Fleetwood Park Dental Centre

Dr. Amir Najafi, General Dentist, earned his dental degree in 2003 from Shiraz University in Iran. Since then he is practicing all aspects of dentistry. In 2010, he completed a 4-year specialty program in Orthodontics in Shiraz University. Dr. Najafi has been committed to enhancing and expanding his expertise by participating in continuing education courses. These many years of experience have given him outstanding ability to provide high-quality dental care for his patients.

Dr. Shideh Khayat was born and raised in Iran. Growing up with dentist parents, she soon planned to follow in their footsteps. She graduated from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences with a Doctor of Dental Medicine in 2008.

She is experienced in all aspects of dentistry and enjoys focusing on restorative and cosmetic cases. She is a certified Invisalign provider.

Dr. Shideh maintains her commitment to excellence in dentistry and attends numerous continuing education lectures and study clubs. She strives to provide her patients with the best dental care and ensure they have a pleasant experience. She can put patients at ease and pays excellent attention to details.

Dr. Shideh is a member of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA), the College of Dental Surgeons of BC (CDSBC) and the British Columbia Dental Association (BCDA).

During her time away from work, Dr. Shideh enjoys yoga, swimming, hiking and watching movies with her two boys and her husband. She feels fortunate to have an opportunity to practice and live in beautiful British Columbia.

Dr. Viera Carnogursky (Dr. C) completed her bachelor’s degree in General Science before graduating in 1989 as a Doctor of Dental Surgery, from the University of Western Ontario. She received an award in Clinical Excellence for restorative dentistry.

To further her dental knowledge, Dr. C completed a hospital internship program and then moved to Vancouver. Here, she worked as an associate in a family practice. She began providing dental care to patients in her own busy practice in Surrey over 15 years ago.

Her treatment philosophy is to be honest and direct, to use the latest accepted current techniques and to provide as much comfort as possible in a caring and light-hearted atmosphere.

She is licensed to practice as a dentist in British Columbia by the College of Dental Surgeons of BC. Dr. C is also member of two study clubs: prosthodontics (artificial replacements for teeth) and periodontics (gum treatment). She stays current, perfecting skills with many continuing education courses, and is a member of the Canadian and BC Dental Associations.

Dr. C. is originally from Slovakia, a small country in Eastern Europe. She is sensitive to language and cultural differences, trying to say at least a few welcoming words in the language of the families coming to her office. Smiles work in any language.

In her spare time, she likes to cross-country ski in the Vancouver area, hike on the North Shore, kayak around the islands and camp in the Interior with her husband and two children. Families matter in her personal and business life.

Dr. Riddhi Naik is a dedicated and compassionate dentist at Fleetwood Park Dental. She earned her Bachelor of Dentistry degree from Bhartiya Vidyapeeth in Pune, India, in 2014 and successfully completed the Canadian equivalency exams from the National Dental Examination Board of Canada in 2024. During her time in India, she worked in rural areas and maintained a successful private practice.

Dr. Naik is committed to staying at the forefront of dental advancements. She regularly attends continuing education courses and is a proud member of the British Columbia Dental Association and the British Columbia Dental Study Club. She enjoys working with kids, and her empathetic attitude always puts patients at ease. She is proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

When Dr. Naik is not in the clinic, she enjoys hiking, walking, traveling, and spending time with her family. Her passion for dentistry was inspired by her own experiences with dental care as a child, and she strives to make every patient feel comfortable and cared for.

Dr. Naik’s mission is to provide great dental care with a personal touch, helping her patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles for life.

Dr. Zhang is a well-known expert in the field given both his extensive international education and his experience at Sierra Dental in Calgary, Alberta.

Dr. Zhang received his undergraduate and masters degree in dentistry and oral surgery in China, where he practiced as an oral surgeon for five years before moving to Canada. He continued his studies at UBC where he received his PhD in Oral Health Sciences (2000) as well as an additional degree at the University of Alberta in 2005! Grandview Corners Dental are thrilled about Dr. Zhang joining the team given his expertise in all aspects of dentistry, with special skills and interests in difficult extractions including wisdom teeth, implants, tissue grafts, gum surgery and root canal therapy.

Dr. Zhang is one of few dentists in the Lower Mainland certified to safely administer IV sedation to his patients who may require it. Along with the Grandview Corners Dental team Felix shares a strong belief in providing quality dentistry with a gentle touch.