Granville Station Dental
Patients often talk about kind, gentle care and putting nervous patients at ease.
Details checked 13 September 2026. No clinic pays to be listed.
Can help with
- Check-up and cleaning
- Toothache or emergency
- Nervous about the dentist
- Takes the dental care plan
Links go to the clinic’s own page about each one.
What patients say most
- Kind, gentle care · 27 reviews
- Nervous patients felt at ease · 24 reviews
- Little or no pain · 12 reviews
What do you need?
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Check-up and cleaning
Listed on Google as a dentist.
Explains things clearly: 10 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 27 reviews.
- Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening for a new-patient exam and cleaning?
- What will the exam, X-rays and cleaning cost, and what will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
Toothache or emergency
They have a page about emergency care on their website.
Same- or next-day appointments: 4 reviews (3 this past year). Emergency visits: 24 reviews.
- Can you see me today? Say where it hurts, since when, and whether there is swelling or a fever.
- What will the emergency exam and X-ray cost before any treatment?
Nervous about the dentist
They have a page about sedation or care for anxious patients on their website. Their website mentions sedation for nervous patients.
Nervous patients felt at ease: 24 reviews (12 this past year). Little or no pain: 12 reviews. Kind, gentle care: 27 reviews.
- Say you’re nervous when you book, and ask what helps: a longer appointment, breaks, numbing, laughing gas or sedation.
- If sedation is an option, what does it cost, and will I need someone to take me home?
Dental care plan (CDCP)
Their website says they take the plan: “We accept all major insurance plans by assignment and accept the CDCP (Canadian Dental Care Plan).”
Not many reviews mention this yet.
- Do you bill the Canadian Dental Care Plan directly for this treatment?
- Will anything cost more than the plan pays? Ask for the amount before treatment.
Cost and paying
- What’s the total, including the exam and X-rays?
- How much will my insurance or the dental care plan cover?
- Does anything cost more than the provincial fee guide?
From their website. See what people across Canada paid
Who you’ll see
The team listed on their website.
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Dr. Payam Matin, DMD, MSD, DIPL PERIO, FRCD(C), DABP Certified Specialist in Periodontics (CANADA & USA) Dr. Payam Matin grew up in Vancouver and completed his bachelor of science in Cell Biology and Genetics at UBC in 2007. He then moved to Boston where he completed his dental degree with Magna Cum Laude honors in 2011. Following his graduation from dental school, he completed a general practice residency program at OSF Medical Center in Illinois. He then moved back to Vancouver and practiced as a general dentist for a few years before realizing his passion is in surgical procedures. Dr. Matin obtained his certificate in Periodontics and Implant Surgery along with Master of Science in dentistry from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2019 and joined Imperio. He is excited to be back in Vancouver where he is going to provide excellent quality work for patients.
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Mohammad Hariri is a dentist at Granville Station Dental. Dr. Mohammad Hariri attended New York University College of Dentistry and received his doctorate in dental surgery. Dr. Hariri served as teaching assistant in both Cariology and Comprehensive Care and Elective in Fixed and Implant simulation courses while at NYUCD. Dr. Hariri continued his dental training and education at Lincoln Hospital in New York with a one-year residency in general practice with emphasis in cosmetic and prosthodontics dentistry. His mission is to help bring back the smile you used to have or create the smile you never had. His biological approach is committed to helping you maintain a healthy mouth, one that inspires confidence, giving you the renewed ability to enjoy the most important everyday activities like eating and speaking again. Dr. Hariri has helped build a successful and relaxed atmosphere to…
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Dr. Sarah Alghamdi graduated from the University of British Columbia as a certified Endodontist, receiving her master’s and science diploma in Endodontics. She is also a fellow member of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada as well as a member and board-eligible Endodontist of the American Board of Endodontics. Before pursuing the specialty program in Canada, she received a diploma in esthetic and restorative dentistry in Marseille, France. In addition, she also received a diploma in restorative and endodontic dentistry in Paris, France. Currently, Dr. Alghamdi is a part-time clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia. She is fluent in Arabic, French, and English. Some of her hobbies include reading, traveling, and perfume-making.
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Dr. Cyrus Aliakbari is a dentist at Granville Station Dental. Dr Aliakbari is a dedicated dentist with over 20 years’ experience in the dental field. He is passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral health and is committed to providing the best patient care through communication and service. Dr. Akbari provides dental care to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as those suffering from dental anxiety. He is a team player who understands the importance of collaborative care for optimal treatment outcomes for patients.
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Call our Vancouver BC emergency dentist at (604) 408-9200 for immediate assistance, even if you have no insurance. Dr. Ken Phillips, our experienced emergency dentist in Vancouver, and our dedicated team are ready to provide the urgent dental care you need to relieve your pain and save your smile.
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Dr. Phillips has taken a particular interest in aesthetic and laser dentistry over the years, taking advanced training courses in a variety of areas. He has been mentored by oral surgeon Dr. Ken Blankstein, and now performs most of his own surgical extractions.
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Dr. Akbari provides dental care to children, adolescents, and adults, as well as those suffering from dental anxiety. He is a team player who understands the importance of collaborative care for optimal treatment outcomes for patients.
What patients say
12 this past year
3 this past year
1 this past year
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