MEET OUR DOCTORS

DR. MOHAMAD KHORSHID

DENTIST

Dr. Mohamad Khorshid is a knowledgeable all-round practitioner with a rich background both in his career and social life. Having studied both abroad and here in Canada, the exposure he got gave him a hands-on experience of working in a multiculturally diverse environment that he is very grateful about to date.

To begin with, Dr. Khorshid self-motivated education and career journey traces back in 2000 when he graduated from the College of Dentistry, Baghdad University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Sciences (BDS). Immediately after he graduated, Dr. Khorshid worked with some local dentists giving him an opportunity to practice general dentistry for the next two years.

Dr. Khorshid’s loved to play the guitar when he was a student and this contributed immensely to his career transformation. In 2002, Dr. Khorshid, who was performing in multiple venues across Baghdad as a member of a music ensemble, had the fortunate opportunity to be selected by the French government for a two-week guitar training program. With his musical group, they accepted the offer and after completing the training from the Conservatoire du Nancy, they performed in various musical festivals in the entire region of southern France.

DR. MARWAN HAMEED

DENTIST

Dr. Marwan career background dates back in 1999 when he graduated from the Dental School in Iraq. He practised general dentistry in the Middle East for several years before moving to Canada, where he enrolled in a continuing dental education program.

The chance to study in Canada did not come by chance for Dr. Hameed. He had to sit for a pre-entry exam that he emerged position two out of the total number of 572 participants. His excellent performance secured him a position to study for two years in the Dental School, University of British Columbia. Later he obtained a working permit from the Canadian Dental Board to practice in the country.

Practising in dentistry needs one to keep abreast with emerging technology and corresponding skills specific to this field. Understanding this fact, Dr. Hameed has been pursuing many dental courses in Canada and abroad.

As an oral health practitioner, Dr. Hameed is affiliated with several medical and dental organisations, including the Ontario Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, and the British Columbia Association.

The journey to be a fully certified dentist was not an easy one for Dr. Hameed, but it is because of his determination and passion in sciences that motivated him to endure. He strongly believes that his patients are also his neighbours and friends and he goes out of his way to offer excellent services. That explains why Dr. Hameed engages in providing voluntary dental care to patients living in British Columbia and Northern Ontario rural regions.

Throughout his professional life, Dr. Hameed has held key positions where he performed Invisalign alignment treatment, dental implants, Wisdom teeth extraction, and complex surgeries such as root canal therapy. Additionally, he attended a 2010 dental exchange program held in Japan as a delegate for the University of British Columbia. The exchange program allowed him to practice general dentistry in Niigata and Tokyo, through which he acquired hands-on skills and experience of working in a multiculturally diverse environment.

On top of everything, Dr. Hameed is a married man and upholds family values both in his professional and private life. Dr. Hameed and his wife Samar are blessed with a daughter named Jenna, and they spend time together travelling, swimming, and playing tennis.

DR. MINDI SHOKAR

DENTIST

Dr. Mindi Shokar received her undergrad degree in Life Sciences at McMaster University and her Doctor of Dentistry degree from the University of Toronto. She is very passionate about patient care and making sure she keeps up with all the latest literature and advances in dentistry. She especially loves working with children and getting them to love coming to the dentist! In her spare time, she likes to do yoga and play board games.