Dental Central Canada is an ever-growing platform for Continuing Dental Education in Western Canada. With multiple CE offerings in Endo & Implants, our mission is to provide meaningful lifelong learning opportunities for all dentists looking to expand their knowledge and clinical skills and better serve their practice and patients.
Additionally, we offer discounted pricing on dental implant sundries and instrumentation through Maxxeus Dental and Tatum Surgical. Click on the menu links for further details.
My name is Andrew Gillies, education coordinator for Canadian Dental Implant Training Centre [CDITC], the AAID Vancouver MaxiCourse, the Vancouver Implant Continuum, and the BITE Club. I joined CDITC from a teaching/education, administration, and marketing/sales background. A school teacher for seven years, I have experience in implementing education and curriculum advancements as well as introducing and expanding upon the integration of developing technologies into educational programs.
In 2015, Tatum Surgical, a company founded by CDITC Director Dr. William Liang’s long-time mentor Dr. Oscar Hilt Tatum, entrusted me with sharing their amazing brand or implant dentistry instrumentation with Canadian dentists through our vast network in Western Canada.
In 2016, I was asked to assist in building a whole new program, British Columbia Endodontic Solutions, a 3-day rotary endo training program, and I work alongside Endodontist faculty members Joel Fransen, Pommy Hallen, Michael Sha, and Farnad Rezaie. An exciting and completely new branch of dentistry for me, I am thrilled to continue to build on this new venture, looking into Travel & Learn programs in Whistler as well as through cruise lines. Visit our website to stay up-to-date. I also work with Dr. Joel Fransen @ Richmond Endodontic Centre for his Endo Study Club.
In 2019, Maxxeus Dental, based in Ohio, asked me to oversee distribution of their biologic and regenerative material for implant dentists in Canada. Those who reach out receive an automatic 5% discount on all orders. This includes any US dentists who connect through me, as well.
Drawing upon my teaching and curriculum development background, I work to make improvements to curriculum, integrate different learning styles into program delivery, and effectively make use of new technology to improve student learning. My job is to ensure that your educational experience is as personalized and meaningful to you as possible. I work closely with CDA staff, as well as Dr. William Liang on the implant side and the Endo faculty for Endo programming, for support and growing knowledge in all things dental.