2010 CALENDAR - UBC Dentistry - University of British Columbia

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September 2010 

Dear Life Long Learner: 

I am very pleased to present the new Fall 2010 Catalogue of Courses 

sponsored by Continuing Dental Education at The University of British 

Columbia. I hope that by providing you with this detailed information, 

you will be able to take advantage of some of the excellent educational 

opportunities available. 

Our online registration software has been upgraded this summer to 

meet the standards of PCI compliancy. The Payment Card Industry 

Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a worldwide information security 

standard defined by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards 

Council. The standard was created to help payment card industry 

organizations that process card payments prevent credit card fraud 

through increased controls around data and its exposure to compromise. 

The standard applies to all organizations that hold, process, or exchange 

cardholder information from any card branded with the logo of one of the 

card brands. CDE is confident that you will be reassured that all your credit 

card information is protected to the highest standards, while providing you 

the ease and access of registering for courses online at your convenience 

through our safe and secure on line registration system. 

We are once again presenting the Dr. Richard V. Tucker Symposium 

2010 October 22nd & 23rd at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel. 

This is a very exciting program with world renowned speakers – space is 

limited so be sure to register early! 

Also be sure to register for our Adventure and Learn Hawaii 

2011 on Maui, February 7-11, 2011. Join Drs. Coil and Haapasalo as 

they present Endodontics. Get Better! Now! And Dr. Shuler as he 

presents Clinical Diagnosis of Oral Lesions, at the Fairmont Kea 

Lani Resort. Registration for this exciting learning opportunity is available 

on line at www.dentistry.ubc.ca/cde. Special airfare and hotel reservations 

have been arranged for course members that are not available to the 

general public. Please contact Jane Patrick at North South Travel at 

604.717.1751. 

I would like to thank our sponsors for their ongoing support of our 

program, as well as those of you that continue to register for our courses. 

I hope that you are enjoying the summer, and I am looking forward to 

seeing you this fall! 

With kind regards, 

Sylvia Stephens, Director 

Continuing Dental Education 

Please display this Catalogue in your office so that all 

members of your team have access to these continuing 

education opportunities. 

www.dentistry.ubc.ca/cde • cde@interchange.ubc.ca

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Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26 

Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16 

Local Anaesthesia for Dental Hygienists 

Wednesday evenings, September 29, November 3, 

November 17, and December 8 

UBC Advanced General Dentistry Seminar Series 

Moderators: Dr. Jeffery Coil and Dr. Chris Wyatt 

LIMITED ENROLMENT 

Saturday, October 2 

Technological Resources and Biological Concepts in 

Minimally Invasive Endodontics~ Hands on Workshop 

Dr. Renato Leonardo 

LIMITED ENROLMENT POSTPONED TO 2011 


Navigating the Information Super-Highway: How Can 

This Digital Stuff Help Me? 

Dr. Karen Gardner and Dr. Ingrid M. Emanuels 

Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23 

Richard V. Tucker Symposium, Current Topics in 

Restorative Dentistry 

Friday, October 29 

The Hottest Topics in Dentistry Today 

Dr. Louis Malcmacher 


Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Snoring and 

Obstructive Sleep Apnea 

Dr. Alan Lowe 

Saturday, November 20 

Combining Science and Technology for Endodontic 

Success 

Dr. Frederic Barnett 


Friday and Saturday, November 26 and November 27 

2nd Conference on Positive Aging: 

An Interdisciplinary Approach for Health 

Professionals 

Location: The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, Vancouver BC 

Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28 

Bone Grafting – Hands on course 

Dr. Tassos Irinakis 


Continuing Dental Education • Fall calendar 2010

COURSES AT A GLANCE 

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Saturday, December 4 

“Hey I can do that!: New Developments in 

Periodontics for the General Practitioner and 

Hygienist” 

Dr. Mark Ryder 

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FALL THURSDAY EVENING LECTURE SERIES FOR 

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS 

Thursday, September 23 

Another Way of Looking at Lumps and Bumps in 

the Mouth – Part 2 

Dr. Samson Ng 

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Thursday, October 14 

Implant 101 

Dr. Jim Grisdale 

Thursday, November 18 

CDHBC Current Issues Presentation including 

Independent Practice 

Ms. Heather Biggar, Ms. Jennifer Lawrence 

Thursday, December 9 

Oral Cancer in Asia and How Trends in Cultural 

Oral Habits Influence Global Health and the Dental 

Hygienist 

Ms. Sherry Priebe 


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CLINICAL PARTICIPATION COURSES 2009 – 2010 

CLINICAL TOPICS IN DENTISTRY PROGRAM 

SAVE THE DATE! Advance Notice 

Directions 

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Registration Application Form 

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In an effort to cut down 

on waste, we ask course 

participants to consider 

bringing their own water 

bottles to courses. 

We have Canadian Springs 

water available for all 

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

TO REGISTER: 

On-line: 

Go to www.dentistry.ubc.ca/cde 

and click “To Register for a Course” 

By phone: 

Local calls: 604.822.6156 

Toll free 1.877.328.7744 (Canada & US) 

By fax: 

Send your completed registration form to: 

604.822.4835 

CREDITS 

Continuing education credits for Dentists and Certified Dental Assistants are 

automatically forwarded to the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.; and for 

Dental Technicians to the College of Dental Technicians of B.C. Registered 

Dental Hygienists are required to maintain their own records for submission; 

however, we include letters of attendance in the registration packages that 

are picked up at the registration desk on the day of each course. Upon 

request, we can provide records of attendance at UBC sponsored courses. 

BREAKS 

For full day courses, beverages and light snacks are available upon arrival, 

and morning refreshment breaks and lunches are included. Refreshments and 

a light snack are provided for evening lectures. 

PARKING 

Parking at UBC is available in the Health Sciences Visitors Parkade: weekend 

and evening (after 5 pm) flat rate $6.00; or in B Lot: everyday flat rate 

$6.00 (Mastercard and Visa accepted). Parkade parking during weekdays is 

available at $1.75 per half hour up to a maximum of $14.00 per day. Parking 

at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is pay parking. 

REFUND POLICY 

Limited Enrolment Courses requires a minimum of 15 days notice for a full 

refund less $50.00 administration fee. Cancellations made between 7 to 

14 days prior to the first day of the program will receive a 50% refund. No 

refund will be granted for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to the first 

day of the program. 

For unlimited enrolment courses, registrants withdrawing 72 hours prior to the 

course date will be refunded less a $50.00 administration fee. No refund will 

be granted for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the course date. 

DISCLAIMER 

Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge 

related to dental practice. Some presentations may include controversial 

materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing education 

course by The University of British Columbia does not imply endorsement 

of a particular philosophy, procedure or product by The University of British 

Columbia. 

ADA CERP 

UBC Continuing Dental Education is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. 

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental 

professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. 

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor 

does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. 

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or 

to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/goto/cerp. 


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Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26 DE 9138 

Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16 

Local Anaesthesia for Dental Hygienists 

This is a three and a half day course, designed to teach basic and current 

concepts of local anaesthesia, and administration of local anaesthetic agents. 

This course is comprised of two sessions. As participants practice on each 

other, you must be able to receive local anaesthesia or you must provide a 

stand-in for your partner. 

• SESSION I – (two full days, September 25th and 26th) consists of 

didactic information, instruction, and application of clinical techniques. 

• SESSION II – (October 15th evening and October 16th full day) 

consists of written and clinical evaluations. 

NOTE: During the interval between Session I and Session II, participants must 

practice the techniques under the personal observation of their employing 

dentist. 

If you are from out of province, it is your responsibility to make arrangements 

to complete your practicum in British Columbia or in a jurisdiction where 

dental hygienists may legally administer local anaesthetic agents. 

COURSE OBJECTIVES 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

1. Describe head and neck anatomy related to the administration of local 

anaesthetic agents. 

2. Describe principles of pharmacology related to local anaesthetic agents 

and adrenergic drugs. 

3. Demonstrate the various techniques involved in the administration of 

local anaesthetic agents. 

4. Explain patient evaluation, complications and office emergencies as 

related to local anaesthesia. 

NOTE: Handbook of Local Anaesthesia (5th Edition), by Dr. Stanley Malamed 

is the textbook for the course and should be reviewed prior to the course. 

A self aspirating syringe is also provided to each participant on the first day 

of the course. 

Participants must successfully complete the program prior to being eligible 

for a change in registration status by the College of Dental Hygienists of 

British Columbia to administer local anaesthetic agents. 

There will be a spring Local Anaeshesia course. Invitation 

letters will be sent out by the end of January. 


