Born and raised in the Fraser Valley, Dr. Bulat began his distinguished career as an undergraduate at the University College of the Fraser Valley transferring to the University of British Columbia where he received his Dental Degree. Graduating at the top of his class, Dr. Bulat was awarded the College of Dental Surgeons of British Columbia's prestigious Gold Medal before going on to complete his specialty training with some of the leading educators in orthodontics in the field. The recipient of many awards and honours, Dr. Bulat lends his experience to a number of local and national dental and orthodontic societies and also lectures at the UBC dental school.