Curriculum Vitae
Education
University of Connecticut
Master of Dental Science
2007
University of Connecticut
Certificate in Prosthodontics
2007
University of Iowa
Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry
2004
University of Alberta
Doctor of Dental Surgery
2003
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Medical Science
2001
Private Practice
Edmonton, Alberta
2007 – Present
Licensure
Alberta Dental Association and College
2007
National Dental Examining Board of Canada
2003
Organization Memberships
Alberta Association of Prosthodontists
Member
Alberta Society of Dental Specialists
Member
American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
Member
American Board of Prosthodontics
Diplomate
American College of Prosthodontists
Fellow
Association of Prosthodontists of Canada
Member
Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Fellow
Organization Appointments
American College of Prosthodontists
Member, Science and New Technology Committee
2014 – 2016
Member, Private Practice Committee
2014 – 2016
American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics
Secretary, Credentials Committee
2011 – 2013
Member, Credentials Committee
2010 – 2013
Alberta Association of Prosthodontists
President
2010 – 2012
President-elect
2009 – 2010
Association of Prosthodontists of Canada
Executive Councilor
2009 – 2013
Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Examiner
2009 – 2014
Teaching Affiliations
University of Alberta
Assistant Clinical Professor
2007 – Present
Awards
American College of Prosthodontists Education Foundation Scholarship
2005
Academy of General Dentistry Award
2003
Jason Lang Scholarship
2002
The Dental Alumni Association Award
2002
Alberta Heritage Foundation of Medical Research Summer Studentship Award
1999
Alberta Cancer Board Summer Studentship Award
1998
Presentations
2025
Straumann Educational Event, Edmonton, AB — Perspectives on fixed complete implant rehabilitations: a discussion beyond All-on-X
2025
Edmonton Dental Assistant’s Association, Edmonton, AB — Understanding the indications for crowns and veneers
2025
International Team for Implantology Study Club, Edmonton, AB — Perspectives on fixed complete implant rehabilitations
2024
Legacy Dental Club, Edmonton, AB — Perspectives on fixed complete implant rehabilitations
2023
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2023
Northwest Dental Exposition, Edmonton, AB — Transforming the art of shade-taking into a science
2023
Legacy Dental Club, Edmonton, AB — Transforming the art of shade-taking into a science
2022
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2022
Straumann Educational Event, Seattle, WA — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2022
International Team for Implantology Study Club, Edmonton, AB — Transforming the art of shade-taking into a science
2020
American College of Prosthodontists, New Orleans, LA — Private practice experience with an in-house dental laboratory
2020
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2020
Central Alberta Dental Society, Red Deer, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2019
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — How can a Prosthodontist help a General Dentist?
2019
International Team for Implantology Study Club, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2019
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2018
University of Connecticut, Graduate Prosthodontics, Farmington, CT — Life after residency
2018
International Team for Implantology Study Club, Edmonton, AB — Considerations for esthetic and functional implant restorations
2017
Straumann Educational Event, Edmonton, AB — Considerations for esthetic and functional implant restorations
2017
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2017
Northwest Dental Exposition, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to dental ceramics
2017
Legacy Dental Club, Edmonton, AB — Shade taking with digital photography
2016
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2015
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2015
Straumann Educational Event, Edmonton, AB — Considerations for esthetic and functional implant restorations
2014
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2014
Legacy Dental Club, Edmonton, AB — Perspectives on digital dentistry
2014
University of Connecticut, Graduate Prosthodontics, Farmington, CT — Perspectives on digital dentistry
2014
Naval Postgraduate Dental School, Bethesda, MD — Dental laboratory communication in the age of digital dentistry
2014
International Team for Implantology Study Club, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2013
Dr. Charlie Yu Study Group, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2013
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2013
Dr. Andrew Mather Study Group, Edmonton, AB — Esthetic implant restorations
2012
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2012
International Team for Implantology Continuing Education, Vancouver, BC — Advanced techniques for esthetic implant restorations
2011
Canadian Forces Dental Services, Edmonton, AB — Evolving treatment philosophies for single anterior implant restorations
2011
Academy of Prosthodontics, Hilton Head Island, SC — Evolving treatment philosophies for single anterior implant restorations
2011
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2011
Dr. Charlie Yu Study Group, Edmonton, AB — Considerations for single anterior implant restorations
2010
University of Connecticut, Graduate Prosthodontics, Farmington, CT — Evolving treatment philosophies
2010
International Team for Implantology Study Club, Edmonton, AB — Considerations for single anterior implant restorations
2010
Dr. Sean Fisher Study Group, Edmonton, AB — Considerations for single anterior implant restorations
2010
International Team for Implantology Study Club, Edmonton, AB — Contemporary prosthodontic treatment planning
2010
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2009
Canadian Forces Dental Services, Edmonton, AB — Contemporary prosthodontic treatment planning
2009
Straumann “YES!” implant program, Calgary, AB — Prosthodontic planning and clinical procedures
2009
Straumann “YES!” implant program, Vancouver, BC — Prosthodontic planning and clinical procedures
2009
Dr. Charlie Yu Study Group, Edmonton, AB — Contemporary prosthodontic treatment planning
2009
Straumann “YES!” implant program, Kamloops, BC — Prosthodontic planning and clinical procedures
2009
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2008
Straumann “YES!” implant program, Regina, SK — Prosthodontic planning and clinical procedures
2008
Canadian Forces Dental Services, Petawawa, ON — Contemporary prosthodontics – a new way of thinking
2008
Astra Tech Educational Event, Edmonton, AB — Successful implementation of dental implants into the general practice – a comprehensive team approach
2008
Dr. Charlie Yu Study Group, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2008
University of Alberta School of Dentistry, Edmonton, AB — A clinician’s guide to all-ceramic restorations
2007
Northwest Dental Exposition, Edmonton, AB — Treatment planning mandibular overdentures from a biomechanical perspective
2006
Northeast Implant Symposium, Farmington, CT — Prosthodontic and surgical considerations for treatment planning a mandibular overdenture
2005
Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontists, New York, NY — Planning for a mandibular overdenture: a case report
2004
Northeast Implant Symposium, Boston, MA — Designing the implant foundation of a maxillary overdenture
Publications
Digital dentistry: the next revolution. Guest article ACP Messenger Fall 2014;45(4):13-15
Bidra AS, Agar JR, Taylor TD, Lee CK, Ortegon S. Techniques for incorporation of attachments in implant-retained overdentures with unsplinted abutments. J Prosth Dent 2012;107(5):288-299
Lee CK, Karl M, Kelly JR. Evaluation of test protocol variables for dental implant fatigue research. Dent Mater 2009;25(11):1419-25
Lee CK, Agar JR. Surgical and prosthetic planning for an implant-retained mandibular overdenture: a clinical report. J Prosth Dent 2006;95(2):102-5