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UBC ADVANCED GENERAL DENTISTRY DE 9151 

SEMINAR SERIES 

4 Wednesday evenings: 

Session 1: September 29 


Session 2: November 3 

Session 3: November 17 

Session 4: December 8 

Course Coordinators: Dr. Jeff Coil and Dr. Chris Wyatt 

Presenters: Dr. Samson Ng, Dr. Janet Roberts, 

Dr. John Nasedkin, Dr. Kenneth Lee, Dr. David Gane, 

Dr. Charles Shuler, Dr. Martin Aidelbaum and Dr. Phoebe Tsang 

This four session seminar based study club will explore various advanced 

topics of interest to general dentists in clinical practice. Each topic will be 

addressed by two speakers from different disciplines. In this series we will 

cover: Botox in Dentistry; Complex Treatment Planning and Care; Cone Beam 

CT, and Behavioural Management for Dental Treatment from Paediatrics to 

Geriatrics. 

The format for each session will be 6:30 pm–9:30 pm, a two-hour seminar 

followed by a one-hour general question and answer period. Participants will 

be encouraged to e-mail (cde@interchange.ubc.ca) or phone-in questions 

604.822.2627) concerning the topics prior to each meeting. Drs. Coil and 

Wyatt will forward questions to the presenters and will moderate the question 

& answer sessions. 

Chris Wyatt, BSc, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), Dip. Pros, is a Certified Specialist 

in Prosthodontics and an Associate Professor and Head of the Division of 

Prosthodontics and Dental Geriatrics in the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC. He is 

the 2009 recipient of the W.W. Wood Award for “Excellence in Dental Education.” 

In 1998 Dr. Wyatt was the recipient of the Killam Teaching Award. In addition 

to lecturing and providing continuing education courses on Prosthodontics 

within and outside of Canada, he enjoys treating patients with Prosthodontic 

concerns in his private practice. 

Jeffrey M. Coil, DMD, MSD, PhD, FRCD(C), FADI, FACD, received his 

undergraduate, dental and doctorate degrees from the University of British 

Columbia. He practiced general dentistry for 8 years and was a Clinical 

Instructor in Endodontics and Periodontics, before obtaining his certificate in 

Endodontics at the University of Washington in 1993. Dr. Coil is a Diplomate, 

American Board of Endodontics. He serves as an editorial consultant for the 

Journal of the Canadian Dental Association and on the Scientific Advisory 

Board for the Journal of Endodontics. He is a past President of the Canadian 

Academy of Endodontics, and is a member of the British Columbia Society of 

Endodontists and the American Association of Endodontists. Dr. Coil is the 

mentor of the Northwest Endodontic Study Club and Seminar, and is currently 

the Director of the Graduate Endodontics Program, Department of Oral 

Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia. 


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SESSION 1 Wednesday, September 29 

Botox in Dentistry 

Dr. Samson Ng and Dr. Janet Roberts 

Botox 101: The presentation will cover the basics of Botox Cosmetic: what it 

is, how and why it works, and how it can be safely used to treat facial lines and 

wrinkles. Why dentists should understand it use and effects, and its application 

to aesthetic dentistry will be discussed 

The second presentation will discuss the use of Botox therapeutics in 

management of TMJ-myofascial pain, TMJ-masseter hypertrophy, and clinical 

anatomy related to IM Botox in masticatory system. 

Samson Ng, BSc(Pharm), DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), FDSRCSEd, Dip. 

ABOM., Dip. ABOMP, is a Canadian and American Board certified oral 

medicine specialist and oral & maxillofacial pathologist. He is currently 

appointed as clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, 

director of the Oral Care Program for the Medically Complex Patients 

(OCPMCP) at the Department of Dentistry of the Vancouver General Hospital, 

and an oral oncology staff at the BC Cancer Agency. Dr. Ng also operates a 

private practice which provides comprehensive oral medicine and pathology 

consultations, with a special interest in oral mucosal and temporomandibular 

joint diseases. 

Janet Roberts, DDS, is a graduate of the Faculty of Dentistry at the 

University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC and has been in private 

practice for over twenty-five years. She has studied extensively at the Las 

Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in the areas of cosmetic dentistry, 

advanced restorative dentistry and neuro-muscular occlusion. Dr Roberts is 

an accreditation candidate with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 

and has been a director of the Canadian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. 

She is the Canadian Co-Program Director for the California Center for 

Advanced Dental Studies which holds live patient hands-on training programs 

for dentists throughout North America and the UK. Dr Roberts also leads 

a regular study group in British Columbia to discuss and review aesthetic 

cases and the latest developments and techniques in dentistry. Along with 

her husband, Dr Warren Roberts, she runs PTIFA, the Pacific Training Institute 

for Facial Aesthetics, which teaches the implementation of Botox Cosmetic 

for therapeutic and cosmetic use. Her practice in Vancouver BC focuses on 

aesthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry and facial rejuvenation for 

adults. 

SESSION 2 Wednesday, November 3 

Complex Treatment Planning and Care 

Dr. Kenneth Lee and Dr. John Nasedkin 

The presentation will discuss Complex Treatment Planning utilizing the 

interdisciplinary dental treatment concept to resolve dental issues or problems 

involving: periodontics, orthodontics, implant and restorative dentistry. 

Occlusal and TMD insights into complex treatments: Comprehensive 

treatments require determination of the status of the TMJ, the chewing 

system musculature and of the occlusion from the outset. All too often a 

dentist discovers that one of these areas is a problem mid-way through a 

complicated treatment series. This presentation will deal with trouble-shooting 

the problem/s and getting the treatment back on track. 

Some simple steps for keeping out of trouble in the future will be shared. 

Participants who would like to discuss specific cases in the Q & A are asked 

to bring on a USB stick: dental records including photos, digital x-rays and 

casts to the lecture. 


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Kenneth K.S. Lee, DDS, FRCD(C), FCDS(BC), is a certified Periodontist as 

well as Prosthodontist in Vancouver, BC. He did his undergraduate education 

at McGill University in Montreal, PQ and Graduate Periodontic training at the 

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. Dr. Lee is a Fellow of the Royal 

College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontics as well as Prosthodontics and is 

a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Dr. Lee has been appointed an 

Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University 

of Washington, Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at McGill University 

and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at UBC. Dr. Lee has 

lectured extensively in North America and overseas, and has mentored several 

dental study groups over 25 years. 

John Nasedkin, DDS, FRCD(C), FADM, is a Prosthodontist in Vancouver 

Canada, who has taught occlusion/tmj and aesthetics on every continent. He 

is a past-President of the American Equilibration Society and a member of the 

Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists, the American Academy of Cosmetic 

Dentistry and many prestigious organizations. He is the co-editor of the book, 

“Occlusion: The State of the Art”. He is the mentor of the first aesthetic study 

club in Canada and a Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC. 

SESSION 3 Wednesday, November 17 

Cone Beam CT 

Dr. David Gane and Dr. Charles Shuler 

Understanding Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) 

Three dimensional CBCT technologies provide the practitioner with an accurate 

representation of the hard tissues of the teeth, face and jaws and also the 

airway. It is no wonder that this amazing technology is transforming the way 

that dental professionals diagnose, treatment plan, and execute treatment. 

This presentation will discuss the very latest advances in 3-D radiographic 

imaging technologies and demonstrate the diverse range of clinical 

applications using clinical case studies. 

SESSION OBJECTIVES 

• Learn the technology & fundamentals of CBCT 

• Present the basics of 3D visualization & overview of 3D anatomy 

• Review the clinical applications of CBCT 

• Understand CBCT dosimetry 

• Create a better understanding of CBCT imaging 

Radiographic Oral Pathology: An Anatomic Approach to Differential 

Diagnosis 

Traditionally oral pathology has been taught in dental schools by presenting 

either clinical, radiographic or histologic images each with a specific diagnosis 

attached and subsequently asking the student to recall these names. In 

clinical practice alterations in the hard tissues rarely resemble the images 

from either dental school classes or oral pathology textbooks. The objective of 

this presentation is to guide the participants to develop an approach for the 

differential diagnosis of lesions of the hard tissues of the oral cavity through 

evaluation of key features of the lesions and reference to the anatomy/ 

histology of the intraoral site. This approach builds on dentist’s strengths 

resulting from their clinical care of patients to provide a more comprehensive 

strategy to develop a differential diagnosis. 

