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Orthodontics for the General Practitioner. In fall 2015, an enclosed operatory in the Graduate Specialty Clinic was named in Dr. Lear’s honour, supported by many individual members of the study club and CDE. In addition, Dr. Lear maintained a specialist orthodontic practice for 46 years, first in Vancouver and later in Burnaby, where he continued to practise until just one month before his passing. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and mourned by friends, patients, dentists and fellow orthodontists, who collectively acknowledge his dedication to excellence in orthodontics and exemplary professionalism, as well as his gentle wit.
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Recent Events
Prince George Alumni CE & Reception The Prince George contingent from the DMD Class of 2015 includes Vikhar Ahmed, Brad Asay, Carmen Hansford, Amanda Lacerda and Rosy McCrodan (see photos). They took the opportunity to visit with the dean, Dr. Charles Shuler, when he visited last September to speak at the Prince George Monster Weekend, a golf and CE event organized by Sinclair Dental. The Friday night social event included a pig roast hosted by fellow alumnus Lydia Naccarato DMD 1985.
Alumni Wine Reception at the TODS Meeting, Kelowna The Thompson Okanagan Dental Society (TODS) annual meeting is always a great excuse for UBC alumni to reconnect. This year the historic Laurel Packinghouse was the venue for the reception co-sponsored by UBC Dentistry, Scotiabank and Sinclair Dental. In the photo: Gurpal Buttar BSc 2003, Rene Buttar DMD 2005, MSc/Dip Endo 2015 and Jordan Noftle DMD 2006.
Richard V. Tucker Dr. Richard V. Tucker, whose pioneering work using gold in restorative dentistry created legions of devotees in the dental profession, died January 12, 2016. The Faculty of Dentistry—in particular, the Division of Continuing Dental Education—was lucky to work with Dr. Tucker over the years and will miss this great mentor. His legacy lives on at UBC in the annual offering of two cast gold restoration courses based on his techniques: one for general dentists, mentored by Dr. Margaret Webb, and one for third-year students, which is mentored by Tucker Study Club members. Months before his death, Dr. Tucker told the American Dental Association’s ADA News that he only wanted to be remembered for being one thing: “A good dentist.” Read more about Dr. Tucker on the ADA website at http://bit.ly/1P6XZwq
Alumni Receptions: Langley, Nanaimo and Victoria October’s alumni events in Langley, Nanaimo and Victoria had great turnouts in those cities. In the photos: (right photo) sisters Jeraldine Tan BDSc 2013 and Jillian Tan BDSc 2014 in Langley, and in Nanaimo (left photo), Margaret Jamieson DMD 2007, Chris Olynik DMD 2008, Bryan Wong DMD 2013, Ann Lu DMD 2014 and Danielle Coulson DMD 2014.
Spaghetti for Six Several once-a-month group dinners called Spaghetti for Six have taken place at the dental school since October 2015. These dinners are hosted by an alumnus who, over dinner, shares his or her insights and experiences with five dental or dental hygiene students, who in return, share what it is like to be a student these days. See the “Thank You” page for recent alumnus-hosts. Interested in being a host? Email alumni@dentistry.ubc.ca
SHARE Send an alumni story or update for “Class Notes” to alumni@dentistry.ubc.ca
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