The Mirror, January, 2023

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The island of Montréal lies in the St. Lawrence River and is the traditional home of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabeg peoples. French explorer Jacques Cartier visited the village of Hochelaga when he arrived in 1535, and climbing to the top of the mountain that they named Mont Royal, planted a cross and claimed the land for France. The settlement was called Fort Ville-Marie in honour of the Virgin Mary, and the name remained until 1642 when Paul de Chomedy Maisonneuve founded the city of Montréal, named after the mountain.

The 2022 Time Out Index of the World’s Greatest Cities, ranked Montréal as number 9 worldwide. As Time Out Magazine explained. “From a wave of hot new restaurant openings, to secret terraces and hidden beer gardens, Montréal has got its mojo back. With a bonafide mountain in the middle of the city, sandy beaches scattered on and off the island, Tulum-inspired hotspots and a hopping festival scene that is only rivalled by the nightlife after dark, it’s no wonder Montreal made the top 10”.

Get Ready for Montréal!

Cover President’s Message (English and French)

The New LIFE Membership Category

8 Report on the new Canada Dental Benefit

9 CAPD/ACDP’s Bid for the IAPD Congress in 2027

The CAPD/ACDP Alumni Reception at the AAPD-Orlando ………………………… 11 Update and Clarification on the NDSE and the FRCDC ………………………… 12 2022 Whistler Annual Conference Wrap-Up 16 Thank you to our 2022 Annual Conference Sponsors ………………………… 18

Get Ready for Montréal –The Conference Theme ………………………… 19 The 2022-2023 CAPD/ACDP Membership Directory ………………………… 20 Have you checked your Member Profile recently?

21 Classifieds ………………………… 21

3M Graduate Student Research Presentation Award ………………………… 22 The Dr. Keith Titley Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Scholarship

24 The Dr. Norman Levine Undergraduate Dental Student Award

24 Student Membership Benefits and Liaisons

25 Meet CAPD/ACDP’s new Secretary-Treasurer! ………………………… 27 CAPD/ACDP Committees and Association Liaisons

Yourself in Montréal, September 21-22-23, 2023

Message from the President

Dr. Gregory J. Westman

Dear friends and colleagues,

I hope that everyone was able to enjoy the holiday season. I wish all of you the best for 2023.

The CAPD/ACDP Annual Conference in Whistler BC was a great success and I want to thank everyone involved with the meeting, especially Dr. Anita Gärtner and her team. The Scientific Program was excellent, and all attendees enjoyed the social programs. It was good to reconnect with colleagues at the conference after the pandemic interruption. It was also great to see a number of new and younger faces in attendance.

Thank you to the residents for presenting their research projects. Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Rabalski for receiving the 2022 3M Oral Care Graduate Student Research Award.

If you couldn’t attend the Whistler conference the AGM Reports and Minutes are on the CAPD/ACDP website https://www.capd-acdp.org/AGM-Reports

Of great concern to all Canadian Pediatric Dentists is the introduction and administration of the Canada Dental Benefit Program. We will continue to monitor the program and advocate for Pediatric Dentists and keep the membership informed of details as they become available.

For the more senior CAPD/ACDP members, a Life Membership category was approved at the AGM. Members 65 years old will automatically have their CAPD/ACDP membership fee reduced by 50%. Please make sure all your membership data fields are updated on the CAPD/ACDP website.

I would like to welcome Dr. Terry Farquhar to the CAPD/ACDP as our new Secretary-Treasurer. Terry will be a great addition to our team. Many thanks to Dr. Ray Lee for his many years of service on the executive. His contributions and humorous interjections will be missed.

The next CAPD/ACDP Annual Conference on September 21-23, 2023, will be a joint conference with the AAPD in Montréal. Members can pre-register for this meeting on the website www.conference.capd-acdp.org.

As Canadians, embrace the winter season,

Sincerely,

Gregory J Westman

Message du Président

Dr Gregory J. Westman

Cher(ère)s ami(e)s et collègues,

J’espère que vous avez tous pu profiter du congé des Fêtes. Je vous transmets mes meilleurs souhaits pour l’année 2023.

Le congrès annuel de l’ACDP/CAPD qui s’est tenu à Whistler, en C.-B., fut couronné de succès, et j’aimerais remercier toutes les personnes qui ont contribué à son organisation, notamment la Dre Anita Gärtner et son équipe. Le programme scientifique était excellent, et tous les participants ont bien apprécié les activités sociales. Il a fait bon de renouer avec des collègues après l’interruption due à la pandémie. Il était également merveilleux de voir de nouveaux et jeunes visages dans l’assistance.

Je remercie également les résidents qui ont présenté leurs projets de recherche Félicitations à la Dre Alexandra Rabalski qui a reçu le Prix du meilleur projet de recherche 3M Oral Care 2022

Si vous n’avez pas pu participer au congrès de Whistler, vous pouvez consulter les rapports et le procès-verbal de l’AGA sur le site Web de l’ACDP/CAPD, https://www.capd-acdp.org/AGM-Reports

Ce qui cause la plus grande inquiétude chez tous les dentistes pédiatriques canadiens, c’est l’instauration du programme de soins dentaires du Canada et son administration. Nous continuerons à surveiller le programme et à plaider en faveur des dentistes pédiatriques. Nous tiendrons nos membres au courant des développements à mesure qu’ils seront disponibles.

