Our Team

If you’re like most, dentistry is the furthest thing from exciting. You’ll certainly have an interest in maintaining the health of your teeth and preserving a pearly white smile, but that’s probably about the extent of it. Here at Olympic Village Dental, however, Dr. Mehrdad Ezzati and his team are passionate about dentistry and excited to offer the entire spectrum of dental health services – including the most advanced cosmetic and restorative dental procedures – to patients at our new Olympic Village Dental Office located in Vancouver’s newest vibrant community just across False Creek.

Dr. Ezzati

Dr. Ezzati – Dentist

Dr. Mehrdad Ezzati, General Dentist, began practicing dentistry in 1997 at Atlantis Dental in Vancouver’s Yaletown. The slogan at Atlantis was “tomorrow’s dentistry, today”, and 20 years later that tomorrow is very much here. Dr. Ezzati is eager to make the all of the impressive advancements in dental technology available to his patients as needed.

Dr. Ezzati also lives in Olympic Village and is proud to count many of his neighbours as patients.

His aim is to establish Olympic Village Dental as Vancouver’s premiere high-tech dental office, where technology is paired with expertise and a genuinely caring approach for each individual.

This aim is a smart one, as increasing numbers of young professionals now reside in Olympic Village and nearby neighbourhoods. These individuals value their time very much, and trust technology more so than older generations. Olympic Village Dental has designed their practice with this in mind and intends to put themselves at the forefront for this type of clientele. “These younger men and women want to get in, get the work done, and resume their daily lives” says Dr. Ezzati, “and our technology and expertise allows us to provide that for them.”

Last but not least, every patient can expect open, direct, and honest communication from Dr. Ezzati and his staff regarding prognosis, expectations, time requirements and costs. He practices as if every patient is a family member, taking their best interests to heart on a personal level. That’s the mark of a good dentist in Vancouver or anywhere else for that matter, and it’s a big part of the exceptional service and dentistry excellence you’ll enjoy at Olympic Village Dental.

Dr. Gabor

Dr. Gabor – Dentist

Dr. Cornel Gabor, General Dentist, 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 joining the excellent 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.

Carmen – Manager

Carmen is a proud Vancouverite with Lebanese roots and 14 years of dental experience. Her dental experience and growth includes being certified as a CDA, instructor for the Dental CDA program and working experience overseas as a Dental Nurse. She loves the outdoors, her Pomeranian Luca, cooking and entertaining. Her extensive knowledge in dentistry will surely assist you if you have any questions about your treatment, insurance details, coordination of benefits or simply a tip on your favorite dish!

Hannah – Administrator

Hannah was born and raised in Vancouver and has worked in Dentistry for 3 years. She greatly enjoys creating a welcoming and comfortable space for every patient that walks through our doors.

Outside of dentistry she enjoys supporting local music and artists in the city and is currently in the midst of self-learning bass guitar.

Dulce – Certified Dental Assistant

Dulce is originally from Barcelona, Spain. She speaks Spanish which allows her to assist patients that only speak Spanish. Dulce is an avid boxer, rock climber and loves the outdoors. She is passionate about leading a healthy life and this allows her to bring positive energy to her work every day. She feels very blessed to be part of this office and team. “The team I work with has been nothing but kind and extremely knowledgeable. We work very well as a team and very competent as individuals”.

Hyacinth – Certified Dental Assistant

Hyacinth was born in the Philippines but raised in Vancouver. What she enjoys the most about being a dental assistant is seeing how changing a patient’s smile can transform their lives. She is also thankful that she gets to extend her knowledge about oral health not only to our patients but also to her family and friends. Outside of work she loves trying out different restaurants and hopes to travel a lot more.

Michelle – DA (Chairside Assistant)

Michelle grew up in a small town in the Philippines and now makes her home in Olympic Village. Outside of work her interests include working out, riding her bicycle, walking and cooking. As a chair side assistant, she assists our doctors and provides excellent dental care for our patients.

Samantha – Registered Dental Hygienist

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.

Sarah – Registered Dental Hygienist

Sarah worked as a Certified Dental Assistant for 5 years before becoming a registered hygienist. She is an aspiring traveler who enjoys exploring new food and culture. She also is a huge Seahawks fan, her favourite player being Russell Wilson. She brings positive encouragement to those around her and is thrilled to be a part of the team.