Meet the Dentists

Dr. Ben Partovi grew up in Vancouver where he attended elementary school and high school in the UBC area. After receiving an honours degree from the University of British Columbia in 1996, he attended the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto. While studying there, he met his future wife and partner, Kara. Once he received his DDS degree in 2000, he used the beauty of Vancouver to convince Kara to move from Ontario to British Columbia. Soon after, Dr. Ben Partovi and his wife Dr. Kara Partovi built West Richmond Dental Centre.

Dr. Partovi has a passion for dental implantology. He has taken multiple courses in the area of dental implants, implant prosthodontics, and full mouth reconstruction. He travels internationally for implantology conferences and is involved in a number of dental implant study clubs.

Dr. Partovi values making dentistry personable and feels that patient care and comfort is an important part of the treatment process. He believes that treatment plans should be all encompassing and include care, safety, esthetics, and function. In addition, Dr. Partovi believes that the value patients place on their teeth and lifestyle is an integral part of the treatment plan process. By addressing patient expectations, concerns, and goals, Dr. Partovi can better design a treatment plan that suits a patient’s needs and values.

In his spare time, Dr. Partovi enjoys hiking the Coast Mountains with his wife Kara and daughters Talia and Racquel. His favourite pastime is hiking along the beautiful British Columbia rivers fishing for steelhead.

Dr. Melissa Chui grew up in Vancouver, then moved to Montreal to attend McGill University. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Anatomy and Cell Biology, she spent a year travelling the world before entering dentistry at UBC. Graduating in 2001, she received the American Academy of Prosthodontists Undergraduate Achievement Award and the UBC Dentistry Alumni Association Award for the greatest contribution to the graduating class. Eager to pursue more training, Dr. Melissa went on to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and completed a two year Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate. During that time, she gained more experience in esthetic dentistry, worked on laboratory and clinic research for the CEREC system, and taught in the undergraduate dentistry clinics.

Dr. Melissa believes a big part of a dentist’s job is to educate patients about their dental health so that they can make well-informed decisions. She will take the time to explain everything from the anatomy of a tooth to the details of a dental procedure.

Outside the office, Dr. Melissa stays busy with her husband and two young daughters. She can be found going for a run, a bike ride, playing in the park, or volunteering at various school events. Having worked all around the lower mainland, Dr. Melissa was excited to join West Richmond Dental Centre and work close to home!

Dr. Sep Rahmani grew up in North Vancouver and completed his undergraduate degree in Health Sciences at the University of British Columbia. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery with distinction from the Schulich School of Dentistry at Western University in London, Ontario. During his time at Western, Dr. Rahmani developed a deep passion for dentistry, consistently striving for both clinical and academic excellence. He actively sought out opportunities to broaden his knowledge across multiple facts of dentistry, including participating in community and international dental outreach programs.

Dr. Rahmani is dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for patients of all ages. He takes pride in presenting information and treatment options in a clear and easy-to-understand manner, believing strongly in educating patients about their best possible options. He collaborates with his patients to determine the most beneficial, conservative, and preventative treatments. His personal goal is to make every dental visit an enjoyable and comfortable experience.

Outside the office, Dr. Rahmani enjoys spending time in the North Shore mountains, working out, and spending time with family and friends. He is first cousins with Dr. Ben Partovi, whom he credits as one of the biggest inspirations for pursuing a career in dentistry.

Memberships and Continued Education

• American Academy of Clear Aligners
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
• West Coast Implant Study Club
• Bites Institute Comprehensive Implant Residency
• Vancouver Dental Education Centre
• BC Study Club
• Comprosi Study Club