The importance of developing a differential diagnosis will be stressed in this 

presentation in order to insure that important conditions are not overlooked 

when evaluating a patient. In contrast to the expectations in a dental school 

oral pathology course it is not important to make the diagnosis of any oral 

lesion clinically the first time it is observed but rather to consider the range 

of possible diagnoses and establish a priority for them. Procedures that lead 

to a definitive diagnosis will be discussed and the rationale for selecting a 

particular procedure presented. It is important that getting the diagnosis 


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“right or wrong” at the chairside or in the clinic should not be the goal. The 

goal should be consider all the possible diagnoses and proceed along a 

course that is most beneficial for your patient. 

The presentation approach will use specific clinical cases to demonstrate the 

process for generating the differential diagnosis and determining the proper 

course of action to reach a final diagnosis. The steps involved in generating a 

thorough assessment of the lesion will be presented so that a broader range 

of potential conditions is considered. The result of this clinic will be a new 

strategy to approach the assessment of radiographic oral lesions that will 

result in a more extensive set of differential diagnoses. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

1. To recognize changes in oral hard tissues representative of pathologic 

changes 

2. To evaluate the radiographic lesions in a standardized format based on 

using clinical examination strengths generated in practice. 

3. To develop a process for generating a differential diagnosis based on the 

anatomy and histology of the site 

4. To understand the application of additional procedures to reach a 

definitive diagnosis and determine an approach to treatment 

5. To apply the process to clinical cases to reinforce this new approach to 

the evaluation of oral hard tissue lesions 

David Gane, DDS, is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario with 

an honours degree in physiology & pharmacology and a doctorate degree in 

dental surgery. Dr. Gane has authored many articles and technique videos on 

digital radiography and has lectured nationally and internationally on digital 

imaging topics. He is the clinical director for Orbit Imaging Centers and serves 

as Vice President of Dental Imaging for PracticeWorks Inc. the exclusive maker 

of Kodak Dental Systems. 

Charles F. Shuler, DMD, PhD, is the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry of 

the University of British Columbia. Prior to UBC he was a faculty member 

at the University of Southern California for 18 years. At USC he served as 

the Director of the University of Southern California Center for Craniofacial 

Molecular Biology holding an endowed chair position as the George and Mary 

Lou Boone Professor of Craniofacial Molecular Biology. He also served as the 

Director of the Graduate Program in Craniofacial Biology and the Associate 

Dean for Student and Academic Affairs at the USC School of Dentistry. Dr. 

Shuler received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin, 

his D.M.D. from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, his Ph.D. in Pathology 

from the University of Chicago and his Oral Pathology specialty education 

at the University of Minnesota and the Royal Dental College Copenhagen 

Denmark. His current research interests include craniofacial development, 

oral carcinogenesis and gene therapy. 

SESSION 4 Wednesday, December 8 

Behavioural Management for Dental Treatment from 

Paediatrics to Geriatrics 

Dr. Martin Aidelbaum and Dr. Phoebe Tsang 

Dr. Aidelbaum’s lecture will cover behaviour management for the aging and 

geriatric population. Topics will also include management the alcoholic patient 

and patients with Alzheimer’s disease, and related dementias. 

“No, but I don’t want to…”: Your 4 year-old patient’s protesting voice pierced 

through your ears when you were trying to anaesthetize her for a restoration. 

Sound familiar? The restoration is the easiest part of the dental appointment 

when it comes to dealing with little people who present with different 

personality attributes. The objective of this seminar is to review patient 

selection and behaviour guidance techniques which you may find helpful in 

calming your anxious paediatric patients and lowering your heart rate and 

blood pressure during a dental appointment 


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Martin Aidelbaum, DDS, completed his undergraduate dental degree at the 

University of Toronto and his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residency at the 

University of Minnesota. He is a fellow of the American College of Oral and 

Maxillofacial Surgeons. He maintains a private practice in Surrey. At UBC he is 

Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a consultant for the British 

Columbia Cancer Agency and Chairman of the Division of Dentistry at Surrey 

Memorial Hospital. 

Phoebe Tsang, DMD, PhD, FRCD(C), obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine 

degree at the University of British Columbia before she entered the Paediatric 

Dental Residency Training Program at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital. 

She subsequently proceeded to complete a paediatric dentistry specialty 

training program at the University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA. 

During her specialty training, she has also completed her PhD. degree in oral 

biology. Her thesis was focused on the understanding the cariogenic bacteria, 

Stretococcus mutans. 

Dr. Tsang is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (F.R.C.D.) in 

Paediatric Dentistry, a diplomate of the American Board of Paediatric Dentistry 

and a licensed certified specialist in Paediatric Dentistry in BC. Outside her 

private practice in Abbotsford, Dr. Tsang is a clinical assistant professor of the 

Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia where she is involved in 

teaching dental undergraduate students at UBC, general practice residents at 

Vancouver General Hospital and British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital. 

Tuition: Before Sept 25 After Sept 25 

Series: $775 $850 

12 hours of instruction 

Individual sessions: $210 $230 


Location: 

Times: 

Ray Whittick Lounge, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre 

1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, B.C. 

6:30 pm – 9:30 pm 

A light dinner will be served prior to each session. 


Saturday, October 2 DE 9328 

Technological Resources and Biological Concepts in 

Minimally Invasive Endodontics 

Dr. Renato Leonardo 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: ½ day lecture and ½ day workshop 

This course is ideal for the progressive general practitioner with a minimally 

invasive practice. Along with hands-on training, clear demonstrations and an 

educational presentation, lecture participants can expect information about 

vital and non-vital pulp therapy, the Anatomic Endodontic Technology (A.E.T.) 

System and the Apical Delivered Obturation (A.D.O.) System. The lecture will 

illustrate hand, rotary, and oscillatory instrumentation of the root canal system 

as well as root canal filling materials and techniques. It will also discuss success 

criteria in endodontics and endodontic microbiota. 

TOPICS COVERED 

• Ground (teeth and paradontal • Hand, oscillatory, rotary, and hybrid 

tissue) 

root canal preparation 

• Host (Endodontic microbiota) • Temporary Dressings in 

• Vital and non-vital pulp concept Endodontics (why, where, and 

when?) 

Postponed to 2011 

• Strategies to reach clinical, 

radiographic, histopathological, 

and juridical success 

• New approaches in diagnosis, 

imaging (cone beam computed 

tomography CBCT), magnification, 

apex locators, ultrasonic 

activation, and irrigant solutions 

• Adhesive obturation systems 

• Root canal filling material (biological 

and physico-chemical properties) 

• Retreatment 

• Endodontics in a single section – 

myths and facts 


At the conclusion of this lecture, clinicians should be able to understand what 

is technologically possible, biologically adequate, and answer: 

• What can we know (diagnosis)? 

• What to do, stop doing (treatment)? 

• Why we must do (concept)? 

• What we must do (technique)? 

• What we must avoid (commitment)? 

• What can we expect (follow-up)? 

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Renato Leonardo, DMD, PhD, graduated from Araraquara Dental School – 

UNESP (Brazil) with a Masters in Endodontics and a PhD in Pathology. He is 

currently the Head and Chairman MS of the Department of Endodontics and 

PhD programs there, and is an invited Professor at UTHSCSA (Texas) and the 

International University of Catlunya (Spain). Dr. Leonardo is also a member of 

the Regional Board of Endodontics (Brazil) and Vice President of the Brazilian 

Academy of Endodontic Professors; as well he has published 63 articles and 

authored 43 chapters in Endodontic books. Fluent in four languages, Dr. 

Leonardo has lectured internationally in fifty-eight countries and, when not 

travelling, resides in Brazil. 

IMPORTANT: Please bring at least one of each – accessed single rooted 

and multi-rooted teeth to the course. 

Postponed to 2011 

PLEASE NOTE: If you wear magnification loupes while practicing, we 

recommend you bring them to this hands-on course. 

Tuition: until Sept 15 After Sept 16 

Lecture only (9 am – 12 noon) 

Dentists: $145 $165 

3 hours of instruction (lecture only) 

Lecture and Workshop (9 am – 5 pm) 


Luncheon included for full day participants only. 

Location: Lecture Hall #6, Instructional Resources Centre (IRC), 

and the Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre 

Times: Registration: 8:30 am 

Course commences: 9:00 am 

7 hours of instruction (lecture and hands-on) 


A portion of this program is being generously sponsored by unrestricted educational 

grants from Clinical Research Dental Supplies and Services Inc. 


Navigating the Information Super-Highway: How Can This 

Digital Stuff Help Me? 

Dr. Karen Gardner & Dr. Ingrid Emanuels 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: ½ day lecture and ½ day workshop 

This is a light-hearted look at the emerging digitization of our society and 

how it relates to practice in the dental field. Working as educators at the UBC 

Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Karen Gardner and Dr. Ingrid Emanuels have been 

completely immersed into the digitization of dental education and practice. 

