Edmonton Orthodontist

Dr. Mar graduated with a degree in general dentistry from the Faculté de Médecine Dentaire at  the University of Montréal in 1999.  He pursued a post-graduate residency in hospital dentistry at the University of California San Francisco and Harvard. Dr. Mar obtained a Master’s degree in

dental sciences and a postgraduate Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Montréal in  2004.  Immediately following his convocation, Dr. Mar was awarded a fellowship from the College of Dentists of Canada in the specialty of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics (FRCDC). 

Dr. Mar has been a part-time clinical professor in orthodontics at the Faculty of Medicine and  Dentistry at the University of Alberta since 2005. He is a co-President of the Edmonton Orthodontic Study Club (since 2010) where he teaches, mentors and supports dentists to empower their orthodontic skills using clear aligner therapy within their general family practice. 

Dr. Mar moved to Edmonton in 2004 to take over his newly acquired orthodontic practice in St. Albert, Alberta.  He is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Mar Orthodontics this year.

Dr. Mar strongly believes in the importance of joining the “art and science” of your profession.  He combines the art of strong leadership, genuine respect and dignity, being passionate about the difference you can make and having a wellness based lifestyle with the science of orthodontics, business management, best practice and efficiency. It is this belief that empowered the transition of his practice from traditional metal braces to lingual therapy to a

full 100% clear aligner therapy practice.

Dr. Mar now celebrates FREEDOM with less overhead, a seamless booking schedule  (no emergencies), more time for family and other pursuits, and increased quality of work life for the staff (not running late, regular breaks and easier scheduling). Above all his patients love the freedom of fewer appointments, less constraints and no emergencies. His philosophy of work smart, concentrate on efficient processes and positive outcomes, and celebrate life everyday speaks loudly about a wellness based approach.

Dr. Mar is fluent in English, French and Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese).