

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.

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.

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

DDS, PhD, MSc
Specialist in Restorative Dentistry

DDS, FRCD(C)
Specialist in Endodontics

DDS
Biomimetic & Esthetic Dentist

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

DDS
Pediatric Dentist

DDS
Pediatric Dentist

DDS
Pediatric Dentist

DDS, FRCD(C)
Specialist in Prosthodontics
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