Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Bulletin Winter 2017 - 21

Portrait of a Professional

Dr. Kamrin Olfert,
PCSO President 2017-2018
Dr. Jae Hyun Park
PCSO Bulletin Editor

Dr. Kamrin Olfert

Jae Park (JP): Thank you for agreeing to talk with
me today. I look forward to your Presidency in
2017 / 2018, and to your article in the winter
issue of the PCSO Bulletin. Let's start the interview with your childhood.
Kam Olfert (KO): I grew up on a farm in southwestern Saskatchewan. Our family primarily
raised beef cattle and harvested wheat. We also
raised chickens, turkeys, and pigs as a source of
food and extra income. When you grow up on a
farm, it is the focus of your childhood! I have fond
memories of hunting and spending endless
hours wandering the prairies. As I grow older, I
realize how lucky I was to spend so much time
with my parents, working with them all day, every
day. The Olfert family farm was established in
1918, and our centennial celebration will occur in
2018! My siblings and I are the fourth generation
of Olferts who have farmed the same land.
JP: Are there other dentists in the family?
KO: No, I'm the first dental professional in the
family. My siblings work in the fields of pharmacy, veterinary science, and chemistry (and
farming!).
JP: How did you choose dentistry and
orthodontics?
KO: I have always had an interest in sciences.
Being raised on the farm, I quite enjoyed handson work. I decided early in my university career to
apply to dental school.

Dr. Olfert as a child, working on
the farm

Winter 2017  PCSO Bulletin

As for orthodontics, I thank Dr. Peter Konchak for
guiding me toward the field. During my time in
dental school, he took the time to develop a relationship with me; this really had an impact on
my decision to pursue orthodontics. I cannot
thank him enough, because I have discovered
the best career in the world! I haven't looked
back since.

JP: Where and when did you complete your
dental education?
KO: I graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2003. This was the last five-year dental
program in North America, and I was a member
of the final graduating class to complete the fiveyear dental program.
JP: Which orthodontic residency?
KO: I got my MS in orthodontics from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
in 2005.
JP: Who were your classmates?
KO: I was fortunate to have six excellent classmates- we still keep in touch: Scott Heying (San
Antonio, TX), Hitesh Kapadia (Seattle, WA), Regan
Noble (San Angelo, TX), Kyle Sparkman (Amarillo,
TX), Dustin Roden-Johnson (Austin, TX), and
Daniel Bekish (Dallas, TX).
JP: Who were your faculty mentors?
KO: Dr. Jeryl English and Dr. Fred Garrett were just
two of the many faculty members who had an
influence on my career. Dr. English is a former
ABO president and he emphasized the importance of being an excellent clinical orthodontist.
Dr. Garrett influenced me to be a role model for
the profession. A dedicated clinician and teacher,
he demonstrated a willingness to selflessly give
back to the greatest profession.
JP: What techniques were taught?
KO: We had broad exposure to almost every
technique practiced in North America. Functional
appliances, Damon, surgical treatment, early treatment, and extraction / non-extraction philosophies were taught. Our education was diverse,
but being in Texas, there was a special emphasis
on the Alexander discipline. As residents, we
completed the Tweed course in Tucson, AZ.

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