They will take you through the development of this phenomenon in society and 

relate it to the present day situation in dental offices. 

The course will consist of a morning presentation describing the rapid 

integration of digital technology into our society, checking out the usefulness 

of online tools such as Google Search and Facebook and then relating these 

digital tools to how they can help you in your practices and professional 

development. In the afternoon participants will work in a computer lab for a 


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“hands-on training” approach to get up-and-running and comfortable with 

these tools. 

Throughout the day long course, participants will be asked to answer 

survey questions in an anonymous, electronic format which will be used to 

continue research in this area. Please be advised participation in the survey 

is completely optional and refusal will not restrict you from partaking in the 

course. Upon registration for the course, an email will be sent to you with 

further information about the survey. 

Participants need not be completely comfortable using computers or doing 

internet searches. One of the objectives of this course is to help you to 

become comfortable with them. 

By the end of this course, the participant should be able to: 

• Comfortably browse internet sites using drop-down menus, tabs, following 

links and saving favourites 

• Access reliable internet sites for current Dentistry-related information 

(CDA, CDSBC, BCDA) 

• Google Search 

• Set up and use personal Webmail 

• Access internet media (YouTube, etc.) 

• Store and backup digital files using memory sticks, external drives 

• Use Web-based storage (Google Docs, Picasa) 

• Use Antivirus/Internet Security software (proprietary and web-based):e.g. 

Microsoft Security Essentials 

This course will be of interest to the entire dental team. 

Karen Gardner, CDA, DMD, MEd, FCP, earned her CDA from Okanagan 

College in 1976, her D.M.D. (1992), Masters of Education (2005) and 

Faculty Teaching Certificate (2005), all from UBC. She maintained a private 

dental practice for 10 years and is now involved in educational research and 

dental education with the UBC Faculty of Dentistry. Upon entering the Faculty 

of Dentistry on a full-time basis in 2002, Dr. Gardner was handed a laptop 

computer and a textbook and thus her enthusiasm for technology and how it 

applies to dentistry was born. She has been actively involved in helping dental 

students and clinical instructors at all levels of techno savvy launch the digital 

aspect of their dental lifelong learning and she embraces helping all dental 

personnel enter into this exciting realm. 

By relating technology to everyday life and demonstrating how this can 

seamlessly flow into our professional lives this lifelong learning becomes fun 

and exciting and opens up unlimited possibilities. 

Ingrid M. Emanuels, BSc, DMD, STLHE (Cert), received her B.Sc. in 

Biochemistry in 1976, her D.M.D. in 1980, and her Faculty Teaching Certificate 

in 2007, all from UBC. She has been in private dental practice for 30 years 

and currently teaches in the UBC Faculty of Dentistry as an Operative Dentistry 

Module Coordinator, Integrated Clinical Care Clinical Advisor, Student Academic 

Advisor and Student Mentor Supervisor. 

Private practice did not prepare her for the digital savvy required to teach 

and learn in the academic/university environment. In this Continuing Dental 

Education presentation, she will recount some of her experiences in adapting 

to the digital age and help you to adapt and adopt some of the new digital 

technologies for your personal enjoyment and educational and professional 

benefit. 

Dr. Emanuels will help you gain some new tools for learning, socializing 

and marketing using current computer equipment and programs, in a nonthreatening 

environment in the lecture theatre and the computer lab. She 

assures that it will be fun and informative. 


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Tuition: until Sept 30th After Oct 1st 

Full Day – Lecture and Computer Lab hands on 


Dental Hygienists: $155 $170 

Dental Technicians: $155 $170 

Certified Dental Assistants: $135 $150 

Morning Lecture Only 





Continental Breakfast and Luncheon included for all day participants. 

Location: 

Lecture Hall #6, Instructional Resources Centre (IRC), 

and CLC JB Macdonald building 





Friday October 22, and Saturday October 23 DE 9240 

Richard V. Tucker Symposium 

Current Topics in Restorative Dentistry – An 

Exciting program with World Renowned Speakers 

Symposium Moderator: Dr. Richard Simonsen 

Friday, October 22 

Current Approaches to Bonding and Cements 

This presentation will review the state of the art in resin bonding to dentin 

and enamel. It will describe the three fundamental steps required for 

bonding resins to dentin, and the four current strategies for employing these 

fundamental steps. The advantages, disadvantages, clinical performance, 

and potential problems of each approach will be discussed. In addition, 

the presentation will review the various categories of contemporary dental 

cements, with an emphasis on when they should be used. 

Edward J. Swift, DMD, MS, Professor and Chair, Department of Operative 

Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry 

The Role of Genetics in Oral Disease Susceptibility and 

Health 

Dr. Roberts will be speaking on the role of genetics in oral disease susceptibility 

and health in the dental patient. This program is designed for the general 

practitioner and includes information which allows participants to understand 

the basics of the human genome and how our genetic programming affects 

our health and potential disease status. Dr. Roberts has lectured widely on 

this topic and brings this complex issue to the level that can be used in daily 

patient care. 

Topics covered include: 

• The Human Genome Project 

• Unusual Genetic Disease 

• Common Disease with a Genetic 

Component 

• Gene-Environment Interactions 

• Heredity and Periodontal Disease 

Susceptibility 

• Periodontal Disease Risk Factors 

• Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms 

and Health 

• Genetic Testing for Dental Patients 

Frank A. Roberts, DDS, PhD, Associate Professor, Periodontics, University 

of Washington, Chief of Periodontics, Seattle Veterans Administration Medical 

Center 


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With the addition of a few simple techniques, the perceived difficulties of cast 

gold restorations can be eliminated; and the enjoyment of providing exceptional 

dental treatment for your patients can be realized. No dental material can match 

the aesthetics of perfect enamel, especially after a few years have passed. 

However, the use of a combination of cast gold restorations, which provide 

longevity second to none, and the careful preservation of the aesthetic tooth, 

can yield the perfect restorative solution for many of our patient’s needs. The 

key steps involved to enable dentists to provide a more exquisite treatment for 

their patients will be presented. 

Richard D. Tucker, DDS, Private Practice, Bellingham, Washington 

Ruddle on Rotary 

This presentation will demonstrate a technique for shaping canals and cleaning 

root canal systems in preparation for three-dimensional obturation. Dr. Ruddle 

will emphasize the essential elements for success, including access, the irrigants, 

and the strategic role of small-sized stainless steel hand instruments to create 

or verify the glide path. This presentation will focus on the unique features of 

the ProTaper rotary and manual file systems, their method of use and how to 

consistently create fully tapered shapes. New, innovative methods for enhancing 

debridement, smear layer management, and biofilm disruption will be shown. 

At the end of the presentation, participants should be able to: 

• Identify the biological and clinical factors that influence success. 

• Utilize “microsonic” techniques to refine and finish the access preparation. 

• Understand how the design of a file will influence performance. 

• Create a predictable glide path for rotary files to follow. 

• Shape canals to facilitate 3-D cleaning and filling. 

Clifford J. Ruddle, DDS, FACD, FICD, Founder and Director of Advanced 

Endodontics, Private Practice Limited to Endodontics, Santa Barbara, California 

Treating Patients With Excess Gingival Display: 

A Collaborative Approach in Creating Age-Appropriate 

Smile Aesthetics 

In today’s world of “extreme makeovers”, more and more patients are seeking 

dental treatment to soften the effects of aging by creating a more youthful 

smile. In their quest to achieve certain idealistic aesthetic objectives, should we 

consider it reasonable to create the “30-something” smile for every patient? 

Or should we be setting more realistic objectives to achieve aesthetic goals 

that are more age appropriate for our patients? When planning orthodontic 

treatment for patients with excess gingival display or “gummy smiles”, it is often 

necessary to also incorporate surgery and/or restorative dentistry to achieve 

ideal smile aesthetics. Dr. Kokich will identify the threshold levels at which these 

gingival discrepancies become noticeable as well as the various diagnoses 

associated with excess gingival display. He will also discuss the parameters 

necessary to create age appropriate treatment alternatives for these patients 

while emphasizing the importance of utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. 

Vincent O. Kokich, Jr., Private Practice in Orthodontics, Seattle, Washington 

Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, University of 

Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington 


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Conservative Aesthetic Concepts for Non-Extreme 

Makeovers! 

