For patients
Complex care, explained clearly
Full-arch implants, not enough bone, failed implants, second opinions.
- Consultations at three Metro Vancouver clinics
- IV sedation for comfort
- A clear plan before anything starts
Oral and implant surgery · Metro Vancouver
Every surgical case carries a human story.
Dr. Ali Mehdi is an oral and implant surgeon, educator and mentor: for patients with complex implant needs, and for the dentists who refer them and learn with him.
- 15+ years in oral and implant surgery
- 3,000+ implants placed
- 200+ complex full-arch cases
- FCPS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Meet Dr. Ali Mehdi
The mind behind the smile
With over 15 years in advanced oral and implant surgery, Dr. Ali Mehdi has built a reputation not just for technical excellence, but for mentorship, collaboration and whole-patient wellness.
- Thousands of complex procedures completed
- Advanced implantology and surgical guide techniques
- Zygomatic, pterygoid and subperiosteal implants
- A specialised team with 65+ years of combined experience
How we can help
One surgeon, three ways in
For dentists
Refer, plan, collaborate
Surgery for your complex cases, with your patient returned to you.
- Referrals, single implant to full arch
- Surgical guide design
- Case planning with a specialised team
For clinicians learning
Learn beside him
Chairside and virtual mentorship, study clubs and courses.
- Apple Dental Implant Study Club
- Hands-on PRF and CE lectures
- Courses on ImpactED
Complex and rescue cases
Told no elsewhere?
Not enough bone, failed implants, a full-arch bridge that's let you down. Start with the guide that sounds like you.
- 01Zygomatic implants in BCWhen the upper jaw has too little bone for regular implants
- 02Not enough bone for implants?Grafting, sinus lift, tilted and zygomatic implants
- 03Failed dental implantsWhy implants fail, warning signs, and what can be done
- 04Failed All-on-4: rescue and revisionLoose, broken or failing full-arch bridges
- 05Peri-implantitisInfection around an implant, and when it can be saved
- 06Sinus lift before implantsWhat it is, when it's needed, how long healing takes
Real transformations
Before and after
Full-arch rehabilitation by Dr. Ali Mehdi. Drag the handle to compare.
Surgery isn't just a profession for me. It's my passion, my purpose, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Case studies
Treatment, step by step
Case study · All-on-4, upper archUpper full-arch implants with immediate teeth after years of dental neglectA 36-year-old who had stopped smiling: four implants, PRF and grafting, a fixed bridge the same day.Read more
Case study · Both archesDual-arch implant rehabilitation with immediate placement and loadingA 60-year-old with failing teeth and poor bone: implants in both arches, immediate temporaries, staged final prostheses.Read more
Case study · Partial archImplant bridge from #15 to #22 alongside existing implantsA 64-year-old with failing teeth between previous implants: four implants and a screw-retained bridge.Read moreEducation
Study clubs and courses
Hands-on learning for clinicians in Metro Vancouver, and online on ImpactED.
In sessionStudy club · Quarterly
Apple Dental Implant Study Club
An exclusive quarterly peer-learning club on predictable outcomes in complex implant and reconstructive dentistry, with live case participation. Registration for 2026 is closed.
CompletedHands-on workshop
Applied Regenerative Techniques with PRF
Platelet-rich fibrin protocols in a focused, hands-on workshop: venipuncture, membrane preparation and regenerative integration.
CompletedFull-day CE lecture
Advanced Implant Rehabilitation
With Dr. Ahmed Ballo (OsseoGenius): contemporary implant rehabilitation, interdisciplinary planning and clinical decision-making.
What patients say
I came for a filling. I left with a whole new mindset on health.
I was anxious about the surgery until Dr. Ali Mehdi explained it all so clearly. I felt seen, not just treated.
His dental work is flawless, but it's his care and clarity that truly changed my life.
What I thought was just a dental issue turned out to be a turning point for my health. Grateful for the guidance.
Clinic locations
Where Dr. Ali Mehdi operates
Each partner clinic keeps the same standard of surgical care, technology and personal attention.
Apple Dental Specialists
Specialist-led implant rehabilitation and advanced surgical care.
- 1115 Stayte Rd, White Rock, BC V4B 4Y9
- +1 604 385 0606
North Vancouver Dentistry and Implant Centre
An implant-focused clinic providing advanced restorative and full-arch treatment.
- 144 13th St E, North Vancouver, BC V7L 4W8
- +1 604 770 4867
AARK Dentist at Coquitlam Centre
Implant rehabilitation and restorative care in a large multi-service clinical facility.
- 2929 Barnet Hwy #2310, Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5
- +1 604 554 0244
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