Meet our Staff
At AARK Dental Centre, our staff is dedicated to offering patients a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the whole family.
Our goal is to assist each patient in achieving and maintaining long-term dental health and a beautiful smile with the highest quality service we know possible.
Dr. Mohammad Yousefi
General Dentist and Owner
Dr. Yousefi, General Dentist, is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario’s dental school. Since 1993 when he started his career as a dentist in Iran, he has been participating in numerous continuing education programs which enables him to provide patients with state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being a member of various professional dental associations helps him to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Dr. Ali Mehdi
Oral Surgery & Implant Specialist | Founder, Clinical Catalyst
Dr. Ali Mehdi is an oral surgery-focused clinician with a special interest in advanced implantology, full-arch rehabilitation, and regenerative techniques. Practicing across the Greater Vancouver area, he works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver predictable, high-level outcomes in complex surgical cases.
Formally trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and registered in Canada as a General Dentist with a surgical focus in advanced implant and reconstructive care, Dr. Mehdi brings a depth of experience that informs his approach to both routine and complex procedures.
His clinical approach is rooted in a broader philosophy of holistic, outcome-driven care—where surgical precision, prosthetic planning, and patient experience are treated as a unified system rather than isolated steps. This perspective guides his work in full-arch implant rehabilitation (All-on-X), immediate implant placement, and advanced bone and soft tissue management.
Dr. Mehdi has pursued advanced training across a range of complex surgical techniques, including zygomatic, transnasal, and pterygoid implant solutions, allowing him to manage cases with significant bone deficiency that may otherwise require more invasive grafting approaches. His approach integrates both biologic principles and modern surgical workflows to optimize healing and long-term stability.
He has also completed executive-level training through Harvard University, further shaping his perspective on leadership, systems thinking, and the delivery of high-performance healthcare.
Dr. Mehdi is the founder of Clinical Catalyst, an educational platform focused on elevating surgical thinking and simplifying complex concepts for clinicians. Through lectures, study clubs, and digital education, he is actively involved in mentoring dentists and advancing standards in implant dentistry.
Known for his structured yet adaptable clinical workflows, Dr. Mehdi emphasizes clarity in diagnosis, efficiency in execution, and long-term predictability in outcomes. His work often integrates digital planning, regenerative strategies such as PRF, and a strong focus on patient comfort and recovery.
At Aark Dentist at Coquitlam Centre, Dr. Mehdi is committed to delivering care that is not only technically excellent, but thoughtfully designed around each patient’s functional, aesthetic, and long-term health goals.
His philosophy is simple: predictable outcomes are not improvised, they are intentionally designed.
Dr. Viprat Joshi
Dr. Viprat Joshi provides elevated, patient-centered dental care with a focus on precision, trust, and long-term results. With advanced training and a Master’s degree from Australia, he combines clinical excellence with a modern, detail-oriented approach.
He is known for creating a calm, personalized experience where patients feel genuinely heard and cared for. Dr. Joshi believes exceptional dentistry goes beyond treatment, it’s about building lasting relationships and delivering care with integrity and intention.
Committed to continuous growth and innovation, he integrates the latest advancements in dentistry to ensure optimal outcomes for every patient.
Ashley
Office Manager/CDA
Afrooz
Receptionist
Bahar
Dental Hygienist
Flora
Dental Hygienist
Parinaz
Receptionist