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    2026 Purple Night

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    Charanpreet Dhami

    MSc Craniofacial Science 2016

    Charanpreet Dhami is a Lecturer and Fourth-Year Dental Hygiene Coordinator at UBC Dentistry. We connected with Charn to learn more about his passion for the dental hygiene profession and how he became interested in a career in teaching. Learn more

  • Denise Laronde

    MSc Dental Science 2005

    Dr. Laronde is a dental hygienist, researcher, Professor at UBC Dentistry and Director of the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program. We connected with Dr. Laronde to learn how her passion for oral health, research and teaching led her down a unique career pathway.    Learn more

  • 2026 National Oral Health Month

    April is National Oral Health Month. An opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and wellbeing. Learn more

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.

Celebrating the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre

For 20 years, the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre has supported patient care, education and innovation at UBC Dentistry. From its early beginnings to the thousands of patients it serves today, the clinic continues to make a meaningful impact in the community.

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.

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.

UBC DENTISTRY BY THE NUMBERS

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Denise Laronde

MSc Dental Science 2005

Dr. Laronde is a dental hygienist, researcher, Professor at UBC Dentistry and Director of the BC Oral Cancer Prevention Program. We connected with Dr. Laronde to learn how her passion for oral health, research and teaching led her down a unique career pathway.   

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NEWS + EVENTS

Apr 8, 2026

2026 National Oral Health Month

April is National Oral Health Month. An opportunity to highlight the essential role oral health plays in our overall health and wellbeing.

Apr 7, 2026

Dental Hygienists Week

From April 4-10, we're celebrating Dental Hygienists Week. Dental Hygienists Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the essential contributions of dental hygienists across the Faculty of Dentistry.

Mar 31, 2026

UBC Dentistry at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session & Exhibition

From March 21–24, UBC Dentistry faculty members and students showcased their research at the ADEA Annual Session in Montréal.

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Vancouver Campus | Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre
2151 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3
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