GETTING TO BETTER KNOW THE MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY
DR. PATRICK CANONNE Past President, LOC Chair, 2021 CAPD/ACDP – AAPD Joint Conference
Why did you choose to specialize in pediatric dentistry? Pediatric dentistry goes hand-in-hand with other dental and medical specialties. It relates to orofacial development, oral and global health, and behavior with growing individuals, compromised or not. It’s a very challenging field and provides the opportunity to care for clients from infancy through the maturing process. The personal interaction with this growing population is very rewarding. Where did you do your training? University of Montréal What do you enjoy most about your career? The spontaneity of kids, behavior changes with the special needs patients, and the long term impact on global health. Working ambience with kids. What is the most misunderstood aspect about Pediatric Dentistry? The importance of pediatric dentistry on global health of the individual: growth guidance, school performance, eating habits.... importance of understanding very early warning signs: recognition of behavior problems, breathing problems etc. Children are not small adults. They are in the process of becoming adults. Pandemie…
You are a Past President of CAPD/ACDP. How and why did you get involved in the association? What other industry volunteer roles have you undertaken? I was impressed by the volunteer involvement of my predecessors for long period of time (8 years minimum) and the vitality of the group from Atlantic to Pacific, North to South. Prior to this I was involved with the Quebec Association of Pediatric Dentists for 10 years, volunteer with First Nations families’ dental education in the evenings during my different working contracts up North for 11 years, volunteer in a fugitive shelter administration...
