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  • 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. Learn more

  • Dr. Michael MacEntee

    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. Learn more

  • Mike Racich

    DMD 1982

    Mike Racich always imagined himself as a dentist. We connected with Dr. Racich to learn about his time at UBC Dentistry and his passion for teaching and mentoring. Learn more

  • 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. Learn more

Until March 31, 2026, patients with 40% and 60% coverage through the Canadian Dental Care Plan are eligible to have copayments covered when receiving care in the DMD program. Become a patient today!

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

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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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.

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Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
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