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fall/automne 2012
The Journal of Canadian Denturism / Le Journal de la Denturologie Du Canada
D e n t u r o l o g i e c a n a d a
DAC AGM and DAO
Perfecting Your Practice
September 18-22, 2012
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Michael Vout, DD
Phone: (613) 966-7363
Fax: (613) 966-1663
E-mail: [email protected]
1st Vice President
Paul Hrynchuk, DD
Phone: (204) 669-0888
Fax: (204) 669-0971
2nd Vice President
Daniel Robichaud, DD
Phone: (506) 382-1106
Fax: (506) 855-9941
Vice President - Administration
Benoit Talbot, d.d.
365, boul. Greber #304
Gatineau, QC J8T 5R3
Phone: (819) 561-2121
Fax: (819) 561-9831
Denturist Association of British Columbia
C312-9801 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V3T 5H5
Attn: Lynne Alfreds, Executive Secretary
Tel: (604) 582-6823 Fax: (604) 582-0317
Website: www.denturist.bc.ca
The New Brunswick Denturists Society
La Société des denturologistes du N-B.
288 West Boulevard St. Pierre
PO Box 5566 Caraquet, NB E1W 1B7
Attn: Claudette Boudreau, Exec. Sec.
Tel: (506) 727-7411 Fax: (506) 727-6728
Denturist Association of Alberta
4920 – 45th Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1J9
Attention: Don Tower, President
Tel: (403) 887-6272
Fax: (403) 887-6271
Denturist Society of Nova Scotia
3951 South River Road
Antigonish, NS B2G 2H6
Tel: (902) 863-3131
Attn: Diane Carrigan - Weir, President
[email protected]
The Denturist Society of Saskatchewan
#507 - 100A Street
Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0
Attn: Darryl Kuny, President
Tel: (306) 873-4858
Fax: (306) 873-4857
Denturist Association of
Newfoundland Labrador
323 Freshwater Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 2W5
Attn: Steve Browne, DD, President
Tel: (709) 722-7900
E-mail:[email protected]
Denturist Association of Manitoba
PO Box 70006, 1–1660 Kenaston Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6
Attn: Jennifer Peters
Tel: (204) 897-1087 Fax: (204) 488-2872
Website: www.denturistmb.org
Denturist Society of Prince Edward Island
191 Pope Road, Unit A
Summerside, PE C1N 5C6
Tel: (902) 436-3235
Attn: Lisa MacKintosh, President
[email protected]
Past President
David L. Hicks, DD
209-1700 Corydon Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0K1
Phone: (204) 487-7237
Fax: (204) 487-3969
The Denturist Association of Ontario
5780 Timberlea Blvd., Suite 106
Mississauga, ON L4W 4W8
Attn: Susan Tobin, Chief Administrative Officer
Tel: (800) 284-7311 Tel: (905) 238-6090
Fax: (905) 238-7090
Website: www.denturistassociation.ca
National Office /
Administrative Assistant
Mallory Potter
66 Dundas Street East
Belleville, ON K8N 1C1
Tel: (613) 968-9467
Toll Free: 1 (877) 538-3123
L’Association des denturologistes du Québec
8150, boul. Métropolitain Est, Bureau 230
Anjou, QC HIK 1A1
Atten: Kristiane Coulombe,
Responsable Service aux membres
Tel: (514) 252-0270 Fax: (514) 252-0392
Website: www.adq-qc.com
Denturist Program
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology
PO Box 1015, Toronto ON M5T 2T9
Tel: (416) 415-5000 Ext. 3038 or 1-800-265-2002 Ext. 4580
Fax: (416) 415-4794
Attention: Gina Lampracos-Gionnas
Département de Denturologie
Collège Edouard-Montpetit
945, chemin de Chambly, Longueuil QC J4H 3M6
Tel: (450) 679-2630 Fax:(450) 679-5570
Attention: Patrice Deshamps, d.d.
Denturist Technology
Vancouver Community College, City Centre
250 W. Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1S9
Tel: (604) 443-8501 Fax: (604) 443-8588
Attention: Dr. Keith Milton
Denturist Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Tel: (780) 471-7686 Fax: (780) 491-3149
Attention: Maureen Symmes
Continuing Education Programs
Denturist College Programs
Vice President - Finance
Maria Green, RD
Phone: (604) 521-6424
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Yukon Denturist Association
#1-106 Main Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2A7
Attn: Peter Allen, DD, President
Tel: (867) 668-6818 Fax: (867) 668-6811
Honorary Members
Austin J. Carbone, BSc, BEd, DD
The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert M. Hall
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Tel: (780) 471-7683 Fax: (780) 491-3149
Attention: Doreen Dunkley
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Nancy Tomkins DT(dip), DD
Tel: (519) 754-4746
Accreditation: The following Canadian schools of Denturism are accredited by the Denturist Association of Canada:
George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto, Ontario
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta
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DAC’s Annual General Meeting and the
DAO’s Perfecting Your Practice will be held
September 18-22, 2012 at the DoubleTree
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President’s Message........................................................9
Le mot du président.......................................................12
Editor’s Message...........................................................15
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Practice Management....................................................18
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President’s message
Next steps
S
ummer activities in Ontario have
been moving at a feverish pace, as
record temperatures and a delightful
amount of sunshine have been present
for all to enjoy. I hope all of you have had
an opportunity to enjoy these summer
months with both family and friends.
We are very pleased with the continued
actions at the College of Denturists of
Ontario (CDO) under the guidance of
Ms. Deanna Williams, who has been
appointed as supervisor by the Minister
of Health. As I titled the spring message,
“Springtime: a new leaf,” we can see
by what is transpiring at the CDO in
relation to the status of structure, bylaws
and governance, the re-incarnation is
beginning.
DAC would like to congratulate and
welcome the new members of electoral
districts who were recently elected
by fellow Denturists in their regions to
represent the public’s interest on the
CDO. Mr. Keith Collins, DD, from Timmins
(District 8), brings a wealth of knowledge
as a past member and a past president
of the CDO; Mr. Michael Vout Jr., DD,
from Belleville (District 7), brings a fresh
perspective of younger members to
allow the college to move forward by
providing youthful energy and ideas; and
Mr. Luc Tran, DD, from Toronto (District
6) has been acclaimed as the district
representative, and brings experience
of the various committees and inner
workings of the CDO, where history
and knowledge are invaluable. These
members have embraced a great number
of responsibilities and commitment to the
profession, which is appreciated by all
members.
We encourage other DAO members
to consider the opportunity to serve the
profession when other electoral districts
become available. We must continue this
“new leaf” opportunity to help our college
to be transparent, non-judgmental, open
to new ideas, and willing to change for
both the benefit of the public and the
Denturist profession.
