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Meet Our Vancouver Dental Team - Professionals at Granville Station Dental
We're a friendly and compassionate team of dental professionals.
NEW PATIENTS WELCOME
We're a friendly and experienced team of dental professionals offering comprehensive dentistry for the whole family.
We’ve been providing high quality dentistry to the community for over a decade. Our team is friendly and experienced. We always focus on investing in advanced equipment to ensure your comfort. Our practice offers a full range of dentistry including general dentistry, emergency dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, and some common dental surgeries.
New patients are always welcome at our practice, we see emergencies as soon as possible, and we have convenient hours to accommodate your busy schedule.
Meet Dr. Ken Phillips
Dr. Ken Phillips is a general dentist at RCDG. Originally from Montreal, he graduated from Dalhousie Dental School in 1987, eventually moving west. He founded the Royal Centre practice in 1990. Now, when he’s not cycling the highways and byways of the province, or studying the latest developments in dentistry, he can be found here in downtown Vancouver working Monday-Thursday with his long time staff.
Dr. Phillips has taken a particular interest in aesthetic and laser dentistry over the years, taking advanced training courses in a variety of areas. He has been mentored by oral surgeon Dr. Ken Blankstein, and now performs most of his own surgical extractions.
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Dr. Cyrus Aliakbari
Dr. Cyrus Aliakbari is a dentist at Granville Station Dental.
Dr Aliakbari is a dedicated dentist with over 20 years’ experience in the dental field. He is passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral health and is committed to providing the best patient care through communication and service.
Dr. Akbari provides dental care to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as those suffering from dental anxiety. He is a team player who understands the importance of collaborative care for optimal treatment outcomes for patients.
Dr. Payam Matin
Dr. Payam Matin, DMD, MSD, DIPL PERIO, FRCD(C), DABP
Certified Specialist in Periodontics (CANADA & USA)
Dr. Payam Matin grew up in Vancouver and completed his bachelor of science in Cell Biology and Genetics at UBC in 2007. He then moved to Boston where he completed his dental degree with Magna Cum Laude honors in 2011. Following his graduation from dental school, he completed a general practice residency program at OSF Medical Center in Illinois. He then moved back to Vancouver and practiced as a general dentist for a few years before realizing his passion is in surgical procedures. Dr. Matin obtained his certificate in Periodontics and Implant Surgery along with Master of Science in dentistry from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2019 and joined Imperio. He is excited to be back in Vancouver where he is going to provide excellent quality work for patients.
Dr. Mohammad Hariri
Mohammad Hariri is a dentist at Granville Station Dental.
Dr. Mohammad Hariri attended New York University College of Dentistry and received his doctorate in dental surgery. Dr. Hariri served as teaching assistant in both Cariology and Comprehensive Care and Elective in Fixed and Implant simulation courses while at NYUCD.
Dr. Hariri continued his dental training and education at Lincoln Hospital in New York with a one-year residency in general practice with emphasis in cosmetic and prosthodontics dentistry. His mission is to help bring back the smile you used to have or create the smile you never had. His biological approach is committed to helping you maintain a healthy mouth, one that inspires confidence, giving you the renewed ability to enjoy the most important everyday activities like eating and speaking again.
Dr. Hariri has helped build a successful and relaxed atmosphere to treat patients and to change patients’ preconceived notions of dentistry.
Dr. Hariri enjoys playing tennis, traveling, trying new restaurants and attending sporting events in his free time.
Dr. Saraj Alghamdi
Dr. Sarah Alghamdi graduated from the University of British Columbia as a certified Endodontist, receiving her master’s and science diploma in Endodontics. She is also a fellow member of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada as well as a member and board-eligible Endodontist of the American Board of Endodontics. Before pursuing the specialty program in Canada, she received a diploma in esthetic and restorative dentistry in Marseille, France. In addition, she also received a diploma in restorative and endodontic dentistry in Paris, France.
Currently, Dr. Alghamdi is a part-time clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia.
She is fluent in Arabic, French, and English. Some of her hobbies include reading, traveling, and perfume-making.