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    UBC Dentistry at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session & Exhibition

    From March 21–24, UBC Dentistry faculty members and students showcased their research at the ADEA Annual Session in Montréal. This international gathering brings together the oral health education community to share research, explore emerging trends, and advance dental education. The Faculty was well represented through a range of poster presentations, highlighting the depth and diversity […] Learn more

  • 2026 Undergraduate Student Summer Research Awards

    The Undergraduate Student Summer Research Awards provides undergraduate students eight weeks of hands-on research experience in a UBC Dentistry research lab over the summer. Congratulations to this year's recipients. Learn more

  • Celebrating the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre

    For 20 years, the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre has supported patient care, education and innovation at UBC Dentistry. From its early beginnings to the thousands of patients it serves today, the clinic continues to make a meaningful impact in the community. Learn more

  • Celebrating 20 years of the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre

    For 20 years, the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre has supported patient care, education and innovation at UBC Dentistry. From its early beginnings to the thousands of patients it serves today, the clinic continues to make a meaningful impact in the community. Learn more

Are you in need of professional dental hygiene services? UBC Dental Hygiene students provide comprehensive care, under the supervision of registered professionals, at a significantly reduced cost. Become a patient today!
 
The Doctor of Dental Medicine program is now offering a 50% fee reduction on all root canal treatments.

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

Celebrating the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre

For 20 years, the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre has supported patient care, education and innovation at UBC Dentistry. From its early beginnings to the thousands of patients it serves today, the clinic continues to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Continuing a Tradition of Excellence in Orthodontics

For more than four decades, Dr. Paul Witt has helped shape UBC Dentistry’s Orthodontic Module and the careers of thousands of dental professionals across BC. As he retires, the program enters a new era under the leadership of alumnus Dr. Bernardo Urbanetto Peres, continuing a tradition of excellence in orthodontics.

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.

UBC DENTISTRY BY THE NUMBERS

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Gerry and Rita Chu

Gerry Chu, DMD 1976, and Rita Chu, Diploma in Dental Hygiene 1975; BDSc 1997, left Vancouver for Salmon Arm, BC, nearly 50 years ago and have never looked back! We connected with the duo to learn about their time at UBC Dentistry and their incredible careers spanning five decades. 

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NEWS + EVENTS

Mar 31, 2026

2026 Undergraduate Student Summer Research Awards

The Undergraduate Student Summer Research Awards provides undergraduate students eight weeks of hands-on research experience in a UBC Dentistry research lab over the summer. Congratulations to this year's recipients.

Celebrating 20 years of the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre

For 20 years, the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre has supported patient care, education and innovation at UBC Dentistry. From its early beginnings to the thousands of patients it serves today, the clinic continues to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Mar 24, 2026

Continuing a Tradition of Excellence in Orthodontics

For more than four decades, Dr. Paul Witt has helped shape UBC Dentistry’s Orthodontic Module and the careers of thousands of dental professionals across BC. As he retires, the program enters a new era under the leadership of alumnus Dr. Bernardo Urbanetto Peres, continuing a tradition of excellence in orthodontics.

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