Dr. Mona Hamoda
Dr. Hamoda has had a truly exceptional educational journey, distinguished by advanced training and academic achievement at the highest level. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Medicine and Surgery with honors, followed by a Master of Science in Orthodontics. She then continued her academic and clinical training at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she completed a Master of Health Science focused on evidence-based clinical practice, and subsequently a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) alongside a rigorous three-year clinical specialty residency in Orthodontics.
Her PhD and post-doctoral research focused extensively on dental sleep medicine, with particular emphasis on the management of obstructive sleep apnea in adults and the craniofacial characteristics of sleep-disordered breathing in children. She is one of very few dentists in British Columbia with this level of specialized expertise in dental sleep medicine. Dr. Hamoda is internationally recognized for her research in sleep-related breathing disorders, with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals including Chest, the European Respiratory Journal and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Hamoda exemplifies the highest standards of professional excellence. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Obtaining Diplomate status in both fields reflects unique expertise spanning both orthodontics and dental sleep medicine.
Her career has been recognized with over twenty national and international awards, including the highly prestigious Milo Hellman Award from the American Association of Orthodontists, as well as distinctions from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, among others.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Hamoda is currently a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. Her practice philosophy is rooted in individualized, patient-centered care, attention to detail, and a strong foundation in evidence-based treatment. Patients value her thoughtful, thorough approach and her compassionate, attentive care, which together foster a comfortable and positive treatment experience.