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This article appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of MONTECRISTO MAGAZINE
Keep Smiling --Dr. Wilson Kwong's Practice Makes PerfectWilson Kwong arrived in Canada from his native Philippines at the age of 16. He had never, up to that point in his life, visited a dentist. Safe to say it was not a lot of fun, those first few visits, but it made an impression on him, not only in terms of dental health: “I used to tell all my friends in high school I wanted to be a dentist, with an office in Oakridge Centre,” he says. And that is precisely what happened.
In the course of things, though, Dr. Kwong saw ways to evolve his practice beyond dental hygiene and maintenance, and into cosmetic dentistry. “The reward of seeing someone smile, without any concern for their appearance—I find it really makes my day.” It has been only in the last decade or so that the term “cosmetic dentistry” has gained any traction, and Dr. Kwong clarifies what it means, at least to him: “it is a way to restore things to their original form and ideal function. We provide the right team, and over many years we have studied all kinds of clinical methods. And I can say without hesitation that the specialists in Vancouver are the best in the world. So we can accomplish some amazing results.”
The number one cause for concern is simply “bad bite”, in which a person’s teeth and jaw are not properly aligned, a problem that tends to intensify over time. “We see patients who have been in a pain management regimen for many years, and that just isn’t good enough. We use sonography, electromyography, and a kind of neuromuscular philosophy to address the issues.” Dr. Kwong is interested in the science of dentistry, the materials used, new technologies, and new kinds of anaesthetics. He organizes a study club, in which ten dentists meet to discuss issues, and learn from each other.
In a way, what Dr. Kwong does is simplicity itself. “It all starts with the bite. If that doesn’t work, it causes the basis of most problems. All the new knowledge out there makes a lot of sense, and it gets patients healthy. I believe in educating the patient as well, to the highest degree possible. So we spend a lot of time with each patient, even before any diagnostic work is formally done. We are not trying to achieve a ‘false’ bright smile, but rather to help people be, and look, as healthy as possible.”
Dr. Kwong’s laboratory, where moulds are made, and various ceramics are used to create solutions to a wide variety of dental problems, is located near his office. Seiji Ato is the fully dedicated technician who runs the lab, and helps Dr. Kwong find the right solutions for each unique problem. “We are looking for overall health, harmony, actually, based on nature. There is something called ‘the Golden Proportions’, a kind of ideal look to a human face. We take that into account, but always the most important thing is what each individual patient requires. We take a mould of their teeth, and work backwards, to what the ideal setting would be for their jaw and teeth. It is a bit like jewellery-making, in some ways. We actually use ceramics to create the right look for the patient, but more importantly, the right function for their teeth, their bite.”
In a separate room in the laboratory space is a small photo studio, where each patient is photographed at the end of their process. “That is a very happy room,” muses Dr. Kwong, as he heads back to his office to see the next patient of the day.
—Kit Porpentine, MONTECRISTOMagazine
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October 28, 2009
Dr. Wilson Kwong Helps the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies Perform the Largest Number of Programs to Date
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - October 28, 2009) - By the end of the year, the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) will have completed 14 hands on programs in 2009, making it one of the youngest post-graduate dental education organizations to complete such a feat. This is just CCADS' second year operating under its current model where full scholarships are granted, allowing dentists to attend a comprehensive hands-on program series. This accomplishment includes providing advanced clinical education to over 200 students in five different locations in three countries, all on scholarship. Dr. Wilson Kwong has been instrumental in helping to reach, instruct and mentor the doctors involved. "Dr. Kwong is a great leader and has been essential to the success of the program and organization," said Garrett Caldwell, President of CCADS. Without the help of professionals like Dr. Kwong, CCADS would not be the leading educational provider that it is today.
Dr. Wilson Kwong has been in private dental practice for over 20 years. A graduate of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Kwong's post-graduate certification in Neuromuscular Dentistry is from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) -- making him one of only a handful of LVI-certified dentists in British Columbia. Dr. Kwong is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and is the Director of the Vancouver Dental Education Centre.
The California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) is a not for profit organization focused on changing the way postgraduate dental education is offered to dentists. CCADS is led by Clinical Director, Dr. Thomas Dudney, and has mentors and instructors currently conducting study clubs and clinical programs related to cosmetic dentistry across the USA, Canada and the UK.
