Neuromodulators and Aesthetics CE Program

Dr. Lalh was appointed the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the internationally recognized Institute for Reconstructive Sciences in Medicine (iRSM) at the Misericordia Hospital and Covenant Health, dealing with the reconstruction of patients with head and neck cancer.

His area of focus is the use of technological advances in digital imaging for reconstructive surgical procedures and aesthetic medicine.

Dr. Bector obtained his degree in Medicine at the University of Manitoba in 2000 with an undergrad degree in Microbiology and Zoology. In 2010, after completing his aesthetic training and moving to Edmonton, he became a Clinical Lecturer and Instructor with the University of Alberta.

Dr. Bector has a special interest in the treatment of Diabetes, chronic pain management (including migraines), body rejuvenation and facial aesthetics.

Dr. James Mah is a Clinical Professor and the current Dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His academic career spans over 25 years with prior academic appointments at the University of Southern California and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree, Master of Science degree and his Certificate of Specialization in Orthodontics from the University of Alberta. He then graduated from Harvard University with a Doctorate of Medical Science degree and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Orthopedics at Children's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

His research is focused on orthodontic biomechanics, clear aligners, neuromodulators and cone-beam CT. Dr. Mah has organized several conferences on the biology of tooth movement, authored textbooks and book chapters, and he regularly presents nationally and internationally. He has published extensively and was recently recognized by Stanford University in their annual report of the top-cited researchers from across the globe as among the top 2% within Dentistry.

Dr. James Yacyshyn obtained his BSc and DDS from the University of Alberta and completed a Masters in Applied Science Engineering from the University of Toronto. With a background in health technology and Informatics, Dr. Yacyshyn joined the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry in 2001 - later appointed as the director of Continuing Dental Education in 2002.

As Director of Continuing Dental Education, Dr. Yacyshyn has developed and facilitated numerous educational programs spanning various topics for licensed Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, and allied health practitioners across Alberta, nationally, and internationally. Additionally, through Continuing Dental Education's clinical programs, we have provided care for numerous patients over the years.

After being born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta, Dr. Carlyle received his Degree in Dentistry from the University of Alberta in 1973.He then proceeded to open a general dentistry practice in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Being passionate for continuous learning and having interests in Orthodontics, Dr. Carlyle continued on to the University of Manitoba Graduate Orthodontic Program. There in 1977 he received his Master of Science in Oral Biology with a specialization in Orthodontics.

I am a graduate of the University of Alberta, having completed my PhD in the Dept. of Biological Sciences in the field of Developmental Neuroanatomy. I then completed Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Health Science Centers at the University of Tennessee, Memphis and Texas A&M University. I returned to the University of Alberta to accept a position with the Stand-alone Division of Anatomy in the Faculty of Medicine. I am now an Associate Professor and Director of the Division of Anatomy.

The main focus of my research has been on brain development. This has included an examination of factors influencing axon pathway formation within the brain and how drugs of abuse affect brain and behavioral development. My current research is focused on the effect of seizure activity on the neuronal and axonal structure within the brain.

The Division of Anatomy has the responsibility of providing Anatomy instruction across the entire University of Alberta campus, so teaching is a major portion of our academic commitment. We are known for our teaching excellence and strive to maintain this level of excellence by providing high quality instructors with a passion for teaching. Our goal is to make Anatomy come alive and we do this by delivering our material in a context-appropriate manner, incorporating functional and clinical references and marrying topics in Embryology, Physiology, Histology, Neuroanatomy with Gross Anatomy.

Dr. Richard achieved his Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Health Science Center at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and Texas A&M University. Dr. Hatfield has extensively researched brain development, factors influencing axon pathway formation within the brain and the impacts of drug abuse.

Currently, his research is focused on the effect of seizure activity on the neuronal and axonal structure within the brain.

Dr. Jaggi Rao is a double board certified dermatologist (Canada and USA) and a certified cosmetic surgeon. He completed his 5 year dermatology training at the University of Alberta, followed by an accredited fellowship with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Southern California. Dr. Rao is a full Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Alberta.

Dr. Rao continues to lend his expertise to various organizations. He sits on the board of directors for CAAM (Canadian Association of Aesthetics Medicine) and acts as a consultant to the government (such as the Canadian Standards Association), laser and pharmaceutical industry, and professional sports teams.

Dr. Reid Friesen graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta in 2014. During his dental education, he won several awards, including the Gold Medal in Dentistry for graduating first overall in his dental class as well as the Dr. Cal Waddell Western Canada Dental Society Memorial Scholarship for exhibiting the qualities of scholarship, leadership and humanity. Following dental school, Dr. Friesen practiced general dentistry for one year, providing general dental services in Edmonton. Subsequently, he embarked on his Oral Medicine Specialty training at the University of Alberta, and obtained a Masters Degree in Medical Sciences in 2018. His research focused on the referral patterns to Oral Medicine clinics in Alberta. While undergoing Oral Medicine Specialty training, Dr. Friesen had the opportunity to collaborate with multiple medical specialties, including oncology, dermatology and otolaryngology.

Dr. Friesen is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta and is involved in training Oral Medicine graduate students, as well as undergraduate dental and dental hygiene students. Additionally, he is a member of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC), the American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM), the Pain Society of Alberta, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Canadian Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Medicine (CAOMPOM). Dr. Friesen has presented at several continuing education courses. His clinical and research interests focus on the management of patients with chronic temporomandibular joint dysfunction and early diagnosis of potentially malignant disorders.