Orthodontist - Dr. Lesley Williams
Dr. Lesley Williams
Dr. Lesley Williams completed dental school and spent five years as a general dentist following which she completed three additional years of specialized graduate training in orthodontics. Dr. Williams has maintained a specialty orthodontic practice in British Columbia since 1997.
Dr. Williams is an experienced and active leader in the orthodontic profession. She is nationally and internationally recognized by professional bodies and her peers with the following important qualifications and accolades:
- Certified Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Chief Examiner (Orthodontics) for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.
- Examiner for The American Board of Orthodontists.
- Former President of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (representing 2,900 orthodontists from the 4 western Canadian provinces and 8 western American states).
- Active member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists.
In addition to her wealth of experience and qualifications, Dr. Williams is committed to providing outstanding, highly individualized care for each patient. The patient and patient family experience at South Surrey Smiles is of paramount importance.
At South Surrey Smiles, Dr. Williams is supported by a dedicated team of specialty trained, experienced and certified staff who share her goals and values.
In her free time, Dr. Williams loves to spend time with her family and friends. She is adventurous, an avid golfer, and loves to travel. When you meet her, you’ll know her #1 priority is creating your beautiful new smile. Dr. Williams is committed to changing lives, one smile at a time!
Education And Professional Memberships
Dr. Lesley Williams, a dedicated orthodontist at South Surrey Smiles, exemplifies great passion and commitment to her field. She began her learning at the University of British Columbia, completing their dental program in 1989, before receiving specialized training in orthodontics at the University of Alberta. This educational path, combined with a drive to provide excellent orthodontic services to her patients, is further evidenced by her American Board of Orthodontics certification. Dr. Lesley Williams' practice strives to deliver comfortable orthodontic care, enabling patients to achieve the confident, beautiful smiles they've always desired.
Building relationships within the dental community allows South Surrey Smiles to maintain its consistently exceptional standard of orthodontic services. As an orthodontic professional, Dr. Lesley Williams continues to refine her skills, knowledge, and industry insight through research and collective learning. She is honoured to carry various professional memberships, including:
- Canadian Association of Orthodontists
- Royal College of Dentists of Canada
- College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia
- Corus Orthodontics
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics
- Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
- American College of Dentists
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
