Meet The Team
Dr. Aly Kanani
B.Sc, M.Sc, MS.Ed, D.M.D., MS.Ortho.,Cert.Ortho., Dipl.ABO., FRCD(C).
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists
of Canada
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Invisalign Premier Provider
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 clinical orthodontics to bright third and fourth year dental students at the University of British Columbia (U.B.C.) Dental School 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 practices in both the Fraser Valley as well as at our state-of-the-art Multi-Dental Care Clinic in Vancouver.
He was the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation Scholarship to conduct oral health research in 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.
Dr. Joel Fransen
B.Sc, D.M.D., Cert.Endo., FRCD(C).
Certified Specialist in EndodonticsFellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Dr. Michael A. Rivera
D.D.S., A.A.I.D., I.C.O.I
Practice Limited to Oral Surgery and Dental Implants
Credentialed Member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Dr. Michael Rivera has had a practice limited to oral surgery and implant dentistry for the past 15 years in Prince George and several years in Whistler and in Vancouver, He does not charge above the General Dental Practioner Oral Surgery Fee Guide set by the BC Dental Association, and he accepts assignment from many insurance companies. As a professional courtesy for his referring dentists, initial consultation appointments are provided at no charge to the patient. Dr. Rivera is an active member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Dr. Maria Isabel (Marissa) Garcia
D.D.S., M.Sc., Dip. Periodontics
Practice Limited to PeriodonticsAcademic Member, College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.
Clinical Asst. Professor, University of British Columbia Dental School
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