By Professionals for Professionals
| Dental Health Fair 2025 Time: Sunday April 27th, 2025 12:00pm – 4:00pm Place: Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, B.C.
Admission is FREE | 牙齒健康展覽 加華牙醫學會於本年 4 月 27日中午12時至下午4 時(星期日), 於列治文Hazelbridge Way, 4151号 的ABERDEEN 商場内舉行一年一度的牙齒健康展覽。屆時将有:
免費入場，歡迎市民來臨參觀。 詳情請電加華牙醫學會 604.618.8856。 |
Synopsis:
Dental implants have become one of the most prevalent solutions in modern dentistry. Advances in technology now enable more precise placement and significantly improve the efficiency of osseointegration, which has significantly improved access to care. In this discussion, we will explore the anatomical challenges associated with implant placement and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Despite best planning and execution, implant failures do occur. We will discuss the critical decision-making processes and treatment options available when implant failures occur, using real-world examples.
The Speaker:
Dr. David Yang: David is the Provincial Practice Leader in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for BC Cancer. He has a professional interest in complex implant reconstruction following ablative oral cancer resections. He is published in oncology, head and neck surgery, prosthodontic and engineering journals in this field.
Dr. Godwin Cheung Godwin is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, currently practicing with the OMS Group and the BC Cancer Agency. In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in educating both undergraduate and graduate students at the University of British Columbia. He earned his dental degree from UBC and went on to complete his medical degree and residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery at McGill University. His professional expertise encompasses facial trauma, surgical treatment of pathologic lesions, dentoalveolar surgery, and advanced dental implant reconstruction.
Outline:
Join James D. Kondopulos of the employment and labour law boutique of Roper Greyell LLP – Employment and Labour Lawyers as he reviews a number of must-knows in workplace law. Known for his engaging and straightforward presentation style, James will deliver practical content that is recommended for business owners or senior managers who have employees working for them. This will be an interactive session, so please come with questions and be prepared to participate.
The Speaker:
James D. Kondopulos is a founding member and partner* of Roper Greyell LLP, a Vancouver- based employment and labour law boutique with around 60 lawyers who practise exclusively in the area of workplace law. He has represented employers and senior employees before all levels of court and a wide range of workplace-related administrative tribunals in British Columbia. He is frequently recommended as a strong advocate who provides capable representation and pragmatic advice. James was named one of Canada’s leading lawyers under 40 in 2013. He is a Chambers-ranked lawyer and has been repeatedly recognized as a leading lawyer in employment and labour law by Best Lawyers, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Who’s Who Legal. James spends most of his time outside work with his wife and their three children. He is a board member of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon (CPHR BC & Yukon) and a past board member of the children’s charity, Make-A-Wish BC & Yukon. *Practising through a law corporation.
Outline:
The CDCP is the biggest change to the dental profession in the last 50 years. It will have significant impact on the value of all dental practices. Join one of Canada’s leading authorities on dental practice valuation to learn how it might affect the value of your practice and what you can do to safeguard it. Bill will discuss:
The Speaker:
Mr. Bill Henderson. Bill is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost experts on dental practice valuations and sales. After spending the first 25 years of his career in senior executive positions at Fortune 500 companies including P&G and Invesco, Bill bought Tier Three in 2008, with a group of partners, after a disappointing experience with the appraisal of his spouse’s practice. In the following years, he built the brokerage from a small Ontario presence into a leading national brokerage, operating coast to coast. In 2021, Bill sold the business to Henry Schein. He remains on as
an advisor to management while serving a select group of dentist clients.
| Dental Health Fair 2024 Time: Sunday April 28th, 2024 12:00pm – 4:00pm Place: Aberdeen Centre @ 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, B.C.