Do aesthetic makeovers really need to be extreme? How can you achieve 

optimal aesthetics with minimal intervention? Are no-prep veneers the way 

to go? What tooth whitening procedures are best? Will ACP remove white 

spots? This presentation will provide sensible answers to these and many 

other questions regarding the rapidly changing area of conservative aesthetic 

dentistry. 

Hear a review of the latest whitening materials and techniques. Learn stepby-step 

clinical procedures for aesthetic porcelain veneers that will last. 

Numerous products will be reviewed in the context of their clinical applications 

and in light of the latest clinical research. 

Harald O. Heymann, DDS, MEd, Professor and Graduate Program Director, 

Department of Operative Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of 

Dentistry 

Advanced Local Anaesthesia and What’s New! 

Local anaesthetics are the backbone of dentistry. Inadequate anesthesia may 

not allow the dentist to complete a procedure in a precise way, and it may 

deter the patient from returning for future visits. This presentation will explore 

methods of achieving profound anesthesia in difficult situations. As well, new 

products and research will be reviewed. 

Topics to be discussed include: 

• Reasons and remedies for incomplete anaesthesia 

• New research related to articaine 

• How much vasoconstrictor is really necessary? 

• A local anaesthetic reversal agent 

David A. Isen, DDS, FADI, FICD, FPFA, Private Practice, focusing on 

patients with special needs or dental phobia, Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, 

University of Toronto Dental Faculty 

Health is Wealth: Strategies for You and Your Dental 

Clients! 

A state-of-the-art lecture where Dr. Oommen introduces the concept of your 

personal Health Savings Account and how you can make deposits that will add 

years to your life. You will also learn the 7 top threats to you and your client’s 

life; and what you need to do to mitigate your risks today. It is never too late to 

optimize your life in every way. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Learn about the 2 biggest things that age you. 

• Learn about the #1 threat to your heart. 

• Learn about the #1 threat to your life. 

• Learn about the #1 way to decrease your all-cancer risk. 

Ashok Oommen, MD, CM, CCFP-EM, Family Doctor &Emergency Specialist, 

McGill University Teaching Hospitals, Medical Director, Cardiogenix Medical 

Centre, Montreal, PQ 


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From Fractured Root To Restoration – Minimally Invasive 

Methods For Implanting The Anterior Segment 

One of the most catastrophic personal events in dental practice has to do with 

the imminent loss of an anterior tooth. Many patients experience significant 

anxiety about extracting a tooth and having a residual impaired smile. This 

presentation will emphasize how to stabilize the gingivo-alveolar complex by 

immediate implanting, along with immediate grafting in order to preserve and 

sustain the aesthetic form of the gingival architecture along with a normalized 

and restored smile. 

Dennis P. A. Nimchuk, DDS, FRCD(C), FCDS (BC), Private Practice, 

Prosthodontics, Vancouver, Honorary Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, The 

University of British Columbia 

Recognition, Management & Prevention of Dental Erosion 

The number of patients presenting in dental offices with extensive loss of tooth 

structure is increasing. The etiology of loss of this tooth structure in most 

cases is multifactorial, and chemical erosion plays a major role in most patients. 

This presentation will introduce the concept of erosive tooth wear and address 

the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of extensive tooth structure loss due 

to erosion and bruxism. 

Terence Donovan, DDS, Professor & Section Head, Biomaterials, Department 

of Operative Dentistry University of North Carolina, School of Dentistry at 

Chapel Hill, Director of Fixed Prosthodontics, Scottsdale Center for Dentistry, 

Scottsdale, Arizona 


REGISTER EARLY – SPACE IS LIMITED! 

Early Bird After Sept 15 

Before Sept 15 

Registration Fee: $ 850 $ 950 

UBC Full & Regular P-T Faculty*: $ 750 $ 850 

* 1/2 Day per week 14 Hours of instruction 

(Registration fee includes: Thursday, October 21st Welcome Reception 

(5:30 – 7:30 pm), Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel; scientific 

sessions; course materials; two continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks and 

two lunches) 

Scientific sessions will be held at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle 

Ballroom 1128 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC. 

Early bird registration closes September 15. Please see our website 

for entire program details. 


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Friday, October 29 DE 9930 

The Hottest Topics in Dentistry Today 

Dr. Louis Malcmacher 

Goals and Objectives 

The primary goal of this seminar is to teach dentists and team members 

how to easily integrate the most exciting and hottest topics in dentistry 

into their practices such as dental lasers, Botox and dermal fillers for total 

facial aesthetics, teeth whitening, no prep porcelain veneers, resin bonding, 

overhead control and treatment acceptance. These practical concepts will 

enable you to offer new dental services, reduce your stress, significantly 

increase your production, substantially lower your overhead, and have fun 

doing dentistry. This seminar is a fast paced, entertaining, and educational 

course and is recommended for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants 

and office managers. This course will get you and your staff excited about 

dentistry! 

OUTLINE 

• The latest and greatest in resin bonding 

• No preparation porcelain veneers – transform your practice with these 

new techniques 

• Lasers in dentistry – why it is a must for every cosmetic procedure 

• Botox and Dermal Fillers for Every Dental Practice 

• Teeth whitening update – the fastest, easiest, most successful way to 

bleach 

• Oral care products that expand your practice – what works and what 

doesn’t 

• Motivating your patients to ASK for treatment! 

• Learn how to let patients try out their dentistry before treatment 

• Real overhead control – maintaining an overhead of 50% or less 

• Financial arrangements and the honour system – let your patients have 

the “honour” while you have the “system” 


Louis Malcmacher, DDS, MAGD, is a practicing general dentist in Bay 

Village, Ohio and an internationally known lecturer and author, known for his 

comprehensive and entertaining style. An evaluator for Clinicians Report, 

Dr. Malcmacher has served as a spokesman for the AGD and is President 

of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. He works closely with dental 

manufacturers as a clinical researcher in developing new products and 

techniques. For close to three decades, Dr. Malcmacher has inspired his 

audiences to truly enjoy doing dentistry by providing the knowledge necessary 

for excellent clinical and practice management. His group dental practice has 

maintained a 45% overhead since 1988. 

Tuition: until Oct 15 after Oct 16 





Luncheon included. 

Location: 

Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel 

6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby BC 

NEW LOCATION 




A portion of this program is being generously sponsored by unrestricted 

educational grants from Aurum Group of Companies and Kerr Corporation. 


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Oral Appliances for the Treatment of Snoring and 

Obstructive Sleep Apnea 

Dr. Alan Lowe 

Oral appliances are indicated for use in patients with primary snoring or mild 

to moderate obstructive sleep apnea and in patients who are intolerant of, 

or refuse, nasal continuous positive airway pressure. At present, more 

that 100 appliances are available on the market but only six have been 

adequately evaluated in randomized clinical trials. Recent research findings 

have significantly increased our knowledge of when oral appliances should 

be used and which appliances are best suited for specific patients. Results 

from recent randomized control clinical trials that compare the subjective and 

objective efficacy of specific adjustable oral appliances and nasal continuous 

positive airway pressure will be discussed. The indications, contraindications, 

advantages, disadvantages and side effects of the currently available oral 

appliances used in the field will be described in detail. Particular emphasis will 

be placed on the interaction with the attending physician or sleep specialist and 

the detailed dental clinical protocols and procedures involved. 


Alan A. Lowe DMD, Dip Orthodont, PhD, FRCD(C), FACD is Professor and 

Chair of the Division of Orthodontics in the Faculty of Dentistry at The University 

of British Columbia and has maintained an orthodontic practice for the past 

35 years. His extensive research contributions on the use of oral appliances 

for the treatment of snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea and their effects on 

airway size and tongue muscle activity have been recognized worldwide. In 

addition, he holds Canadian, USA and worldwide independent patents for three 

technologies related to his research endeavours. 

Tuition: until Oct 9 After Oct 9 





Continental Breakfast and Luncheon included. 

Location: 

Lecture Hall #6, Instructional Resources Centre (IRC) 





educational grants from Aurum Group of Companies. 

Saturday November 20 

DE9334 

Combining Science and Technology for Endodontic Success 

Dr. Fred Barnett 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: ½ day lecture & ½ day workshop 

Endodontic diagnostics, instruments and techniques have undergone 

revolutionary changes in the last several years. If the endodontic techniques 

you currently use in practice were acquired more than 5 years ago, that 

technique is now outmoded and obsolete. It is now well recognized that Nickel 

Titanium rotary files, if used correctly, are safe and offer a better outcome for 

treatment. In addition, new thermoplastic resin root canal filling materials are 

easy to use; offer improved sealing properties and will replace the routine use 

of gutta-percha. 