In Canada, through DAC and its
Curriculum Advisory Committee, we
have established a national accreditation
process that continues to unite the
profession, educational institutions, and
the regulatory bodies. Our accreditation
process will, this year and next, be
completing site visits to a number of the
denturist education institutions in Canada.
At our upcoming AGM in Toronto, we
will be reviewing and discussing the
possibility of endorsing the integration of
a modular denturist exam on a national
level. The continuation and expansion
of the accreditation process leads itself
to the standardization of both education
and examination. This exam initiative was
developed by Mr. Michael Vakalis DD;
Mr. Carlo Zanon, DD; and Mr. Joe Della
Marina, DD and we applaud their initiative
in bringing this forward.
Our AGM is graciously being hosted by
the Denturist Association of Ontario, with
a great new venue at the DoubleTree By
Hilton in Toronto, Ontario.
This August, Glenda and I, with the
Starkey Hearing Foundation, will be
delivering the gift of hearing to the children
of China. Our Canadian team will provide
the gift of hearing to 6,000 children in
need. We will be received by the Chinese
government in Beijing, then start fitting
children with hearing aids in the cities
of Xi’an and Chengdu. As members of
the Starkey Hearing Foundation, we are
able to bring understanding of speech
and sounds to the children and adults of
the world by providing them with hearing
healthcare. This mission to China will
be the ninth mission that Glenda and I
have participated in. Our Canadian team
has supplied much-needed hearing aids
to over 24,800 children and adults in
El Salvador (two missions), Jamaica,
Panama, Turkey, Egypt, Mexico and
Kenya. I hope for the winter issue to
“Our AGM is graciously being hosted by the Denturist
Association of Ontario, with a great new venue at the
DoubleTree By Hilton in Toronto, Ontario.”
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
provide you with a follow-up on our China
mission, So The World May Hear.
The DAC AGM meetings will
commence on Monday, September 17,
2012 and will adjourn on Wednesday,
September 19 in the afternoon, at which
time the DAO will hold its kick-off to
Perfecting Your Practice (PYP) with a
golf tournament at the prestigious Royal
Woodbine Golf Club, which is only five
minutes from the DoubleTree Hotel.
PYP is an outstanding professional
development experience for Denturists,
their staff, and students. This conference
allows for the ultimate in education,
networking and trade show events that
are invaluable for all practitioners.
This program, that DAO sponsors
each year, was developed with you, the
practitioner, in mind. These sessions are
focused on expanding the ability to be
all that you can be within your practice.
As you attend the event, you have the
opportunity to be connected to others, to
reach out, get answers, ask questions,
and surround yourself with people who are
committed to the profession of Denturism.
As you build your network, enhance
your skills, you will take what you do
to the next level – begin by taking the
Perfecting Your Practice step.
See you there!
Yours in Denturism,
Michael C. Vout, DD
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LE MOT du président
Étapes à venir
E
n Ontario, les activités estivales ont
été intenses. Les records de chaleur
et le soleil abondant ont fait le bonheur
de tous. J’espère que vous avez tous eu
l’occasion de profiter de la belle saison en
famille et entre amis.
Nous sommes très heureux des
actions qui se poursuivent au College
of Denturists of Ontario (CDO) sous la
gouverne de Mme Deanna Williams, qui a
été nommée superviseure par le ministère
de la Santé. Le titre de mon message
du numéro du printemps dernier, « Le
printemps : synonyme de renouveau »,
laissait présager des changements.
Effectivement, d’après ce que nous
pouvons observer au CDO quant à l’état
d’avancement des travaux au sujet de la
structure, des règlements administratifs et
de la gouvernance, la réincarnation est bel
et bien enclenchée.
L’ADC aimerait féliciter les nouveaux
membres des districts électoraux
qui ont été récemment élus par leurs
confrères et consœurs denturologistes
afin de représenter l’intérêt du public
de leur région auprès du CDO. Nous
leur souhaitons la bienvenue. M. Keith
Collins, DD, de Timmins (district 8), nous
arrive riche de tout son savoir à titre
d’ex-membre et ex-président du CDO;
M. Michael Vout Jr., DD, de Belleville
(district 7), par son énergie et ses idées
nouvelles, amène un vent de fraîcheur
et présente le point de vue des jeunes
membres afin de permettre au Collège
de progresser; enfin, M. Luc Tran, DD,
de Toronto (district 6), représentant
acclamé, apporte la richesse de son
expérience auprès de divers comités
et sa connaissance des rouages du
CDO, de précieux atouts. Ces membres
ont assumé un grand nombre de
responsabilités et se sont engagés
intensément à l’égard de la profession,
ce qui est apprécié de l’ensemble de nos
membres.
Nous encourageons les autres
membres de la Denturist Association of
Ontario (DAO) à envisager de contribuer à
l’essor de la profession lorsque d’autres
districts électoraux seront à pourvoir.
Nous devons maintenir ce mouvement de
« renouveau » et ainsi aider notre collège
à faire preuve de transparence, à éviter de
porter des jugements et à vouloir changer
tant pour le bénéfice du public que de la
denturologie comme profession.
Au Canada, par l’entremise de
l’ADC et de son Comité consultatif des
programmes d’études, nous avons
instauré un processus d’agrément national
qui continue de rallier les praticiens, les
établissements d’enseignement ainsi
que les organismes de réglementation.
Au cours de la présente année et de
la prochaine, les démarches liées au
processus d’agrément se poursuivront; en
effet, des visites auront lieu sur place dans
divers établissements d’enseignement
canadiens offrant la denturologie. À notre
prochaine AGA, à Toronto, nous nous
pencherons sur la possibilité d’intégrer
un examen modulaire pancanadien. La
poursuite du processus d’agrément
conduit à la normalisation de la formation
tout comme des examens. Cette initiative
au sujet de l’examen est le fruit du travail
de MM. Michael Vakalis, DD, Carlo Zanon,
DD, et Joe Della Marina, DD. Nous les
remercions pour leur initiative dans ce
dossier.
Notre hôte de la prochaine AGA sera la
DAO, qui nous accueillera dans un nouvel
endroit, soit le DoubleTree By Hilton, à
Toronto, en Ontario.