For more information, contact:
Stephanie Riordan
Director of Education and Business Development
California Center for Advanced Dental Studies
916-933-6670
http://www.advanceddentalstudies.com
June 29, 2009Dr. Wilson Kwong of Vancouver, BC Has Been Selected as One of 2009's Top Clinical Instructors
VANCOUVER, BC, Jun 29, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Dr. Wilson Kwong was featured on the cover of the latest Practical Aesthetics magazine as one of the top clinical instructors worldwide in the field of dentistry in 2009. The featured dentists were selected by the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS), an industry leader in postgraduate education.
Dr. Kwong's selection was a result of his clinical skills, mentoring efforts and leadership in the field of cosmetic dentistry. "Dr. Kwong has proven to be not only an outstanding dentist but also an educator and coach for other dentists looking to advance their cosmetic skills," said Garrett Caldwell, President of CCADS. He has recently been named the Co-Program Director for the CCADS Live Patient Hands On Program in Vancouver. Dr. Kwong also leads a regular study group in British Columbia to discuss and review aesthetic cases and the latest developments and techniques in dentistry.
A graduate of the University of BC, Dr. Wilson Kwong has been in private dental practice for over 20 years. He is a Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies where he has studied extensively in the areas of cosmetic dentistry, advanced restorative dentistry and neuro-muscular occlusion. Dr. Kwong is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Canadian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Kwong is also the Director of the Vancouver Dental Education Centre, where dentists can learn the latest in patient care and practice management. His practice in Vancouver's Oakridge Centre focuses on aesthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry.
The California Center for Advanced Dental Studies (CCADS) is a not for profit organization focused on changing the way postgraduate dental education is offered to dentists. CCADS is led by Program Director, Dr. Thomas Dudney, and has mentors and instructors currently conducting study clubs and clinical programs related to cosmetic dentistry across the USA, Canada and the UK.
For more information, contact:
Stephanie Riordan
Director of Education and Business DevelopmentCalifornia Center for Advanced Dental Studies
916-933-6670
SOURCE: California Center for Advanced Dental Studies
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March 11, 2009Dr. Wilson Kwong of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Is Announced as a Mentor and Clinical Instructor for the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies
VANCOUVER, BC - After careful consideration, the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies' (CCADS) board is honoured to announce that Dr. Wilson Kwong, DMD, has been appointed as a Mentor and Clinical Instructor at the California Center for Advanced Dental Studies. "I am excited to have Dr. Kwong as one of our first Canadian mentors. He has one of the premier dental practices in the Vancouver area and possesses the qualities we look for. He is a world class clinician, and an outstanding teacher," said Dr. Thomas Dudney, Program Director of CCADS.
Dr. Kwong's selection is the result of a rigorous review process that includes an in depth look at the doctor's collegiate and post-graduate education, dental practice and overall integrity. In order to be selected, they must have completed a minimum of 120 hours and three levels of advanced clinical training from accredited post-graduate programs. "What distinguishes our Mentors," comments Garrett Caldwell, President of CCADS, "is their comprehension and use of advanced clinical protocols for veneers including all types of indirect all-ceramic and ceromer composite restorations and their overall commitment to excellence in their practices."
Mentor-Instructors for CCADS have many responsibilities, including conducting their own local study groups in their offices and instructing nationally and internationally at seminars and live patient hands-on programs. However, more important than their clinical duties is their responsibility to the public and to any doctor who seeks assistance or mentoring in the field of cosmetic dentistry.
A graduate of the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Kwong has enjoyed practicing for 20 years. He has a post-graduate certification in Neuromuscular Dentistry from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) -- making him one of only a handful of LVI-certified dentists in British Columbia. He is a Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the BC Institute for Oral Implantology, and is a Fellow of LVI. Dr. Kwong is also the Director of the Vancouver Dental Education Centre, where dentists can learn the latest in patient care and practice management. His practice in Vancouver's Oakridge Centre focuses on aesthetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry.
The California Center for Advanced Dental Studies is an international teaching organization that is revolutionizing postgraduate dental education for dentists. CCADS is a not for profit organization that offers scholarships to qualified dentists to attend aesthetic dentistry programs. CCADS has mentors and instructors currently conducting study clubs and clinical programs focused on cosmetic dentistry across North America, Canada and the UK.
CCADS is funded through the support the following benefactors: Frontier Dental Laboratories, Takacs Practice Management, Ivoclar North America, Biolase, Jensen, Patterson Dental and Zenith/DMG.
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