Admission is FREE | 牙齒健康展覽 加華牙醫學會於本年 4 月 28日中午12時至下午4 時(星期日), 於列治文Hazelbridge Way, 4151号 的ABERDEEN 商場内舉行一年一度的牙齒健康展覽。屆時将有:
免費入場，歡迎市民來臨參觀。 詳情請電加華牙醫學會 604.618.8856。 |
Synopsis:
The topic of Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs), otherwise known as tongue ties and lip ties, has been trending in medicine and dentistry over the past decade. To release or not to release? This session aims to review the three criteria when evaluating TOTs – function, symptoms, and appearance.
Outline:
The Speaker:
Dr. Raylien Chao, DDS MS FRCD©., is a board-certified pediatric dentist in Canada and the U.S. She obtained her B.S. degree in Economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010. Upon graduation, she found her true passion in “people” and prevention and took a turn in her career. She received a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from Columbia University in 2011 and later graduated from University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 2015 with High Distinction. She completed her pediatric specialty training as the chief resident at NYU Langone Health Center in Florida. During the school years, Dr. Chao founded the Student Chapter of Public Health Dentistry and served on the board for 3 years actively involved in community service. Dr. Chao became a Vancouverite in 2017 and is the current President of the BC Society of Pediatric Dentists (BCSPD). She currently practices full time in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood of Vancouver and is a part time instructor at BC Children’s Hospital. She has two young daughters who have been happily taken every second of her free time outside of work. Otherwise, Dr. Chao enjoys guitar, karaoke, and hikes around the beautiful BC.
Dr. Jimmy K. H. Chan, DMD., is a graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia and is in private practice in North Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Dr. Chan has achieved Fellowship status in both the Academy of Laser Dentistry and the Institute of Advanced Laser Dentistry, and has performed laser frenectomies with Er:YAG, diode and Nd:YAG lasers since 2007. He is a member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, the American Academy of Periodontology, the Canadian Dental Association, the British Columbia Dental Association and the Chinese Canadian Dental Society of British Columbia. Dr. Chan feels very fortunate to be part of the local and international dental community and is honoured to give back. He is a founding director of the International Consortium of Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP), and has served on the Governing Council of the International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals (IATP). Dr. Chan has provided support as an online Moderator for the Oral Ankylofrenula Professional Support Group on Facebook, the Laser Dentistry Forum on Denta town, as well as the B.C. Dentists WhatsApp group. He is a past president of the Vancouver Laser and Technology Group study club, an active member of the Vancouver LANAP Study Club and currently serves as the UBC Alumni representative at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry.
Synopsis:
Embark on a scientific journey into the forefront of dental innovation with our lecture, “Advancing Dentistry with High-Performance Lasers.” Discover the transformative power of a dual-wavelength Er:YAG laser, seamlessly performing anesthetic-free restorative tooth preparations across multiple quadrants in a single appointment. Explore the revolutionary Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming (SWEEPSTM) of the Er:YAG laser, expeditiously disinfecting root canal systems and elevating laser-activated irrigation in endodontics, surgery, implantology, and periodontics. Delve into the synergy of the Er:YAG and Nd:YAG wavelengths for soft tissue and periodontal procedures, unlocking unparalleled treatment possibilities. This program presents the scientific foundations
Learning Objective:
The Clinician:
Dr. Scott Benjamin is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine and has been in full-time private practice in rural upstate New York for over 40 years. Dr. Benjamin is an Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center, an Adjunct Professor at Midwestern University, Colleges of Dental Medicine in Arizona and Illinois, and a Faculty Expert at the Laser and Health Academy. In the past Scott was an Associate Professor at Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine and a Visiting Professor at the University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine. He has been an internationally recognized leader in dental lasers and computerized dental technology since its infancy. Scott is actively leading the development of the laser curriculum for the American National Standard for Laser Education for both continuing dental education for the ADA and ANSI and dental and hygiene schools with American Dental Educators Association’s Laser in Dentistry-Special Interest Group (LiD-SIG) and is a Past-Chair. In 2014 he was honored by the ADA as the Volunteer of Year for his outstanding work in the development of American National Standards on behalf of the ADA and ANSI, especially in the areas of lasers and imaging. In 2018 Scott was the recipient of the Academy of Laser Dentistry’s John Sulewski Award for his devotion and commitment for advancing the use of lasers and light-based technologies in oral healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Benjamin is an internationally recognized authority and lecturer on Oral Cancer and its early detection and diagnosis. He was a participant at the World Health Organizations (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Oral Cancer and Precancer Closed Session Working Group on “Potentially Malignant Oral Mucosal Lesions and Conditions Terminology; Classification; Diagnosis and Prognosis”. His interest continues today on a much broader scale with his involvement in the development of dental lasers, clinical screening, diagnostic, and treatment modalities and incorporating the appropriate utilization of advanced technologies into the everyday clinical dental practice. Dr. Benjamin is a consultant and advisor for many dental practices and several dental technology companies utilizing his expertise in clinical dentistry and oral health, oral cancer, lasers, digital radiography, imaging, practice management, dental computerization, diagnostics, ergonomics, and workflow.
