Angelina Loo
Overview
Education
Dr. Loo graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia in 1985, after which she completed her general practice residency at the Hospital for Sick Children, Hugh MacMillan and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospitals in Toronto, Ontario. At the University of Manitoba, Dr. Loo graduated with a combined certification in the specialty of Orthodontics and Masters in Science in Craniofacial Biology in 1989 and her research was published in the “Fundamentals of Bone Growth: Methodology and Applications”.
Languages
English
Professional statement
Following graduation, Dr. Loo returned home to establish her private practice in Vancouver and subsequently received her orthodontic fellowship in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. In addition to being the orthodontist on staff on the BC Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate Team since 1991, Dr. Loo is an associate clinical professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry and the course coordinator for the graduate orthodontic program in cleft and craniofacial care. She lectures internationally on facial clefting and feels privileged to participate in surgical cleft missions overseas. Dr. Loo's passion for treating children with cleft and craniofacial differences inspired her to form the Spring for Kids Foundation in 2009, where she currently serves as the foundation's President. Dr. Loo's commitment to the treatment and education of children with cleft and craniofacial differences was recently recognized with a 2011 certificate of merit from the British Columbia Dental Association.
Personal information
When not in practice, Angie enjoys her favourite hobbies including soapstone carving and nature photography, and spending time with her husband David. Their favourite past times include sea kayaking and hiking the great outdoors.
Memberships
Dr. Loo is privileged to be a fellow of the American College of Dentists, for which the advancement of excellence in professionalism, leadership and contribution to dentistry exemplifies its honorary members. She has served as the President of the British Columbia Society of Orthodontists, and is an active member in good standing of numerous professional organizations including:
Dental Specialists Society
American Cleft Palate Association
Canadian Association of Orthodontists
British Columbia Society of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
American Association of Orthodontists
World Federation of Orthodontists
College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.
Royal College of Dentists of Canada
Vancouver & District Dental Society
Canadian Dental Association
Association of Dental Surgeons of B.C.
Locations
Meet Angelina Loo at these locations:
