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Dr. Ron Zokol graduated from the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry
in 1974. He started his first 20 years of practice in partnership with his father,
a certified specialist in prosthodontics. In 1983, Dr. Zokol started his career
in implant dentistry and graduated from the Misch Implant Institute in 1993.
Dr. Zokol was asked to start a surgical training study club in Vancouver, Canada
in 1992 and, in 1993, Dr. Zokol accepted an invitation to provide one-on-one clinical
instruction for the Misch Implant Institute in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Zokol has remained
on faculty with the Misch Implant Institute providing surgical instruction in its
Toronto program. In 1996, Dr. Zokol founded the Pacific Institute for Implant Dentistry
where he continues today as director. Today, the Pacific Institute provides professional
instruction in both implant surgery and prosthodontics in a number of locations
in North America. In 1997, Dr. Zokol accepted a further surgical teaching position
with the Canadian Implant Institute in Montmagny, Quebec. The surgical instruction
that is provided in these surgical training programs include bone grafting procedures
(sinus elevation grafts and autologous monocortical block grafts), implant surgery
(root form and subperiosteal implants), and soft tissue surgery. In Vancouver, Dr.
Zokol continues to provide monthly instructional programs in advanced concepts in
prosthodontics.
In 1996, Dr. Zokol was successful in the board examinations offered by the American
Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry. As such, he holds the distinguished
position of Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology. Other credentials include
Fellow and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantology, Fellow
of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (elected), Fellow of the American College
of Dentists (elected), Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International. In 1997,
Dr. Zokol was honored by the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators and was presented
with the award – Clinician of the Year.
Dr. Zokol has made substantial contributions to his profession. Dr. Zokol has lectured
internationally since 1989 in Europe and North America. Locally, in Vancouver, Canada,
he has held a number of prominent professional positions including the presidency
for the Vancouver & District Dental Society; Chair, General Examination Committee
for the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia; Chief Examiner for the College
of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia; Clinical Lecturer for the University of
British Columbia, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics.
Dr. Ron Zokol resides with his wife, Marie, & three sons in Vancouver, Canada,
where he maintains a private practice devoted exclusively to implant dentistry.
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