Dr. Mark

Monarch Family member since 2008

Dr. Mark Casafrancisco grew up in Richmond and lives in Burnaby today.

Passions

Running, nature, people & culture, lifelong learning and sun-worshipping.

Education

Bachelor of Science (1999)
Doctor of Dental Medicine (2005)
University of British Columbia

Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry (2007)
Master of Public Health (2007)
University of Kentucky

Distinctions

Fellow
Royal College of Dentists of Canada

Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
BC Dental Association

Assistant Clinical Professor
University of British Columbia

Medical Staff Member
British Columbia Children’s Hospital

Diplomate
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Awards

Faculty of Dentistry Teaching Award
University of British Columbia

Memberships

BC Society of Pediatric Dentistry
BC Dental Association
College of Dental Surgeons of BC
Canadian Dental Association
Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Proudest Moments

Running, in full costume, the Disney Captain America 10km Anaheim, followed days later by the Disney Avengers Half Marathon and the Rock ’n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon later that same night!

Finishing the BMO Vancouver Marathon in 5:56 in 2015, then in 4:25 in 2016.

Going on a dental mission to rural Guatemala to treat children, experience the culture and learn some Spanish.

Simultaneously completing my Pediatric Dentistry Certification & Master of Public Health at University of Kentucky (home of the Wildcats!)

Favourite Character

Olaf

Dr. Mark says...

"Dream. Do. Live. Laugh. Love.”