Dr. Derek Hopkins and Dr. Mark Hopkins

Specialized Prosthodontics in Victoria, British Columbia

The practice of Dr. Derek Hopkins and Dr. Mark Hopkins is dedicated to prosthetic, implant, esthetic and reconstructive dentistry. Both are certified specialists in prosthodontics, a discipline that, as they explain, requires first training as a general dentist and then completing a three-year full-time residency, passing national board exams and obtaining a provincial license as a specialist.

The clinic treats patients who have all, some or none of their teeth, and addresses both appearance-driven treatments and functional problems.

Treatments and Procedures

The site details the following areas of work:

• Esthetic crowns, bridges, veneers, onlays, inlays, fillings and bonding.
• Implant surgery.
• Bone grafting.
• Complete and partial dentures.
• Implant crowns, bridges and dentures.
• Bite treatment.
• Dental reconstructions and rehabilitation.

The Specialists

Dr. Derek Hopkins

Certified specialist in prosthodontics and registered dental technician. He has lectured locally and internationally on topics in implant, esthetic and restorative dentistry, and mentors local study clubs focused on patient diagnosis and treatment. He has been an executive member of the Victoria and District Dental Society and president of the British Columbia Society of Prosthodontists.

His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (4 years, University of Saskatchewan), a Doctor of Dental Medicine (1992, University of Saskatchewan), a three-year specialty training in prosthodontics at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio, and a Master of Science and certificate in prosthodontics (1998) with a thesis on free radical damage to collagen. He holds a British Columbia license as a certified specialist in prosthodontics and as a registered dental technician.

Dr. Mark Hopkins

Certified specialist in prosthodontics. He served with the Canadian Forces Dental Service from 2000 to 2008, has been a director of the Victoria and District Dental Society and is a past president of the British Columbia Society of Prosthodontists. He has lectured on implant dentistry and comprehensive management of challenging dental conditions nationally and internationally, and has provided humanitarian dental treatment in Haiti, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and El Salvador.

His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology (1999, University of Saskatchewan), an advanced certificate in Science (Anatomy and Cell Biology), a Doctor of Dental Medicine (2004, University of Saskatchewan), a three-year specialty training in prosthodontics at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Memphis, and a Master of Dental Science in Dental Instrumentation and certificate in prosthodontics (2011). He holds a British Columbia license as a certified specialist in prosthodontics.

In-House Dental Laboratory

The clinic has the Signature Dental Laboratory, an in-house lab that combines classical laboratory techniques with more than 50 years of experience in digital scanning and milling. According to the clinic's information, this integration allows for results not possible with purely digital or analog processes. Technician interaction with patients in the office at all stages of treatment is presented as essential for optimal outcomes.

Air Quality in the Office

The site mentions the use of Surgically Clean Air, an environmental air purification system in the clinic.

Practical Information for Patients

The clinic indicates that appointment changes are best made by speaking with staff during business hours. It also offers information on insurance and claims, as well as treatment examples.

Location and Contact

4510 Chatterton Way, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8X 5H8 · Phone: (250) 881-7670