SANGEETA WYLIE
BSc, DDS
Communications Officer
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Dr. Sangeeta Wylie is a dentist, actor and playwright.
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Dr Wylie earned a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Minor in Music) from Acadia University, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Dalhousie University.
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Her various experiences in dentistry include practice ownership, teaching, lecturing, mentoring, grading (National Dental Aptitude Test), hospital on-call support, and committee support (British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals).
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During the Covid-19 vaccine outreach efforts Dr Wylie served as a Clinical Lead for Northern Health Authority of British Columbia.
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Currently she is helping spearhead a medical-dental collaborative pathway within "Real Time Virtual Support", a resource for rural, remote, and Indigenous communities through Rural Coordination Centre of BC.
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Dr. Wylie’s artistic endeavors extend to acting in TV/Film/Theatre, and playwriting.
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Her work, supported by prestigious arts grants, has garnered multiple awards and international recognition, broken livestream records, and been added to the Theatre curriculum at University of Victoria.
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Dr Wylie is an active member of UBCP/Actra and serves as an Executive Board Director for The Cultch (Vancouver).
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Dr Wylie is passionate about sharing inspirational stories of Planet Smile for Kids far and wide to connect us in helping those in need.