En août, mon épouse, Glenda, et
moi-même participerons avec la Starkey
Hearing Foundation à une mission
destinée à redonner l’ouïe à des enfants
« Notre hôte de la prochaine AGA sera la DAO, qui nous
accueillera dans un nouvel endroit, soit le DoubleTree By
Hilton, à Toronto, en Ontario. »
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LE MOT du président
chinois. Notre équipe canadienne offrira
des appareils à quelque 6 000 enfants
nécessiteux. Nous serons d’abord reçus
à Beijing par le gouvernement chinois,
puis nous irons offrir des appareils auditifs
à des enfants dans les villes de Xi’an
et Chengdu, et ajuster ces appareils. À
titre de membres de la Starkey Hearing
Foundation, grâce à des soins de santé
auditive, nous apportons aux enfants
et aux adultes le pouvoir de parler et
d’entendre. Cette mission en Chine sera
la neuvième à laquelle Glenda et moi
prenons part. Notre équipe canadienne a
fourni des appareils auditifs d’une utilité
inestimable à plus de 24 800 enfants et
adultes au Salvador (deux missions), en
Jamaïque, au Panama, en Turquie, en
Égypte, au Mexique et au Kenya. Dans le
numéro d’hiver de notre revue, j’espère
vous donner un compte rendu de notre
mission en Chine sous le thème So The
World May Hear.
Les réunions et l’AGA de l’ADC
commenceront le lundi 17 septembre
2012 et se termineront le mercredi
19 septembre dans l’après-midi. Par la
suite, ce sera le lancement de Perfecting
Your Practice (PYP), activité de formation
de la DAO, à l’occasion d’un tournoi de
golf au prestigieux club de golf Royal
Woodbine, situé à seulement cinq minutes
de l’hôtel DoubleTree.
PYP, c’est une riche expérience de
perfectionnement professionnel ouverte
aux denturologistes, à leur personnel ainsi
qu’aux étudiants. Ce rendez-vous permet
de combiner formation, réseautage
et salon d’exposants – une occasion
inestimable pour les praticiens.
Ce programme, parrainé chaque année
par la DAO, a été conçu expressément
pour vous, praticien. Les séances de
formation sont destinées à vous amener à
exploiter toutes les facettes de l’exercice
de la profession. À cela s’ajoute que,
pendant la durée de la formation, vous
avez l’occasion de tisser des liens
avec d’autres collègues, d’obtenir des
réponses, de poser des questions et de
vous entourer de gens qui sont engagés à
l’égard de la profession.
À mesure que vous élargirez votre
réseau et perfectionnerez votre art, vous
progresserez dans l’exercice de votre
profession. Commencez par la première
étape : participez à l’activité Perfecting
Your Practice.
Au plaisir de vous rencontrer à cette
occasion!
Chaleureuses salutations,
Michael C. Vout, DD
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EDitor’s message
Time
M
anaging our time is probably one of
the most effective tools to increasing
our productivity both at work and in our
personal lives. We all have to-do lists that
we would like to accomplish during the
day, week, or month, but realistically, how
many of us are actually batting 500?
The most effective way to accomplish
our tasks is to start with a realistic list
breaking it into day, week, month and
even year as priorities. If a daily task is
already taking up a lot of your time and
suddenly another urgent task arises during
the day, how will you manage? Begin with
balancing your daily effort to allow for other
emergencies. By focusing on the task at
hand to completion, you will then be able
to allow yourself the ability to move on to
the next. If it happens to be a larger task,
break it down into smaller segments as this
applies aptly for the weekly, monthly and
yearly tasks. This process actually affords
you to complete segments ahead of time.
The next most important factor is to
consider when you are most productive.
Some people don’t get started their day
till noon, whereas others get the majority
of their work done before noon and have
the rest of the day for leisure. Managing
your time in increments or intervals is
another way to measure your productivity
and accountability. If you happen to be
ahead of schedule, take a break, if behind
schedule take a shorter break and get
back to it.
Always schedule your appointments
accordingly to allow yourself enough time
to complete the procedure. If you take
a break after that task or appointment is
completed, use the time to reassess and
develop new perspective on what you
could have done more effectively or how
you might engage in the next. These small
breaks provide incentives to completion of
the next appointment or task.
The next helpful tool to achieving a
higher rate of time management success
is to track your progress as you complete
your items. The simple exercise of crossing
things off your list is relaxing and relieving,
but it will also provide you with a sense of
accomplishment no matter how small. This
process also serves as a further motivator
for the next day. Reassess your list from
time to time by rewriting or prioritizing as
you deem necessary. You may have to
edit, omit, or add tasks.
Another key differentiator to
effective time management
is to sometimes delegate
tasks to others.
Delegating but also
following up is part
of accountability,
so don’t take it
for granted that
this item is off
your desk lightly.
As mentioned
earlier, focusing
on a task to
completion is
important but
most people
today have
extremely busy
lives and along
with that comes a
lack of sleep. Being
overtired makes
concentrating very
difficult and thereby not
allowing you to function
at your best. Try and get a
minimum of six hours of sleep and
eight if you can.
Technology is also a great game
equalizer as most often it can expedite and
make task completion more efficient and
more accurate – in most cases! Nowadays,
we are ever more dependent upon
technology and sometimes if our computer
crashes we are helpless. The idea is to use
technology to help you but not as a crutch.
Lastly, set aside time for pure fun and
relaxation.
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INSURANCE
Life insurance can
ensure estate-planning tactics
P
rominent in the ’90s, the term “estate
bond” is an old concept of the life
insurance industry that mathematically
proves how life insurance can protect and
transfer certain assets that may otherwise
be left vulnerable to market-related erosion
or taxation.
Although investment assets and life
insurance are indeed different parts of your
financial plan, they can work in unison to
create wealth. How they work together
goes far beyond the adage “buy term and
invest the difference,” which simply uses
term insurance at the level of basic financial
planning, unlike the alternative, advanced
features of the estate bond, built right into
a tax-planning manoeuvre.
How does an estate
bond help to defer taxes?
This concept is an estate-encompassing
idea because it is designed to work upon
the death of the insured. Although an
estate bond is not an investment designed
for short-term financial planning, it can
increase the tax-free wealth that you pass
on to heirs.
The estate bond is ideal for the investor
who has already maximized his or her tax
benefits using an RRSP or has significant
investments in vehicles to defer capital
gains tax. This investor may enjoy a thriving
business enterprise, hold a large fund
or stock portfolio, and want to maximize
some of the capital that will be left to heirs.
Consider a situation in which a couple
of age 65 would like to leave funds to
their grandchildren to help them purchase
their first homes as well as enhance their
future. How does it work? With an initial
investment of $150,000, you can acquire
a joint last-to-die life annuity. This life
annuity will pay $7,000 per year after tax
(after the marginal tax rate is paid). This
$7,000 payment is then used to purchase
a permanent joint last-to-die life insurance
contract – on either one spouse’s life or
both spouses’ lives – with a face value of
$350,000.