Les membres plus âgés de l’ACDP/CAPD seront heureux d’apprendre qu’une catégorie de membres à vie a été approuvée lors de l’AGA Les membres de 65 ans et plus bénéficieront automatiquement d’une réduction de 50 % de leur cotisation de membre à l’Académie Veuillez vous assurer que tous les champs caractérisant votre profil de membre sont à jour sur le site Web de l’ACDP/CAPD

J’aimerais souhaiter la bienvenue au Dr Terry Farquhar qui sera le nouveau secrétaire-trésorier de l’ACDP/CAPD. Terry sera un précieux ajout à notre équipe. Mille mercis au Dr Ray Lee pour ses nombreuses années de service au sein de l’exécutif. Ses contributions et ses interventions humoristiques nous manqueront.

Le prochain congrès annuel de l’ACDP/CAPD se tiendra à Montréal du 21 au 23 septembre 2023 et sera un congrès conjoint avec l’AAPD. Les membres peuvent se préinscrire à ce congrès sur le site Web, www.conference.capdacdp.org

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The New Life Membership Category

A message from Dr. Duy-Dat Vu, Chair, Membership Committee

Dear

CAPD/ACDP Members,

At the Annual General Meeting on October 28 in Whistler, BC a motion was passed to introduce a new Life Membership category. Eligible members of the Academy who have been active for 30 years or more and/or have reached the age of 65 by September 30 of the current membership year and maintain an active license to practice will be automatically transferred to this new category.

It was further determined that the annual dues will be 50% of the CAPD/ACDP membership dues Life Members shall pay all dues and assessments and are eligible for all the privileges of the Academy including the right to vote, nominate, and to hold office.

2022-2023 Life Membership Dues:

CAPD/ACDP Life Member: $168.00 CAD

Joint CAPD/AAPD Life Member: $530 CAD (Just a note that in order to be eligible for AAPD Life Membership, a member needs to be 65 years of age or more AND an AAPD member for 30 years or more.)

CAPD Life / AAPD Active Member: $890 CAD

CAPD/ACDP members are reminded that they enjoy a 25% discount on the AAPD portion of their membership dues when they pay their Joint Membership through CAPD/ACDP.

Eligibility:

To assess eligibility for the new Life Membership category, we would ask each member to update their profile on the website with their month, date and year of birth at their earliest convenience.

Once profiles are updated, we will inform members automatically when they become eligible for CAPD/ACDP Life Membership.

As the CAPD/ACDP Life Membership category is retroactive to July 1, 2022, a number of members have already transferred to this new category.

If any members have questions about the Life Membership category, please contact Steve at directorofoperations@capd-acdp.org

Sincerely, Dr. Duy-Dat Vu Chair, Membership Committee

Update on the Canada Dental Benefit

Dr. Ross Anderson, Executive Director

CAPD/ACDP members continue to receive information on the interim Canada Dental benefit from CDA or their provincial dental organization. However, CAPD/ACDP wanted to let members know that as an organization we are actively engaged and considered an equal stakeholder by Health Canada in the development of the Canada Dental Benefit. As such we continue to be invited to the Minister of Health’s Round Tables with Oral Health Care Associations, hosted by the Minister of Health the Honorable JeanYves Duclos and the Deputy Minister of Health Stephen Lucas.

Round tables were held in May/June of 2022 and December 14, 2022. I represented CAPD/ACDP at these meetings to ensure that the national voice of children’s dentistry is heard. The most recent round table was to seek input from Oral Health Care Associations on how the next iteration of the Plan should be structured. This included discussions on measuring outcomes and how the National Plan would interact with already established dental plans.

In addition to these round tables Dr. Paul Andrews, Dr. Jennifer MacLellan and I attended the information/question and answer session presented by Health Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency on the unveiling of the Canada Dental Benefit.

At the CAPD/ACDP Annual Conference in Whistler BC, the CAPD/ACDP Executive Council received an update from CDA President Dr. Lynn Tomkins on CDA’s interactions with Health Canada. The Executive council let Dr. Tomkins know that Pediatric Dentists across Canada are called upon to care for the most vulnerable children with ECC/SECC. Dr. Tomkins received suggestions and guidance to ensure that the specialty of Pediatric Dentistry is considered as the plan develops further.

Further information on the interim Canada Dental Benefit, including eligibility and how to apply can apply for it can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/dental-benefit.html

Dr. Ross Anderson, Executive Director representing CAPD/ACDP at the December 2022 Ministerial Round Table with Oral Health Associations.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR CAPD/ACDP!

Bid for the 31st IAPD Congress 2027

CAPD/ACDP has submitted a Letter of Intent to host the 31st Congress of IAPD in Vancouver, BC in June 2027. CAPD/ACDP joined the IAPD as a member organization in 1973 and last hosted the IAPD Congress in Toronto in 1982. A formal bid will be presented by Dr. Ross Anderson and Dr. Sarah Hulland on behalf of CAPD/ACDP in Maastricht, Netherlands on June 12, 2023.

Hosting the 31st IAPD Congress is a move for greater social opportunity and responsibility and will place the CAPD/ACDP on the world stage. In addition, the potential revenue will allow CAPD/ACDP to fulfill a long-standing goal of creating a legacy fund.

How can you support the bid?

1. Join the IAPD as an individual member. We need to demonstrate active membership support for the bid to be successful. Click on the link to review membership rates, https://iapdworld.org/membership-fees/. There are reduced fees for multiple year membership and for Students and Seniors.

2. Register for the 29th Congress June 14-17, 2023 in Maastricht, https://iapd2023.org/welcome/. This is a great travel opportunity to meet and learn from colleagues from around the world

3. Answer the call when CAPD/ACDP reaches out to the membership to help make the bid successful.

Click to see the Letter of Intent.

UPDATE AND CLARIFICATION ON THE NDSE, AND MRCDC & FRCDC DESIGNATION GUIDELINES

Dr. Paul Andrews, RCDC Director for Pediatric Dentistry

I was honoured when Ross Anderson asked me to prepare this update and clarification regarding the history and current activities of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC, College). I was asked to report specifically on two topics, 1) the status of the delivery of the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE), 2) the historical context and current use of the designation of MRCDC and FRCDC.

National Dental Specialty Examination

It is not possible to provide an update on the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE) without first delving into the history of the College.

In 1962, the Board of Governors of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) approved a recommendation from its Committee on Specialists and Specialization to establish a Royal College of Dentists with four clear objectives in mind:

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To promote high standards of specialization in the dental profession.

To set up qualifications for and provide for recognition and designation of properly trained dental specialists. 

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To encourage the establishment of training programs in the dental specialties in Canadian schools; and 

To provide for the recognition and designation of dentists who possess special qualifications in areas not recognized as specialties.

Three years later, on March 8, 1965, The Royal College of Dentists of Canada was established by an Act of Parliament. Since its inception, RCDC has administered a high-calibre examination that has been a requirement to gain Fellow status within the College and helped in establishing standards for the recognition of nationally recognized dental specialties.

Initially, interim examinations were offered to practitioners who were already registered as specialists in their province. Successful completion of this initial interim examination allowed the candidate to use the designation Fellow in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC).

Throughout the years, legislations evolved and with it, so did the administration of the RCDC examination for fellowship status. In 1981, the first part of the examination was modified to include a clinical component and was designated as sufficient for “Membership” (MRCDC) in the College. Completing the previous second part of the examination was designated the expert or, “Fellowship” level (FRCDC). The MRCDC category served a useful purpose in that certain of the provincial Dental Regulatory Authorities (DRAs) used this designation as one criterion for specialty licensure. However, based on the medical model of obtaining staff privileges in most hospitals, obtaining Fellowship status became critical for dental specialists providing care in hospitals.

From 2001 onwards, to satisfy the unique requirements of each provincial DRA, the College was asked to develop and administer a standardized “one-step” examination, renamed the National Dental Specialty Examination (NDSE). Consequently, candidates who successfully completed the NDSE could apply for registration and licensure as a specialist in their chosen province. These same candidates were also eligible to apply for Fellowship within the College.

Update on the NDSE and Clarification of the MRCDC and FRCDC Guidelines (Cont’d)

In December 2018, RCDC was informed by the DRAs, through the Canadian Dental Regulatory Authorities Federation (CDRAF), that they were investigating alternatives to having an RCDC administered NDSE as the certification process for licensure of dental specialties. The CDRAF determined that the public interest could only be served if the NDSE was administered by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB), the governance structure of which would allow direct oversight of the examinations by the DRAs.

RCDC and other stakeholders, continued to promote the importance of the administration of a national assessment as part of the certification process for licensure for dental specialists in Canada. Ultimately, as requested by CDRAF, RCDC entered into an agreement with NDEB to support the transition of the administration of the NDSE from RCDC to NDEB. The NDEB successfully took over the administration of the NDSE in 2020.

In 2021, the NDEB informed all stakeholders that it wished to withdraw its involvement from the administration of the NDSE for several reasons. The NDEB committed to administer the NDSE until 2023, while a decision was made on how to proceed with the assessment as part of the licensure process for dental specialists.

With the support of the Canadian Dental Specialty Association (CDSA) and the nationally recognized Dental Specialty Associations, including CAPD, the College took the lead on the development of a proposal for the administration of the NDSE in 2024 and beyond. As part of this proposal, the NDEB would collaborate with RCDC during a transition period to help with a variety of aspects of the examination process. An agreement was structured to ensure that all sides are aware of expectations and outcomes, including collaborating with other key stakeholders such as the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) and the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD).

Significant discussions have taken place between the College and CDRAF to ensure that this proposal would address the concerns of the DRAs for a sustainable model moving forward. The College was pleased to inform its membership at its Annual General Meeting in September 2022 that RCDC will administer the NDSE in 2024 moving forward based on acceptance by the DRAs of the governance model of the current proposal as well as the determination of reasonable examination fees. The structure of the NDSE must carry forward as a written examination to satisfy the DRAs.

The RCDC Board of Directors recently presented a governance model that appeared to meet the needs of the DRAs and is currently in the process of hiring a Director of Examinations to lead this project.

RCDC’s relationship with Dental Specialty Associations is of paramount importance and therefore, I will continue to routinely update our members as work progresses. Although RCDC is committed to the development and administration of the NDSE as part of the licensure process. This will have no effect on the continued provision of the fellowship examinations for specialists to achieve Fellow status in the College.

MRCDC and FRCDC Designation Guidelines

Members of The Royal College of Dentists of Canada are entitled to use the Fellowship or Membership designation of the College. This designation sets RCDC members apart as dental specialists with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in their profession.

New Fellows can use the designation of Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC) as soon as Fellowship is conferred, which occurs once their name is called by the Registrar at the annual Convocation Ceremony despite their licensure status.

Clarification of the MRCDC and FRCDC Guidelines (Cont’d)

The designation should appear entirely in capital letters after their name (e.g.: Dr. John Smith, DDS, FRCDC or Dr. Jane Smith, MRCDC), and should not be italicized, placed in parentheses, nor contain any hyphens, periods, commas, or other punctuation marks. The use of parentheses around the C in FRCDC is not consistent with the name of the College we are not the Royal College of Dentists of (Canada).

