1 Copyright (c) 2008 Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca Latest News for Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia en-us Wed, 12 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2010/12/29/powerful-rare-earth-dental-magnets New magnets developed for the Japanese auto industry hold promise for struggling denture wearers. News Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/first_united_church.asp UBC Dentistry and the First United Church—a long standing institution in the neighbourhood striving to meet unmet health needs of residents—have partnered to operate a one-chair dental clinic in the new year. News Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2010/12/03/dentist-cures-root-canal-blues If all you want for Christmas are your two front teeth, then give Santa a call. But if you’re facing a complicated root canal, a dentist trained in endodontics would be a better bet. Faculty of Dentistry graduate student Houman Abtin embodies the traits and skills that anyone in knee-buckling pain would hope to find. News Fri, 3 Dec 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/CDA_award.asp The Canadian Dental Association has presented the Oral Health Promotion Award to the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program (BCOCPP) and to two of its founding pioneers, Dr. Miriam Rosin and UBC alumna and faculty member Dr. Michele Williams (DMD 1988). News Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/rossoff_acd_fellow.asp Dr. Lawrence Rossoff, clinical assistant professor, was inducted into the American College of Dentists (ACD) as a new Fellow. The convocation was held October 8, 2010, at the ACD Annual Meeting and Convocation in Orlando, Florida. News Fri, 22 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2010/06/03/chicken-embryos-illuminate-cleft-palate-problems/ For Dr. Joy Richman eggs offer an untold wealth of information about human development. A pediatric dentist and development biologist, Richman studies chicken embryos, focusing on the intricately patterned facial bones and limbs. News Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2010/07/01/toothless-no-more-team-aims-to-reduce-rejection-of-implants/ Don Brunette may well find himself named the patron saint of toothless hockey players. An oral biologist in the Faculty of Dentistry, Brunette seeks to create a better dental implant by understanding how cells behave around different types of implant surfaces. News Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/643958.html UBC researcher Hiroko Tsuda found prolonged use led to slight shifts in jaw, position of teeth. Bloomberg Businessweek News Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/milestoneDHDP.asp September 2010 marks an important milestone for the Dental Hygiene Degree Program at UBC: this fall, for the first time, all four years of the Entry-to-Practice (ETP) option are on campus together. News Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/new_appoint_FT_faculty.asp The Faculty of Dentistry has successfully appointed new full-time faculty members in Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Community Dentistry, Dental Education and Dental Hygiene. These young faculty members bring a level of enthusiasm and expertise that is certain to maintain outstanding programs at UBC far into the future. News Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Oral+STDs+causing+increase+oral+cancers/3472827/story.html Dr. Michele Williams and multi-disciplinary team working closely with organized dentistry. Vancouver Sun News Tue, 02 Sep 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/new_home_bioimaging.asp A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pharmaceutical Sciences building also marks the future home for the Centre for High-Throughput Phenogenomics—a $9.4 million expansion to Dentistry’s existing imaging facility. News Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/PDG_Conference_Room.asp For nearly four decades the central dispensary of the dental clinic in the John B. Macdonald Building (JBM) served as the hub of activity for students and faculty. Decommissioned in 2006, it has sat unused since the opening of Dentistry’s new oral health centre—until now. News Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/brunette_award.asp Dr. Donald M. Brunette, professor of oral biology, was awarded an honorary PhD degree from Nippon Dental University. News Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2010/08/05/dentistry-adds-specialties/ Nancy Vertel remembers the exact moment she decided to specialize as a pediatric dentist. News Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/penelakut_firstnation.asp Dental and dental hygiene students, alumni, and faculty of UBC Dentistry as well as community dentists and other volunteers donated their time and professional skills to the people of Penelakut First Nation on Kuper Island, a small southern Gulf Island located off the coast of Chemainus, BC. News Thu, 23 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/priebe_award.asp Dental hygienist and UBC alumna Sherry Priebe, MSc 2009, BDSc 2003, is at the top of her profession—she has recently been awarded the World Dental Hygienist Award in the research category by the International Federation of Dental Hygienists News Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/06/07/Dentists-screen-for-child-sleep-disorder/UPI-14351275968289/#comment UBC researchers: dentists may have more opportunity than a physician for screening pediatric dental patients News Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/grad2010.asp UBC Dentistry is proud of its 42nd graduating class and salutes the hard work and dedication of each of its members in all programs. Please congratulate them... News Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/teaching_awards_2010.asp It is my great pleasure to share with the entire UBC Faculty of Dentistry community the outcomes from the 2010 Teaching Awards Committee. The contributions of these excellent teachers help us achieve one of our primary objectives: to enhance the student experience. Please congratulate them... News Mon, 10 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2010/05/06/determination-to-start-over/ Nantha Rajkumar practiced dentistry in Sri Lanka for 10 years before moving her family to Canada because of social unrest and violence. With the piles of homework, hours of lectures and lots of stressful exams, most students can’t wait to escape school at the end of the day. For Nantha Rajkumar its different—she can’t stay away. News Thu, 06 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/CIHRnews.asp Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR): Drs. Rosamund Harrison and Michael Macentee are exploring the oral health care policies, services and educational programs for low-income people in B.C. News Mon, 03 May 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/GM_OralHealthSupplement.asp In recognition of April being Oral Health Month, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) published an information supplement