Dr. Omid Shafiey earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Tabriz and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia. He is interested in all aspects of dentistry, in particular as to how modern dentistry can improve a patient’s comfort and experience.
Dr. Shafiey has extensive and continuous education training in root canal treatments, cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. He studied Implant Dentistry at the Ickert Implant Centre and continues to devote many hours to improving his knowledge of innovative techniques and technologies in dentistry.
Dr. Shafiey enjoys spending time with his family, capturing special moments through photography, and skiing, soccer and swimming.
Dr. Amin Faraghat has been practicing dentistry since graduation in 2005. His patients call him “Dr. Amin” and he is a general dentistry graduate from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran. He is also a 2010 graduate in the speciality of Prosthodontics from Shahi Beheshti Dental School. This is the highest ranking dental school in Iran where he ranked third in the national specialty board exam. Dr. Farghat immigrated to Canada 2014 and has been practicing general dentistry with a keen focus in the areas of prosthodontics, oral surgery, general dentistry and working with elder patients for geriatric care.
Dr. Mitra Motamedi earned her certificate from National Dental Examination Board of Canada in 2013. Prior to that she graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Azad Dental University of Tehran. Dr. Mitra is an active member of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC and the BC Dental Association. She takes the initiative to stay current with all the latest technology that dentistry offers to achieve patient comfort and provide premium quality dental care. When she is not busy at work she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She also likes running, canoeing, and listening to music.
Dr. Mohammad Kia has been practising dentistry since graduating with great distinction in 1999 from Shahed University in Tehran, Iran. In 2013, he moved to Vancouver and became licensed to practice dentistry from the National Dental Examination Board of Canada. With more than 18 years experience, Dr. Kia is committed to providing the best care possible for his patients. He continues to dedicate his time to professional development and improving his knowledge of new dental practices and technology. Dr. Kia has completed several postdoctoral courses in dental implants, endodontics and laser dentistry. Dr. Kia enjoy’s spending time with his wife and their little girl, Nikki. He also has a deep passion for reading literature and writing.
Dr. Sarabjit Kaur’s professional career started with completing her dental education and training in 2007. Her academic career has been highlighted with numerous awards and distinctions. After working for several years in India she moved to Canada and is now a registered member of the College of Dental Surgeons if BC & Canadian Dental Association.
Dr. Kaur believes in providing gentle and stress-free dental care for all members of the family. Her practice philosophy is to provide the highest quality treatment for her patients in a comprehensive, conservative, and comfortable manner. She is dedicated to providing excellent care, and works closely with patients to assure the best and most effective treatment for each and every patient’s individual needs. She prides herself on being a lifetime learner and enjoys attending courses, study clubs and seminars to keep her knowledge up to date.
When not in scrubs, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, working out, watching movies and exploring the lower mainland.
Dr. Nasir is dedicated and passionate about dentistry, and about providing gentle and quality care. He has been practicing dentistry since 2002 when he graduated from Guilan University’s Dental program, he practiced dentistry for two years and then started his 3 years postgraduate degree in Prosthodontics. He earned his certificate of National Dental Examination Board of Canada in 2013. He also completed various advanced level of implant dentistry (ICOI Fellowship) and served as Assistant Professor at Azad Dental University of Tehran. Dr. Nasir provides general dentistry services in Cosmetic, Prosthetic (crowns and partial or complete dentures), Dental Implants, Endodontic, and Oral Surgery. His continuing education focus is always to improve on the delivery of excellence in dental care for his patients. Away from dentistry, Dr. Nasir likes to spend time with his family and enjoys exercising and snowboarding
Melorie has been with Guildford Town Centre Dental since March 2015. She is thrilled to be part of a team with incredibly high standards and who strive for excellence with each individual patient. Melorie takes a lot of pride in providing a positive and fun dental experience. She brings a very outgoing personality to appointments and loves getting to know you! She treats all patients based on their individual needs and feels that it is important to establish a great rapport, giving you the confidence you need for us to work together to better your dental health.
Melorie graduated from the Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene in July 2014.
When she is not at Guildford Town Centre Dental you can catch her at the gym, doing yoga or hiking our beautiful mountains. She loves to catch up on a great book or spend time learning new things. Melorie looks forward to meeting you and your family at your next appointment together!
Anita has been with Guildford Town Centre Dental since 2017 and has worked in the dental field since 2010.
She completed her Dental Hygiene Certification through Regency Dental Hygiene Academy.
Anita loves being a part of the Guildford Town Centre Dental team! “It is very gratifying to me as a hygienist to give care to my patients in a calm and caring atmosphere. Seeing patients leave the office less fearful is very rewarding” she says.
Some of her hobbies and interests include reading, travelling, going to the gym, and playing tennis.
Sharon graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Vancouver Community College in 2019. Prior to becoming a Dental Hygienist, she worked for five years as a Certified Dental Assistant. Her hobbies include travelling, trying new restaurants and spending time with friends and family.
At Guildford Town Centre Dental, we’re very proud and fortunate to be members of BC’s own 123 Dentist – Community Dentist Network.
Dear Patients,
Our practice puts the health and safety of our patients and staff as our top priority. With that in mind, we have made the decision to remain temporarily closed until further notice.
If you have an upcoming appointment scheduled, your appointment will be canceled for the time being. We will continually evaluate and closely monitor the situation as it unfolds and will be sending updated communication as soon as we are going to be open again and able to resume regular appointments.
We value your patience during these difficult times and encourage everyone to stay safe and healthy and to follow the directions of Health Canada and your local health authorities.
If you experience a dental emergency, please contact the 123Dentist emergency line at (604) 805-2500.