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Vancouver & District Dental Society

Vancouver & District Dental Society

Who We Are

Non profit society serving the dental community in the lower mainland area of British Columbia. Offers high quality CE and social and travel opportunities.

Study Groups

The following Study Clubs are listed here by VDDS as a courtesy only. While we strive to maintain as current a list as possible, please contact the mentor of the club in which you are interested for status of acceptance of new members.

ENDODONTICS

C.D.E. Endodontics Unsponsored
Contact: Mark Oleson

City Centre Endodontics
Mentors: Dr. S. Sinanan / Dr. Shahin Jessa

Fairview Endodontic Study Club
Mentor: Dr. F. Weinstein

Greater Vancouver Endo Systems Extension Group
Contact: Dr. Susan Leung

Northwest Endodontic Study Club
Mentor: Dr. Jeff Coil

Vancouver Endodontic Seminar
Contact: Dr. Brian Henry

ESTHETICS

Botox & Facial Rejuvenation
Mentors: Dr. Janet Roberts; Dr. Warrren Roberts

Foundations of Esthetic Dentistry
Mentor: Dr. Janet Roberts

Occlusion and Esthetics
Occlusal Appliances and Articulation
Mentor: Dr. John Nasedkin

PTIFA – Pacific Training Institute For Facial Aesthetics
Mentor: Dr. Warren Roberts; Dr. Janet Roberts

TEST – The Esthetic Study Team
Mentor: Dr. John Nasedkin with Dr. Edward Lowe

MISCELLANEOUS

BC Pediatric Dentistry Study Club
Contact: Dr. Phoebe Tsang

Empowerment Series Programs for Dentists (ESP)
1. ESP for Career & Practice Management
2. ESP for Dentists Planning to Buy or Start a Practice
3. ESP for Dentists Planning for Retirement
Offered by My Practice Matters, a division of Nadean Burkett & Associates

GPP Study Club
Contact: Dr. Stephanie Wong

Greater Vancouver Study Club
Contact: Dr. Brian Bengtson

Innovative Dental Studies
Contact: Dr. Houman Houchmand

Kaizen II Study Club
Contact: Dr. Arvinder Sooch

Mastermind 2020 Study Club
Contact: Dr. Steven Hill

North Shore Dental Seminar Study Club
Contact: Dr. Brooke Mitchell

Pacific Esthetic Restorative Continuum
Contact: Dr. Kleeberer

Vancouver Laser Group
Contact: Dr. Paul Newitt

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Treatment & Education in Dentistry (C.I.T.E.D.)
Mentors: (Certified Specialists):
Dr. Anthony McCullagh (Prostho)
Dr. Charity Siu (Ortho)
Dr. Richard Chau (OMFS)

The Ensemble Study Club (Richmond, BC)
Director and Contact: Dr. Leslie Wang (Endo)
Advisory Board:
Dr. Scott Yamaoka (Perio); Dr. Matthew Illes (Prostho)
Dr. Michelle Couto (Ortho); Dr. Raymon Grewal (Oral Surgeon)
Dr. Derek Clease (GP); Mr. Saad Shemdin (VDSL)

ORTHODONTICS

CMDS (Christian Medical Dental Society)- Group C – Advanced
Orthodontic Study Club
Mentor: Dr. Tim Tam

CMDS Orthodontic Study Club – Group D – Advanced
Mentor: Dr. Tim Tam

CMDS Orthodontic Study Club – Group E – Intermediate
Mentor: Dr. Tim Tam

Coquitlam Orthodontic 1995 Study Club
Contact: Dr. Linda Taylor

D. C. Orthodontic Seminar Study Club
Contact: Dr. Dorothy Yung

East Van Orthodontic Study Group
Contact: Dr. Walter Woo

Esthetic Orthodontics III
Contact: Dr. Diana Germain

International Orthodontic Seminars Study Club
Contact: Dr. Ron Thompson

Okanagan Orthodontic Seminar Study Club
Contact: Dr. Bernard Lim

OrthoDocs
Contact: Dr. Edmund Liem

Orthodontic Ties Seminars Study Club
Contact: Dr. Bryan Hicks

Ortho Gen X Seminar Study Club
Contact: Dr. Jay Nagamatsu

Ortho Study Club #3
Contact: Dr. Susan Chow

Ortho Pac/93
Contact: Dr. Linda Taylor

Pacific Ortho Seminars Study Club
Contact: Dr. Paul Tsang

Pacific West Ortho
Contact: Ms. Rhonda McRae

Perio Implant Studies & Continuous Education
Seminars (PISCES)
Contact: Ms. June Kulba

Vancouver Functional Study Club
Contact: Dr. Debra Semeniuk

Vancouver Orthodontic (Invisalign) Study Club
Contact: Dr. Shaireen Lalani

Vancouver Orthodontic Study Club
Contact: Dr. Simon Jacobson

West Coast Orthodontic Study Club
Contact: Dr. Robert Love

Wire Works (formerly 2002 Orthogroup)
Contact: Dr. Young T. Kuah

PERIODONTICS & IMPLANTS

BITE Implant Study Club
Contact: Ms. Tracey Ahn

Canadian Dental Implant Training Centre
Contact: Dr. William Liang

Fraser Valley Implant Study Group
Contact: Dr. Dianna Follack

Implant Prosthetic Study Club
Contact: Dr. Frederick Li

Integrated Implant Study Club
Contact: Ms. Sabina Reitzik

North Shore Implant Seminars Study Club
Contact: Mr. Victor Marques

Oral Implantology Study Club’s I, II, III & IV
Contact: Dr. Fredrick Li

Oral Implantology Prosthetic/Surgical Seminars Study Club
Contact: Dr. Anthony Wong

