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.