Dr. Samson Ng (Vancouver)

• Dr. Samson Ng is a Canadian and American Board Certified specialist in Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
• Graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC).
• Completed a post-graduate hospital residency in the General Practice and Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology Residency Program at UBC/Vancouver General Hospital (VGH).

Professional Appointments

• Practices at Opus Oral Health Centre.
• Clinical Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia.
• Attending Staff, Oral Medicine Clinic, Department of Dentistry, Vancouver General Hospital.
• Associate Attending Staff, iTOP Clinic, Department of Otolaryngology, Vancouver General Hospital.
• President-Elect, BC Dental Association.

Research and Academic Activities

• Completed a Master of Science in Dental Science, with a thesis focused on the use of autofluorescence technology for the detection of oral premalignant lesions in high-risk populations.
• Holds a research grant to establish the BC Tele-OralHealth Network, a real-time video consultation platform designed to support remote dental and medical communities.
• Actively involved in research related to:
  • Clinical treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ).
  • Evaluation of adjunctive oral cancer screening tools.
  • Utilization of photodynamic therapy against oral pathogens.
• Actively participates in research, education, and professional development initiatives within oral medicine and pathology.

Conferences and Continuing Education

• Participates in conferences and clinical seminars both locally and internationally, including:
  • Vancouver
  • Kelowna
  • Vancouver Island
  • Hawaii
  • Los Angeles
  • Puerto Rico
  • Vietnam
  • Korea
  • Prague
  • England
• Provides clinical courses and study clubs in advanced Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology for oral healthcare providers, including dentists and dental hygienists.

Oral Medicine & Pathology Qualifications

• Certified Specialist in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia – FCDS(BC).
• Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada – FRCD(C).
• Fellow in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh – FDSRCS(Ed).
• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Medicine – Dip. ABOM.
• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology – Dip. ABOMP.