At this stage of the financial planning,
the $150,000 of estate value grows to
$350,000 which will one day pass to the
estate tax free!
Note: Joint last-to-die Life Annuity
based on: male, age 65; female, age 65,
single premium non-registered deposit
of $150,000, joint survivor annuity. Life
insurance is based on: male age 65;
non-smoker, female 65, non-smoker, joint
last-to-die for $350,000 death benefit (with
a level cost of insurance, and increasing
death benefit).
Ask your financial advisor to compare
the projected growth of permanent life
insurance (some use tax-sheltered GICs
and tax-advantaged segregated funds to
enhance the face-value growth) versus
taxable investments (such as equity
investment funds and/or GICs). In most
cases, the estate bond, along with certain
benefit guarantees, will far outperform the
initial capital invested with respect to the
after-tax value passed on to the estate.
The estate bond is definitely an estateplanning tool to maximize wealth payable
to heirs after death. It is true that there is far
less liquidity in the life insurance contract.
Therefore, consider this advanced planning
concept if you have already amassed
enough money to guarantee a good
retirement lifestyle. Because life insurance
proceeds are paid to your beneficiaries
tax-free, you can be assured that the
government can’t take any tax bite out
of this wealth bequeathed to your loved
ones.
Joe Pignatelli is a Certified Health Specialist.
He runs a disability and life insurance practice
in the Golden Triangle Ontario area, with
particular interest in the dental and healthcare
community. For further information, you can
contact Joe at 1-888-772-2667.
“In most cases, the estate bond, along with certain benefit
guarantees, will far outperform the initial capital invested with
respect to the after-tax value passed on to the estate.”
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practice management
Janice Wheeler, President, The Art of Management Inc.
Charisma and success
W
hether you own the practice or are
one of the essential players in the
practice, top-notch people skills make
a HUGE difference in the success of the
business.
Charisma?
This word implies the ability to make others
feel important and special. People who
have it are flocked to. Leaders who have it
are followed willingly.
You probably have met a few people
in your life (or maybe you are one of them)
who instantly make others feel important
and special. In fact, I have met a few who
impact a whole room of people the instant
they walk into it. And their business seems
to just effortlessly reach the top and their
lives are successful.
And for the rest of us?
For the rest of us who seemingly are born
without this natural talent or ability, how
can we create it?
Here are some aspects of charisma that
you might try to emulate and master:
1. Listen to people more and talk less.
That doesn’t mean don’t talk at all. It is
important to listen well what people are
saying and to ask questions and show
interest. Don’t give advice unless asked.
Don’t one-up them with a similar story.
Appreciate what they are saying and
let the person enjoy the limelight. Show
them that they are worth listening to.
2. Give the other person
your undivided attention.
Make sure you don’t let your mobile
phone or texting pull your attention
away from the person you are talking
to. There is little that can make the
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practice management
other person feel unimportant than
taking calls or reading a text in the
middle of your conversation with
them. Instead, focus entirely on the
other people and let the call or texting
go unnoticed and that will convince
the other person that they really ARE
important to you.
doesn’t mean always letting others know
that you know more, even if you do.
3. Learn from other people.
By listening to others and questioning
them on subjects you are not an expert
on, their ideas and opinions could even
change YOUR life in positive ways, too.
You will probably agree that you don’t
know everything in the world or even
about the other person you are talking
to. So be INTERESTED in other people
and share their thoughts. Grow.
4. Don’t ACT important.
No one gets less respect than someone
who always thinks they are better than
everyone else. Being a good leader
5. Give praise whenever possible.
Your ability to observe when people do
things well, and your thoughtfulness in
commenting on it, especially in front of
others, make the people around you
feel special. “Wow! That was fantastic
how you handled that patient to keep
their appointment.” “Well done on
completing that task so fast.” Respect
is earned and this is how you get it.
6. Pass on positives
and pass over gossip.
Passing on good news or making
positive comments about others shows
that you really care that people do well.
Passing on the latest gossip, while
it may seem very newsworthy and
interesting, is a no-no. People do not
respect gossipers, so refrain from falling
into that ditch.
7. Be genuine.
Being yourself and not acting like a
snob, or a know-it-all, or any other
unpopular character trait will attract
more people and attention and turn
off fewer people. If you have made
a mistake, admit it. Be humble and
truthful. Set a good example of being
honest and real.
Try these out and practice
If you acquire the above skills and practice
them daily, your chances of success in life
will increase tremendously, and people will
want to be around you a lot more. Best of
all, you will enjoy your own life more too!
Janice Wheeler is the president and co-owner
of the The Art of Management Inc., a practice
management company dedicated to helping
denturists and other healthcare practitioners
reach their full potential. For more information
call 416-466-6217 or 800-563-3994,
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Established
toothing
in a new outfit
Komet’s GSQ cutters are now
available with a working part
made of special ceramic material
Permanently soft materials are ideally
suited for relieving the pressure exerted by
full dentures on the supporting areas of the
mouth, i.e., the oral mucosa and the jawbone.
These materials are, however, difficult to
process and prone to colonization by microorganisms. The settling of undesirable microorganisms can be prevented by smooth,
homogenous surfaces, however, the creation
of sufficiently smooth surfaces requires very
special tools. A lot of dental technicians
use Komet’s GSQ cutters for this job. The
established toothing specially designed to
this end is now also available with a ceramic
working part. Sven Tietge (master dental
technician) has tested the new ceramic
toothing. Please find below a summary of his
findings.
When it comes to soft relining material for
denture bases, the professional opinion of
dental technicians varies enormously. While
some view it as an ideal aid to give extra
support to poorly fitting dentures, others
consider it a last resort to make up for sloppy,
inaccurate impressions. Whatever your
personal view on these soft materials might
be, one thing is for sure: If the dentist asks for
soft relining material, the laboratory should not
only oblige, but also be able to process these
flexible materials with the utmost efficiency.
Dental relinings –
a daily occurrence
When the dentist is presented with changing
conditions in the patient’s mouth, i.e., an
atrophy of the alveolar ridge, both partial and
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full dentures have to be relined. Like many
other dental technicians, Sven Tietge (master
dental technician) is required to adapt acrylic
dentures on an almost daily basis. Dental
relinings – including soft ones – are a major
part of his daily business. Patients frequently
complain about pressure sores caused
by unfavorable anatomic conditions, even
in cases where the dentist has taken the
impression carefully and accurately. Pressure
sores occur most frequently in patients with
an edentulous lower jaw, in which case
Sven Tietge and his colleagues provide
the hard acrylic base of the denture with a
permanently soft silicone relining. This has
become the standard procedure for difficult
cases in Sven Tietge’s laboratory.
