About Dr. Paul Pocock
Dr. Paul Pocock graduated from the Royal Dental Hospital in London U.K. and worked in several hospitals including the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital following which he practiced as a general dentist in England, Australia and the interior of British Columbia. In 1987 he entered the Graduate Orthodontic Program at U.W.O in London Ontario, graduating in 1989.
Dr. Pocock has served as the President of the Orthodontic Society of B.C., Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC Dental School and for the last 6 years, as a member of the Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Team at the Children's Hospital of British Columbia.
Dr. Pocock has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and has lectured locally and internationally. The many organizations he belongs include:
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- B.C. Society of Orthodontists
- Canadian Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontics
- American Cleft Palate Association
When not working, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife Sharon (who works in the office) and their two teenage children Tristan (Dirt Biker!), and Sara (Equestrian Princess!) His favorite hobby is to get away from it all on his old boat ,"Jackaroo".
The Pocock's favorite charity is the Cleft Palate Program at B.C. Children's Hospital.