Dentsply Sirona: A Partner in Purpose for More Than a Quarter Century

pace of being in a smaller city. He moved to Sparwood after graduating and has been practicing in this small community ever since. Grace can relate. Her placements this summer opened her eyes to the possibility of practicing in a more rural location, and she is interested in moving back to Vernon or Sparwood following graduation. She’s also looking into the possibility of doing fly-in dentistry in remote Indigenous communities. “Starting my fourth year of school after my summer placements, I noticed such a huge difference in my confidence and approach,” says Grace. “I feel a lot more confident in my judgement and skills thanks to the experience I got this summer which was truly priceless.”

The UBC Faculty of Dentistry is committed to being a leader in dental education by continually evolving to keep pace with the changing demands of dentistry and emerging technologies. This is no easy feat and one that wouldn’t be possible without support from exceptional partners. For over two decades, Dentsply Sirona has been one such partner. As the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technology, Dentsply Sirona has been imperative to the advancement of the Faculty. The relationship started in 1996 when Dentsply Sirona gave its first gift to the Faculty of Dentistry. Since then, the company has made many generous contributions, ranging from student awards to alumni engagement, including supporting the Dental Undergraduate Society, the Faculty’s graduate programs, and the creation of the Dentsply Sirona Award in Endodontics, established in 2018. Dentsply Sirona is also one of eight unique corporate Alumni Partners, demonstrating a commitment to connecting and engaging with students long after they’ve graduated. Most recently, Dentsply Sirona was involved in developing the new digital dentistry laboratory in the JMB Building. This lab provides students with a highly advanced facility for multidisciplinary learning of new technology and will feature current and emerging digital equipment from Dentsply Sirona.

“Our partnership with UBC Dentistry over the last 26 years has been nothing short of inspiring,” says Julie Amyot, National Manager, Institutions and Government at Dentsply Sirona. “By working together in a collaborative spirit, we’ve been able to enhance student learning and support UBC in having one of the strongest dental programs in the country.”

UBC Dentistry and Dentsply Sirona have elevated dental students’ educational experience over the past 26 years and look forward to continuing a strong partnership.