in the Globe and Mail newspaper, titled, "Oral Health. Good for Life". Several prominent BC dentists are featured including UBC professor and chair of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Rosamund Harrison, and UBC Dentistry dean and professor, Dr. Charles Shuler. News Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/DH_clinical_trial.asp Clinical assistant professor Pauline Imai and clinical module coordinator and instructor Penny Hatzimanolakis conducted a randomized, controlled clinical trial comparing a novel interdental brush system to dental floss. The clinical trial involved 32 adults with intact but bleeding interdental papillae—a vulnerable area of the gums. News Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Cultural+issues+pose+challenge+doctors+dentists/2665674/story.html Capt. Ryan Sinotte DMD 2007 mentors Afghan colleagues at the Kandahar Regional Military Hospital. The Vancouver Sun News Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/Olympics/3M_ESPE.asp Throughout the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Dr. Chris Zed and his team of volunteer dentists and hygienists will be using a variety of 3M ESPE products to help athletes get top dental care thanks to a donation lead by 3M ESPEs business manager, Lisa Citton-Battel. News Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p006cfdd/Health_Check_01_03_2010/ Claudia Hammond talks to the Winter Olympics chief dentist Dr Chris Zed about some of the worst cases in his chair like abscesses and why it’s an elite athletes high pain threshold which might mean they sometimes neglect their dental health. Listen to the interview on the BBC. News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/harrison_award.asp Dr. Rosamund Harrison, professor and chair of the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, has won the 2010 3M ESPE – ACFD National Dental Teaching Award for her outstanding work in dental education both locally and nationally. News Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/news/2010/olympics/CBC_breakaway.asp Breakaway host Jacqueline Czernin from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Montreal talks to Dr. Christopher Zed about athletes’ mouthguard use during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Listen to the interview News Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/news/2010/olympics/CHQR_RutherfordShow.asp Dr. Christopher Zed explains to Calgary talk radio host Dave Rutherford of The Rutherford Show, AM770 CHQR, about the comprehensive design of the dental services program available at the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Listen to the interview News Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.irishdentist.ie/news/news_detail.php?id=2548 At the 2010 winter games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) aims to screen a record number of athletes for oral cancer. News Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/Olympics/third-yearstudentgivenhonour.asp With a strong desire to volunteer, third-year dental student Oxana Korj found herself given a huge honour -- to carry the country-name board for The Netherlands during the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. News Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2010/Olympics/DentistryattheGames.asp UBC Dentistry is proud of its faculty, students, alumni, and staff that were involved in many ways with the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Check this page for updates, news items and stories highlighting their involvement. News Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2009/Dec/perioawardsdec2009.asp The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada's government agency responsible for funding health research, has awarded Drs. Hannu Larjava and Lari Hakkinen over $1.28 million to investigate enamel calcification and scar formation. News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2009/Dec/CCSAwardsFall2009.asp UBC Dentistry researchers Drs. Catherine Poh and Chris Overall have received two out of the four Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute grants awarded to UBC this year. News Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.alumni.ubc.ca/events/awards/2009/recipients/yen.php Edwin Yen served UBC as dean of Dentistry for 13 years until 2006. Under his watch, the faculty evolved into a world leader for research and education. He modernized learning facilities, restructured the undergraduate curriculum, increased international collaboration and raised standards for the dental profession worldwide. News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2009/Aug/LoweAward.asp Dr. Alan Lowe, professor and chair, Division of Orthodontics, received the 4th Meier-Ewert Award from the Deutsche Gesellschaft Zahnarztliche Schlafmedizin (DGZS) -- the German Society of Dental Sleep Medicine. News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2009/Aug/MacEnteeAward.asp Dr. Michael I. MacEntee, professor of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics, ELDERS Research Group, has won the International Association of Dental Research Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research for his outstanding multidisciplinary research. News Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2009/Aug/GovernmentsofCanadaandBC.asp Created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) will fund the expansion of UBC Dentistry's bioimaging facility for bone imaging and analysis. News Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://watch.ctv.ca/news/health/dr-rhonda-low/#clip149982 Sleep apnea can affect children and now a new device can help kids get the sleep they really need. News Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/ubcreports/2008/08dec04/dental.html UBC dentist Chris Zed and alumnus Mark Parhar are leading dental care for the 2010 Winter Games. News Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://chbcnews.ca/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=17011 Dr. Chris Zed, Associate Dean, External Affairs was interviewed on CHBC Kelowna. News Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2008/August/OCPMCP/ UBC Faculty of Dentistry general practice dental residents are now able to expand their experience in the newly established Oral Care Program for the Medically Complex Patient (OCPMCP) at the Dentistry Department at Vancouver General Hospital. News Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2008/July/HygieneGrant/ UBC Faculty of Dentistry Dental Hygiene research team, Pauline Imai, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Penny Hatzimanolakis, part-time faculty member have been awarded the prestigious Canadian Foundation for Dental Hygiene Research and Education (CFDHRE) grant for 2008. News Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/News/2008/July/Sweet/ UBC Faculty of Dentistry alumnus and Professor David J. Sweet, D.M.D., Ph.D., D.A.B.F.O (Forensic Odontologist), has been appointed to Officer of the Order of Canada. News Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0700