Dr. Jay Nagamatsu

Dr Nagamatsu, or Dr. Jay as he is known to his patients, brings with him years of experience as both a general dentist and a specialized orthodontist. Experiences like working with the Cleft Lip / Palate team during his residency helped shape his career, teaching him the value of patient care.

For Dr. Jay, orthodontics is a combination of art and science, allowing him to strategize and plan each patient’s treatment to achieve optimal results. He is committed to quality in every aspect of his work, from excellence in the field to giving back to his community, including coaching minor hockey and providing his players with custom mouth guards. His enthusiastic and approachable nature allows him to develop strong relationships with his patients, and his dedication to the community is what helps make White Rock Ortho unique.

EDUCATION

2005 to 2008:        Certificate in Orthodontics & Masters of Science, Saint Louis University
1995 to 1999:        Doctor of Dental Medicine, Tufts University
                            Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Class Vice-President
1992 to 1995:        Bachelor of Science: Microbiology, Cornell University

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

2008 to present: Orthodontist, White Rock, BC
2005 to 2008:      Resident, Saint Louis University
2005 to 2008:      Member of Congenital Abnormalities Craniofacial Team, Saint Louis University
2005 to 2008:      Member of Cleft Lip and Palate Team, Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
1999 to 2005:      Private General Dental Practice: Langley, BC

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Association of Orthodontics
American Dental Association
Canadian Dental Association
BC Society of Orthodontists

Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honours Society

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

2008 to present: Clinical Instructor for the Dental Assisting Orthodontic Module
2005 to 2008:      Class President, Saint Louis University
2007:                  Chairperson of the Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program,
                          Saint Louis University
2000 to 2005:      Board of Directors at Mount Lehman Credit Union, Mt. Lehman, BC

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS

Uchiyama-Treutzel Award for Preclinical Orthodontics
International College of Dentists Award for Clinical Dentistry
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honours

White Rock Orthodontic Center

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Dr Jay Nagamatsu