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Dr. Michael I. MacEntee, Professor of Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics, ELDERS Research Group

Dr. Michael MacEntee Wins the IADR Award in Geriatric Research

Dr. Michael I. MacEntee has won the International Association of Dental Research Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research…

Dental distributer donates $20,000 to UBC Dentistry’s International Programs

The British Columbia office of Henry Schein Inc., a worldwide distributor of healthcare products, has presented UBC Dentistry with a $20,000 donation…

Dentistry grad committed to service

For Michelle Lauwers dentistry is more than a science: it’s a charitable calling and an art…

UBC alumnus to volunteer in Guatemala

Dr. Doug Nielson DMD 1972 and Richmond dental team to hold free clinics for Mayans…

Dental Hygiene Graduates Reach Higher

As of November 2008, the UBC Dental Hygiene Degree Program has a total of 97 graduates awarded the Bachelor of Dental Science in Dental Hygiene [BDSc (DH)] degree…

Laser confocal microscopy images of biofilm before and after treatment. Green colour shows viable bacteria, while the red colour shows bacteria that have been killed. Photo by  Dr. Ya Shen.

Novel Ways to Attack Biofilm Developed

A research team led by professor Markus Haapasalo at the Division of Endodontics, UBC Faculty of Dentistry, has reported exciting news about the progress of their focus on eradicating oral biofilms…

Student Learning Centre Opens in JBM Building

Students now have a much-needed after-hours study space in their home building…

DMD Students encouraged to Experience Rural Setting

New funding from the BC Dental Association (BCDA) will ensure UBC Dentistry’s Summer Student Practitioner Program has a rural focus in British Columbia…

Sleep apnea: Children may benefit from UBC device

Prof. Alan Lowe’s invention, an oral appliance called Klearway ™, is being tested to treat sleep apnea in children…

Watch Dr. David Sweet O.C. Invested Into the Order Of Canada

Dr. David J. Sweet O.C. will be invested into the Order of Canada and accepting his insignia on Friday, December 12, at 10:30 a.m. (EST) in Ottawa during an Order of Canada investiture ceremony..