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Dental Education

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Canada’s Premier

Dental Education

Community

Elevate your practice by joining over 2000 dental professionals in world-class continuing education and collaborative learning

Meet our FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Dr. Faraj Edher

Dr. Faraj Edher

DDS, MSc, Dip Pros, FRCD(C)
Specialist in Prosthodontics | Clinical Assistant Professor (UBC)

Dr. Faraj Edher is a leading Canadian prosthodontist, educator, and innovator in aesthetic, implant, and reconstructive dentistry. He is the Founder and Director of the BC Dental Study Club, Canada’s largest and most active dental education community, where thousands of clinicians engage in practical, evidence‑based learning that elevates everyday practice.

Based in downtown Vancouver, Dr. Edher founded Transcend Specialized Dentistry, a multi‑specialty clinic providing prosthodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics in a collaborative, patient‑centred setting. Patients travel from across Canada and abroad to seek his expertise in complex implant rehabilitation, full‑mouth reconstruction, and aesthetic dentistry.

Dr. Edher is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, where he teaches both dental students and graduate residents in the Prosthodontics and Periodontics programs. His work has been published in leading journals, including the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry and Dentistry Today, and he is an invited speaker at major national and international meetings such as the American College of Prosthodontists Annual Session and the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics.

Through the BC Dental Study Club, Dr. Edher’s focus is simple: connect dentists with world‑class instruction and hands‑on training that translate directly to better outcomes for patients and practices.

Meet our STUDY CLUB MANAGER

Dr. Rachel Laguesma

Dr. Rachel Laguesma

DMD, Internationally Trained Dentist
Study Club Manager

Dr. Rachel Laguesma is an esteemed internationally trained dentist with a decade of experience in clinical practice. As a key member of the BC Dental Study Club, she has established herself as a driving force in dental education & professional development.

Her role with the BC Dental Study Club underscores her commitment to fostering knowledge-sharing among dental professionals in British Columbia, involving participation in study groups, lectures, and discussions to stay abreast of the latest advancements in dentistry and support the professional growth of her peers.

Dr. Laguesma’s 10 years of practice and passion reflect her dedication to clinical excellence & educational advancement in the dental field, contributing to the ongoing improvement of dental care standards.

Dr. Rana Tarzemany

Dr. Rana Tarzemany

DDS, PhD, Dip Perio, FRCD(C)
Specialist in Periodontics

Dr. Renato Ramos

Dr. Renato Ramos

DDS, PhD, MSc
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Gary Glassman

Dr. Gary Glassman

DDS, FRCD(C)
Specialist in Endodontics

Dr. Matt Nejad

Dr. Matt Nejad

DDS
Biomimetic & Esthetic Dentist

Dr. Dalia Taher

Dr. Dalia Taher

DDS, MSc (ORTHO), FRCD(C)
Specialist in Orthodontics

Dr. Gary Glassman

Dr. Nikhil Sharma

DDS
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Nidhi Kotak

Dr. Nidhi Kotak

DDS
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Nashat Cassim

Dr. Nashat Cassim

DDS
Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Marijana Eic

DDS, FRCD(C)
Specialist in Prosthodontics

Our MEMBERSHIPS

Basic
MEMBERSHIP

Basic
MEMBERSHIP

Free

  • Free Plan
  • Exclusive to Canadian dental community
  • Access to monthly live webinars
  • Case submissions for discussion during live sessions
  • Access to announcements and resources
  • Special offers and promotions offered to study club members

Premium MEMBERSHIP

CA$

595

/yr

  • Up to 17 CE credits for included webinars and events every year
  • Access to recordings of the live sessions for up to 1 year
  • Access to all live webinars
  • $250 discount for all workshops, including Occlusion Series
  • $500 discount for the Implant Training Program
  • Complimentary attendance to our bi-annual CE dinners
  • Up to two 1-on-1 treatment planning sessions with Dr. Edher
  • Unlimited case submissions for discussion
  • Special offers and promotions offered to study club members

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