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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.
Today, March 20, we celebrate World Oral Health Day, focusing on the vital connection between oral health and mental well-being. Good oral health extends beyond the mouth—it plays a crucial role in confidence, quality of life and overall health. Discover how you can get involved in keeping smiles healthy at worldoralhealthday.org.
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!
Dr. Hugh Kim, Associate Professor in the Department of Oral Biological & Medical Sciences at UBC Dentistry, has been appointed Director of the UBC Centre for Blood Research for a 5-year term.
Join alumni UBC on World Cancer Day, Feb. 4, from 12:00- 1:30 pm for a webinar featuring Dr. Denise Laronde and leading UBC experts as they discuss the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in improving outcomes for patients with cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Congratulations to Abbas Jessani, MSc 2014; PhD 2019, who is the recipient of a 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award!