About Your Olympic Village Dentist

Dr. Nazemi was born in Tehran, Iran, and moved to Vancouver at the age of 9. He attended Simon Fraser University for an undergraduate degree in Chemistry before completing his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry at UBC. After graduation, Dr. Nazemi worked in Northern Alberta to gain experience and challenge himself with his new profession. Dr. Nazemi enjoys working out, family time, and learning new skills. He has a passion for a healthy lifestyle and embraces that as much as he can while not in the office. Since living in Alberta he has indulged in such hobbies as quad mudding and ice fishing! He’s also put much time into home renovations and carpentry. If he’s not in the dental office or at the gym, he enjoys spending quality time with his two young nephews!

Dr. Nazemi is determined to improve his skill set by learning every day. Continuing education in areas such as surgery and sedation practices has allowed him to become versed in more complex procedures. He feels the best patient experience comes with knowing exactly what the patient wants, and striving to meet that goal. “Helping people has always been of importance to me. The reason I sought out becoming a doctor was to do so. But becoming a dentist allowed me the skill set to enrich people’s lives. There’s nothing better than knowing you made someone’s life that much happier”.

Dr. Cornel Gabor graduated from McGill Dental School in 2010. He then moved to Vancouver to complete a one year General Practice Residency at UBC, where he further trained in sedation, surgery, and provided care to underprivileged communities in BC and abroad.

Dr. Gabor strives for high-quality work and is always trying to improve himself by staying current with new techniques and technologies. He attends numerous continuing education courses and is an active member of the Canadian Association of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics (CARDP). He is also dedicated to teaching dental students, which he has done at McGill for the past 4 years.

Dr. Gabor is excited to be part of the team at Olympic Village Dental and is happy to be practicing in the community in which he lives. “Surrounding myself in a dental office with like-minded people with similar goals and qualities is the way to provide patients with the highest standard of care and an overall heightened patient experience.”

When he is not at the office, Dr. Gabor enjoys playing tennis, going to the gym, and snowboarding. He also enjoys travelling as he is always looking for a new part of the world to explore.

Dr. Mona Shoman graduated from the University of Saskatchewan Dental program with Distinction in 2005. Upon completing her diploma, she worked in her hometown Saskatoon for several years under the mentorship of her school instructors. She sharpened her dental skills as well as patient management at that time. She feels incredibly fortunate to have had the guidance and leadership of accomplished dentists to help her in her early years.

After approximately five years in the same practice, she left for Alberta where she continued to practice, learn and grow. She discovered her special love for treating children and took extra training in that field. Dr. Shoman sees pediatric dentistry not only as a very important aspect of her work, but an even more important part of a child’s life and relationship to their dentist. A child’s early memory of “the dentist” remains with them for life, so she goes the extra mile always to try and make it a positive one.

After a few years of practicing in Calgary, Dr. Shoman purchased her own practice which grew exponentially in a short period of time. She is very proud of her hard work and efforts in Alberta but has now settled in BC with our team. Dr. Shoman has continued her education and training throughout her 17-year career including digital and 3D dentistry, root canal therapy, laser dentistry, oral surgery, Invisalign and pediatrics. She is up to date on the latest technology and materials.

Dr. Shoman is part time faculty at the University of British Columbia. Being a dentist has been her dream since she was 14 years old. She fell in love with the profession when as a youngster she had an amazing dentist who opened her eyes to how gratifying it is to help people. Dr. Mona Shoman can’t wait to meet you at Olympic Village Dental and to take care of your family’s needs.

Ashley has 10 years of experience in tourism and the customer service sector and completed the 123Dentist Administrative Program to hone her skills in the field. Her favourite part about working in dentistry is having the opportunity to work as a team and having the ability to make patients and colleague’s smile. With her charismatic personality and seasoned knowledge, Ashley prides herself in providing patients with genuine support and meeting their needs to the best of her abilities. When Ashley is not in the office, she loves travelling, cooking, and spending time with her dogs.

Zoe graduated from Vancouver Community College’s dental receptionist program back in 2018 and has been continuing her expertise since then.  Zoe enjoys seeing patient improvement through professional treatment that’s been given by our hygienist and doctors. She like’s Olympic village dental for they showcase their love for their patients while continuing to be friendly, efficient and organized.   Outside of work you can find Zoe keeping active at the gym which includes swimming and volunteering for her community.

Jenny has over 5 years of experience in the customer service industry and has just recently started her journey in dental. She enjoys working as a team at Olympic Village Dental and how everyone treats each other like their family. Jenny likes seeing how OV patients leave happy and that she has the ability to be part of it. Outside of work, she likes to spend time with family and friends.

Deborah was born and raised on Vancouver Island but now calls the lower mainland her home. With over 8 years of dental experience and many in customer service, she will assuage any dental concerns you may have with her friendly & knowledgeable demeanour.

In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and can be found playing disc golf, riding her bike or relaxing with her cat Lexi.

Diana did some schooling back home in Russia and received her Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics before moving to Vancouver in 2011. In 2018, she completed her CDA certification at Vancouver Community College and has been working hard alongside Dr. Cornel Gabor since 2021. Diana goes above and beyond to make sure her patients feel welcomed and comfortable in the chair. She always ensures that her patient’s needs are met to their full potential. Outside the office, you may find Diana running along the False Creek Seawall with her dog. She enjoys spending a lot of her time outdoors, whether in BC or worldwide.

Samantha graduated from the UBC Dental Hygiene program in 2016 with a degree in dental sciences and brings her passion for providing complete oral healthcare to each and every patient. Samantha is a strong believer in life-long education and is constantly pursuing opportunities to enhance her knowledge base and further refine her techniques. With a focus on patient care and professionalism, Samantha is always striving to ensure that all patients leave Olympic Village Dental not only happy and healthy but armed with the knowledge needed to maintain and improve their oral health. When not in the office Samantha enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, and finding new adventures around the world.

Jingwei completed her Dental Hygiene training at Confederation College in June 2022. What she likes most as a Hygienist is helping patient improve their oral health and making them smile with confidence. She is a member of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association. When she’s not working on smiles, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and dancing.

Ashlynn grew up in Kamloops, BC. From there, she started her Bachelor of Science at Thompson Rivers University. When Ashlynn was accepted into the dental hygiene program at VCC, she moved down to Vancouver for school and graduated in 2019. Ashlynn is passionate about helping others feel comfortable in the dental setting and volunteering in the community. She is continuously updating her knowledge through online courses to help provide the best care to her patients. Outside of work, Ashlynn enjoys the diverse outdoor activities the Lower Mainland has to offer; the closeness of this area to Kamloops, allowing her ample opportunity to see her loving family often; and the friends she explores the Lower Mainland with.

Selena graduated from Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene in 2024 and shortly after she started her dental career right here at Olympic village dental. Selena discovered a deep appreciation for the vital role dental hygienists play in preventative care. She finds working at Olympic village dental has been incredibly fulfilling with the offices commitment to their patient’s care while having a supportive team environment. Selena particularly enjoys building long lasting relationships with her patients while educating them on the importance of their oral hygiene. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with friends and family or going traveling.