Clinical Participation Courses
A limited number of spaces may be available. For more information or to get your name on a waitlist, please call 604-822-2627.
Basic Orthodontics for the General Practitioner
Limited Enrolment: 10 Participants
September, 2010 – June, 2011
Paul A. Witt, DDS, Dip Ortho, FCDS(BC), FRCD(C), graduated in Dentistry from the University of Toronto in 1974 and received a Diploma in Orthodontics in 1979, also from the University of Toronto. Dr. Witt has been teaching orthodontics since 1981 and was a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Orthodontics in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia from 1983 to 1989.
Cutting Edge Periodontal Surgery for the General Practitioner
Limited Enrolment: 8 Participants
October, 2010 – April, 2011
Jim Grisdale, DDS, Dip Prosth, Dip Perio, MRCD(c), is a Certified Specialist in Periodontics and Prosthodontics and maintains a private practice in Vancouver. He is a mentor for Periodontic and Prosthodontic Study Clubs, and has been a clinical instructor in the Division of Periodontics in the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of British Columbia. Dr. Grisdale received an Award of Merit for Restorative Dentistry and lectures internationally. He is an active participant in clinical research and the study of contemporary periodontal products, and has published in the area of treatment for dentin sensitivity, implants, bone regeneration and soft tissue periodontal adhesives. Dr. Grisdale is a member of several professional societies.
Advanced Orthodontics for the General Practitioner
Limited Enrolment: 9 Participants
September, 2010 – August, 2011
Clement Lear, BDS, DMD, DipOrtho, FCDSBC, is a certified specialist in Orthodontics and has a private practice limited to orthodontics in Burnaby. Dr. Lear holds degrees from the University of New Zealand and Harvard University. He undertook graduate work, research, and teaching for nine years at Harvard. He was Head of the Department of Orthodontics at UBC for thirteen years and has lectured widely to undergraduate students and general and specialist practitioners in Canada and the United States.
Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics for the General Practitioner (Part 1)
Limited Enrolment: 12 Participants
October, 2010 – May, 2011
Chris Wyatt, BSc, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), Dip Pros, is a Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics and an Associate Professor and Head of the Division of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics in the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC. He is the 2009 recipient of the W.W. Wood Award for “Excellence in Dental Education.” In 1998 Dr. Wyatt was the recipient of the Killam Teaching Award. In addition to lecturing and providing continuing education courses on Prosthodontics within and outside of Canada, he enjoys treating patients with Prosthodontic concerns in his private practice.
