Dr. Mehdi Oonchi

DDS, DMD

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Dr. Mehdi Oonchi

DDS, DMD
  • Msc/Dip Periodontics and Dental Implants Specialty candidate, University of
    British Columbia , Aug 2024-2027
  • Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, University of British Columbia , 2010
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery, Tehran University of Medical Science, 2006
  • Part-time UBC Clinical Instructor *1
  • Graduate of Faculté for Orthodontic Research and  Continuing Education, Inc *2
  • IV Sedation Certified, *3
  • Certified Invisalign Provider, *4
  • Committee Member, Sedation & General Anaesthetic Services, College of Dental Surgeons of BC 2014-2018
Dr. Oonchi graduated from the University of Tehran completing his first dental degree (DDS) in 2005 and then continuing to the University of British Colombia where he received his DMD in 2010 as one of the top graduates of his Dental Class. Dr. Oonchi is a General Dentist with a passion for Cosmetic dentistry, implant surgery, root canal therapy, surgical extractions, restorative and pediatric dentistry. Additionally, Dr. Oonchi has expertise in IV, oral and inhalation sedation, offering adults and children who have dental anxiety a pleasant worry free experience. Dr. Oonchi values the patient experience by providing careful, considerate treatment to all of his patients including children.
Continuing education that is directed to the newest advancements and technologies continues to be a priority for Dr. Oonchi. During his career he has obtained several awards and certifications from Highly acclaimed associations such as, BC Society of Orthodontics, Dean’s list award,IV Sedation, Moderate Pediatric Oral sedation and Pediatric advanced life support to name a few. Dr. Oonchi understands the importance of giving back to his profession and has provided many volunteer hours to a local community dental program. When not practicing his passion for dentistry Dr. Oonchi spends his time skiing the local mountains with friends, playing tennis, swimming or travelling.

Publications:

Publication title: Temporary Anchorage Device as an Innovative Alternative for Unilateral Arch Mesialization in Medical Application
Publication date: Jan 2021
Publication description: Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 11(2):8825-8835
Orthodontic temporary anchorage devices
Temporary Anchorage Device as an Innovative Alternative for Unilateral Arch Mesialization in Medical Application
Publication title: An Innovative Miniscrew-Based Jig for Unilateral Total Arch Mesialization

Publication date: Nov 2020 Publication description: Biointerface Research in Applied Chemistry 11(2):9669 – 9679

Publication description: Orthodontic temporary anchorage devices

Honors and awards:

  • 2009 BC Society of Orthodontists Charles C. Craig Memorial Scholarship Vancouver, Canada
  • 2009 Class of 2010 Dean’s List Award Vancouver, Canada
  • 1999 Silver Medal in National Biology Olympiad, ranking second Tehran, Iran
  • 1999 Selection in first stage of National Chemistry Olympiad Tehran, Iran
  • 1998 First Rank, in pre-university entrance exam in Azerbaijan Province Tabriz, Iran

Certificate and licenses:

  • Intravenous Sedation (IV Sedation) USC, Prof. Stanley Malamed Los Angeles,
  • Moderate Pediatric Oral Sedation, USC, Prof. Stanley Malamed Los Angeles, USA 35 hours
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Vancouver, BC
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, From American Academy of Pediatrics Los Angeles, USA
  • Member of College of Dental Surgeons of BC Vancouver, Canada
  • Member of Canadian Dental Association Canada
  • National Dental Board of Canada Certificate Vancouver, Canada
  • Member of Medical Council I.R. Iran Tehran, Iran
  • General course first aid diploma from Red Cross
  • CPR and AED certificate 2009 Vancouver, Canada

Hands-on continuing education:

  • 2024 Expert Masterclass: Working with Real Bone, Real bone builders course, Dr Frank Zastrow, Dallas Texas, 34 hours
  • 2017 Live five implant surgery course, University of Magdalena, Santa Marta Columbia
  • 2015 AIC advanced GBR program, Bone Grafting and Guided tissue regeneration ,Dr David Chong, Vancouver, BC 14 Hours
  • 2015 Root form Surgery Division A Bone, Dr Carl Misch , NV Las Vegas 18 Hours
  • 2015 AIC advanced Sinus Grafting Course,  Vancouver , BC, 7 hours
  • 2015 No prep Veneers, Pacific dental conference, Gary Radz, Vancouver, BC 2.5 Hours
  • 2014 Comprehensive Orthodontics, Faculté for Orthodontic Research and Continuing Education, Inc. Dr. Richard Litt , Birmingham MI, 58 Hours
  • 2013 Intravenous Sedation (IV Sedation) USC, Prof. Stanley Malamed Los Angeles, USA, 70 Hours
  • 2013 Endodontics: Re-treatment and Other complex Cases, Mark Olesen, North Vancouver,Canada 16 Hours
  • 2013 Advanced Orthodontics for the GP – Dr C. Lear UBC Continuing Dental Education, Vancouver, Canada 30 Hours
  • 2012 Invisalign IPR,Galler Spacing Technique, Vancouver, Canada
  • 2012 Invisalign Clear Essentials II,Dr. Sam Daher Vancouver, Canada
  • 2012 Advanced Orthodontics for the GP – Dr C. Lear UBC Continuing Dental Education, Vancouver, Canada 60 Hours
  • 2011 Implant, Dr Ickeart , Langley, Canada
  • 2011 Invisalign Clear Essentials I Vancouver, Canada
  • 2011 Advanced Orthodontics for the GP – Dr C. Lear UBC Continuing Dental Education, Vancouver, Canada 15 Hours
  • 2011 Crown lengthening Hands-on Surgical workshop, James Kohner, Perio Institute Vancouver, Canada
  • 2011 Endodontics Unsponsored, Mark Olesen North Vancouver, Canada 16 hours
  • 2010 Moderate Pediatric Oral Sedation, USC, Prof. Stanley Malamed Los Angeles, USA 35 hours
  • 2010 Pediatric Advanced Life Support, From American Academy of Pediatrics Los Angeles, USA
  • 2010 Two Weeks Hands-on Surgical Dentium Implant Course,
    Prof A. Khoshkhonejad Tehran, Iran
  • 2010 Nobel Biocare Surgical Implant Course, Dr. Irinakis Vancouver, Canada

