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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
We are delighted to share that Dr. Catherine Poh has been appointed a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Oral Cancer Research.
Planmeca Gifts $7.2M
This monumental contribution will further enhance clinical education and patient care through the continued integration of Planmeca’s customized Romexis® software within the UBC dental clinic.
ToothPortal App
UBC Dentistry researchers have developed the ToothPortal, a secure teledentistry app that streamlines dental care for seniors in long-term care and enhances training for dentistry students.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Kelvin Afrashtehfar
Kelvin Afrashtehfar, MSc Dip Prosthodontics 2020, resides in Dubai, where he serves as a consultant prosthodontist and implantologist, as well as a clinical instructor, while maintaining an adjunct academic affiliation at the University of Bern in Switzerland.
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NEWS + EVENTS
Nov 4, 2025
From Practitioner to Pioneer: How Dr. Michael MacEntee Shaped Prosthodontic and Dental Geriatric Education and Research
Dentistry has been a constant presence in Dr. Michael MacEntee’s life. His father was one of Ireland’s first college-educated dentists who went on to set up a practice in a small town. The youngest of three children, he was the only one to follow in his father’s footsteps.
Oct 23, 2025
Dr. Catherine Poh Appointed Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
We are honoured to share that Dr. Catherine Poh has been appointed a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Oral Cancer Research.
Oct 15, 2025
UBC President Gets His Hands on Dental Education
Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, recently made his first official visit to the Faculty of Dentistry, spending the afternoon engaging with the people and spaces that are shaping the future of oral healthcare.