Meet Our Team of Endodontists and Staff
Dr. Raymond Greenfeld, D.M.D., F.R.C.D.(c)
Dr. Raymond Greenfeld received his DMD from the University of Manitoba in 1968 and practiced general dentistry in Winnipeg for 9 years. He attended the University or Oregon where he specialized in endodontics and has practiced in Richmond, BC since 1980 as a Certified Specialist in Endodontics. Dr. Greenfeld has taught endodontics at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center and the University of British Columbia. He has had numerous papers published and provided lectures both nationally and internationally.
Dr. Greenfeld has served the dental profession in various capacities and has earned honorary distinctions as follows:
Dr. Greenfeld has served the dental profession in various capacities and has earned honorary distinctions as follows:
- President of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics (CAE)
- President of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia
- President of the BC Society of Endodontists
- Chairman of the CAE Procedure Guide committee which was instrumental in producing endodontic procedure codes used by the Canadian Dental Association
- Chairman of the CAE Standards of Practice committee which produced a Standards of Practice document for endodontics. One component of this document addresses degrees of difficulty in endodontics. This effort allowed for uniformity and universality in teaching the variation in endodontic treatment. This document in its entirety is used to guide assessment of endodontic treatment which has less than a satisfactory outcome.
- Chairman of the CAE Standards of Practice committee which served the purpose of updating the Standards of Practice document in 2012.
- Past examiner for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Chairman of the undergrad endodontic program at the University of British Columbia from 1988-1991
- Associate professor at UBC from 1980-1988
- Mentor of the Center for Advanced Endodontic Education from 1991-1998
- Life member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE)
- Life member of the CAE
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics - Retired
- Member of the Pierre Fauchard Academy - Retired
- Guest Lecturer UBC Graduate Program
- Fellow of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.
- Endodontic consultant for contested endodontic treatment cases.
Dr. Jeff Coil, D.M.D., M.S.D., Ph.D., F.R.C.D.(c)
Dr. Coil, received his undergraduate, dental and doctorate degrees from the University of British Columbia. He practiced general dentistry for 8 years and was a Clinical Instructor in endodontics and periodontics, before obtaining his certificate in Endodontics at the University of Washington in 1993. Dr. Coil has served and continues to serve the dental profession as follows:
- President of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics
- President of the BC Society of Endodontists
- Member of the British Columbia Society of Endodontists
- Member of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics (CAE)
- Member of the American Association of Endodntists (AAE)
- Member of the International Association of Dental Traumatology
- Mentor of the Northwest Endodontic Study Club and Seminar
- Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Assistant Professor and Director of the Graduate Endodontic Program, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, University of British Columbia.
- Fellow of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.
Dr. David Hemerling, D.M.D., F.R.C.D.(c)
Dr. Hemerling attended dental school at the University of British Columbia graduating in 1993. After practising as a general dentist for four years, he returned to graduate school receiving his specialty Certificate in Endodontics, in 1999, from Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Hemerling has been practicing as a certified specialist in endodontics since 1999. Dr. Hemerling, a native of Vancouver, is fond of reading and is an avid fan of music. He enjoys traveling and meeting people from different cultures.
Dr. Hemerling is a member of various organizations and serves the dental profession in the following ways:
Dr. Hemerling is a member of various organizations and serves the dental profession in the following ways:
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Fellow of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia.
- Clinical Instructor at the University of British Columbia School of Dentistry.
- Member of the BC Society of Endodontics
- Member of the Canadian Academy of Endodontics.
Dr. Wei Qian, D.M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D, F.R.C.D.(c)
Dr. Qian received his dental education in West China University of Medical Sciences in Chengdu, China. In 1997 he graduated with a DMD and a master degree. He continued to pursue his residency training and doctoral study in the same university. After graduation in 2000 with PhD in oral science, he moved to Beijing to work in Beijing Municipal Dental Hospital for 3 years as a dentist. Dr. Qian immigrated to Vancouver with his wife and did his postdoctoral training in UBC. In 2008, he was enrolled in the endodontic graduate program in UBC graduating in 2011. Dr. Qian is involved in many organizations and his accomplishments are as follow:Dr. Qian is fluent in Mandarin. In his leisure time, he enjoys travel, photographing and DIY.
- Certified Specialist in Endodontics
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Fellow of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC
- Board eligible for the American Board of Endodontics.
- Published 10 articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Co-authored a chapter in the textbook of Ingle’s Endodontics, 6th edition.
- Along with Professor Haapasalo led to a new root canal disinfection product now available for all dentists in North America.
- Clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia School of Dentistry
Eleanor Brown, Receptionist, Certified Dental Assistant
Eleanor has a teaching degree in adult education. She served as a dental therapist in England where she was charged with the responsibility of providing dental treatment to children. Upon moving to Richmond, British Columbia, Eleanor joined our office in 1986. She is currently our receptionist and will make you feel very comfortable with all aspects of your endodontic experience. Eleanor teaches radiography to dental students at the University of British Columbia. She is married, has three adult children and five grandchildren. Her passion is running marathons.
Shelley Blomme, Dental Assistant
Shelley was born in London, Ontario and grew up in Montreal. She has been a dental assistant in our office since 1996. Shelley is the consummate professional in all aspects and is charged with organizing the office. She enjoys working with people and takes pride in creating a pleasant experience for our patients. Shelley is married, has two children and three grandchildren. Her passions are golf, reading and fitness and camping.
Haleh Akhavan, DDS, CDA
Haleh Akhavan, DDS, CDA. This certified dental assistant received her dental degree in Iran. She moved to Canada with her husband in 2002. Haleh brings her vast dental knowledge to our office and compliments the dental care which is provided by our endodontists. When she is not caring for our patients, Haleh devotes her time to her two young children.
Marla Hagoang, DDS, CDA
Marla Hagoang, DDS, CDA. Marla is also a dentist who graduated in the Phillipines. She has been a dental assistant in our office since 2007 and is one of the most capable individuals reflecting her dental education. Marla, similar to her colleagues, will make all patients feel most comfortable when they arrive in our office.
Lorma Fundell, DDS, CDA
Lorma Fundell, DDS, CDA. This lady received her dental degree in the Phillipines and has been in our employ since 2011. She assists the endodontists and is responsible for disinfecting and sterilizing instruments used intraorally. This lady has the most important task of ensuring infection control is appropriate in our office.
Jaswinder Minhas, Receptionist
Jas has worked for many years as a dental receptionist and began working in our office in 2015. She was born in India and studied business in London, England before arriving in Canada in 2010. This lady is most pleasant and will make all patients comfortable when they call or visit our office. She is married and has a son who is the pride of her life.