Other continuing education:

  • 2014 Diagnose and Treat Impacted Canines, Prevent Canine Impaction in Young Children, Dr Derek Mahony , Vancouver, Canada
  • 2014 Correction of Common Oral Habits in Young Children to Prevent Orthodontic Problems Dr Derek Mahony , Vancouver, Canada
  • 2014 Full Arch Rehabilitation – North West Dental Study , Langley, Canada
  • 2013 Physical Evaluation, University of Southern California, Prof. Stanley,Ken Reed, Malamed Los Angeles, USA
  • 2013 Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Prof.
  • Stanley Malamed Ken Reed, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2013 Pharmacology, University of Southern California, Prof. Stanley Malamed Los Angeles, USA
  • 2013 The New Renasissance in Cosmetic Dentistry – NW Dental Study Club
  • 2013 Full-Step Class II Corrections with Invisalign and Elastics, Dr. Bill Kottemann
  • 2013 Effective, Efficient ClinCheck Plan Review,Dr. Willy Dayan
  • 2012 Esthetic Strategies – The Indisputable Foundation of Invisalign, Dr. David Gates
  • 2012 Tooth Mass Analysis: The Key to Ideal Functional and Esthetic Invisalign Treatment,Dr. Doug Brandt
  • 2012 Invisalign and Distalizing Appliances: An Efficient and Effective ,Dr. Clark Colville
  • 2012 Phase I to Invisalign: Early Planning for Efficient and Effective Teen Treatment with Invisalign
  • 2012 21 Tips, Tricks and Techniques to get the Invisalign result you want, Dr David Galer
  • 2012 Digital Dentistry with Dr. Mark Olesen
  • 2012 Invisalign and Veneers: Combining Two Great Technologies for One Great Smile, Smallwood
  • 2012 Summit – Class II Treatment Invisalign
  • 2012 Improving Clinical Results with Invisalign G3
  • 2012 Make Your Invisalign Finishes a Perfect “10”- AAO2011
  • 2012 2011 Summit: Ideal ClinCheck Software Setups , Invisalign
  • 2012 2011 Summit: Strategies for A-P Changes, Invisalign
  • 2012 Class II/III Correction in the Adult and Teen Patient with Invisalign
  • 2012 Rethinking Plastic: How to Apply your Knowledge of Brackets and Wires to Aligners
  • 2012 Guidelines for Orthodontic Retention in the 21st Century, Invisalign
  • 2011 Implant hands on Dr Ickeart
  • 2011 Treatment of Class II Malocclusion Exclusively with Invisalign
  • 2011 Treatment Monitoring: Top Ten Things That Can Go Wrong (ATE)
  • 2011 Superior Treatment Efficiency & Profitability with Invisalign
  • 2011 Invisalign G4: The Next Generation of SmartForce Clinical Innovations
  • 2011 Fundamental Concepts for Restoring the Intraradicular, Dr. Douglas Terry Canada
  • 2010 Today’s customer service; Debbie Prelssl and Paddy Briggs, VDDS Canada
  • 2010 Bisphosphonates and Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw, Dr. Chuck Shuler Canada
  • 2010 Bonded Porcelain Restorations, Dr. Franklin Shull Canada
  • 2010 Longitudinal Fractures, from Craze Lines to Vertical Root Fractures
  • VIDA Study club, Dr. Ektefai Canada
  • 2010 Creating the Successful Cosmetic Practice, Dr. Dick Barnes Canada
  • 2010 Glass Ionomers, Back to the future, Dr. Jeff Brucia Canada
  • 2010 Levin Group; Hygiene Program Canada
  • 2010 Achieving Outstanding Cosmetic Results in less steps with Canada
  • Simplified and Pink composites, Dr. Frank Milnar
  • 2010 Creating Functional and Aesthetic Provisional Restorations, Dr. Bob Lowe Canada
  • 2010 Dr. Stanely Malamed’s Local Anesthesia Update Canada
  • 2010 Porcelain Laminate Veneers Iran
  • 2010 Clinical Success with Composite Resins, Dr. Gary Radz Canada
  • *1- (From 2010 to 2012) 63 Hours, Vancouver, Canada
  • *2- (General Dentist) 2014 , Dr Litt, 56 Hours of training , Michigan , USA
  • *3- Dr Stanley Malamed , 70 Hours of training,  Los Angeles, USA,
  • *4- Level 1 and 2, 14 Hours, Vancouver, BC