A spelling using parentheses (i.e.: FRCD(C)) was previously used but is no longer the preferred orthography. More so, letting go of the parentheses in the designation is more in line with the healthcare community and provides a more uniformed and standardized way of using the designation.

In addition, to continue to use the respective designations as Fellows FRCDC and Members MRCDC you must remain as a member in good standing with The Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

I hope this update has been helpful and as always if you have any questions or comments or are interested in getting more involved with the College, please reach out to me at your convenience.

Dr. Paul Andrews FRCDC Pediatric RCDC Director Chair of Governance Committee Chair of Credentials Committee

DENTISTS PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN THE EARLY DETECTION OF HYPOPHOSPHATASIA (HPP)1

Do you see this in your practice?

99% of all HPP patients experience premature tooth loss with the root intact before the age of 52 Premature tooth loss with the root intact can be the first and most obvious signs of the disease1

In Canada, a HPP patient can see 7 dentists, 13 doctors and it can take 27.4 years from the first symptom to diagnosis3

What is HPP?

A life-threatening genetic disorder characterized by ALP enzyme deficiency that disrupts mineralization of bones and teeth leading to numerous devastating consequences4

If you suspect that a patient may have HPP or cannot explain the premature loss of deciduous teeth: Refer your patient to the local children’s hospital pediatric dental chief or HPP medical expert to ensure further, diagnosis, and management of the patient

Schedule regular check-ups to monitor oral health and tooth loss

References: 1. Reibel A, et al. Orodental phenotype and genotype findings in all subtypes of hypophosphatasia. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2009;4(6):1-10.. 2. Whyte M, et al. Hypophosphatasia: Validation and expansion of the clinical nosology for children from 25 years experience with 173 pediatric patients. Bone. 2015;75:229-239. 3. Canadian Data. HPP Patient Input Program, Alexion, 2016 4. Rockman-Greenberg C. Hypophosphatasia. Pediatr Endocrinol Rev. 2013;10:380-388.

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Whistler Annual Conference

The Medical Model for Managing Dental Caries in

the Pediatric Population

When the 2020 Annual Conference in Whistler had to be cancelled due to COVID Health restrictions, the only option at the time was to re-schedule for October, 2022. The organizing committee thought that a conference late in October, at a travelling destination (at least a 2 hour shuttle from Vancouver) would be a challenge. In the end, with 207 attending the Scientific Sessions, our attendance expectations were greatly exceeded. Attendees knew they were in for something special when the weather cleared, the mountains shone and the Welcome Greeting by President Jennifer MacLellan included a personal appearance by the Mayor, Jack Crompton, but also by the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Ambassadors.

The Thursday Conference pre-courses were sold out, as was the President’s Dinner. The new format of a short Welcome Reception (drinks and hors d’oeuvres), encouraged attendees to explore the local restaurants for dinner. And the first major use of the Whova Conference App allowed for social interaction amongst attendees, as well as business interactions with the Sponsors and Exhibitors at the Trade Show.

The National Annual Conference Committee will review and act on the suggestions made in the surveys. Thank you for taking the time to comment!

Dr. David T. Evans

Jennifer Campbell

Dr. Robert J. Schroth Dr. Cheryl RockmanGreenberg

Dr. Brian Novy Dr. Man Wai Ng

Dr. Francisco RamosGomez

Dr. Mor Cohen-Eilig

Pre-Course Speakers

Scientific Session Speakers

Photo Memories of the Whistler Annual Conference are available as a Video (with music!) and a PDF (so you can dwell on individual photos)

High Fives to the Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

L to R: Drs. Lisa Coveney, Anita Gärtner (Chair), Diederik Millenaar, Wendy Tang, Geoffrey Grant (Missing from Photo: Luc Magne

A Very Sincere Thank You to the Sponsors who supported the 2022 CAPD/ACDP Annual Conference in Whistler, BC Their messages to members may be found throughout this issue of The Mirror

SUSTAINING SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORs SILVER SPONSORS

CAPD/ACDP – AAPD Joint Conference Theme:

Embracing Facial Differences by Harnessing the Power of Interdisciplinary Teams

Partnering with AboutFace Canada, this joint CAPD/ACDP - AAPD conference will focus on a life course of caring for patients with Facial Differences, both congenital and acquired. From early diagnosis, community based Pediatric dentists are often one of the first points of contact for these patients and become team leaders in the management of these often complex patients. Dynamic speakers from Canada and the US will guide community based Pediatric Dentists through this life course from prenatal care to harnessing the power of interdisciplinary care teams. Presenters, many of whom have direct experience with the topic of facial differences, will present and participate in panels that will discuss trauma informed care and how Pediatric dentists can transition patients when the timing is right, through the lens of the patient, the family and the profession.

Registration for the Joint Conference will commence toward the end of February. Pre-Registration is currently open for those who wish to guarantee accommodation at the Bonaventure. Please visit conference.capd-acdp.org or conferencefr.capd-acdp.org, and click the Orange button at the top right

MEMBERSHIP

HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR MEMBER PROFILE RECENTLY?

Members can check and revise the information on their CAPD/ACDP membership profile.

Here’s how to do it…

1) Visit www.capd-acdp.org

2) Click the log-in button at the top right 3) Type in the email that CAPD/ACDP has on file 4) Type in your password or click “Forgot Password” and create one 5) Click “Edit Profile”

Here are some things to look for: 

Is the name of your dental office listed properly? 

