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For Dr. Karateew, dental education is a lifelong process, as he continually strives to improve himself through teaching, lecturing, writing and discussions with fellow colleagues. Dr. Karateew has diplomas in periodontics and prosthodontics, and is an expert in restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He currently maintains a high-end boutique style solo practice in beautiful Vancouver, BC concentrating on implant assisted dental rehabilitation and aesthetics.
His formal dental education was initiated in New York City at Columbia University, where he completed his DDS degree, which was followed with a year-long AEGD at the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, also in New York. Dr. Karateew then attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where, after an additional four years, he obtained diplomas in both Periodontics and Fixed Prosthodontics. He has served on the faculties of the University of Washington, in post-graduate Prosthodontics, and the University of British Columbia both in undergraduate Prosthodontics and postgraduate Periodontics as the Director of Implant Surgery. He is currently an invited sessional lecturer to the University of British Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania and to Columbia University. Dr. Karateew has held a position on the Executive Committee of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.
He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals such as The International Journal of Dental Research, The Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, The Compendium of Continuing Dental Education and Oral Health. In addition to being the principal mentor to five study clubs throughout British Columbia, Dr. Karateew presents his original material both nationally and internationally and is a highly sought after lecturer. Past lectures include the annual meetings of the American Dental Association, Vancouver and District Dental Society, Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Iranian National Dental Congress, Iranian Academy of Periodontology, American Academy of Dental Research and for Worldwide Dental Seminars Inc.
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