Support UBC students during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
We are all feeling the impact of COVID-19, including UBC students. Our students are now facing challenges that they could never have anticipated. Students, like many others, are dealing with the loss of part-time jobs, adjusting to online learning, and unplanned trips home. A gift now to the President’s Student Emergency Fund (Vancouver) will provide […]
2019-2020 recipient of the Alumni Builder Award: Richard Wilczek
Congratulations to Richard Wilczek, DMD 1981, on receiving the Faculty of Dentistry’s 2019-2020 Alumni Builder Award!
Cardiac art competition 2020 winners announced
Artodontia 2020 Winners Dr. Carol-Ann Courneya, Associate Professor, Dept. of Cellular & Physiological Science announced the winners of the Artodontia 2020 competition showcasing DMD’s students artistic conceptualization of the human heart and circulatory system. The contest was open to all first year dental students in the cardiovascular block. The prizes were: First Place – $150 […]
2020 Alumni Affiliate Award Recipients
On March 4th, 2020, UBC Dentistry celebrated the launch of the Alumni Affiliate Program recognizing three incredible individuals who have embraced the Faculty as their ‘hometown’ school. Like many of our dentistry alumni, these individuals are part of our group of dynamic educators, community leaders, advocates, supporters and mentors. Dr. Kenneth Chow Dr. Chow […]
Senior Associate Dean Dr. W. Leandra Best Retires
After an exemplary career, Dr. Leandra Best has retired effective December 2, 2019 from UBC.
With help from UBC dental hygiene students, Union Gospel Mission expands clinics to New West clients
Read more and watch the video interview with Dr. Leeann Donnelly in the Vancouver Sun
Halloween doesn’t have to be a horror for children’s teeth
UBC News spoke with Dr. Kavita Mathu-Muju in 2018 about the toll treats take on teeth. This year, the message is the same. . .
Recent student awards, research funding and lab news
Student awards Research funding Lab news
Recent faculty members’ awards and leadership achievements
Faculty of Dentistry proud of its many faculty members
UBC Dentistry faculty member on CDSBC board
Sabina Reitzik is the only full-time faculty member from UBC on the CDSBC Board