Meet Dr. Wendy Lai 黎詠文
DMD, MSc, BDSc(DH), FRCD(C) Certified Specialist in Endodontics
Having experienced dental trauma as a young girl that resulted in a root canal treatment, Dr. Lai understands first-hand the stress and anxiety a patient may have with endodontic procedures. This understanding is heightened by Dr. Lai's commitment to patient care through her years of diverse experience as a Dental Hygienist, a General Dentist and currently as a Certified Specialist in Endodontics.
Dr. Wendy Lai was born in Hong Kong and moved to Vancouver in her teenage years. She speaks fluent Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
She received her Bachelor of Dental Science Degree in Dental Hygiene and the Darlene J. Thomas Memorial Award in Dental Hygiene from the University of British Columbia. While working as a Hygienist, she discovered her passion for dentistry. To pursue her dreams, she went to dental school at the University of Pennsylvania where she developed a special interest in Endodontics. Upon graduation, she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree with Honors in Clinical Dentistry and Community Health as well as the Drs. Samuel and Louis Rossman Endodontic Scholarship Award.
Returning to Vancouver, Dr. Lai completed three years of specialty program in Endodontics at UBC where she had extensive training in non-surgical and surgical microscopic endodontic procedures while using the latest equipment and CBCT technology. During her residency, she was a part-time clinical instructor in Endodontics at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry. Her passion for teaching continues as she is now a part time Clinical Assistant Professor for the Undergraduate Endodontics program at UBC where she continues to inspire dental students. During her residency, she also had the chance to serve the dental needs of the medically compromised patients at the Vancouver General Hospital and the Haida Gwaii community during her rotations.
Dr. Lai acquired her Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Sciences and Diploma in Endodontics and earned her Fellowship with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. She is a Certified Endodontic Specialist in Canada and a Board Eligible Endodontist with the American Board of Endodontics.
In her spare time, Dr. Lai loves spending time with her family and friends, travelling, trying new cuisines and doing yoga to stay healthy.
Credentials
Certified Specialist in Endodontics (Canada)
Board Eligible Endodontist (American Board of Endodontics)
Fellowship with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Doctor of Dental Medicine with Honors in Clinical Dentistry and Community Health (University of Pennsylvania)
Masters of Craniofacial Sciences and Diploma of Endodontics (UBC)
Bachelor of Dental Sciences (Dental Hygiene) UBC
Clinical Assistant Professor at the Undergraduate Endodontics Program at UBC
