WESTSIDE ORTHODONTICS: Twenty Years of Creating Beautiful Smiles Story by Sarah Gordon Sometimes people know their calling from an early age. Dr. Colleen Adams, the owner of Dunbar’s Westside Orthodontics, developed an interest in dentistry from her mother, Dr. Cathy McGregor, who recently retired from the profession. Dr. Adams says, “I always liked the sciences and biology, and helping people to be more healthy and happy is a huge bonus.” After graduating from the University of British Columbia’s dental school, Dr. Adams practised general dentistry alongside her mother for a few years. Then she returned to school to further her studies and completed a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics at the University of Alberta. 8
Westside Orthodontics is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year. The practice started in 2001 on the upper floor of Arbutus Village Mall and shifted to Dunbar in 2012. Dr. Adams was thrilled to relocate to this vibrant community. She works alongside her new associate Dr. Travis Gibson who attended the University of British Columbia for both his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees. After graduating, Dr. Gibson practised as a general dentist in northern B.C. Subsequently, he returned to UBC to obtain his Master of Science in Craniofacial Science and Diploma in Orthodontics.
February 15 - April 15, 2021
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