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  • Continuing a Tradition of Excellence in Orthodontics

    For more than four decades, Dr. Paul Witt has helped shape UBC Dentistry’s Orthodontic Module and the careers of thousands of dental professionals across BC. As he retires, the program enters a new era under the leadership of alumnus Dr. Bernardo Urbanetto Peres, continuing a tradition of excellence in orthodontics. Learn more

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    2026 Research Day

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    2026 Toothfairy Gala

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    2026 Class Reunions and Class Photos

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Are you in need of professional dental hygiene services? UBC Dental Hygiene students provide comprehensive care, under the supervision of registered professionals, at a significantly reduced cost. Become a patient today!
 
The Doctor of Dental Medicine program is now offering a 50% fee reduction on all root canal treatments.

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

How 3D Models Are Advancing Surgical Training

Dr. Rana Tarzemany is using digital technology to create accurate jaw models, allowing periodontal graduate students to practice mock surgeries and build confidence before performing procedures on patients.

Impressions Magazine

The 2025 edition of Impressions magazine highlights the Faculty’s wide range of outstanding educational programs that have been recognized for innovation in both curriculum design and delivery.

From Student to Colleague: A New Beginning on the Sunshine Coast

Dr. Hanna Macartney joined Dr. Emery Bland at his Sunshine Coast practice after spending the summer there as part of the Summer Student Practitioner Program.

UBC DENTISTRY BY THE NUMBERS

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Gerry and Rita Chu

Gerry Chu, DMD 1976, and Rita Chu, Diploma in Dental Hygiene 1975; BDSc 1997, left Vancouver for Salmon Arm, BC, nearly 50 years ago and have never looked back! We connected with the duo to learn about their time at UBC Dentistry and their incredible careers spanning five decades. 

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NEWS + EVENTS

Mar 24, 2026

Continuing a Tradition of Excellence in Orthodontics

For more than four decades, Dr. Paul Witt has helped shape UBC Dentistry’s Orthodontic Module and the careers of thousands of dental professionals across BC. As he retires, the program enters a new era under the leadership of alumnus Dr. Bernardo Urbanetto Peres, continuing a tradition of excellence in orthodontics.

Mar 2, 2026

2026 Dental Assistants Recognition Week

From March 1-7, join us in celebrating and recognizing our clinical dental assistants and their essential work in the clinic and geriatric dentistry program.

Feb 18, 2026

2026 Pacific Dental Conference

Join UBC Dentistry at the 2026 Pacific Dental Conference from March 5-7 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Stop by the UBC Dentistry booth (#1245) in the Exhibit Hall to say hello!

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UBC Faculty of Dentistry
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2151 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
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