GSQ cutters in
a surprising new outfit
The decision in favor of silicone as a
permanently soft relining material is due to
its composition which compares favorably
to that of other soft relining materials.
Permanently soft materials based on MMA
or PMMA are mainly suitable for short-term
use. Sven Tietge has experienced problems
with these materials when they were used
for permanent restorations. The reason
for this is that they contain phthalates to
improve their flexibility and elasticity. It is
suspected that these plasticizers negatively
affect the body’s hormonal balance.
Flexible silicones cannot be processed
with conventional instruments. The cutting
Fig. 1: Komet cutters with GSQ toothing are
ideally suited for work on elastic materials for
denture bases.
performance of burs with staggered
toothing, for example, is unacceptable on
permanently soft materials. This is why in
the past, Sven Tietge has used GSQ cutters
made by Komet for work on these materials
(fig. 1). Provided with a pronounced crosscut, the blades of these instruments permit
efficient cutting of all types of permanently
soft materials and acrylics.
Although the large, ball-shaped GSQ
cutters are particularly effective for this job,
Sven Tietge – a great fan of zirconium oxide
– has recently started using Komet’s new
CeraLine cutters for work on the transitions
between soft and hard material. The
toothing of the CeraLine cutter is identical to
that of the GSQ instrument, but the working
part of the new cutter is made of special
ceramic material (fig. 2). With this instrument,
Komet offers an alternative to traditional
tungsten carbide cutters.
is proud to be CANADA’s
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The world leader in burs, polishers,
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Advantage of these include:
-special toothing that is ideal
for working on soft material
(reline and acrylic), creating a
smoother surface
-produces less heat transfer to
working surface which mean less
chance of possible staining of acrylics
-retains sharpness longer than
traditional carbide burs
Fig. 2: The working parts of Komet’s new CeraLine cutters are made of ceramic material. Pictured from right to left: A cutter with GSQ toothing, a cutter with ACR toothing and a Soft Cutter
for transitions between acrylics and metal wire.
For all your needs please
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Established
toothing
in a new outfit
Fig. 3 and 4: The GSQ toothing of the CeraLine cutter is provided with a pronounced cross-cut to prevent clogging. The ceramic working part
retains its sharpness over a long period of time, provided that it is used correctly, which makes it ideal for work on permanently soft materials.
Komet developed these new cutters
because ceramic blades retain their
sharpness over a long period of time,
provided that they are handled correctly.
What’s more, ceramic conducts heat less
efficiently than metal, which means that
the working part does not heat up quite as
quickly during smaller corrections. This is
confirmed by Sven Tietge’s own experience
with these cutters.
Established toothing,
improved material
The special qualities of ceramic blades
constitute a great advantage when cutting
sensitive, soft materials. They facilitate the
creation of perfectly smooth surfaces without
clogging up, thus doing away with constantly
having to clean the blades (figs. 3 and 4).
The substance removal achieved by these
ceramic cutters is consistently high, even
when working on permanently soft materials
for denture bases. The new CeraLine
instrument with the tried and tested GSQ
toothing is a real alternative to traditional
tungsten carbide cutters. Sven Tietge is
hoping that Komet will launch many more
GSQ cutters with ceramic working parts in
the future.
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1982 Toronto Conference
Dr. George Zarb (front row, far
right) seated next to P-I Brånemark
at the landmark conference.
October 19–20, 2012
Nobel Biocare Symposium
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Join us as we celebrate three decades of patientm e di a te d ou tc o m e s an d c o n c e r ns w i t h
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Toronto Conference on Tissue Integrated Prostheses.
The resultant worldwide trajector y of its clinical
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to nur ture and ex p and c linic al applic ations of
osseointegration and this 30th Anniversary Symposium
offers presentations from some of the best minds in
clinical dentistr y. Our invited lecturers from the
international community of dental scholars will synthesize
current information on what is best and safest in providing
treatment with dental implants; and in the necessary
context of patient-mediated concerns regarding optimal
outcomes.”
Dr. George Zarb, C.M., D.D.S., F.R.C.D.C., M.D.(h.c.)
Scientific Committee Chair
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655 Dixon Road I Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J3 I 416-244-1711
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DAC AGM and DAO Perfecting Your Practice I September 18-22, 2012
DAC AGM and DAO
Perfecting
Your Practice
655 Dixon Road I Toronto, Ontario M9W 1J3 I 416-244-1711
AGM
Notice is Hereby Served that the Annual General Meeting of the Denturist Association of Canada will be held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 and Wednesday, September 19, 2012
at the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport in Toronto, Ontario.
The meeting will commence at 8:30 a.m.
General Meeting. Position descriptions and responsibilities are
descried in Duties of Officers Articles 28-32. The By-Laws of the
Denturist Association of Canada can be found in the Member and
Source Guide.
President
During this meeting, elections will be held for the following
two-year period positions, effective immediately after the
adjournment of the 2012 Annual General Meeting. Nominations
for these positions are accepted from the floor of the Annual
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Vice President, Administration
Vice President, Finance
Curriculum Advisory Committee
Members, and Representatives from
Accredited Schools of Denturism:
NOTICE IS HEREBY SERVED that the Curriculum Advisory
Committee Annual Meeting of the Denturist Association of Canada
will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the DoubleTree by
Hilton Toronto Airport in Toronto, Ontario. The meeting will commence at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 2:00 p.m.
Please note that a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided
at the meeting but all other expenses are the responsibility of the
individual committee member (through their provincial association
or educational institute).
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If you have any questions or concerns with regards to the above,
please feel free to contact the Denturist Association of Canada’s
office at:
Belleville, Ontario K8N 1C1
Telephone: 613-968-9467/1-877-538-3123
Contact: Mallory Potter, Administrative Assistant
DAC AGM and DAO Perfecting Your Practice I September 18-22, 2012
Outline of Events for 2012
DAC Annual General Meetings being held at DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Airport
Boardroom: New York
655 Dixon Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1J3
Reservations: 1-416-244-1711
See you there!
Monday, September 17, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Continental breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Curriculum Advisory Board Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Working lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Completion of Curriculum Advisory Board Meeting
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DAC Executive Meeting
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
DAC Annual General meeting
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Working lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Resume DAC Annual General meeting
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
President’s and Delegates Reception (Alfredo’s Restaurant)
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Completion of DAC Annual General meeting
12:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join the DAO members/sponsors for 1:00 p.m. golf followed by a BBQ
(Please note that the 12:15 p.m. arrival time is for cart setup)
Thursday, September 20, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
PYP Opening Remarks
8:50 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Presentation of the 2012 George Connolly Award
Please visit the
exhibitors who make
this conference possible.
