About Dr. Kelvin Afra
Dr. Kelvin I. Afra is a Canadian board-certified Prosthodontist whose career bridges continents, combining Swiss precision with North American clinical expertise. Trained at world-leading institutions in Canada, Switzerland, and Germany, he specialises in advanced restorative, esthetic, and implant dentistry, from complex full-mouth reconstructions to bespoke smile rejuvenations. Over two decades, Dr. Afra has earned a reputation for discretion, refinement, and uncompromising standards. His patients include those who value artistry, scientific rigour, and treatments that harmonise function with beauty. Practising between British Columbia and Dubai, he offers his patients direct access to a level of specialist care usually found in most reputable urban centres, delivered with a personal and culturally attuned approach. His philosophy is simple: precision and longevity in every restoration.
Education & Credentials
2016-2017
Subspecialty Fellowship in Implant Dentistry
University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
Dr. Afra was awarded the International Team for Implantology (ITI) Scholarship, training for one full year at the world-renowned “cathedral of implant dentistry” under Prof. Urs Belser, Prof. Daniel Buser, and Prof. Urs Brägger.
This prestigious program refined his skills in advanced bone grafting, digital implant planning, and the creation of natural-looking, long-lasting restorations. He also completed multiple specialised ITI and European master courses, ensuring his patients benefit from the same precision and excellence that define Swiss dentistry.
2013-2015
MSc in Dental Restorative Science
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
After years in general practice, Dr. Afra returned to Montreal, his birthplace, and joined one of the most respected dental schools in North America. His research focused on evidence-based protocols for deciding when posterior teeth should be restored with direct fillings versus indirect crowns, balancing preservation of natural tooth structure with strength, longevity, and function.
Under the mentorship of Dr. F. Tamimi (main supervisor), Dr. Samer Abi-Nader (co-supervisor), Dr. S. Esfandiari, and Prof. Jocelyne Feine, he refined the clinical judgement, precision, and patient-first ethos that underpin his practice. This work, now widely cited, continues to inform restorative decisions for dentists internationally.
2016-2018
Doctorate in Reconstructive Implant Dentistry
University of Bern
Bern, Switzerland
Dr. Afra, mentored by the legendary Prof. Urs Brägger, collaborated with Prof. Kensuke Igarashi (Nippon University, Japan) on research advancing implant–prosthodontic science.
His doctoral work developed protocols to protect implant integrity, including diagnostic methods to assess and preserve precision fits after mechanical failure. He co-created surgical–prosthetic repair strategies for cases once deemed irretrievable, influencing how leading clinics address complex complications.
His research also set reference standards for measuring peri-implant bone stability, now reflected in specialist guidelines. This blend of technical mastery, biomechanical insight, and restorative artistry underpins his uncompromising standard of care across continents.
