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Dr. Brian Friesen Dr. Don Santos Dr. Brant Toy
Dr. Michelle Agpalza - Santos Laszlo Benga
Dr. Christie Laberge Dr. G Grewal
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Dr. Brian Friesen

Dr. Brian Friesen is known for his pursuit of excellence. It is evident in the awards he's won and in his constant quest for additional training to improve his skills. He keeps his clinics on the leading edge of dentistry, both professionally and technologically, and is committed to both his patients and his staff.

His hobbies include Professional Drag Racing, Art Collecting, Body Building, Running and Cross Country Skiing.


Education

D.M.D., University of Manitoba, 1978
*Graduated with honours

Awards:
*University of Manitoba Gold Medal in Dentistry (Highest standing 4th year dentistry)
*Dr. Harry M. Garvin Award for highest standing in Periodontology
*Canadian Society of Oral Surgeons Book Award for highest standing in Oral Surgery
*American Society of Dentistry for Children Merit Award for highest standing in Pedodontics
*A.V. Johnson Scholarship for highest standing in Prosthodontology in 3rd year
*University of Manitoba Alumni Scholarship in 1st year

Teaching Experience

University of Manitoba Faculty of Dentistry

1987-1990 Instructed undergraduate Oral Diagnosis

Instructed term courses in First Year Operative Dentistry and Introduction to Canadian
Dentistry

1980-1983 Instructed undergraduate Prosthodontics part-time

Professional Development

2003 Nobel Biocare Crown & Bridge & Implant World Conference in Chicago,IL.

2002 Dr. David Vassos Implant Training, Edmonton, Alberta
Advance Bone Grafting

2002 Innova Implant Symposium Seminar in Montreal, Quebec
Sinus Bone Grafting

2002 Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C. (President of the Association)

2002 Chicago Mid-Winter Convention, American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Chicago, IL

2002 North East District Dental Society Meeting, Grand Forks, ND

2002 International Symposium of Dental Ceramics, San Diego, CA

2001 Bill Strupp Advanced Restorative Procedures, Clearwater, FL

2001 Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Montreal, Quebec
(President Elect)

2000 Inova Implant System Syposium, San Jose, California

2000 Canadian Academy Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Halifax, NS

1999 Implant Courses with Alan Schaffron and Nobel Biocare
Winnipeg, MB

1999 Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics convention, Edmonton, Alberta,
Vice-President 1999/2000

1999 Quintessence Syposia, Orlando, Florida
Esthetic and Implant Dentistry

1999 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Meeting
San Antonio, Texas

1999 Implant Course, Misch, University of Manitoba
Bone Grafting on Cadavers

1998 Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prothodontics Convention Centre Chairman,
Arrangements, Clinic, Registration, Corporate Sponsor Commitee Chariman
Winnipeg, MB

1998 In-office review with Dr. Yvan Fortin, Centre D'Implantologie Dentaire De Quebec, Ste. Foy,
Quebec

1998 Dr. David Vassos, one-day course, Edmonton, Alberta
Dental Implants

1998 Dental Boot Kamp, Toronto, Ontario

1998 American Dental Association Convention, San Francisco, California

1998 Amercian Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Annual Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia

1998 American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry 1998 Open Meeting,
Philadelphia, PA, The Pursuit of Esthetic Excellence

1997 University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry, Continuing Education,
UCLA Aesthetic Continuum (12 Day Presentation Course)

1997 Guest Host on CJOB, 1 hour program with Peter Warren discussing Cosmetic Dentistry

1997 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Puerto Rico

1997 The American Academy of Restorative Dentistry, Chicago, IL

1996 Steri Oss World Training Centre for Dental Implants,
Yorba Linda, California

1996 The Super Seminar on Esthetic Dentistry, Chicago, IL

1996 Mastering the Art & Science; The 15th International Symposium on Ceramics,
Orlando, Florida

1995 Complex Rehabilitative Dentistry at Clinical Research Associates
Provo, Utah - Dr. Gordon Christianson

1995 21st Century Ceramics; International Symposium on Dental Ceramics,
Vancouver, B.C.

*** As well as visiting the renowned experts in cosmetic dentistry such as Larry Rosenthal in
New York, NY, and Lloyd Miller in Boston.

*** Works very closely with our in-office lab technician of Garden City Dental centre, Lazlo Benga, who has trained with the world's best technicians.

*** Currently owns and operates Garden City Dental Centre.

MEMBERSHIPS

* Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics (Manitoba/Sasketchewan
Councillor, 1998 Convention Chairman, 1999, 2000 & 2001 Vice-President)

* American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

* The International Congress of Oral Implantology

* Canadian Dental Association

* Manitoba Dental Association

* Elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon (honorary dental society)

* Admitted to Xi Psi Phi (dental fraternity)

 
 
Note: Garden City Dental is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. We focus on cosmetic dentistry, implants, family dentistry, dentures, teeth whitening, dental consultation and more. Our dentists engage in continual training and embrace the latest in dental technology, including lower radation digital X-rays, stress-free sleep dentistry, drill free air abrasion and more. Please phone 204.694.2042 for more information.