Cleft & Craniofacial Support
Dr. Loo is the founder of Spring for Kids, a Canadian non-profit organization that supports children with cleft and craniofacial disorders, and their families.
Dr. Angelina Y.C. Loo, DMD, MSc., FRCDC
Dr. Angelina (Angie) Loo graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of British Columbia in 1985, after which she completed her general practice residency at the Hospital for Sick Children, Hugh MacMillan and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospitals in Toronto, Ontario.
She graduated with a combined certification in the specialty of orthodontics and Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology from the University of Manitoba in 1989. Following graduation, Dr. Loo returned home to establish her private practice in Vancouver and subsequently received her orthodontic fellowship in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
Dr. Loo is an active orthodontist staff member on the BC Children’s Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Team, an Associate Clinical Professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, and the course coordinator for the UBC graduate orthodontic program in cleft and craniofacial care. She lectures internationally on facial clefting and feels privileged to participate in surgical cleft missions overseas.
Her passion for treating children with cleft and craniofacial differences inspired her to form the Spring for Kids Foundation in 2009, where she currently serves as the foundation’s President. Dr. Loo’s commitment to the education of families and treatment of children with cleft and craniofacial differences has been recognized with a 2011 Certificate of Merit from the British Columbia Dental Association, and most recently, the 2022 Humanitarian Award from the American Association of Orthodontics.
When not in practice, Angie enjoys her favourite hobbies, including soapstone carving and nature photography, and spending time with her family. Her favourite pastimes include sea kayaking and hiking in the great outdoors.
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Education
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of British Columbia
- General Practice Residency, Hospital for Sick Children, Hugh MacMillan & Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospitals, Toronto
- Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology & Certificate in Orthodontics, University of Manitoba
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Affiliations
Dr. Loo is privileged to be a fellow of the American College of Dentists, for which the advancement of excellence in professionalism, leadership and contribution to dentistry exemplifies its honorary members. She has served as the President of the British Columbia Society of Orthodontists, and is an active member in good standing of numerous professional organizations, including:
- Dental Specialists Society
- American Cleft Palate Association
- Canadian Association of Orthodontists
- British Columbia Society of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- American Association of Orthodontists
- World Federation of Orthodontists
- College of Dental Surgeons of B.C.
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Vancouver & District Dental Society
- Canadian Dental Association
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Associations
- Fellow, Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Member, BC Children’s Hospital Cleft and Craniofacial Team
- President, Spring for Kids Foundation