Meet Our Doctor
Dr. Akash Villing
DMD, FRCD(C)
Dr. Villing is a Board Certified Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Villing grew up in Delta and then went on to obtain both his BSc. and DMD from the University of British Columbia. Following dental school, he practiced Dentistry in rural BC. He then went on to complete his specialty training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington.
In addition, he serves as the Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the Fraser Valley division of the BC Cancer Agency. Dr. Villing is also a clinical instructor in Oral Surgery at the University of British Columbia, the President of the British Columbia Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (BCAOMS), President of the Dental Specialty Society of BC (DSSBC) and the President of the Fraser Valley Dental Society (FVDS). He has served on the Board of Directors for the BCDA and currently serves on the BCDA Sedation and Anesthesia Task Force.
His practice focuses on the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including guided dental implant surgery, bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, wisdom teeth extractions, outpatient sedation and anesthesia, management of medically complex patients, TMJ, pre-prosthetic surgery, and orthodontic surgical procedures.
Dr. Thomas Beckstrom
DDS, MD
Born and raised in Louisiana, Dr. Thomas Beckstrom earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, with a minor in Business Administration, from Louisiana State University. He subsequently received his DDS from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Beckstrom then went on to pursue a six-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle, earning his MD as part of the program.
While at the University of Washington, Dr. Beckstrom received comprehensive training in office and hospital-based oral and maxillofacial surgery, including the care of medically complex patients and the management of severe facial injuries. His clinical interests include dental implant surgery, extractions, bone and soft tissue grafting, facial trauma, digital surgical workflows, and the use of modern planning tools to improve the efficiency and quality of patient care. Dr. Beckstrom has also contributed to peer-reviewed research in oral and maxillofacial surgery related to antibiotic stewardship in the context of facial trauma.
Having long been drawn to Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Beckstrom is excited to join the practice, build relationships within the local dental community, and begin the next chapter of his life in British Columbia. He is committed to providing thoughtful, high-quality care while working closely with referring dentists and specialists to deliver treatment tailored to each patient.