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Shaping the future of oral cancer diagnosis and care
After 10 years of working as a dentist, Dr. Catherine Poh was ready for a new challenge. She enrolled in UBC Dentistry’s PhD program and became passionate about oral cancer research. Today, she runs a robust oral cancer research program that studies the full spectrum of the disease.
Congratulations to Dr. Mohamed Gebril, recipient of a 2024/2025 UBC Killam Teaching Prize, awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.
Congratulations to Vanessa Johnson, BDSc 2020; (PhD Year 3), recipient of a 2024/2025 UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award!
Congratulations to the four UBC Dentistry alums honoured at the 2025 BCDA Awards for their outstanding contributions.
On March 20, we celebrate World Oral Health Day, focusing on the vital connection between oral health and mental well-being.
Congratulations to Roy Ru Yi Zhao (DMD 2025 candidate) on his selection as one of three nationwide Colgate Power of a Smile Award winners!
Congratulations to Dr. Anuja Doshi, who has been honoured with the AAP 2024 Educator Award for her contributions to advancing the DMD periodontics curriculum at UBC.
This International Women’s Day, we are recognizing the contributions of a few of our incredible UBC Dentistry students, faculty and alumni! Their dedication to discovery, innovation and clinical practice is actively shaping the future of oral health.
From March 2-8, join us in celebrating and recognizing our clinical dental assistants and their essential work in the clinic and geriatric dentistry program.
Join UBC Dentistry at the 2025 Pacific Dental Conference from March 6-8 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Stop by the UBC Dentistry booth (#1045) in the Exhibit Hall to say hello!