Certified Orthodontist Specialist

Dr. Aly Kanani
B.Sc, M.Sc, MS.Ed, D.M.D., MS.Ortho.,Cert.Ortho., Dipl.ABO., FRCD(C)., FCDS(BC)

Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
 

Dr. Aly Kanani was born and raised in the Lower Mainland Area. He has a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Physiology from McGill University and received a Masters of Science (M.Sc) from the London School of Economics in England. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (D.M.D.) and also completed his Masters in Education degree (MS.Ed) at the University of Pennsylvania. Furthermore, he has nearly completed his Masters in Public Health degree (M.P.H.) from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Kanani graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with a Masters of Science degree in Orthodontics (MS.Ortho) and a Specialty Certification in Orthodontics (Cert.Ortho).

Dr. Kanani previously taught as a Assistant Clinical Professor in Orthodontics at the University of British Columbia (U.B.C.) Faculty of Dentistry where he previously consulted and taught orthodontics to third and fourth year dental students at the UBC Dental School in the clinic.  He has also taught in various capacities at both McGill University and at the University of Detroit Mercy. His research has been published in the premiere journal of orthodontics in North America, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

He was the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Scholarship to conduct oral health research in impoverished New Delhi; the prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award presented to him by His Royal Highness Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh; and has achieved status as a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a recognition held by fewer than 15% of practicing orthodontists worldwide.

Office Manager and Scheduling Coordinators

Our office manager Sylvia and scheduling coordinators Shama and Natasha, are committed to completing your orthodontic care with as little impact on your daily schedule as possible. They are friendly, fast and excellent multi-taskers!  Please don't hesitate to ask them if you have any questions about scheduling appointments, financial arrangements, or special requests.

Treatment Coordinators

Sherri and Beata, our Treatment Coordinators, help to introduce you to the practice, help explain your orthodontic condition, and show you the different appliances that we may use. They will also coordinate your treatment with your family dentist or other dental specialists.

Clinical Staff

Technicians

Jean and Sean, our lab technicians, make your retainers and appliances with their years of expertise and skilled hands.