Is the email address on file and the business address correct?  Have you filled in your birth date for automatic Life Membership renewal (when applicable) 

Just for CAPD/ACDP stats, consider filling in your Graduation Date and the School name.  Did you at one point ask to be removed from the public “Find-a-Pediatric Dentist” listing but now you would like your name to appear on the list? (or your name now appears but you prefer to have it removed?) If you would like your listing changed, please contact Steve –directorofoperations@capd-acdp.org

Just a note of clarification:

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The Find-a-Pediatric Dentist Directory is Public. It allows anyone to search for a Pediatric Dentist in a city or province.

The Membership Directory is Private. This is for CAPD/ACDP Members only.

3M Oral Care-CAPD/ACDP Graduate Student Research

Presentation Award

Full details of the Abstract topics are available at https://www.capd-acdp.org/Grads-and-Undergrads

Three Graduate Students presented excellent abstracts at the 2022 3M Presentations on October 29. Dr. Trang Nguyen, Chair of the Scientific Committee, and two members of the 3M Oral Care Solutions Division, Lana De Gryp, Dental Activation Marketer and Leigh Pawlowski, Account Representative, announced Dr. Alexandra Rabalski as winner at the President’s Dinner.

Dr. Alexandra Rabalski, University of Toronto. “Emergency Dental Care in a Paediatric Hospital during COVID-19” .

Dr. Mandeep Gill, University of British Columbia “Sessional Clinical Instructors’ Knowledge of Minimal Intervention Dentistry Principles for Managing Dental Caries”

Dr. Kelsey O’Hagan-Wong, University of Toronto

The Use of Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste to Prevent Dental Caries”

Dr. Alexandra Rabalski, University of Toronto Dr. Keith Titley Pediatric Dental Graduate Training Scholarship, 2022-2023

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Undergraduate students actively enrolled in an educational program in dentistry accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada or an accreditation body with which the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada has a reciprocal accreditation agreement, are eligible to apply for Undergraduate student membership.

All student members shall be exempt from membership dues, receive copies of all general membership communications and publications without charge.

Also…Undergraduate student members may attend meetings of the Academy after registering and paying all associated fees. For complete details see Section 4.2.5 of the Constitution and By-Laws.

BENEFITS THAT BEGIN WITH STUDENT MEMBERSHIP IN

CAPD/ACDP

Full details at http://capd-acdp.org/Students 1 Free Student Membership 11 Classified Ads to assist in Job Placement. 2 Free 1st Year of Graduation Membership 12 Career Fair at selected Annual Conferences 3 Discounted 2nd & 3rd Year of Graduation Membership 13 CAPD/AAPD Reception at the Annual Meeting of the AAPD 4 Dr. Keith Titley Scholarship (Graduates) 14 Dinner for Students with the CAPD/ACDP Student Liaison (see below) 5 Dr. Norman Levine Award (Undergraduates). 15 Advice and information about the FRCDC Canadian Fellowship Examination process. 6 Eligible to participate in the 3M Oral Care –CAPD/ACDP Graduate Student Research Presentations

16 CAPD/ACDP Member Access to CPS Oral Health Section Membership. 7 Eligible to win the 3M Oral Care –CAPD/ACDP Graduate Student Research Presentation Award.

17 Eligible to apply for the Canadian Dental Specialties Association (CDSA) International Research Presentation Award 8 Free Registration at Annual Conference Scientific Sessions 18 Listing in the CAPD/ACDP Membership Directory. 9 Reduced registration fee for the Annual Conference Social Events. 19 Twice-Yearly Issues of The Mirror (the CAPD/ACDP Newsletter). 10 Reduced Joint Fees for Full Active Members (CAPD/ACDP and AAPD). 20

E-Correspondence from CAPD/ACDP on Issues affecting the practice of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as news about Academy matters.

Student Liaisons 2022 - 2023 Contact details are posted at http://capd-acdp.org/Students

The Liaison to Canadian Graduate Students studying in the United States:

Dr. Terry Farquhar

Liaisons at Canadian Pediatric Dental Training programs

University of British Columbia, Dr. Joy Richman

University of Manitoba, Dr. Mitch Vodrey (Acting Director)

University of Toronto, Drs. Jill Oxner and Michael Casas

University of Montréal, Drs Basma Dabbagh and Caroline Quach

Okanagan Pediatric Dentistry

front door sign ‘How to Wear a Mask’ Get it together people.

DR. TERRY FARQUHAR

Okanagan Pediatric Dentistry

Please talk about your initial career choices and why you eventually choose to specialize in pediatric dentistry?

I grew up in North Bay, Ontario. After high school, like most, I was not sure how to proceed. I had tried various jobs, my favourite being ski instructor at the local ski hill. I could wrangle kids with the best of them! This was the starting point I think (although dealing with kids was second nature, as the oldest of 5 boys). I ended up studying Nursing in Brockville, ON, and moving to Alberta to work. I spent 5 years working at Alberta Children’s hospital as an RN, mostly in the emergency department, and considered applying to medicine. One day while working I met a Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Rory Vinsky, who came to the hospital for a dental consult, and we got to discussing pediatric dentistry (which I did not know was a career, at the time, having grown up in northern Ontario where there are no Pediatric Dentists).

My interest was piqued, so I went back to Mount Royal College in Calgary for 2 years to obtain the pre-requisites for dentistry via the University of Calgary transfer program, while working at ACH on the weekends. I was accepted to Dalhousie University in 2003 with a vision of moving straight to pediatrics, so my wife Tamara and I headed East.

