Myrna F. Halpenny B.A.(PE), D.D.S., F.R.C.D. (M)
Vancouver Endodontist
Born and raised in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Dr. Halpenny received her bachelor's degree in Physical Education at the University of Saskatchewan in 1968, after which she taught high School for two years in Montreal.
Dr. Halpenny entered the Faculty of Dentistry at MdGill University and graduated in 1974. Following two years of private practice in Vancouver and Richmond, she pursued her specialty in Endodontics at the University of Oregon.
Returning to Vancouver in 1979 Dr. Halpenny became a Certified Specialist in Endodontics in British Columbia. Since then she has successfully practiced her specialty in partnership with Dr. John G. Fraser.
After serving on the council of the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia, Dr. Halpenny was elected as Vice President in 1999 and acclaimed as President in September 2002.
Among Dr. Halpenny's other professional accomplishments are the following:
- Post president of the Vancouver & District Dental Society (1994)
- Co-founder of the Association of Women Dentists of BC
- Clinical instructor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry (1988-94)
Memberships include:
- Association of Dental Surgeons of BC
- Canadian Dental Association
- Canadian Academy of Endodontics
- American Association of Endodontics
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- International College of Dentists
Dr. Halpenny remains a sport enthusiast, enjoying golf at Beach Grove GC, fitness workouts at the Arbutus Club, and winter ski holidays. Myrna's active family life includes her two children. Myles and Merideth. her husband John Mills and his four children.
Myrna is excited about Vancouver's Olympic bid and enjoys her connections with international sport through John's involvement in the Olympic movement.
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