#509 1128 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L4
Phone: 604-688-7781
E-mail: drtrester@tmdoms.com
ACADEMIC DEGREES
| F.A.D.S.A. | Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology | 1974 |
| F.R.C.D. (C) | Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | 1972 |
| Certified Specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | Training (Board Eligible)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine New York University |
1966 - 1968 1965 - 1966 |
| OMS Specialty | Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology | 1974 |
| D.M.D. | Faculty of Dentistry University of Manitoba | 1962 |
HONORARY DEGREES
| F.P.F.A. | Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy | 1991 |
| F.I.C.D. | Fellow of the International College Of Dentists | 1990 |
| F.A.C.D. | Fellow of the American College Of Dentists | 1987 |
HONOURS
| Honorary Membership | British Columbia Dental Association | 2005 |
| International Man of the Year | Pierre Fauchard Academy | 2003 |
| Distinguished Service Award | College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. | 1998 |
| Certificate of Merit | Canadian Dental Association | 1996 |
HONORARY SOCIETIES
| Omicron Kappa Upsilon | April 1962 |
SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
| British Columbia Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Canadian Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| International Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| American College of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery |
| Vancouver & District Dental Society |
| Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity |
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
| Private Practice | Suite 509 1128 Hornby Street
Vancouver, B.C. |
1968 Present |
| Suite Suite 203 140 West 15th Street
North Vancouver, B.C. |
1970 Present | |
| Suite 230 2755 Lougheed Hwy.
Port Coquitlam, B.C. |
1981 Present | |
| Head | Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre |
1990 2005 |
| Acting Head | Department of Dentistry
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre |
March 1994 August 1995
March 2003 2004 |
| Inspector | Medical Services Commission of B.C. | May 2000 Present |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
University of B.C. |
1969 Present |
| Staff Member | B.C. Womens Hospital (B.C.C.H.)
Lions Gate Hospital, North Vancouver |
1968 Present
1968 Present |
COMMITTEES
| Chairman of the Task Force on the Scope of Dentistry College of Dental Surgeons of BC | Oct 2002 Present |
| Chairman of Hospital Services Committee BC Dental Association | 2000 Present |
| Nominations and Awards Committee College of Dental Surgeons of BC | 1992 - 1995 |
| Governor of the Board of the Canadian Dental Association | 1986 - 1995 |
| Professional Review Committee, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery College of Dental Surgeons of BC | 1989 - 1994 |
| A.H.C. - Registration/Examination Requirements for Oral Medicine | 1992 |
| Ad Hoc Committee on Fifth Year Pre-Licensure | 1992 |
| Chairman, Nominations and Awards Committee | 1990 - 1992 |
| Chairman, COP System Review sub-Committee | 1991 |
| President, College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia | 1988 1990 |
| Vice-President, College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia | 1986 1988 |
| President, Vancouver & District Dental Society | 1982 1983 |
| President Elect, Vancouver & District Dental Society | 1981 1982 |
| President, B.C. Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons | 1976 1979 |
| President, Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity | 1974 - 1975 |
| Director of Board, Vancouver & District Dental Society - in charge of Dental Emergencies | 1973 1976 |
| Board Member, Vancouver & District Dental Society, Representative for Society to the College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. | 1973 1974 |
LECTURES AND SEMINARS PRESENTED
| Implants for the Specialist And General Dentist | Dentis-Tree Institute of India | 2005 |
| Pain Management in Oral Surgery | Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, Calgary and Toronto | 2003 - 2004 |
| Oral Pathology | Vancouver, North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam | 1994 1998 |
| Implantology | Vancouver, North Vancouver and Port Coquitlam | 1987 1995 |
| Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office | Vancouver & District Dental Society
Prince George & District Dental Society |
1991
1985 |
| Orthognathic Surgery | Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry | 1983 |