Friday, September 21, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
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The Denturist Association of Ontario’s
ANNuAl
CONfereNCe
An outstanding professional
development experience
for Denturists, staff and
Denturism students
DoubleTree by Hilton
Toronto Airport
Toronto, ON
CONfereNCe ITINerArY
Wednesday, September 19
12:00 pm Pre-Conference Golf Tournament
at Royal Woodbine Golf Club
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
ARRIVAL TIME FOR CART SETUP
1:00 pm Shotgun Start; Best Ball Scramble
6:00 pm Post Golf Tournament BBQ
7:00 pm-10:00 pm PYP Badge Pick Up
Thursday, September 20
7:15 am-8:15 am
7:00 am-10:00 am
8:30 am-9:00 am
9:00 am-9:45 am
9:45 am-10:00 am
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Breakfast
PYP Badge Pick Up
Opening Remarks / Welcome
Vident – Lead Sponsor Lecture
Break
Simplifying Restorations on Dental
Implants
10:00 am-12:00 pm Sessions for Staff: Bill 168
10:00 am-12:00 pm Vident Hands-on Set Up Courses
Let’s Talk Occlusion – ‘The Segue
to Implant Success’ SESSION 1
Pre-Registration & Hand Tools required
Thursday, September 20 (CONTINUED)
12:00 pm-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm-3:15 pm The Future of Removable Prosthetics
1:00 pm-3:00 pm Vident Hands-on Set Up Courses
1:00 pm-3:00 pm Session for Staff: Emergency Planning
and Response for Denturist Clinics
2:00 pm-2:15 pm Break
3:15 pm-5:00 pm Dental Digital Photography
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Dinner
Simplifying Restorations On Dental Implants
Mark Martins DD
SponSored by biomet 3i
overview: This lecture will focus on the benefits of using implants to
retain dentures. In addition to understanding the elements involved in
the surgical aspect and what your patient can expect we will also review
the consultation process with the implant patient, abutment selection
and bar options (CAD/CAM bar designs), and restoring options for the
fixed prosthesis. The agenda will give the attendee a structured format
for planning and restoring implant supported removable dentures.
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Course objectives include reviewing a treatment plan; transforming
restorative decision-making and execution into an easy process; and
improving patient acceptance.
Mark Martins DD graduated from George Brown College with a diploma
in Denturism and currently owns two practices of which one is dedicated
solely for dental implant therapy. Mark served as a Board of Director for
the Denturist Association of Ontario from 2007 to 2010 as well as heading up the association’s Dental Implant Committee in 2008 and the Fee
Guide Chair in 2009. Mr. Martins’ main practice interests are implant and
neuromuscular dentistry.
Bill 168 – are you compliant?
Violence and harassment in the workplace
Pat Evangelisto CHRP
overview: Violence in the workplace legislation has been in place
since June of 2010. Employers, regardless of size of their organizations, must have a plan in place to protect workers from various forms of
violence, potential violence and harassment from co-workers, customers, suppliers and the general public. Policies need to be written and
protocols need to be established, followed by mandatory staff training.
Pat Evangelisto CHRP is a Certified Human Resource Professional
with over 25 years front line manufacturing experience in the area of
Health and Safety. For the last 12 years, he has been a Health and
Safety Consultant and has worked in a variety of venues. During this
period of time, Pat has worked with people in all levels of their organization to help them better understand their responsibilities under the law
and develop a more pro-active “diligent” safety program.
**PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED/HAND INSTRUMENTS REQUIRED
Let’s Talk Occlusion – ‘The Segue to Implant Success’
Alice A. Sager CDT
SponSored by Vident
overview: Conventional removable prosthetics pose a challenge of
their own. Understanding the physiological movement of the mandible
may unlock the mystery to the ability for optimum function capabilities.
This program demonstrates the necessary information for the denture
practitioner and the technical laboratory procedures to be carried out
for predictable and successful results for conventional dentures and
implant supported prosthetics.
Course objectives include Bio-logical movement of the mandible; CR
& VDO; Anatomical landmarks; Tooth selection; Tooth replacement;
Loading forces conventional and implant restored prosthetics.
A hands-on workshop maintains the greater portion of this course; a
complete denture set-up will be mastered. The featured anterior tooth
VitaPan PLUS and the unique VITA Physioden® posterior denture
teeth with the concept focus being the ‘Bio-logical prosthetic’ technique.
Alice A. Sager CDT holds her certificate in complete dentures since
1985, with an emphasis on function as it pertains to removable prosthetics and laboratory techniques. She has trained in Germany at,
VITA Zahnfabrik, in both aesthetic and various occlusal concepts. She
is trained in the Dr John Frush, Swissedent Denture technique, trained
and participated in the clinical procedures of Dr. Joseph Massad.
Lectures throughout North America, as well as conducts hands-on
instruction;comprehensive of all posterior occlusal concepts with an
emphasis on the “Bio-logical” prosthetics technique.She maintains
membership of the American College of Prosthodontics Dental Technician Alliance. Ms. Sager is an evaluator in new product development
for various companies. With experience as a removable prosthetic
leader and turn-around specialist; providing services in the area of
functional prosthetics, and dental laboratory department operations.
The Future of Removable Prosthetics
Craig Nelson AAS CDT
SponSored by Heraeus
overview: In this exciting lecture, we will look at the materials we use,
how they came about and what the future holds. We’ll evaluate some
techniques to place teeth in their original status without using expensive articulators or equipment. We will look at new exciting materials,
methods of processing and techniques. There are implant retained
and supported dentures that will be fabricated well into the future, but
what about the patient that isn’t able to step up with such a big invest-
ment? We will look at a solution for the denture with minimal retention
without implants.
Craig Nelson AAS CDT studied commercial art at Utah College; he
obtained an Associate of Applied Sciences at TSTI in Waco Texas and
opened his first laboratory with Dr Jack Woolsey in Phoenix Arizona
upon graduation. He has owned a laboratory and provided full service
for 38 years. Craig has studied with some of the world’s renowned
technicians and clinicians. His passion for dentistry has led to opportunities to share this excitement with fellow technicians and dentists in
North and South America as well as Asia teaching Ceramic, composite
and denture techniques. He has been visiting faculty at USC sharing
implant over-dentures and has presented at the 2011 scientific session
of the AACD. He owned a dental practice in Chandler Arizona and defiantly has a different perspective on modern dentistry. Currently Craig
is the technical manager of Heraeus North America.
