Our Team of Burnaby Dentists
Metroplex Dental Team
At Metroplex Dental, our dentists are committed to providing each patient with the highest quality of comfort, care and attention. Our dental experts have helped countless Burnaby residents achieve a dramatically improved smile.
Dr. Payam Deljoui
General Dentist
Dr. Payam Deljoui has been providing high-quality dentistry to his appreciative and loyal patients for over 13 years. After graduating from dental school and building his own dental practice in Iran, Dr. Deljoui decided to move to Canada. In 2007, he was rewarded his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from UBC and immediately opened his dental practice in Burnaby, BC.
Dr. Deljoui loves dentistry and spends a lot of time educating his patients on the modern solutions that are available to them. Because of his dedication and thorough work, many new patients come to Metroplex Dental because their friends or family have praised Dr. Deljoui’s patient care and expert dental work. Dr. Deljoui also teaches as an instructor at UBC on a part-time basis for 4th-year dental students. He was awarded the Doctor of Dental Medicine Faculty of Dentistry Teaching Award from UBC in 2021. Dr. Deljoui is celebrated for being extremely passionate about dentistry and praised for his many contributions to the UBC Faculty of Dentistry.
Dr. Amir Ajar
General Dentist
Dr. Amir Ajar, graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Anatomy in 1991 and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) in 1995. Upon completion of his degree, Dr. Ajar focused on dental surgery and postgraduate training in hospital programs designed to improve his surgical skills. These involved rotations in departments of oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesiology, internal medicine, general surgery, emergency medicine, surgical intensive care and pain medicine. Since moving to the Lower Mainland in 2004, he specializes in dental surgery and implants using all forms of sedation. Dr. Ajar has lectured at the University of British Columbia, University of Alberta, University of Calgary and McGill University, he currently serves as an instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC. He holds memberships in the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Baljeet Panasar
General Dentist
Dr. Panasar grew up in Delta and has graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD) from the University of British Columbia. He is passionate about providing dental treatments that achieve long term solutions while being mindful of his patients’ overall health and well-being. Dr. Panasar is known to be an excellent communicator and strives to exceed his patients’ expectations. Complementing his devotion to the practice of dentistry, Dr. Panasar is a proud member of both the Canadian Dental Association and the British Columbia Dental Association. In his spare time, Dr. Panasar enjoys spending time with his family and playing soccer and basketball. Playing sports has shaped Dr. Panasar’s work ethic as he is a team player offering great leadership and is more than comfortable working under pressure when necessary.
Dr. Sungwon Kim
General Dentist
Dr. Sungwon Kim received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the University of British Columbia. Dr. Kim enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and focuses on providing quality dental care in a comfortable environment for all her patients. Dr. Kim stays updated with current dental knowledge by participating in various continuing education programs.
Dr. Reza Aran
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Dr. Reza Aran is a certified specialist in orthodontics and a fellow of The College of Dental Surgeons of Canada. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgeon (D.D.S) from the University of Shiraz in Iran, his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) with honors and Master of Craniofacial Science and specialty degree in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics from UBC.
His experience in preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry built a strong foundation in his approach to offer a healthy, functional, and aesthetic bite and smile for his orthodontic patients.
Qualifications:
Specialty Certified Specialist in Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopedics
Degrees Doctor of Dental Surgeon (D.D.S)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D)
Master of Cranio-facial Science (MSc)
Distinctions Fellow of the Royal College of the Dentists of Canada (RCDC)
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO)
Member of Canadian Association of Orthodontists (CAO)
American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)
BC Dental Association (BCDA)
Canadian Dental Association (CDA)
Dr. Ida Hooshmand
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Dr. Hooshmand grew up in the North Shore and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). During her four years in Philadelphia for dental school, she met her fiancé and was honored with several awards at graduation, including the Dean’s Award for Exemplary Care and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists Award.
Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family and her dog, Pasha.
Dr. Matias N. Gimminck
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
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Professional Staff
Our fantastic, and friendly administrative team know all of our patients and always work hard to accommodate them. Caring Certified Dental Assistants help our patients through their appointments to make them feel at ease, and our qualified hygienists take time to ensure every single tooth is free of plaque and polished, the gums are healthy and that each patient walks away with a clean, fresh smile.
Metroplex Dental Centre is proudly owned by Dr. Payam Deljoui and Dr. Amin Shivji.