Dr. Richard Burns graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine (with Distinction) in 1986.
He practiced as a physiotherapist (orthopaedics, rheumatology and the heart/lung transplant team at the University of Alberta Hospital) until 1993, at which time he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (with Distinction).
During that time, he was awarded the Arthur D. Cummings Gold Medal and the Louise McKinney Post Secondary Scholarship, among numerous other awards.
He has practiced dentistry in the Victoria area since 1993 with a focus on comprehensive aesthetic restorative dentistry, including dental implants.
Dr. Burns is a graduate and mentor at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington, a member of the International Team for Implantology, the Academy of General Dentistry, and a past member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
He lectures to dental professionals on diagnosis, treatment planning, restorative dentistry, and dental implants. He is a registered lecturer for Straumann - one of the world's leading dental implant companies.
Arthur D. Cummings Gold Medal
Arthur D. Cummings Bursary
Arthur D. Cummings Scholarship
Dentistry Canada Fund - Dean's Award
Frank Ceran Memorial Bursary
Dental Alumni Association Prize
Louise McKinnney Post-Secondary Scholarship (1st place academic standing)
American Academy of Oral Medicine Certificate of Merit
Dr. James Zimmerman's Scholarship
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Prize