Emergency Planning and Response for Denturist Clinics
Pat Evangelisto CHRP
overview: To teach participants that there is a real possibility that
emergencies could arise and how to deal with them. Participants will
gain knowledge in the following areas:
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• First aid and CPR - the basics you need to know
• The importance of office lay out
• How to deal with violent or potentially violent situations
• How domestic violence can affect the workplace
• Security and how to ensure a safe working environment
Dental Digital Photography
Rita Bauer
SponSored by Central dental Ltd.
overview: Dental photography provides the denturist with valuable information to improve the look and function of your cases and reduce
the need for remakes or corrections. Learn the tips and tricks to get
excellent dental views every time and learn which camera system is
right for your practice. Dental photography can be integrated quickly
and efficiently into your daily routine and allow you to show off your
great work.
you will learn:
• Photographic information a denturist dreams of!
• Camera choices for dentistry from $500 to $2500 and up
• Standardized patient photographic techniques using mirrors
and retractors
Rita Bauer has become recognized as a leading authority on dental
photography. During her 30 years as medical photographer and then
manager of Photographic Services at the University of Toronto she
has trained thousands of dental professionals, presenting over 600
lectures and workshops on an international level. For her efforts to
the dental community, Rita has received Honorary Memberships as a
Fellow of the International College of Dental Surgeons and the OKU
Honor Dental Society.
Friday, September 21
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7:15 am-8:15 am Breakfast
8:30 am-9:00 am “Open Mic” Question and Answer
Period
9:00 am-12:00 pm KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Know Your Regulator and Your
Rights Under the Regulated Health
Professions Act (RHPA)
9:00 am-11:00 am Vident Hands-on Set Up Courses
9:00 am-11:00 am Session for Staff: Self Defense for
Women/Teens
10:15 am-10:30 am Break
12:30 pm-4:30pm Tradeshow
5:30 pm-6:30 pm Dinner
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Friday, September 21 (CONTINUED)
7:00 pm-11:00 pm Hospitality Suite: • Vident • Zahn
Canada • AvaDent Digital Dentures
• Biomet 3i • Ivoclar Vivadent • Central
Dental Ltd.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Know Your Regulator and Your Rights
Under the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA)
Deanna Williams, CDO Supervisor
Valerie Wise, Certified Health Lawyer
SponSored by Ivoclar Vivadent
overview: Receiving notification of a complaint or an impending visit
from a College investigator or quality assessor can be a stressful experience, with potentially serious consequences for your practice or
reputation. Yet the protection of the public is an important mandate of
the College and of ultimate benefit to the profession in ensuring the
delivery of high quality patient care.
How does the RHPA balance the interest in protecting the public with
members’ rights to procedural fairness? Would you know what to do or
how to respond to an inquiry from the College?
Deanna Williams, Supervisor of the College of Denturists of Ontario,
and Valerie Wise, Legal Counsel to the DAO, will present an interactive, informative session explaining the role of the College and members’ rights and responsibilities. Topics will include:
• Self-regulation, the RHPA, and the role of the College
• The complaints and discipline process;
• Tips on how to avoid complaints or referrals to discipline;
• College investigations; and
• Quality Assurance assessments.
Deanna L. Williams BScPhm, R.Ph, CAE, CDir, CDO Supervisor
has been licensed as a pharmacist in Ontario since 1976. Her breadth
of experience includes active practice in both hospital and community
pharmacy settings, senior policy work within the Ontario government’s
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and more than a decade leading the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP). Deanna joined OCP as
Deputy Registrar/Director of Programs in 1994, and assumed the position of Registrar in 2000. She retired as Registrar on May 31, 2011.
Since June 2011, Deanna has provided consulting services nationally and internationally in areas related to professional and occupational regulation. She is recognized for facilitation and instruction
in a number of areas, including leadership training, strategic planning, organizational culture and change, and governance. Deanna
served as the first Canadian President of the international regulatory
organization CLEAR (the Council on Licensure, Enforcement and
Regulation). In 2010, she became the first recipient of CLEAR’s International Award for Regulatory Excellence. Deanna was an active member of the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of
Ontario (FHRCO) from 2000-2011, serving as its President in 2006/7.
She served on the Audit Committee of the University of St. Michael’s
College, U of T from 2007-2010 and is currently on the Board of Directors of the Haldimand War Memorial Hospital in Haldimand County.
Valerie D. Wise, LL.M., LL.B., C.S. (Health Law) is a partner at Stieber
Berlach LLP in Toronto, and a certified specialist in Health Law. Her practice includes the representation of health professionals in civil actions, as
well as before their Colleges under the Regulated Health Professions Act.
Valerie is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School (1990) and clerked
at the Supreme Court of Canada for the Right Honourable Chief Justice
Lamer. She has a Masters of Law from UCLA (1992). She was called to
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The DoubleTree by Hilton has complimentary wireless highspeed internet
access in the hotel rooms, 24-hour complimentary shuttle service to and
from Pearson International Airport, fitness room, pool with two water slides
and four onsite restaurants. Parking is $14 per day per vehicle.
• Families/children welcome; no pets are allowed. Dress is casual.
• All Denturist Association of Canada members should have received the
2012 PYP registration package including conference details and registration forms which was mailed out nationally by the Denturist Association of
Ontario on July 20, 2012. ALL reGISTrATIonS MUST be reCeIVed
by AUGUST 24, bUT SpACeS Are LIMITed. booK eArLy To AVoId
dISAppoInTMenT. THere WILL be no on-SITe reGISTrATIonS.
the bar in the State of California in 1992 and in Ontario in 1995.
Valerie has lectured extensively on matters involving professional liability
or misconduct and is a member of the Executive of both the Medico-Legal
Society of Toronto and the Health Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association.
Self Defense for Women/Teens
Tosha Lord
overview: Practical and effective self defense techniques which can
be utilized on the street, in the clinic, or wherever a potentially dangerous situation arises. This is a hands-on workshop – please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. **For individuals 13 years and older.
Tosha Lord is a fourth degree Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate, and has
been teaching martial arts since 1992. Specializing in women’s self
defense, Tosha has taught workshops for companies and community
organizations across Ontario.
Hospitality Suite Sessions with Sponsors
• Vident • Zahn Canada • AvaDent Digital Dentures • Biomet 3i
• Ivoclar Vivadent • Central Dental Ltd.
overview: Don’t miss this opportunity to network with leading denture
suppliers and learn about new and upcoming products and technologies.
details will be given during dinner on Friday from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.