This lecture and hands-on course will provide an opportunity to update and 

familiarize you with these contemporary advances in Endodontics. Upon 

completing the course, you will be prepared to perform endodontic procedures 

in a more straightforward and predictably safe and successful manner. 


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TOPICS TO BE COVERED: 

• Contemporary coronal and radicular access preparation 

• The use of ultrasonics to uncover hidden canal anatomy 

• TFä Nickel Titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments 

• Resin materials (RealSeal) to replace gutta-percha 

• Thermoplastic resin filling techniques with new devices 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: 

• Determine which cases to refer to a specialist 

• Understand how to uncover hidden canal anatomy 

• Apply advanced principles of root canal instrumentation and filling 

• Select appropriate instruments and sequences to suit the requirements of 

the root canal system 

• Carry out endodontic procedures in a successful and cost effective 

manner 

Fred Barnett, DMD, received his DMD degree and his Certificate in 

Endodontics, both from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental 

Medicine. He has served as the Director of Postdoctoral Endodontics at 

Penn until 1990, and is currently the Chairman and program director of the 

IB Bender Postdoctoral Program in Endodontics at Albert Einstein Medical 

Centre in Philadelphia. Dr. Barnett has written numerous scientific and 

clinical papers and has lectured nationally and internationally on Endodontic 

Infections, Periapical Disease, Dental Trauma and Contemporary Endodontic 

Treatment. He serves on the Editorial Board of Dental Traumatology Journal 

and s Associate editor of the Journal of Endodontics. 

IMPORTANT: Please bring at least one of each – accessed single rooted and 

multi-rooted teeth to the course. 

PLEASE NOTE: If you wear magnification loupes while practicing, we 

recommend you bring them to this hands-on course. . 


Lecture only (9 am – 12 noon) 


3 hours of instruction (lecture only) 

Lecture and Workshop (9 am – 5 pm) 


Luncheon included for full day participants only. 

Location: Lecture Hall #6, Instructional Resources Centre (IRC), 




7 hours of instruction (lecture and hands-on) 



educational grants from Sybron Endo. 


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Friday and Saturday, November 26 & November 27 IN 9561 

2 nd Conference on Positive Aging: 

An Interdisciplinary Approach for Health Professionals 

Location: The Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, Vancouver BC 

The aim of the 2nd National Conference on Positive Aging is to bring together an 

interdisciplinary audience of health professionals and researchers to address 

some of the issues and challenges facing the aging population today. The aim 

is to hear about the most current research findings from leading experts, learn 

how research can be translated into practice, and discover useable resources 

to promote healthier, more positive living for Canada’s older adult population. 

The importance of purpose and meaning in later life as well as lessons for 

health and longevity will be emphasized. 

OBJECTIVES 

• To disseminate the most up-to-date information on health promotion and 

health care practices for the aging Canadian population. 

• To provide a forum for networking and collaborating among health care 

professionals, educators, researchers, and other stakeholders with an 

interest in aging. 

• To share important tools and resources available for the aging population. 

This event is approved for up to 12 hours or instruction by the College of 

Dental Surgeons of British Columbia (CDSBC). 

CONFERENCE INFORMATION/UPDATES 

Please visit www.interprofessional.ubc.ca to: 

• View Conference brochure with the list of presentations and speakers 

• Register for the Conference on-line 

• Book your accommodation on-line 

For more information and to register by phone, please call 604.827.3112. 

Tuition: before Nov 1st after Nov1st 

Friday and Saturday 

Registrants: $455 $490 

UBC Alumni/Employees: $400 $435 

Students/Seniors (+65 yrs): $340 $375 

Friday only 




Saturday only 




This course will be of interest to the entire dental team! 


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Saturday and Sunday, November 27 & 28 7DE 9332 

Bone Grafting Course – Ridge Augmentation & Socket 

Preservation with Bone Grafting for Future Implant 

Placement “featuring Live Surgeries” 


This 2-day course is designed to teach dentists the procedure of lateral ridge 

augmentation via guided bone regeneration. Bone healing patterns, grafting 

materials & membranes, indications & management of complications will 

be addressed in detail. Socket Preservation with bone grafting will also be 

discussed in detail. 

Dentists will also learn about soft tissue grafting and how it can assist in guided 

bone regeneration in aesthetic areas. Treatment planning of participants’ 

cases will be discussed; surgical oral anatomy and suturing techniques will 

be demonstrated. 

At least one LIVE Demo surgery will be performed on patients by the course 

mentor(s). All dentists will perform hands-on surgeries in simulation on animal 

mandibles. 

They will practice Socket Preservation, Lateral Ridge Augmentation, Harvesting 

a gingival graft socket seal as well as the appropriate suturing techniques. 

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 

At the completion of this course, dentists will: 

• Understand the methodology and rationale for Extraction Socket 

Preservation 

• Understand the methodology & rationale for single site Lateral Ridge 

Augmentation and their limitations on this procedure 

• Develop diagnostic protocols to recognize uncomplicated from complicated 

cases and the different treatment planning strategy required 

• Manage postoperative phase and potential complications 

Tassos Irinakis DDS, MSc, Dip.Perio, FRCD(C), is the Director of 

Graduate Periodontics & Implant Surgery and Associate Clinical Professor 

in the Division of Periodontics at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 

Vancouver, Canada. 

Dr. Irinakis completed his dental degree in Athens, Greece. After working 

in private practice he continued his education at the University of British 

Columbia where he received his specialty training in Periodontics and Implant 

Surgery. His postgraduate education led to a Diploma in Periodontics and a 

Masters degree in Oral Biology. He continued to obtain his Fellowship with the 

Royal College of Dentists of Canada. 

Dr. Irinakis has been honoured twice by the American Academy of 

Periodontology with the “2005 Educator Award” for “Outstanding Mentoring 

and Teaching in Periodontics” and most recently the “2010 Educator Award” 

for “Outstanding Mentoring and Teaching in Periodontics.” He also serves as 

Reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology for the American Academy and for 

the Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. 

He is a Periodontal Consultant for Vancouver General Hospital and for the 

College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia. He also maintains 2 private 

practices performing a variety of aesthetic periodontal & advanced implant 

surgeries in Vancouver, B.C. & Calgary, AB. Dr. Irinakis lectures actively in study 

clubs, conferences and hands-on courses for dental professionals nationally 

& internationally. 


Dentists: $1800.00 $1950.00 


Location: 

Lecture Hall #6, Instructional Resources Centre (IRC), 







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Saturday December 4 DE 9333 

Hey I can do that!: Periodontics for the General 

Practitioner and Hygienist 

Dr. Mark I. Ryder 

In this full day course designed for the general practitioner, hygienist, and 

dental staff, we will present the current state of the art and science as well 

as introduce some new and exciting developments in the diagnosis treatment 

of periodontal diseases available now or in the near future. These are 

approaches that can be applied by the general practitioner in treating a variety 

of periodontal diseases. In addition, we will discuss the best ways to evaluate 

and re-evaluate periodontal therapies in your own offices, and when it is 

appropriate to refer to a periodontal specialist. We will discuss new methods 

to determine what patients may be at greater risk for periodontal diseases 

and the new research into the relationships between periodontal diseases and 

systemic diseases and the proven and the possible benefits of periodontal 

therapy on a variety of systemic diseases including cardiovascular diseases, 

diabetes, pulmonary diseases, pregnancy outcomes, and Alzheimer’s Disease. 

We will introduce the new developments in the control of periodontal disease 

inflammation and the plaque biofilm through local delivery of antibiotics, new 

local anaesthetic delivery systems, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Finally we will 

present an evaluation for some of current and future therapies which general 

dentists and hygienists are most interested in, including the role of nutrition, 

lasers, growth factors, and tissue engineering. These clinical approaches can 

make periodontal treatment more accessible and acceptable to patients, and 

improve not only oral health but also overall health. 

By the end of this course the participant should be able to: 

• Learn about the major periodontal diseases one may encounter in clinical 

practice as well as basic treatment strategies for these diseases 

• Understand the importance of monitoring periodontal conditions, and 

when referral to a specialist is needed 

• Understand the relative importance of risk factors such as smoking in 

the incidence and severity of periodontal diseases and how the dentist, 

hygienist and dental staff can play an important role in smoking cessation 

programs. 

• Understand the new concepts of how systemic conditions affect 

periodontal health and the oral cavity 

• Understand the emerging relationship between periodontal disease and 

systemic conditions. What is the current evidence and what advice we can 

give our patients? 

• Understand the principles of the new local and controlled delivery of 

antimicrobials, and new local anaesthetics, and how these approaches can 

be applied to their own practice. 

