Dentistry

    General family dentistry, including hygiene and periodontic care.

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    Root Canal Therapy

    Including difficult and complicated root canal treatment.

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    Wisdom Teeth Removal

    Surgical and wisdom teeth extractions.

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    Gum Disease Treatment

    Periodontal (gum) disease treatment, gum surgery, crown lengthening and guided tissue regeneration.

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    Sports Mouth Guards

    Mouth guards for sports.

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    Dentures

    Partial and complete dentures.

Restoring your smile

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    Dental Implants

    Implants and bone grafts to restore missing teeth.

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    Crowns and Bridges

    Crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays, up to whole mouth reconstruction.

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    Cosmetic Dentistry

    Tooth whitening and veneers.

Dr. Fan Liu

Meet your dentist

Dr. Fan Liu

Dentist, D.D.S.

Before dentistry, Dr. Liu went to medical school in China and practised medicine for a few years. After coming to Canada in 1990 he worked in medical research, then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Western Ontario University.

He admits his biggest drawback as a dentist is his accent, and that he knows less about hockey, baseball and movies than most Canadians, though he has embraced Canadian life.

  • D.D.S., Western Ontario University, 2001
  • Trained in medicine first
  • Fully Canadian dental training

Cosmetic dentistry

Before and after.

Tooth whitening and veneers are part of the cosmetic dentistry Dr. Liu offers.

Sample after photo: the same smile after veneers (not a patient of this practice) Sample before photo: a smile before veneers (not a patient of this practice) Sample
The practice's own before and after cases go here, with each patient's consent. Sample photos: Yvul / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviews

Rated 4.0 on Google.

A few of the 47 reviews, in the patients' own words.

My wife and I have been a patient of Dr. Liu for over a decade. His work is excellent. He, and his staff are very professional and polite. Dr. Liu always explains the situation and then discusses available options before starting treatment.
Mikey M09/12/2025
Thank you to all of you for taking me in so short notice. You are very professional, kind and also Dr. Liu is the best dentist I know.
hana fischer04/04/2026
I have always experienced very good service and friendly staff at Westhill Dental. I have been seeing Dr. Liu for over ten years and always find him to be professional and considerate. And he has a good sense of humour as well.
Fraser Lee24/06/2021
I have been seeing Doc. Liu for close to 20 years. He is generous, kind and considerate. An excellent dentist and good human being. Yes, he can be bluntly honest but will bend over backwards to accommodate his clients.
Susan Gerrand29/11/2019

Before you come

First visit and FAQ

What should I bring to my first visit?

Most patients bring photo ID, their insurance card or plan details, a list of medications, and recent X-rays if they have them.

Do you bill my insurance directly?

We accept assignments of payments from insurance plans. We also take Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

Do you accept the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

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Are you open on weekends?

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Do you see children?

Yes. Westhill is a family dental clinic.

I get nervous at the dentist. What can you do?

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Visit us

Ready to book your visit?

Find us in the Westhill Centre. Call the clinic or send a request here.

Suite 109, 1808 Bowen Rd
Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4
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