UBC Dentistry moved from the old J.B. Macdonald Building to the new David Strangway Building (aka The Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre) which was officially open to patients in September 2006.
The facility occupies 3,510 sq. metres of the new David Strangway Building at the corner of Wesbrook Mall and University Boulevard at UBC’s Vancouver campus. Students learn in 126 open clinical operatories and there are 18 enclosed operatories for special procedures. Previously, there had been 80 operatories available in the dental clinic on campus.
The 144 “smart” chairs are unique and were co-designed using input from UBC faculty members. Software that controls chair movement “memorizes” ergonomic positioning to ensure optimal patient comfort and dental student performance and productivity. Ergonomics is a critical issue for dentistry, a profession plagued by injuries caused by working in awkward positions.
In addition, a networked chair-side software system will store patient information that includes X-rays, digital photos of teeth and gums and all dental records. Students and patients will be able to view pertinent information during treatment planning and follow-up visits.
I took the following panoramic pictures in December 2006—the year in which the clinic was open to the public. 
Very clean and tidy. It’s been a few years now. Not sure if the clinic is still as clean as in year 2006.
UBC Faculty of Dentistry
Hi there. I work for the architect that designed this building. I see you have some interior shots of it and I am interested in getting copies for use in our proposals. We wouldn’t make any money from these photos. They would merely be used to showcase our work.
Thanks!