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  • Dr. James Taylor Honoured with a 2025-26 Alumni Builder Award

    James Taylor, DMD 1984; BSc 2001, is the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, and has devoted his career to advancing oral health through care, research, education and leadership. Learn more

  • How 3D Models Are Advancing Surgical Training

    Dr. Rana Tarzemany is using digital technology to create accurate jaw models, allowing periodontal graduate students to practice mock surgeries and build confidence before performing procedures on patients. Learn more

  • MEDTalks: Think Well, Live Well – Brain Health for Life

    This Zoom session on February 11 will show what the latest research and social systems reveal, as experts, including Dr. Anuja Doshi, Director of DMD Periodontics, share their insights into brain health and aging. Learn more

  • Polly Chan and Ken Horng

    DMD 1992

    Polly Chan and Ken Horng joined UBC Dentistry as part-time clinical instructors six years ago. The couple share how the Faculty brought them together and why they decided to come back to teach. Learn more

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Shaping the future of dentistry through oral health education, research and community engagement.

How 3D Models Are Advancing Surgical Training

Dr. Rana Tarzemany is using digital technology to create accurate jaw models, allowing periodontal graduate students to practice mock surgeries and build confidence before performing procedures on patients.

Impressions Magazine

The 2025 edition of Impressions magazine highlights the Faculty’s wide range of outstanding educational programs that have been recognized for innovation in both curriculum design and delivery.

From Student to Colleague: A New Beginning on the Sunshine Coast

Dr. Hanna Macartney joined Dr. Emery Bland at his Sunshine Coast practice after spending the summer there as part of the Summer Student Practitioner Program.

UBC DENTISTRY BY THE NUMBERS

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Ahmed Hieawy

Ahmed Hieawy, DMD 2013; MSc Dip Endodontics 2016, is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Endodontics at UBC Dentistry and also serves as Acting Director of the Graduate Endodontics Program.

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NEWS + EVENTS

Jan 21, 2026

Dr. James Taylor Honoured with a 2025-26 Alumni Builder Award

James Taylor, DMD 1984; BSc 2001, is the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, and has devoted his career to advancing oral health through care, research, education and leadership.

Jan 15, 2026

MEDTalks: Think Well, Live Well – Brain Health for Life

This Zoom session on February 11 will show what the latest research and social systems reveal, as experts, including Dr. Anuja Doshi, Director of DMD Periodontics, share their insights into brain health and aging.

Jan 13, 2026

2026 Alumni Affiliate Nominations

Now in its fifth year, the Alumni Affiliate Program recognizes important professional and community contributors as honorary alumni of the Faculty. Nominations for 2026 are now open!

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