The 2026 Pacific Dental Conference will take place from March 5-7 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Stop by the UBC Dentistry booth (#1245) in the Exhibit Hall to say hello!
Browse the dates below to see all the events and places to join UBC Dentistry leading up to and throughout the conference.
DMD Classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025 Roundtable Dinner
Wednesday, March 4
6:00-7:30 pm
Terminal City Club, Zack Bhatia Room and Wilson M. Beck Room
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UBC Dentistry is hosting a Roundtable Dinner to bring the classes of 2023-2025 back together. Your experience as a recent graduate gives you a perspective that is incredibly valuable and throughout the dinner we hope to learn your thoughts on a number of topics.
Buffet dinner and refreshments provided.
Space is limited—register today to save your spot!
Young Alumni & Student Pub Night
Thursday, March 5
Drop in from 6:00-7:30 pm
Mahony’s Tavern at the Convention Centre
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UBC Dentistry invites the DMD and BDSc classes of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 to attend the annual Young Alumni & Student Pub Night at the Pacific Dental Conference.
Reconnect with your classmates and share your post-grad journey with third and fourth-year students over appies and a complimentary drink!
Space is limited—register today to save your spot!
Summer Student Practitioner Program (SSPP) Breakfast
Friday, March 6
7:00-8:30 am
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Mackenzie II Room (Concourse Level)
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Dentist mentors are encouraged to attend the annual SSPP breakfast at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, where you can mingle with third-year DMD students looking for summer placements.
Space is limited, and registration is required. Please RSVP by February 27.
UBC Dentistry Alumni Reception
Friday, March 6
5:30-7:30 pm
Vancouver Convention Centre | West Ballroom Foyer (View on Google Maps)
All UBC Dentistry alumni are invited to join us as we celebrate 20 years of the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre at the annual Alumni Reception following the closure of the tradeshow floor.
Join the largest annual gathering of UBC Dentistry alumni! Enjoy the rad beats of DJ GAB, drinks, appetizers and a fun photo opportunity as you mingle with classmates, friends and colleagues.
No registration required—see you there!
You do not need to attend the conference to attend the Alumni Reception.
Alumni Reception Class Photos
Graduates from the following years will be honoured with a commemorative anniversary photo:
| 5:30 pm | DMD & Dip DH 1971 |
| 5:40 pm | DMD & Dip DH 1976 |
| 5:50 pm | DMD & Dip DH 1981 |
| 6:00 pm | DMD & Dip DH 1986 |
| 6:10 pm | DMD 1991 |
| 6:20 pm | DMD & BDSc 1996 |
| 6:30 pm | DMD & BDSc 2001 |
| 6:40 pm | DMD & BDSc 2006 |
| 6:50 pm | DMD & BDSc 2011 |
| 7:00 pm | DMD & BDSc 2016 |
| 7:10 pm | DMD & BDSc 2021 |
| 7:20 pm | DMD & BDSc 2025 |