Dr. Cooperband
Dr. Benjamin Cooperband grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.) from the University of Manitoba in 1981. He received a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Montefiore Medical Centre in the Bronx, New York in 1989. He is a longstanding member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Cooperband has been serving the needs of the Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge areas since 1992. In his spare time he travels extensively with his family.
Dr. Mobini
Dr. Ashkan Mobini grew up in Toronto, Ontario, where he graduated with honours from University of Toronto Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He then went on to obtain his dental degree with highest honors (OKU) from New York University. He was a practicing general dentist for three years in Ontario including the Wellington-Waterloo region. There, he found his true passion for oral surgery. Dr. Mobini is a Fellow of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is also board eligible with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He obtained his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the prestigious Boston University. Dr. Mobini was trained by internationally renowned surgeons in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including complex head and neck cancer surgeries, facial cosmetic surgery, microvascular reconstruction and orthognathic “jaw” surgery. He also practices dental implant surgery, dentoalveolar and wisdom tooth surgery, sedation, general anesthesia, oral and facial reconstruction surgery including advanced bone and soft tissue grafting, jaw surgery, oral pathology and bracketing of impacted teeth for orthodontic treatment. Dr. Mobini is also experienced in the management of temporomandibular joint disorders, myofacial pain and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery including the administration of Botox. Through his vast residency experience, he is also well versed in complex oral reconstruction using the “All-on- 4 ®” concept dental implants. With an interest in research, Dr. Mobini has published articles in peer reviewed journals including the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS). Aside from his passion for surgery, Dr. Mobini enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, travelling, playing sports and reading.
Dr. Shamji
Dr. Omar Shamji completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Rochester in upstate New York and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. Prior to entering the surgical specialty, he completed a year of advanced training in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut which was heavily focused on the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implants.
Dr. Shamji prides himself on providing excellent care to his patients. His calm and relaxed nature helps to alleviate anxiety and create an ideal atmosphere for what can be a stressful situation for many people. His surgical training was supplemented with extensive experience in the safe administration of anesthesia and sedation.
Outside of work, Dr. Shamji enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters and large extended family. Travelling and experiencing different cultures is another passion of his, as well as playing sports including tennis, basketball and golf. After years of education and work in cities across the US and Canada, he is excited to return and serve the community where he grew up.
