The UBC Geriatric Dentistry Program has been delivering community dental services since 2002. Today, the Geriatric Dentistry Program operates in 27 facilities with a team of dentists, dental hygienists, certified dental assistants, and is supported by a specialized team of administrative personnel at UBC. In addition to dental services, the program is also committed to education and research. The model of care is based on fee-for-service delivery of dental care, and the hope is to develop a model of care that can be available to other health regions in the province and beyond.
How UBC’s Geriatric Dentistry Program changed a senior’s life
Ninety-eight-year-old Kam Fung Tang can now eat and enjoy her meals, thanks to the Geriatric Dentistry Program team who helped restore her oral health and improve her quality of life.
UBC alumnus makes $1 million gift to UBC Geriatric Dentistry Program
Dr. Edwin Leong steps up with an impactful gift to fund medical research and innovative technology for seniors isolated from dental care.
Geriatric Dentistry Program Featured by UBC President Santa Ono
UBC's President Santa Ono featured UBC Faculty of Dentistry's Geriatric Dentistry Program as some of UBC's unsung heroes!
UBC Study: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UBC Geriatric Dentistry Program
Read about it in Gerondontology >>
Dr. Wyatt and Visiting Scientist Dr. Yoon Collaborate on Research
Visiting scientist from South Korea collaborating on research with Dr. Wyatt...
UBC Geriatric Dentistry makes deliveries to donate over 110 boxes of toothpaste to long term care facilities
Facilities were grateful to receive donations during COVID-19 pandemic
UBC Study: Cleaning of dentures before overnight storage helps reduce C. albicans colonization
Read about it in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry >>
Working with social workers can improve oral health care for patients, especially in long-term-care facilities
Read how dentists can team up with social workers in the latest issue of CDA Essentials >>
No, You Are Not Seeing Double
UBC GDP now has TWO cargo vans to help deliver oral health services