Astra Orthodontics

DMD, MS, Cert Ortho, FCDS(BC), FRCD(C) Dr. Michael Yang was born in Taiwan and immigrated at a young age to Vancouver. He attended Lord Byng Secondary School, where he was selected into the visual arts mini-school program. He developed a particular interest in facial aesthetics, and eventually found his way into the profession of orthodontics. After graduating from the University of British Columbia with his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree, Dr. Yang received his specialty training at the University of Illinois Chicago, where the first ever orthodontic residency program in North America was established. From there he earned the Certificate in Orthodontics and the Master of Science. His Master’s Thesis on tooth movement and bone remodelling was published in the Journal of Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research. In Chicago—a major hub of craniofacial surgery—Dr. Yang gained…

DMD, MS, Cert Ortho, FCDS(BC), FRCD(C) Dr. Charlene Loh grew up observing her parents’ love of dentistry and their incredible ability to impact people’s health and lives. She grew up in Richmond, BC, where she attended Richmond Christian School and graduated from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Richmond High School. After studying pharmaceutical sciences at the University of British Columbia, she went on to start her own path to a career in dentistry, earning her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at UBC in 2014. She decided to pursue advanced training to become a certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, and completed a residency and Master of Science degree at the University of Minnesota. Her thesis was published on the accuracy of Invisalign in accomplishing various tooth movements. Dr. Loh has experience using Invisalign, 3-D…

BDS. MS, Cert Ortho, FCDS (BC), FRCD (C) Dr Sandra Khong Tai received her graduate training in Orthodontics at the University of Minnesota. She is a practicing Specialist in Orthodontics in Vancouver, Canada and Clinical Assistant Professor in Orthodontics at the University of British Columbia, as well as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of the Pacific. Dr Sandra Tai is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. She has been an Invisalign certified orthodontist since 2000 and is currently an Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider who has treated thousands of cases with Invisalign clear aligners. Dr Tai is the author of the textbook “Clear Aligner Technique”. (Quintessence Publishing 2018) which has been translated into 12 languages. She has authored a chapter on Clear Aligner Treatment in the 7th edition of Graber’s Orthodontics (Elsevier 2021). She is a member…

DMD, MS, Cert Ortho, FCDS(BC), FRCD(C) Dr. Casey Ng, originally from Toronto, combines advanced orthodontic techniques with a warm, patient-centered approach. She studied pharmacology and physiology at the University of Toronto, where she shone as a varsity figure skater. Dr. Ng earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of British Columbia and later a Certificate of Advanced Education in Orthodontics and Masters of Science from the University of Minnesota, where she also competed as a collegiate athlete. Her Master’s research focused on preventing canine tooth impaction. Specializing in Invisalign, fixed braces, growth modification, and 3-D imaging, Dr. Ng has extensive experience with Phase I treatments, special needs patients, craniofacial differences, and surgical orthodontics. An Orthodontic Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, she is committed…