• Understand new systemic and local approaches for controlling the 

destructive effects of periodontal inflammation. 

• Understand the potential benefits and limitations of therapies such 

as lasers, nutrition counselling, nutritional supplements, and tissue 

engineering. 

• Understand how new developments and concepts of periodontal disease 

affect all dental practices, and how to advise our patients. 


Mark I. Ryder, DMD, is a Professor and Chair of Periodontology and Director 

of the Postgraduate program in Periodontology at the University of California, 

San Francisco where he has been a faculty member for the past 31 years. He 

received his dental and specialty training from the Harvard School of Dental 

Medicine. He is the author of over 150 articles, abstracts and book chapters 

and has lectured extensively in continuing education courses on the diagnosis 

and treatment of periodontal diseases both in the United States and abroad. 

His current interests include clinical studies of new diagnostic and therapeutic 

approaches to periodontal diseases, effects of tobacco on inflammation, 

the role of Vitamin D in disease prevention, and the links between oral 

and systemic health in HIV patients. He has received awards both from the 


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University of California and from national organizations for his entertaining 

and informative lectures, and for his contributions to dental education. 







Location: 

Lecture Hall #6, Instructional Resources Centre (IRC) 




THURSDAY EVENING LECTURE SERIES DE 9137 

FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS 

Thursday Evening, September 23 

Another Way of Looking at Lumps and Bumps in the Mouth 

Part 2 

Dr. Samson Ng 

Please join us for part two of this interactive seminar designed to review oral 

lesions that a hygienist commonly encounters in a community practice. This 

seminar will reinforce the chair-side techniques for head & neck and intra-oral 

examinations. Techniques for written and photo documentation of oral lesions 

will also be discussed. The visual presentation and hands-on demonstrations 

of adjunctive evaluation tools will definitely make these topics interesting and 

educational. 

Samson Ng, BSc(Pharm), DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), FDSRCSEd, Dip. 

ABOM., Dip. ABOMP, is a Canadian and American Board certified oral 

medicine specialist and oral & maxillofacial pathologist. He is currently 

appointed as clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, 

director of the Oral Care Program for the Medically Complex Patients (OCPMCP) 

at the Department of Dentistry of the Vancouver General Hospital, and an oral 

oncology staff at the BC Cancer Agency. Dr. Ng also operates a private practice 

which provides comprehensive oral medicine and pathology consultations, with 

a special interest in oral mucosal and temporomandibular joint diseases. 

Thursday Evening, October 14 

Implant Therapy 101 for the Dental Hygienist…What Every 

Hygienist Needs to Know About Implants 


The dental hygienist who is educated and knowledgeable in surgical and 

restorative processes is a valuable resource to patients considering implants. 

As a key member of the dental team, the hygienist must be able to discuss 

the role of implants with patients where appropriate as an integral part of 

their oral health. In addition to involvement in all other facets of patient care, 

the long-term health of peri-implant soft and hard tissues is essential to 

successful implant therapy. This course will focus on the basics of implant 

surgery, restoration and maintenance. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

At the end of the program participants will have acquired: 

• a comprehensive knowledge of implant dentistry 

• ability to identify and educate potential implant candidates; and 

• skills to describe and deliver appropriate maintenance therapy for a 

healthy implant environment. 


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Jim Grisdale, DDS, Dip Prosth, Dip Perio, MRCD(c), is a Certified 

Specialist in Periodontics and Prosthodontics and maintains a private practice 

in Vancouver. He is a mentor for Periodontic and Prosthodontic Study Clubs, and 

has been a clinical instructor in the Division of Periodontics in the Faculty of 

Dentistry at The University of British Columbia. Dr. Grisdale received an Award 

of Merit for Restorative Dentistry and lectures internationally. He is an active 

participant in clinical research and the study of contemporary periodontal 

products, and has published in the area of treatment for dentin sensitivity, 

implants, bone regeneration and soft tissue periodontal adhesives. Dr. Grisdale 

is a member of several professional societies. 

Thursday Evening, November 18 

CDHBC Current Issues Presentation including Independent 

Practice 

Ms. Heather Biggar, Ms. Jennifer Lawrence 

The Registrar and Deputy Registrar of the CDHBC will be presenting and 

facilitating discussion on current dental hygiene issues. Topics will include the 

potential upcoming changes to the CDHBC bylaws that affect the application of 

the 365 day rule, how regulations and bylaws apply to the variety of practice 

settings including independent practice and an update on the development of 

the new Quality Assurance Program. Emerging trends and issues in clinical 

practice will also be covered. 

Jennifer Lawrence, BA, joined the College of Dental Hygienists of British 

Columbia as CEO/Registrar in May 2007. As Registrar, she responsible for 

overseeing the daily operations of the College and acts as spokesperson for 

CDHBC. She also assists the Board in developing strategic objectives and policies 

that fulfill the College’s mandate of protecting the public by ensuring safe and 

ethical dental hygiene practice. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major 

in political science from the University of Victoria. Before becoming Registrar, 

she worked for several years for the BC Government, holding a variety of roles 

including the Executive Assistant to the Minister of Health Planning and the 

Ministerial Assistant to the Minister Responsible for Child Care. Her experience 

over the years has given her expertise in policy development, public relations, 

communications, negotiations and strategic planning. When Jennifer is not at 

work she enjoys playing golf and coaching her stepson’s t-ball team. 

Heather Biggar, RDH, BDH, MSc, is the Deputy Registrar of the College of 

Dental Hygienists of BC and has been with the CDHBC since 2007. Heather’s 

educational background began with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene from the 

University of Manitoba in 2000, which provided the foundation for the next eight 

years of clinical practice in a variety of settings both in Kelowna and Vancouver, 

BC. She went on to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Science (DH) at UBC 

in 2006 as well as a Master’s Degree in Dental Science (Oral Pathology) at UBC 

in 2009. Since early in her dental hygiene career, Heather has been an active 

member on many Committees and Boards, both academic and professional, 

including the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC), the National 

Dental Hygiene Certification Board (NDHCB), various curriculum committees and 

advisory committees. When not pursuing dental hygiene endeavors, Heather 

enjoys travelling with her husband, reading and dining out. 

Thursday Evening, December 9 

Oral Cancer in Asia and How Trends in Cultural Oral Habits 

Influence Global Health and the Dental Hygienist 

Ms. Sherry Priebe 

Oral cancer is on the rise worldwide, with over 400,000 cases diagnosed yearly. 

The social and cultural habits related to oral cancer such as betel nut chewing 

in resource-poor countries in Southeast Asia remain prevalent among its users 

following migration to better resourced countries including Canada. 

Think globally and act locally! Through knowledge transfer of cultural oral habits 

and the effect on global oral health, dental hygienists will realize how seemingly 

unrelated oral habits have a profound effect on their professional lives. 


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Sherry Priebe, RDH, BDSc, MSc, has been impacting the lives of people 

around the world with her dental hygiene life focus to “assist people to attain 

optimum oral health through research, education and clinical practice”. Sherry 

received a Diploma of Dental Hygiene from the University of Alberta, Canada 

in 1978, her Bachelor Degree in Dental Science in Dental Hygiene in 2003 and 

a Masters in Science degree from the University of British Columbia in 2009. 

She has published articles in the Vietnam Journal of Medicine at the University 

of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene and the 

International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 

Sherry presented her master’s research on cultural oral habits in Asia and the 

risks of oral cancer in Scotland, Brazil, Vietnam, Dubai and Canada. Sherry 

has been honoured and awarded for her oral cancer study in Vietnam with 

the prestigious ‘World Dental Hygienist Award in Research” sponsored by the 

SUNSTAR Foundation for Oral Health Promotion presented at the International 

Symposium on Dental Hygiene in July 2010 in Scotland. Ms. Priebe is an 

independent contractor dental hygienist in Kelowna, BC. 

Tuition: until Sept 19 After Sept 19 

Series: $195 $215 

Individual lectures: $ 60 $ 65 

Location: 

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, 

Vancouver 

Times: Registration: 6:30 pm 

Lectures begin: 7:00 pm 

10 hours of instruction (2.5 hours of instruction per lecture) 

CLINICAL PARTICIPATION COURSES 2010 – 2011 

(Limited Enrolment) 

Basic Orthodontics for the General Practitioner 

Dr. Paul Witt 

Friday mornings 

JB MacDonald Building, Faculty of Dentistry 


September – June 

Advanced Orthodontics for the General Practitioner 

Dr. Clement Lear 

Thursday and Saturday afternoons sessions 

JB MacDonald Building, Faculty of Dentistry 


September – August 

Advanced Prosthodontics for the General Practitioner 

Dr. Chris Wyatt 

Tuesday Evening Sessions 

Richmond Campus of Kwantlen University College 


October – May 

Periodontics & Implants for the General Practitioner 


Wednesday Evening Sessions 

Richmond Campus of Kwantlen University college 


October – May 


FULL 

To get your name on the 

wait-list for 2011–2012 

please telephone 

604.822.2627. 