In my first year I read an article in the JCDA by Dr. Alan Milnes outlining a technique using IV sedation for pediatric dentistry. I was hooked immediately, having been an IV sedation provider in the pediatric ER for a few years, and contacted Dr. Milnes to discuss using pediatric IV sedation for dental care as my 3rd year table clinic topic. Dr. Milnes was very kind, and gently told me to cool my jets (I am paraphrasing) and focus on getting through dentistry first.

In 2005 I approached Dr. Ross Anderson to mentor me on the path to specializing in pediatrics. Dr. Anderson was animated, knowledgeable, and firm in his guidance through my 2nd, 3rd and 4th years at Dal, offering me the opportunity to volunteer/learn as a summer student at the IWK dental department for 2 years. The Team there was amazing, and I have a special place in my heart for Dr. Anderson, Dr. Heather Dyment, and Dr. Jen MacLellan who all offered their time and expertise, helping in part to shape me to be the practitioner I am today.

After graduating I spent the next year as the 2nd pediatric GPR resident at the IWK, deeply immersed in hospital dentistry with the IWK Team, which felt like home. After 5 years in Halifax (and 2 kids, Perrin and Tallula, later) we uprooted our new family and moved to Rochester, NY to complete my pediatric training at the Eastman institute for Oral Health. It was there that I once again contacted Dr. Milnes to talk turkey… ”Hello Dr. Milnes, I’m not sure if you remember me…” He did, 7 years later. In 2010, we moved our family once again, this time to Kelowna, BC. I associated with Dr. Milnes for 1 year and then bought his practice, and had another son, Jude, in the meantime. Dr. Milnes and I practiced together from 2010 to 2018. After mentoring me for 8 years, he retired to pursue his many other interests. I’ve been here ever since! I do still miss working with Alan though, an incredible man with an astounding list of accomplishments, breadth of knowledge, and ability to pass on his pediatric dental wisdom to others.

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What do you enjoy the most about your career?

I enjoy technical things, problem solving, and am diplomatic by nature. I find working with children, developing relationships, guiding behaviour, and communicating with families interesting, and am constantly being challenged to develop ways to help parents understand the value of prevention.

What do you find most challenging?

Dr. Google. It is not uncommon for families to desire changes to a recommended treatment plan based on research that they have done regarding restorative materials and techniques. I learned long ago from Dr. Anderson and Dr. Milnes that active listening, asking questions and ensuring parental engagement while communicating with families will prevent a lengthy soapbox sermon from falling on deaf ears.

What is the most misunderstood aspect about Pediatric Dentistry?

Covidized, dressed for success at our local Emergency Dental Care Clinic during COVID closure.

I am frequently asked about how we (in the office) can work on crying kids all day. I think that there is a general perception that going to the dentist is challenging, based on individual prior experience. These experiences shape how people, parents in particular, think that their children may feel at the dentist. We explain that generally the only crying that happens in the office is during oral examinations of infants and toddlers, while on their parent’s lap. The odd exception exists for noises made by individuals with special health care needs or emergency situations (i.e.: extractions following trauma for infants/toddlers). The goal is to ensure that 1) children are always safe, 2) that they always have a positive experience (except in the cases of emergencies as mentioned), and 3) there is an environment conducive to allowing for excellent treatment to be provided. If this is done awake, great! If sedation or anesthesia is required to achieve these three goals, then that is the appropriate way to provide care.

Industry Involvement. Please summarize the various volunteer positions/activities you have undertaken.

Working in the office is great, however, as I get older and become more experienced, I have learned that becoming involved in organized Dentistry can add an element of fulfilment that cannot be gained simply from working in private practice. When I moved to Kelowna, Dr. Milnes encouraged me to join the Canadian Pediatric Society Oral Health Section Executive. This was an 8 year commitment that allowed me to learn more about working in an organization, provided unique network opportunities, expanded my continuing education exposure, and got me more involved with the CAPD by acting as a liaison between the CPS and CAPD. Locally I have been involved with the Kelowna District Dental Society, also moving through the 3 year executive track. This also allowed for networking, and provided opportunities to speak to other groups in the Interior of BC.

Dr. Terry Farquhar Cont’d

Cont’d

I have recently been appointed the rank of Clinical Instructor in the Department of Surgery with the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine. My goal with this position is to improve the exposure of our medical colleagues to dentistry, specifically pediatric dentistry, thus strengthening the dental/medical relationship. Hopefully in a small way I can help future medical practitioners recognize the importance of excellent oral health, and the link to overall health.

Recently I’ve taken the position of Treasurer for the CAPD/ACDP. This is a decision that did not come lightly. I have always felt that I would move through the Executive track, but was not sure when the ‘right’ time was. After a nudge from Dr. Jennifer MacLellan, and now that I have some years under my belt, I feel that now’s as good a time as ever! I am excited to work with the CAPD/ACDP Team, all of whom I know, having been to every meeting since 2010, BEFORE the arrival of Steve and Claire - arguably one of the best moves our organisation has made to launch into a new era, allowing for improved communication and development of our administrative Team.

Please talk a bit about your role as CAPD/ACDP Liaison for Canadian Graduate Students studying in the US. What kind of issues or concerns do they have?

