Dr. Serena

Monarch Family member since 2019

Dr. Serena grew up in West Vancouver, then moved to Boston, Providence, and New York before returning back home to Vancouver.

Passions

Traveling the world to explore new cultures, music, skiing, and keeping up with her puppy Romeo.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (2002)
Doctorate of Dental Medicine (2005)
Tufts University

Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry (2007)
Lutheran Medical Center

Research Fellowship, Craniofacial Pediatric Dentistry and Nasoalveolar Molding (2012)
Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery,
New York University Langone Medical Center

Distinctions

Fellow
Royal College of Dentists of Canada

Diplomate
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia

Assistant Clinical Professor
University of British Columbia

Clinical Attending
British Columbia Children’s Hospital

Assistant Clinical Professor
New York University College of Dentistry

Dental and Pre-Surgical Director, Board Member (2015) and Volunteer (2010 - Present)
Global Smile Foundation

Founding Member
World Cleft Coalition (WCC)

ACPA Education Committee
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

YWCA Women of Distinction Nominee - Health and Wellness (2021)
YWCA, Metro Vancouver

Board Member (2021)
Canadian Society of Disability and Oral Health

Memberships

BC Society of Pediatric Dentistry
College of Dental Surgeons of BC
Canadian Society for Disability and Oral Health
Canadian Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Languages

English, Spanish, French

Proudest Moments

Being able to contribute to the work with Global Smile Foundation (GSF), a non profit foundation dedicated to providing comprehensive cleft care for patients with cleft lip and palate, in underserved areas throughout the world.

Favourite Character

Princess Jasmine

Dr. Serena says...

“When given the choice between being right, or being kind, choose kind.”
-Dr. Wayne Dwyer, re-told by RJ Palacio, in the book Wonder