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE 

FULL 

To get your name on the 

wait-list for 2011–2012 

please telephone 

604.822.2627. 



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Cutting Edge Periodontal Surgery for the General 

Practitioner 

Part A & B 


All day Saturday Sessions 

Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre, Faculty of Dentistry, UBC 

21 hours of instruction per part 

October – April 


Occlusion and Aesthetics 

Dr. John Nasedkin 

Monday Afternoon Sessions 

Instructional Resources Centre (IRC), 3rd Floor Board Room and 

JB MacDonald Building, Sutherland Clinic 



September to April 

CLINICAL TOPICS IN DENTISTRY PROGRAM 

35 topics available – 28 available on DVD! 

Great Savings when you purchase 3 or more! 

Clinical Topics in Dentistry is a series of educational programs designed to 

enable dental professionals to learn independently. The Clinical Topics have 

been recorded from live procedures performed at the midwinter meetings of 

the Chicago Dental Society and the Hinman Dental Society. 

These videos are available for purchase. Each program includes one study 

guide and one post-test. Once you have placed an order, your clinical videos will 

be mailed to you so that you may begin working on them at your own pace. As 

you complete each program, send the original post-test to Continuing Dental 

Education. Your credits will be forwarded to your licensing body at the end of 

each month, if applicable. Your post-tests will be marked and a certificate of 

completion will be sent to you. Extra study guides are available for additional 

participants, only if purchased at the time of the initial order. 

To receive a copy of our catalogue, please call Continuing Dental Education at 

604.822.2627, or e-mail us at cde@interchange.ubc.ca. For more information 

on our video program please visit our website at www.dentistry.ubc.ca/cde 

and click on ”Clinical Videos”. 


SAVE THE DATE!— Advance Notice 

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ADVENTURE AND LEARN 

February 7–11, 2011 DE 9315 

Endodontics: Get Better! Now! 

Dr. Markus Haapasalo & Dr. Jeffery Coil 

Clinical Diagnosis of Oral Lesions 

Dr. Charles Shuler 

Location: The Fairmont Kea Lani , Maui, Hawaii 

enrol at: www.dentistry.ubc.ca/cde 

Annual Vernon Ski Seminar DE 9139 

at Silver Star Mountain Resort, BC 

Friday, February 18 and Saturday, February 19, 2011 

Aesthetic & Function of Ceramic Restorations 

Dr. Chris Wyatt 

Oral Surgery Update 

Dr. Ian Matthew 

Location: Chilcoot Conference Centre, Silver Star Mountain, BC 

Saturday, February 19, 2011 

Predictable C&B Impressions and Simplified 

Temporization 

Dr. Len Boksmon 

Saturday, February 26, 2011 

Local Anaesthesia Update 

Dr. Stanley Malamed 

Spring 2011 

Local Anaesthesia for Registered Dental Hygienists 

April 29, 30 and May 1, 2011 

Inhalation and Oral Sedation in Dentistry 

Dr. David Donaldson, Dr. Mark Donaldson and Dr. Fred 

Quarnstrom 


June 20–24, 2011 

Cast Gold Restoration 

Dr. Margaret A. Webb 

May–June 2011 

ORTHODONTIC MODULE FOR 

CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANTS 

AND REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS 


Prerequisites: Active license to practice in British Columbia 

1 year clinical experience 

Clinicians: 


80 Participants 

Members of the B.C. Society of Orthodontists and 

Certified Orthodontic Assistants 

For more information or to get your name on the wait-list for 2011, 

please telephone 604.822.2627. 


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DIRECTIONS TO INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES 

CENTRE, J.B. MACDONALD BLDG, AND THE NOBEL 

BIOCARE ORAL HEALTH CENTRE ON THE UBC 

CAMPUS 

Driving from Vancouver International Airport 

From the airport, follow the signs to Vancouver. Look for SW Marine Drive exit 

on the north side of the Arthur Laing Bridge. Turn left on West 70th Avenue. 

West 70th Avenue becomes SW Marine Drive. Follow S.W. Marine Drive for 

approximately 15 km (10miles). From SW Marine Dr, turn right onto West 

16th Avenue. Follow West 16th Avenue for about two blocks and turn left onto 

Wesbrook Mall. Continue along Wesbrook Mall until you reach Gate 11. Turn left 

at Gate 11 onto Thunderbird Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Mall. 

Continue for two blocks and turn left at 3-way stop. The Parkade is on your 

immediate right. The Instructional Resources Centre (Woodward/IRC) Building 

is immediately east of the Parkade. The J.B. MacDonald Building and the Nobel 

Biocare Oral Health Centre are just east of the IRC Building. 

Driving from Seattle: 

Take Highway 99 into Vancouver (Hwy 99 becomes Oak Street) and turn left 

onto 41st Avenue, which merges into Southwest Marine Drive (approximately 

10 km (6 miles). Stay on Southwest Marine Drive until West 16th Avenue and 

turn right. Follow West 16th Avenue for about two blocks and turn left onto 

Wesbrook Mall. Continue along Wesbrook Mall until you reach Gate 11. Turn left 

at Gate 11 onto Thunderbird Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Mall. 

Continue for two blocks and turn left at 3-way stop. The Parkade is on your 

immediate right. The Instructional Resources Centre (Woodward/IRC) Building 

is immediately east of the Parkade. The J.B. MacDonald Building and the Nobel 

Biocare Oral Health Centre are just east of the IRC Building. 

Driving from Downtown: 

Take either Granville or Burrard Streets, and turn right (west) on to 4th Avenue. 

Follow 4th Avenue westbound for approximately 5km (3 miles), until it turns 

into Chancellor Boulevard. Turn left onto Wesbrook Mall and continue along 

Wesbrook until you reach Gate 11 (second set of lights). Turn right at Gate 11 

onto Thunderbird Boulevard. Turn right onto Health Sciences Mall. Continue for 

two blocks and turn left at 3-way stop. The Parkade is on your immediate right. 

The Instructional Resources Centre (Woodward/IRC) Building is immediately 

east of the Parkade. The J.B. MacDonald Building and the Nobel Biocare Oral 

Health Centre are just east of the IRC Building. 

Due to construction on campus, these directions may change slightly – please 

watch for signs. We apologize for any inconvenience. 


MAP OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 

CAMPUS 

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Woodward 

IRC Building 

Nobel Biocare 

Oral Health Centre 

J.B. MacDonald 

Building 

H.R. MACMILLAN SPACE CENTRE 

Stanley 

Park 

Lion’s Gate 

Bridge 

H.R. MacMillan 

Ogden St. Space Centre 

Whyte St. 

Chestnut St. 

Burrard St. bridge to downtown 

Burrard St. to 

Broadway / 

Granville St. Bridge 

Vanier 

Park 

Cornwall Ave. 

4th Ave. 

Broadway 

Georgia St. 

Burrard St. 

Granville St. 

Dunsmuir 

Cambie St. 

to Hwy 1 

Hastings St. 


REGISTRATION APPLICATION 

As many of the courses have limited enrolment, 

please don’t delay sending off your registration. 

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REGISTRATION APPLICATION 

Course No.: DE Tuition Fee $ Course Title 

 

 

 

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Mr. 

Ms. 

Last Name First Name Initials 

Mailing Address 

Would you like to receive information by email? 

Yes 

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Email Address: 

City 

Province 

Postal Code 

Daytime Telephone Number 

To register online: 

Go to www.dentistry.ubc.ca/cde, and click “To Register for a Course”. 

To register by fax: 

Send completed registration form to 604-822-4835 

To register by phone: 

Local Calls 604-822-6156 or Long Distance (Toll Free)1-877-328-7744 

To register by mail: 

Send your completed registration form to: 

Calendar Courses – Registration 

Continuing Dental Education, UBC 

105-2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3 

Fax No. 

Credit Card Number 

Name of Cardholder 

BC College No. 

UBC Alumni 

Year of Grad 

Expiry Date 

DISCLAIMER: Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to dental practice. Some 

presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing education course 

by The University of British Columbia does not imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure or product by The 

University of British Columbia.

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