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  • James Taylor

    DMD 1984

    James Taylor is the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, providing national and global leadership for the Government of Canada in advancing oral health for Canadians. Dr. Taylor was previously the Chief Dental Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces and practiced as a military prosthodontist. He was recently honoured by alumni UBC and UBC Dentistry with an Alumni Builder Award. We connected with Dr. Taylor to learn about his time spent with the Faculty and his unique career.   Learn more

  • Dr. Mario Brondani Honoured with William J. Gies Award for Eminence in Achievement

    Dr. Brondani was celebrated at an awards ceremony at the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in Montreal, where attendees enjoyed a video highlighting his career in dental education, public health and dental geriatrics. Learn more

  • 2026 Alumni Affiliate Award Recipients

    Congratulations to 2026 Alumni Affiliate Award recipients Drs. Rick Mehta, Charles Shuler and Paul Witt! Learn more

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    2026 Purple Night

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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.

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

James Taylor

DMD 1984

James Taylor is the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, providing national and global leadership for the Government of Canada in advancing oral health for Canadians. Dr. Taylor was previously the Chief Dental Officer of the Canadian Armed Forces and practiced as a military prosthodontist. He was recently honoured by alumni UBC and UBC Dentistry with an Alumni Builder Award. We connected with Dr. Taylor to learn about his time spent with the Faculty and his unique career.  

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NEWS + EVENTS

Apr 23, 2026

Dr. Mario Brondani Honoured with William J. Gies Award for Eminence in Achievement

Dr. Brondani was celebrated at an awards ceremony at the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition in Montreal, where attendees enjoyed a video highlighting his career in dental education, public health and dental geriatrics.

Apr 20, 2026

2026 Alumni Affiliate Award Recipients

Congratulations to 2026 Alumni Affiliate Award recipients Drs. Rick Mehta, Charles Shuler and Paul Witt!

Apr 8, 2026

2026 National Oral Health Month

April is National Oral Health Month. An opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and wellbeing.

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