This position has been challenging in that there is no direct contact between the CAPD/ACDP and residents training abroad. I have struggled to find a way to link the CAPD/ACDP to US trained Canadian pediatric dental residents. Traditionally, contact with the AAPD allows us to reach all of the US pediatric dentistry program directors indirectly via a mail server. In this way we can invite residents to meet at the annual CAPD/ACDP gathering at the AAPD meeting. It also allows us to provide information to residents planning on returning to Canada regarding accessing CAPD/ACDP and its members, how to join, benefits of membership, and an avenue for networking and becoming involved in pediatric dentistry in Canada.

What is your message to Pediatric Dentists (Students, Graduates and those Active in the Profession) about the value of volunteering?

When we begin working after training it’s all about the kids and the teeth. Next is learning the business aspect of dentistry, human resources, paying down the debt that has built up over the years. Eventually, the kids and the teeth come naturally, the business runs, human resources never gets any easier, and the debt shrinks. Throughout this time I encourage pediatric dentists to make an effort to attend the national CAPD meetings, become involved, even minimally, with organized dentistry by being part of the AGMs, and getting involved in local dental societies. Get to know your local MDs and pediatricians. As you gain momentum, great satisfaction can be gained from sharing your experiences with others, whether it is part of a study group or giving local CE. I am early in the game, so I plan to follow my own advice. I am excited to teach more, volunteer more, and give back to our profession. Every little bit counts!

Dr. Terry Farquhar

Chillin’ on the ice, Callander Bay, Ontario

Dr. Terry Farquhar Cont’d

Gazing at the Crystal Ball, what innovations in the profession do you foresee (or dream about) over the next 30 years.’

Everything we thought we knew has been turned on its head in the last 3 years, since Covid took over. There have been some major challenges for so many, but on the flip side there has been a great deal of growth. I think that a strong focus on infection control has helped practices get out of the mode of doing things the way they have always been done, and there have been new innovations as a result, too many to count. Personally, the focus on emergency care and minimally invasive dentistry by further developing and adopting the medical management of caries has been a strong area of growth. I am not a believer in SDF as a ‘silver bullet’ and “‘SMART’ restorations for all” with a move away from definitive treatment. Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge SDF cheerleader. I AM a believer in carefully managing the disease of caries by evaluating risk, instituting a preventive strategy and restoring a child’s dentition back to heath in whatever form that comes. If it is SDF and brushing and flossing, that’s great! If it is full mouth rehabilitation under GA to get a child back to a healthy baseline, that’s great too. I think that the innovation we need to see is to develop more of a medical management approach to caries, but maintain the understanding that the need for surgical care is not going anywhere.

As you seem to lead a fairly busy life, what do you do to relax and unwind?

With Tamara. She’s tolerated me for 22 years

Family is first, for sure. The reality is, I work a lot. In the times between those two responsibilities, I tend to spend my time mountain biking, skiing, reading books on mindfulness and communication, and enjoying a beautiful glass of wine. I try to start each day with meditation that seems to set the stage for a more balanced day.

My family, Perrin (18), Tallula (15), and Jude (11), Tamara and Terry (undisclosed), in Banff at Bow Falls.

CAPD/ACDP Committees and Association Liaisons / Comités de l’ACDP/CAPD et agents de liaison auprès des associations

Working to Enhance Membership Value/ Mesures visant à hausser la valeur de l’adhésion

CAPD/ACPD has a number of standing Committees as well as appointed liaisons with other dental and industry associations, each with specific responsibilities in the service of CAPD/ACDP members. We feel that it is important for you to know that your Executive and Volunteers are actively engaged in the industry and looking out for your interests on both the domestic and international scene. Membership involvement is the hallmark of our Academy. If you are interested in serving on one of the committees, please contact the respective Chair or contact directorofoperations@capd-acdp.org

2022-2024 Executive Committee

President – Dr. Gregory Westman

Immediate Past President – Dr. Jennifer MacLellan Vice President – Dr. Duy-Dat Vu Parliamentarian – Dr. Robert Barsky Secretary-Treasurer – Dr. Terry Farquhar Executive Director – Dr. Ross Anderson RCDC Director for Pediatric Dentistry – Dr. Paul Andrews

Committees Chair and Members Purpose

Chair: President Members: Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President.

Executive

The EC shall be advised by the Executive Director, Parliamentarian, and the RCDC Director for Pediatric Dentistry.

Shall be the managing body and shall constitute the Board of Directors of the Academy vested with full power to conduct the business of the Academy. It shall have the power to establish rules and regulations consistent with these By-Laws and to establish ad-interim policies and guidelines between Annual General Meetings when such policies and guidelines are necessary for the management of the Academy provided that all policies are presented to the General Assembly for ratification at the next Annual General Meeting of the Academy.

Membership

Finance

Nominating

Chair: Vice-President Members: SecretaryTreasurer, Immediate PastPresident, Chair of the Scholarship and Student Affairs Committee, plus other individuals as required.

Chair: Secretary-Treasurer Members: Vice-President.

Chair: Immediate Past President

Members: President, VicePresident and SecretaryTreasurer

Chair: Dr. Trang Nguyen

To consider matters related to the interests and well-being of the members and promote membership in the Academy

Scientific

Members: Drs. Irwin Fried, Tracy Doyle, Shannon Fitzpatrick, Becky Olacke, and Edwin Chan

To prepare an annual budget for submission to the Executive Committee and investigate and report on financial matters

To nominate line officer positions from the active and honourary membership.

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To organize the 3M Oral Care – CAPD/ACDP Graduate Research Student Presentations at the annual conference. 

To assist in the process of selection of topics and or themes in conjunction with annual scientific meetings. 

