Meet the Team
Meet Honey Ghods
Dr. Honey Ghods is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of GWT Oral Surgery, a dynamic and rapidly growing organization dedicated to providing exceptional oral surgical care. With a strong commitment to excellence and a deep passion for improving lives, Dr. Ghods has been a driving force behind the growth and success of the practice.
In 2021, her and her husband, Dr. Ashkan Mobini founded Toronto Oral and Facial Surgery (TOFS) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of alleviating the medical pressures on Ontario’s healthcare system. She played a key role in not only co-founding the clinic, but also in designing and building the facility from the ground up.
The following year, Dr. Ghods expanded her vision into Southwest Ontario by acquiring two additional practices, now known as Guelph and Waterloo Oral Surgery, and rebranded the company as GWT Oral Surgery to encompass these locations (The original three: Guelph, Waterloo and Toronto Oral Surgery).
Most recently in 2024, under her stewardship, she expanded the company by acquiring another practice known as Kitchener Oral Surgery and expanded Toronto Oral and Facial Surgery and doubled its midtown Toronto footprint. Dr. Ghods’ strategic vision has been integral in broadening the organization’s reach while maintaining a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care
Before embarking on her career in oral surgery, Dr. Ghods earned two doctoral degrees in Educational Policy, with a focus on Urban Education and Educational Administration, from Michigan State University. Her dedication to driving positive change led her to work under the Obama Administration, where she contributed to national initiatives aimed at enhancing student achievement and promoting equality across the United States. Drawing on her academic expertise and leadership experience, Dr. Ghods successfully applied the principles from her educational research to business strategy, resulting in the thoughtful and scalable growth of GWT Oral Surgery.
Dr. Ghods is passionate about creating a patient-centered practice, where exceptional surgical outcomes and a compassionate approach to care are paramount. She remains deeply dedicated to advancing the field of oral surgery while continually striving to improve the lives of her patients.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Ghods is a devoted mother to three children. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering, cooking, practicing pilates and weight training, and traveling the world with her family.
Meet Maurizio Casciato
Dr. Maurizio Casciato is a certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario. Dr. Casciato was raised in Merritt, B.C. and then Toronto.
His formal dental education was completed at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan, USA, where he received his degree, Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1991. He completed a General Practice Residency at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1992. He subsequently completed a four year Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Residency at Sinai Hospital, Detroit, in 1996.
Dr. Casciato received his specialty licensure in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario in 1996, following successful completion of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada Fellowship Examination. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, as well as a member of the Ontario Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Casciato has a practice restricted to the specialty area of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He has been on active professional staff at both Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital since 1997.
Dr. Casciato operates at the Kitchener Oral Surgery location.
Meet Benjamin Cooperband
Dr. Benjamin Cooperband grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.) from the University of Manitoba in 1981. He received a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Montefiore Medical Centre in the Bronx, New York in 1989. He is a longstanding member of the American Society of Dental Anesthesiology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Cooperband has been serving the needs of the Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge areas since 1992. In his spare time he travels extensively with his family.
Dr. Cooperband operates at the Guelph Oral Surgery and Waterloo Oral Surgery locations.
Meet Ashkan Mobini
Dr. Ashkan Mobini grew up in Toronto, Ontario, where he graduated with honours from University of Toronto Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He then went on to obtain his dental degree with highest honors (OKU) from New York University. He was a practicing general dentist for three years in Ontario including the Wellington-Waterloo region. There, he found his true passion for oral surgery.
Dr. Mobini is a Fellow of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada and is also board eligible with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He obtained his certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the prestigious Boston University. Dr. Mobini was trained by internationally renowned surgeons in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery including complex head and neck cancer surgeries, facial cosmetic surgery, microvascular reconstruction and orthognathic “jaw” surgery.
He also practices dental implant surgery, dentoalveolar and wisdom tooth surgery, sedation, general anesthesia, oral and facial reconstruction surgery including advanced bone and soft tissue grafting, jaw surgery, oral pathology and bracketing of impacted teeth for orthodontic treatment. Dr. Mobini is also experienced in the management of temporomandibular joint disorders, myofascial pain and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery including the administration of Botox. Through his vast residency experience, he is also well versed in complex oral reconstruction using the “All-on- 4 ®” concept dental implants.
With an interest in research, Dr. Mobini has published articles in peer reviewed journals including the Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS). Aside from his passion for surgery, Dr. Mobini enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, travelling, playing sports and reading.
Dr. Mobini operates at the Guelph Oral Surgery, Waterloo Oral Surgery, Toronto Oral & Facial Surgery and Kitchener Oral Surgery locations.
Meet Omar Shamji
Dr. Omar Shamji completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Rochester in upstate New York and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. Prior to entering the surgical specialty, he completed a year of advanced training in General Dentistry at the University of Connecticut which was heavily focused on the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implants.
Dr. Shamji prides himself on providing excellent care to his patients. His calm and relaxed nature helps to alleviate anxiety and create an ideal atmosphere for what can be a stressful situation for many people. His surgical training was supplemented with extensive experience in the safe administration of anesthesia and sedation.
Outside of work, Dr. Shamji enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, son and large extended family. Travelling and experiencing different cultures is another passion of his, as well as playing sports including tennis, basketball and golf. After years of education and work in cities across the US and Canada, he is excited to return and serve the community where he grew up.
Dr. Shamji operates at the Guelph Oral Surgery and Waterloo Oral Surgery locations.