Sahar Abtahi
I am a licensed dentist in British Columbia, Canada, with a specialty in orthodontics with over 10 years of practice and academic experience in the United States, Alberta and British Columbia. I am currently a practicing orthodontist in Delta, BC and serve as an orthodontic consultant for a local health authority. Over the course of my career, in addition to my clinical work in private practice, I have published in several highly respected peer-reviewed journals, have acted as reviewer for pending publications and have served as clinical instructor in university settings.
I obtained my dental education at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine and my Specialty in Orthodontics at the University of Alberta where my strong performance was recognized through numerous scholarships at both the general dentistry and specialization levels.
I have mentored many young students enter the field of dentistry both locally and internationally and have guided them to succeed in securing their license to practice in Canada. I have the knowledge and passion to mentor the next generation of dental professionals and help them achieve their career goals. With my extensive network within the Canadian and American dental community and academic institutions, I am committed to helping you forge the connections you need to succeed in your dental career. As a mentor, I can offer advice on the following:
✅ Dentist licensing pathways in Canada
✅ NDEB certification and equivalency processes
✅ The International Dentist Advanced Placement Program
✅ AFK, ACJ, and Clinical Competence qualifying examination resources
✅ University bridging programs selection
✅ Dentist license transfer from other provinces
✅ Dentist career options
Book a session with me
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15 min
Quick introduction: meet the mentor, preliminary conversation, identify a way forward
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60 min
More extensive mentorship sessions with focus on specific licensing or career goals
All sessions are conducted virtually
Why MentoRack?
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Experienced practitioners
MentoRack's mentors are internationally educated professionals who successfully gained license to practice in Canada. They understand the licensing journey and are able to share their success stories.
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Multiple spoken languages
MentoRack's professional mentors speak different languages which enables them to communicate their journey and experiences with mentees with confidence and clarity.
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Provincial licensing knowledge
Our experienced professional mentors are licensed in all Canadian provinces and therefore aware of provincial licensing bodies. They share provincially-specific experiences and offer local advices.
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