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The Speaker:
Dr. Kevin Li, graduated from University of Manitoba Dental School in 2005. He completed a 2-year advanced General Practice Residency in New York Hospital Queens and worked as a general dentist in the great New York area for 2 more years. He received his endodontic specialty training at the prestigious University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School and graduated in 2011 before returning to Canada. He has since been in full-time clinical practice for 12 years as the principle endodontist at Metrotown Endodontics in Burnaby. Dr. Li also hold a PhD degree in Oral Biology from University of Manitoba prior to dental school and is well published in basic dental research. Dr. Kevin Li is a certified endodontic specialist in BC and a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He has served in the Scientific Advisory Board in the Journal of Endodontics. Dr. Li lives in South Burnaby with his wife and daughter.
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Synopsis: Traumatic dental injuries are very prevalent and it is of utmost importance to understand
the management of these injuries to give the tooth the best chance of surviving. In this lecture we will
discuss the following:
The Clinician:
Dr. Mark Parhar was born and raised in Nanaimo, B.C. He completed his undergraduate degree in Honors Biochemistry from UBC and went on to obtain his DMD from the UBC Faculty of Dentistry in 1997. After practicing general dentistry for 11 years, Dr.Parhar returned to UBC for the Graduate Endodontics program where he received his Diploma in Endodontics and Master’s of Science degree. He is a member of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, the International Association of Dental Traumatology, and the Pierre Fauchaud Academy. Dr. Parhar is a member of the medical staff of the Vancouver Canucks and was previously on the medical staff of the Vancouver Giants since 2001. He has been actively involved in various aspects of sports dentistry such as mouthguard programs, dental coverage for sporting events, and dental trauma management. He was the Director of Dental Services for the 2007 World Junior Hockey Championships in Vancouver. He was also the Co-manager of Dental Services for the VANOC Medical Services during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic games. In 2011, he was awarded with a Merit Award from the British Columbia Dental Association for his contribution to sports dentistry.
He lectures regularly on dental trauma and still contributes to the International Olympic Committee dental program to help improve the dental services for athletes during Olympic games. He is a Certified Specialist in Endodontics. He also teaches in the Graduate Endodontics program at UBC on a part-time basis. Dr. Parhar is in private practice in Port Moody, BC.
Dental Health Fair 2023Sunday April 23rd, 2023 12:00pm – 4:00pm Place: Aberdeen Centre @ 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond, B.C.
Volunteer dentists, hygienist, and UBC dental students will be present to answer your questions. Admission is FREE |
牙齒健康展覽加華牙醫學會於本年 4 月 23日中午12時至下午4 時, 於列治文Hazelbridge Way, 4151号 的ABERDEEN 商場内舉行一年一度的牙齒健康展覽。屆時将有:
多位牙醫、牙齒衛生師、卑斯省大學牙科學生，現場講解及回答口腔健康的疑問。 免費入場，歡迎市民來臨參觀。 |