2023-24 Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Congratulations to Nisha Patel, recipient of this year’s Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award.
ADA Webinar: Advancements in Geriatric Care
Join Dr. Nicholas Tong for an American Dental Association (ADA) webinar on Friday, April 12 to learn the best practices and strategies for treating older adults, special needs patients, and individuals with dementia.
Three Dentistry Alumni Honoured with 2024 BC Dental Association Awards
Congratulations to Dentistry alumni Drs. Phoebe Tsang, Joel Fransen and Isaac Tam on receiving 2024 BC Dental Association (BCDA) Awards!
Dentistry Faculty and Alumni Honoured with ICD Fellowships
The International College of Dentists (ICD) recently awarded several UBC Dentistry faculty and alumni fellowships for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to dentistry.
2024 Alumni Affiliate Award Recipients
Congratulations to 2024 Alumni Affiliate Award recipients Dr. Marcia Boyd, Lane Shupe, and Dr. Nellie Trinh.
Dr. Liora Berant Teaches Medical Residents About Dental Trauma
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to share the story of Dr. Liora Berant, who practices in Vancouver and volunteers her time teaching emergency medicine residents about dental trauma.
Emeritus Status Granted to Five Dentistry Clinical Professors
We are pleased to announce that for the first time ever, five clinical UBC Dentistry professors have received Professor Emeritus status. In the past, clinical faculty have not received this recognition. This status is an honourable lifetime recognition of long service and contribution to the university.
2024 Dental Assistants Recognition Week
From March 3-9, join us in celebrating and recognizing our clinical dental assistants and their essential work in the clinic and geriatric dentistry program.
2024 Artodontia Competition
The annual contest showcases artwork by first-year DMD and DHDP students who have created an artistic conceptualization of the human heart and circulatory system, highlighting their connection to oral health—congratulations to the winners!
Dr. Ya Shen Appointed OBMS Department Head
The Faculty of Dentistry is pleased to announce that Dr. Ya Shen has accepted the Oral Biological and Medical Sciences (OBMS) Department Head position, effective March 1.