Dr. Minko Bach

Owner of Ardent Dental, Dr. Bach is a dedicated lifelong learner and mentor who believes in building honest, trusting relationships—with both his patients and his team. His compassionate approach and commitment to excellence shape the heart of the care at Ardent Lynn Valley.
Dr. Minko Bach

Education and Academic Achievements:

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  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), 2005.  Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California (Class Valedictorian with the highest academic and clinical scholarship)
  • Doctor of Stomatology, University of Belgrade, Serbia, graduated in 1998.

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Professional Experience and affiliations:

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  • Provided dental services in Northern BC (Mackenzie, Fort St John), Sunshine Coast and Vancouver North Shore
  • Former Clinical Instructor for final-year dental students at the University of British Columbia (UBC)
  • Certified Invisalign Provider
  • Breathe Institute Ambassador
  • Spear Institute
  • International Team for Implantology (ITI)
    AACA
  • Dental academic honor societies OKU and TKO
  • Phi Kappa Phi international academic honor society
  • American Dental Association (ADA)
  • Canadian Dental Association and BC Dental Association

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Special Interests:

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  • Aesthetic Dentistry
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Implant Dentistry

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Personal Life:

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  • Lives in the North Shore with his wife
  • Enjoys spending time with their two adult children

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Professional Philosophy:

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  • A compassionate leader, lifelong learner, deeply committed to creating a positive, team-oriented environment where both patients and staff feel valued and supported. At the heart of his approach is a belief in building honest, trusting relationships—with every patient and every member of his team
  • With a passion for continuous growth, Dr. Bach is always exploring the latest advancements in dental techniques, materials, and technology. He stays at the forefront of innovation to ensure his patients receive modern, efficient, and personalized care.

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What sets us apart?

We understand that the key to creating a pleasant, respectful, and relaxed atmosphere for our patients is treating each other with respect, honouring our differences, celebrating our similarities and learning from each other. This has led to innovation and excellence in the standard of care we offer. Through ongoing continuous education, use of the most advanced and proven techniques and updated materials, we strive to create and implement a thorough, comprehensive individually tailored treatment plan for each of our patients.

We are an organization built on and entirely dependent on relationships. We feel that this affects all the aspects of our practice, including relations built on trust with our patients, colleagues and the local community.

Patients stories

Jean Francois Landry
"Hello Team Ardent. I wanted to say thank you to the team. You guys took care of me very well. You took me in fast, accommodating my emergency and hectic schedule, and made sure I was okay…You make a difference in the world."
Julia Solnier
"I was referred to Ardent by a friend who spoke highly of their expertise, and they exceeded my expectations. Dr. Zlatkov’s professionalism and genuine care make every dental visit very comfortable and pleasant. Dr. Bach’s expertise and attention to detail during my INVISALIGN journey inspired complete confidence. Thanks to his skill and support the entire process was smooth and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The kind and accommodating team, including the assistants and receptionists, make every visit truly enjoyable! I cannot recommend this exceptional dental office highly enough."
Oleksii Gritsainwko.
"Exceptional experience at the dental clinic! Dr. Bach's expertise and care stood out, making the visit top-notch. The staff was very friendly, and the service was impeccable. Highly satisfied and would definitely recommend!!!"
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