Pacific Implant Institute – Levels 1 and 2
Click below for information re
5-month Mini-Residency Study Clubs
Contact: Dr. Ron Zokol or Dr. Bobby Birdi

Prosper Study Club
Contact: Dr. Gabriela Lipka

Renaissance Dental and Implant Institute
Contact: Dr. Dwayne Karateew or go to www.rdiinstitute.com

TriCity Implant Perio Seminars (TIPS)
Contact: Dr. Nazanin Narani

Vancouver Institute of Osseointegration *
Contact: Ms. Yazmin Banzen

Vancouver Oral Implantology Surgical Study Club
Contact: Dr. Lyle Pidzarko

PROSTHODONTICS

Boundary Prosthetic Study Club
Contact: Dr. Bruce Smith

Cosmos Periodontal / Prosthetic Seminar Study Club
Contact: Dr. Alex Lieblich

David Tai Study Club I
Contact: Dr. David Tai

David Tai Study Club II
Contact: Dr. Eric Harris

Dr. Lance Hazelton Prosthetic Study Club
Contact: Dr. Dana Herberts

Pacific Implant Institute Study Clubs *
Fundamentals in Implant Prosthodontics
Advanced Studies: Implant-based Reconstruction
Mentor: Dr. Ron J. Zokol

Renaissance Dental and Implant Institute
Contact: Dr. Dwayne Karateew or go to www.rdiinstitute.com

Vancouver & District Crown & Bridge Study Club
Mentor: Dr. R. V. Tucker
Contact: Dr. Bert Smulder

Vancouver Gold & Porcelain Study Club
Contact: Dr. Michele Nielsen

Vancouver Prosthodontic Seminar Study Club
Contact: Dr. Giuseppe Rea

X-treme Vancouver Periodontal / Prosthetic Study Club
Contact: Dr. Charmaine Fong

RESTORATIVE

Adventures in Restorative Dentistry Study Club
Contact: Dr. John Carpendale

BC Comprehensive Dental Treatment Study Club
Contact: Dr. Kenneth Lee

BC CRE 2 Fraser Valley Study Club
Contact: Dr. Maria Tugbang

FOCUS
Contact: Dr. Mike Racich

Fraser Valley Cast Gold Study Club
Contact: Dr. Chris Barlow

Spectrum Study Club
Contact: Dr. Maurice Wong

Tucker Gold Study Club #50
Contact: Dr. Gavin Forsyth

Vancouver Dental Education Centre Study Group
Contact: Dr. Wilson Kwong

Vancouver Society of Restorative Dentistry
Contact: Dr. Herbert Fang

Western Restorative Seminars
Mentor: Dr. Craig Naylor
Contact: Dr. Mike Flunkert

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maxill Inc

Who We Are

maxill is a manufacturer of infection control products, medical and dental disposables, oral hygiene and oral preventative products. We are a Canadian based company since 1987. maxill firmly believes that we can offer you similar or better quality product for a lower price and a higher service level than what you are currently receiving. maxill is a 100% totally customer driven company. We guarantee and stand behind every product that we sell, every order that is shipped and every customer that places their trust with us. Our boss is the customer.

Savings

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Reliability

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Quality

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Continuing Education

maxill CE

maxill CE Online

  • Online Learning Centre
  • Learnng Management System
  • Available Courses

Products

Infection Control

  • Disinfectants
  • Cleaners
  • Ultrasonic Units
  • Sterilization
  • Hand Care

Gloves

  • Nitrile
  • Latex
  • Vinyl
  • Other Gloves

Personal Protective & Safety

  • Masks
  • Eyewear
  • Gowns & Coverings
  • Eyewash Stations
  • First Aid Kits

X-Ray

Disposables

  • Barriers & Covers
  • Gauze & Cotton
  • Saliva Control
  • Evacuation
  • Cups
  • Traps & Screens

Procedural

  • Mixing Tips
  • Mixing Accessories
  • Impression Trays
  • Impression Materials
  • Restorative
  • Retractors
  • Articulating

Instruments

  • Diagnostic Instruments
  • Scalers
  • Currettes
  • Mirrors
  • Cassettes
  • Instrument Sharpening
  • Instrument Care

Oral Care

  • Oral Rinses
  • Fluoride Products
  • Prophy Products
  • Toothpaste
  • Patient Products
  • Lip Balm
  • Floss
  • Interdental Care
  • Patient Containers
  • Orthodontic Relief Wax

Toothbrushes

  • Adult Toothbrushes
  • NHL Team Toothbrushes
  • Kids Toothbrushes
  • Specialty Toothbrushes

ipana

  • Oral Care
  • Patient Giveaways
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