Ryma Kabir

Ryma Kabir is an Assistant Professor of Periodontics and Implantology at the Faculty of Dentistry of Université de Montréal. She practices privately in Repentigny and serves as a periodontist in the Department of Oncology at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM). At 30 years old, she balances academic teaching, clinical work, and patient care with a focus on oncology-related dental interventions.

• Education: DMD from Université de Montréal (2015), Residency (2016), Master's in Dental Sciences (Université Laval, 2019).
• Award: 2019 Fellowship of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Periodontics.

Her research emphasizes periodontics as the foundation of dentistry, patient trust through oral hygiene education, and managing dental care for oncology patients. She advocates for hands-on teaching despite pandemic challenges, valuing social interaction and mentorship. Her career reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary care and empowering young professionals.

Professionally, she collaborates with a close-knit team at CHUM and UdeM, emphasizing team-based success. She mentors students while addressing complex cases, such as pre- and post-chemotherapy dental assessments for cancer patients. Her personal philosophy integrates resilience, optimism, and gratitude, shaped by her grandmother’s legacy and her own journey as an immigrant to Canada.