Dr. Pommy Hallen received his Bachelors of Science at the University of British Columbia in Microbiology in 1996. Following his graduation from the University of British Columbia School of Dentistry in 2002, Dr. Hallen spent close to two years in Kamloops as an associate. He then practiced dentistry at his private practice in Langley for five years, where he developed a passion for endodontics. During these years, Dr. Hallen was active as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UBC Dental School teaching students clinical endodontics. His desire to seek specialty training in endodontics lead him to Los Angeles to the University of Southern California.
Although Dr. Hallen enjoyed his time in Los Angeles with his family, he is excited to start his specialty career at the Surrey Endodontic Centre. He received his certificate in advanced endodontics from USC. At USC, Dr. Hallen honed his clinical skills in all aspects of advanced endodontic treatment and endodontic microsurgery using the surgical operating microscope.
Dr. Hallen is a member of the American Association of Endodontics, BC Dental Association and also the Canadian Dental Association. He lives in Langley with his wife and four beautiful daughters. He looks forward to serving your endodontic needs and help maintain your teeth for life.
Dr. Zhejun Wang, DDS, M.Sc., PH.D, Cert. Endo., FRCD (C)
Dr. Wang graduated from the endodontic graduate residence program at the University of British Columbia (UBC), receiving a Master of Science in Endodontics and a fellowship in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada as a certified specialist in Endodontics. He is also a board-eligible endodontist of the American Board of Endodontics.
During his residency at UBC, Dr. Wang was presented by the dean of UBC Dentistry with multiple awards, including the Joseph Tonzetich Fellowship and George S Beagrie Scholarship. Dr. Wang was also the first ever recipient of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) STAR Network Academy Fellowship.
Dr. Wang is involved in teaching undergraduate dental students at UBC and he has been awarded the Graduate student teaching award.
Dr. Wang has a strong background in the field of endodontics and oral sciences with DDS and PhD degrees. He has been sponsored to be a visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Division of Endodontics at UBC Dentistry for three years. He has over 50 publications on different peer-reviewed dental journals including the official journal of the American Association of Endodontists (Journal of Endodontics), International Endodontic Journal and Endodontic Topics.
Dr. Wang is fluent in both English and Mandarin and he enjoys playing sports and meeting people from different cultures.
Dr. Hind Al-Zuhair, BDS, M.Sc., Dip. Endo., FRCD (C)
Dr. Al-Zuhair graduated with honours and earned her dental degree in 2013. She then enrolled in a 1-year internship program in 2014. The internship program provided valuable experience in managing pain and dental emergencies.
After practicing as a general dentist for four years, Dr. Al-Zuhair returned to school to specialize as an Endodontist. She moved to Vancouver and joined the endodontic graduate residence program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She graduated from the program receiving a Master of Science, Diploma in Endodontics and a fellowship in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada as a certified specialist in Endodontics. She is also a board-eligible Endodontist of the American Board of Endodontics.
Dr. Al-Zuhair is involved in teaching undergraduate dental students at UBC, and she has been awarded the Graduate Student Teaching Award. Teaching and endodontics are her passions.
Dr. Al-Zuhair has a strong background in the field of endodontics and oral sciences. She is a member of the British Columbia Dental Association, the Canadian Academy of Endodontics, and the American Association of Endodontists.
Dr. Al-Zuhair is fluent in both English and Arabic. During her free time, she enjoys travelling, cooking, and socializing. She is also interested in meeting people from different cultures.
Dr. Sarah Awn – BDS, M.Sc, Dip. Endo., FRCD (C)
We are excited to introduce the newest member of Surrey Endodontic Centre, Dr. Sarah Awn.
Dr. Awn earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2015, following which she enrolled in a one-year internship program in 2016. This program offered intensive, multidisciplinary training focusing on pain management, restorative endodontics, and dental emergencies.
After practicing as a general dentist for three years, during which she focused on cases requiring root canal treatment. Her passion for endodontics drove her to relocate to Vancouver to pursue further specialization as an Endodontist.
Dr. Awn completed the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) to obtain her license as a general dentist in Canada. Simultaneously, she practiced Endodontics while enrolled in the endodontic graduate residence program at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She received a Master of Science, Diploma in Endodontics, and a fellowship in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC), marking her as a certified specialist in Endodontics.
Dr. Awn actively participates in her professional community, with memberships in prestigious organizations including the Canadian Academy of Endodontics (CAE), and the BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP). Additionally, she generously shares her expertise by teaching undergraduate dental students at UBC, demonstrating her passion for education and mentorship.
She is fluent in both English and Arabic languages. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, outdoor activities, and engaging in social gatherings.