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CE #4 May 13, 2025
Topic: “Streamlining the Delivery of Full-Arch Fixed Implant Retained Restorations ”
This lecture is sponsored by: THE AURUM GROUP Win door prize at the event!
Speaker: Dr. Bradley Bishop
VENUE: Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC
Time: 6:00 p.m. (Registration) 6:30 p.m. (Dinner) 7:30 p.m. (Lecture)
Fee: Free (Members) $194 (Non-Members)
Learning Objective::
- Master impression/cast accuracy is critical for the integrity of full-arch implant prosthetics and dental implants
- Whether analog or digital the master impression/cast must be verified
- AurumTek is a clinically validated method for digital impression verification that is simple to use without the necessity for additional costly hardware
- AurumTek reduces chair time and patient comfort significantly compared to analog techniques, while increasing predictability of the final prosthesis
The Speaker:
Dr. Bradley Bishop completed his dental training at the University of Alberta in Edmonton in 2006. He then studied at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas (UTHSCSA) graduating as a Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics. His graduate research focused on the management of obstructive sleep apnea using mandibular repositioning appliances.
Dr. Bishop has been in private practice since 2009 in Kelowna, BC where his primary area of interest is full mouth rehabilitation including crown and bridge and removable and implant prosthetics. Additionally, Dr. Bishop dedicates one quarter of his practice to the management of temporomandibular disorders and obstructive sleep apnea.
Dr. Bishop is the author of Transformational Dentistry. Many patients carry substantial emotional trauma related to tooth loss and previous dental treatments. Transformational Dentistry gives patients hope and a road map to achieving a fully functional beautiful smile. This book empowers patients to dream and to become an active participant in their dental treatment.
Most importantly, Dr. Bishop and his beautiful wife are the parents of five children that inspire him to be a better person. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, running, powerlifting, chess and playing the piano.
Dental Health Fair 2025
| 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。 |
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CE #3 January 14, 2025
Topic: “Implant Surgery: From Placement To Removal”
This lecture is sponsored by: Straumann Win door prize at the event!
Speaker: Dr. David Yang & Dr. Godwin Cheung
VENUE: Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC
Time: 6:00 p.m. (Registration) 6:30 p.m. (Dinner) 7:30 p.m. (Lecture)
Fee: Free (Members) $194 (Non-Members)
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.
CE #2 November 6, 2024
Topic: “Red Flags and Practical Pointers: What to do and what not to do as an employer”
Speaker: Mr. James D Kondopulos
VENUE: Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC
Time:
6:00 p.m. (Registration)
6:30 p.m. (Dinner)
7:30 p.m. (Lecture)
Fee: Free (Members) $175 (Non-Members)
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.
CE #1 September 12, 2024
Topic: “The CDCP Impact Your Practice Value: Using Technology to Mitigate the Risk and Leverage the Opportunity”
This lecture is sponsored by HENRY SCHEIN Canada. Win door prize at the event!
Speaker: Mr. Bill Henderson
VENUE: Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC
Time:
6:00 p.m. (Registration)
6:30 p.m. (Dinner)
7:30 p.m. (Lecture)
Fee: Free (Members) $175 (Non-Members)
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:
- What determines the value of a dental practice
- How the CDCP will impact the value of practice practices in the short and long term
- How to insulate your practice against the long term risk of downward pressure on fees/revenue
- How to leverage technology to drive practice growth and profitability
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.
Annual General Meeting 2024
New Board of Directors Elected (2024–2026)
We are pleased to announce that the Board of Directors for the 2024–2026 term was officially elected during our Annual General Meeting on June 10, 2024.
A warm congratulations to Dr. Kevin Zhang on his election as President.
To view the complete list of our new board members, please click here.
Dental Health Fair 2024
| 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。 |
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CE #4 April 9, 2024
Topic: “Tongue Ties and Lip Ties”
Speaker: Dr. Raylien Chao & Dr. Jimmy K.H. Chan
VENUE: Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC
Time:
6:00 p.m. (Registration)
6:30 p.m. (Dinner)
7:30 p.m. (Lecture)
Fee: Free (Members) $175 (Non-Members)
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:
- Definition and classifications of tongue tie and lip tie
- What are the symptoms related to restricted TOTs?
- What is involved in functional assessment?
- What does the literature say?
- Surgical tools and techniques for frenectomy
- Pre and post frenectomy care – how to manage expectations
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.
CE #3 Feb 22, 2024
Topic: “Advancing Dentistry with High-Performance Lasers”
This lecture is sponsored by NDI – National Dental Innovations Win door prize at the event!
Speaker: Dr. Scott Benjamin
VENUE: Arbutus Club, 2001 Nanton Ave, Vancouver, BC
Time:
6:00 p.m. (Registration)
6:30 p.m. (Dinner)
7:30 p.m. (Lecture)
Fee: Free (Members) $175 (Non-Members)
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.