Committees Chair and Members Purpose

Constitution and By-Laws

Chair: Parliamentarian Members: Drs. Ross Anderson, Paul Andrews, John Wiles and Patrick Canonne

Chair: Dr. John Wiles

Members: Drs. Keith Titley and Ross Anderson

Liaison to Canadian Graduate Students studying in the United States: Dr Terry Farquhar

To review proposed changes to the Constitution, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations.

Scholarship and Student Affairs

Liaison at the Canadian Pediatric Dental Training programs: BC - Dr. Joy Richman, MB - Dr. Mitch Vodrey, ON - Drs, Jill Oxner & MIchael Casas QC - Drs Basma Dabbagh & Caroline Quach

National Annual Conference

Chair: Vice-President Members: SecretaryTreasurer, Past LOC Chair, Current LOC Chair, Incoming LOC Chair, Scientific Committee Chair, Executive Director and DOPS.

Joint Conference, Montréal – 2023

Annual Conference, St. John’s – 2024

External Associations

Chair: Dr. Patrick Canonne Members: Drs. Duy-Dat Vu

Co-Chairs: Dr. Trang Nguyen and Dr. Jennifer MacLellan

Liaison

CPS

Dr. Shannon Fitzpatrick, President, CPS Oral Health Section

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To act, through the student reps at each Canadian Graduate training program as their contacts with the academy. This may involve the dissemination of information to the students, answering any questions from the students, and acting as the students advocate with the academy. 

To administer and award the Dr. Keith Titley scholarship. 

To create the criteria and implement the Dr. Norman Levine Undergraduate Student Dental Award at Canadian dental schools. 

To be the ‘go to’ people for the students if they have any questions or concerns. 

To engage students in the US that might not be aware of the benefits of CAPD/ACDP membership and of being part of the Canadian pediatric dental community.

To propose future meeting cities to the Executive Council 

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To suggest candidates to Chair the Local Organizing Committee 

To review the LOC guidelines and ensure that recommendations from previous meetings are documented.

To coordinate the venues, educational program, local activities, entertainment and schedule for the Annual Conference in consultation with the Executive Director, with the assistance of the Director of Operations, Executive Secretary and Chair of the Scientific Committee.

Purpose

The International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD) is a non-profit organization with the objective to contribute to the progress and promotion of oral health for children around the globe. IAPD includes 60 National Member Societies and represents more than 15,000 dentists

To advocate for and promote optimal oral health for infants, children and adolescents, including children and youth with special health care needs. 

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To provide expertise and guidelines for children and youth with special health care needs through a number of programs including the provision of a forum for discussion of important child and youth dental health issues between the CPS and the CAPD/ACDP.

IAPD Dr. Sarah Hulland, CAPD/ACDP Representative

External Associations

Liaison Purpose

CDA Committee on Clinical and Scientific Affairs Dr. Anjani Koneru

CDA National Coordinating Working Group on Access to Care for Children and Seniors

CDSA

Drs. Paul Andrews, Ross Anderson, Robert Barsky

Dr. Paul Andrews, CDSA Immediate Past President and CAPD/ACDP

Representative to the Board

Dr. Paul Andrews Director for Pediatric Dentistry and Chair, Governance Committee

To examine topics and develop knowledge-based position statements and guidelines that are recommended to the CDA Board for approval.

CDA Ad Hoc Committee with a mandate to look at access to care for seniors, notably in LTC and in access to care for infants, notably the age one visit. This resulted in the CDA campaign “First Tooth, First Visit”.

Dedicated to the representation and advancement of the Canadian Dental Specialties, the profession of dentistry nationally and internationally, the achievement of optimal oral health, general health and quality of life of Canadians, and the support of the profession of dentistry in the advancement of optimal oral health. See http://www.cdsa-acsd.ca/

To report on relevant RCDC Executive council matters to CAPD. Position changes every 3 years.

RCDC

Dr. Christine Corbeil, Examiner-in-Chief

Dr. Felicity Hardwick Chief Examiner Pediatric Dentistry

The Fellowship Examination Committee (FEC) is responsible to maintain or enhance the organization’s high standards through the administration of a Fellowship Examination; policy development; and volunteer engagement. Responsibilities include ensuring the Fellowship Examination meets recognized psychometric principals and is a valid evaluation instrument; overseeing the development of policies, processes and best practices to maintain or enhance the quality and effectiveness of the Fellowship Examination; and oversee the volunteer management program.

3M Oral Care

Dr. Ross Anderson

CDA Representative to the CDAC Board Dr. Ross Anderson

CDAC Health Facilities / Dental Residencies Committee

Dr. Ross Anderson

Toinsure an ongoing relationship with 3M Oral Care and their sponsorship of the 3M Oral Care - CAPD/ACDP Graduate Student Research Presentation Awards.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC) is the body responsible for accrediting dental, dental specialty, dental residency, dental hygiene and dental assisting education programs in Canada. CDAC also accredits dental services. In Québec, dental services accredited by ODQ are recognized by CDAC.

To review all of the accredited hospital dental services and internships (dental residencies in Canada) to insure that standards that are reflective of quality service and education are met in accordance with CDAC.

Please note that CAPD/ACDP has made every effort to list the involvement of our Members in the various industry committees and associations. We acknowledge that many CAPD/ACDP members are involved in provincial associations and committees. If your name and committee work were inadvertently omitted, please accept our sincere apologies and please send a note to directorofoperations@capd-acdp.org so we may include this in the next revision.