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Angelyn Chan and Emily Thong
DMD 1975 and DMD 2017; MSc Dip Orthodontics 2021
Angelyn Chan practiced dentistry in Delta, BC, for 48 years before retiring in 2023. Her daughter Emily Thong is currently practicing in Vancouver and Abbotsford. We connected with Drs. Chan and Thong to learn about their time at UBC Dentistry and how their passion for dentistry runs in the family.
BDSc 2018
Alison Whitlow always wanted a career in healthcare. After starting her undergraduate degree in kinesiology, she realized that dental hygiene might be the perfect fit.
DMD 2000
Davide Di Giovanni is a dentist and pizza connoisseur who owns the family-run Pizzeria Spacca Napoli in Port Moody, BC.
DMD 2005
Initially pursuing a Master’s in chemistry, Warrick Yu pivoted to dentistry after his dentist encouraged him to explore a more hands-on, people-focused path.
MSc Dip Endodontics 2017
After completing her DMD in the Netherlands, Stefanie Nio moved to Vancouver to pursue a career in endodontics.
BDSc 2014; PhD 2018
After more than two decades in clinical practice, Leigha Rock returned to school and now serves as a researcher and Director of Dalhousie University’s School of Dental Hygiene.
BDSc 2004; MSc 2009
Penny Hatzimanolakis is an oral health practitioner, business owner and Lecturer at UBC Dentistry, all while working towards her PhD.
DMD 2000
Hilary Pada has spent over two decades working as a dentist in Kelowna, BC. Her practice has spanned cancer care to general dentistry and, most recently, a new path in early intervention growth and development and infant care.
DMD 1987 and Dip DH 1985
After more than 30 years of practicing, Larry Hill and Kathie Robertson are enjoying small-town living in Alert Bay on Vancouver Island.
DMD 1992 and DMD 1993
For Joe Germain and his wife Diana Germain dentistry runs in the family. The pair owns a practice in Mission, BC, and works alongside their son Bayley.