Saturday, September 22
7:15 am-8:30 am Breakfast
9:00 am-11:30 am You Don’t Want to Miss This Lecture!
Change the way you think about
Dentures… Forever!
10:15 am-10:30 am Break
11:30 am-12:00 pm Wrap Up and Door Prizes
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS LECTURE!
Change the way you think about Dentures…Forever!
Jason Aneca, Denturist
SponSored by Avadent digital dentures by Global dental Science
overview: AvaDent™ revolutionary digital technology brings the precision,
speed and profitability of CAD/CAM technology to removable dentistry.
● Deliver an AvaDent in just TWO appointments
● No capital investment required
● Uses standard clinical procedures – no computer skills required
● Computer designed and milled for a precision fit
● Permanent digital record for patient security and retention
● Direct to you from our state-of-the-art facility in Scottsdale, AZ
Don’t miss this seminar and your chance to be one of the first to offer
AvaDent™ Digital Dentures to your patients.
Jason Aneca, Denturist, graduated in 2009 from Bates Technical
College, the only accredited Denturist program in the United States,
at the top of his class. From there he has owned and operated a Mobile Denture Company in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area for 3
years before he became the leading expert Denturist for Global Dental
Science in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is currently a clinical advisor for the
product AvaDent Digital Dentures at the facility in Scottsdale and a Licensed Denturist that travels nationally across Canada and the United
States instructing Denturists, Prosthodontists, and General Dentists,
on the use of CADCAM Dentures.
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INDustry news
Candulor KunstZahnWerk®
competition for IDS 2013
I
t’s that time again: the IDS is coming
to Cologne and with it a new Candulor
KunstZahnWerk® competition! What
is the task for this year’s international
competitors? “High-end solutions in the
everyday work of the dental technician”
is the current exciting case, which forms
a new challenge for competitors.
The judges are looking for
contemporary and unusual solutions. The
task for participants is to prepare a total
reconstruction with a full maxillary denture
supported on the mucous membrane and
a partially removable mandibular restoration
with four CAMLOG implants. All work
must be prepared using the Gerber setup
method and the free materials provided.
After the required registration, Candulor
will send the detailed information on
the complete case, which will make the
solution easier, and the plaster casts
and prosthetic teeth (Composite NFC).
CAMLOG implant components will also be
included.
The finished prosthetics must be
submitted in the Candulor articulator or
Condylator.
An independent jury of specialists in
prosthetics and dental practitioners will
judge the submitted works. Prizes will be
awarded on Friday, 15 March, 2013, at the
Candulor press conference at the IDS in
Cologne.
A prize will also be awarded for the
best documentation of the case; it pays to
Winner 2011, Christian Geretschläger, Germany
document your work. The documentation
will be published in various professional
journals.
All entries will be exhibited at the
Candulor booth at the IDS 2013.
Prizes
1st prize: cheque for ⋹ 1,500
2nd prize: cheque for ⋹ 1,000
3rd prize: cheque for ⋹ 500
A prize for the best documentation will
also be awarded in addition to other
special prizes.
Registration
Please register for the competition no
later than October 28, 2012.
The registration form is available in
the Internet at www.kunstzahnwerk.
com or you can request the form by
telephone at +49 7731 797 83-0
from Candulor Dental GmbH, Am
Riederngraben 6,
D-78239 Rielasingen-Worblingen.
Take up the challenge and register
now! You must be in it to win it! We
are looking forward to receiving your
entry.
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DTABC Annual Convention
Sneak Preview
The DTABC’s 30th Annual Convention
is Friday September 28 and Saturday
September 29 at the Sheraton Vancouver
Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. This year’s
convention will feature two hands-on
courses on Friday offered on a first-come,
first-served basis. On Saturday we will
continue to offer an exciting series of
lectures, a keynote address from a leading
master teacher and learning skills specialist
and of course our two-day tradeshow.
Participants can obtain a minimum of
seven continuing educational credits.
This year’s keynote speaker is Terry
Small, a well-known teacher and learning
skills specialist who has extensive
knowledge and involvement in applied
neuroscience. His session Brain Power
for Life and Work is full of practical tools
to enhance your brain function so that you
can have a brilliant life. He has presented
on the brain and how to improve your
thinking and health for over 30 years. He
has worked for clients such as IBM, Ford,
Bayer, Bosch, Toyota, RCMP, CRA and
many others. This is one session you won’t
want to miss.
We have some exciting speakers and
lectures lined up for our technical and
hands-on courses which include:
Friday’s hands-on courses:
• Predicting Implant Success: presented
by technician Marc Wagenseil and
sponsored by Vident.
• Lava Ultimate, Resin Nano Ceramic:
Techniques for Esthetics and
Customization; presented by technician
Michael Schreck and sponsored by 3M.
Saturday’s lectures:
• Dental Laboratory/Practitioner
“Articulation”: explore dental team
articulation and how it relates to
gnathologic dental care enhancing
long-term treatment outcomes:
presented by Dr. Michael Racich.
• Infection Control: a fun-filled
interactive lecture which covers
important information for RDTS and
healthcare providers such as local and
international developments, variety
of microbes, disinfectants and how
they work, lab procedures, cautions
on toxicity and many more points:
presented by Nicola Pelzel, RDT.
• Overview of Impression Technique
for Denture Repair: presented by Al
McOrmond
• Full Arch Implant Restorations with
Milled Bars: presented by Lee Coursey,
sponsored by Nobel Biocare.
• Argen Digital: The Future is
Now: this course delves into the
technology designed laser Sintered
metal copings: presented by Jeff
Lowthorp and sponsored by Argen
Canada.
• We Make Digital Dentistry Happen:
empowering dental lab technicians
with 3D printing solutions: presented
by Avi Cohen of Objet, a leading
provider of 3D printing systems and
materials.
• The Future of Prosthetics:
presented by Craig Nelson, AAS
CDT sponsored by Zahn Canada, a
division of Henry Schein.
• Utilizing Advanced Technology to
Achieve Esthetic, Functional Results
with patient-specific Abutments:
presented by Henlo Wiese and
sponsored by Astratech.
• Basic Denture Repairs: presented by
Al McOrmond.
These are just a few of the courses
and lectures we have planned for late
September. More information on the
convention program is posted on the
website.
For more information, please contact
DTABC
T. 604 278 6279
1 888 495 4566
www.dentaltechniciansofbc.com
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ASSOCIATION news
Save the date for the New Brunswick
Denturists Society 2013 General Annual Meeting:
May 25, 2013
9:00-12:00
Continuing education course: WHMIS
12:00-1:00
2013 Executive Council Meeting
1:00-3:00
2013 General Annual Meeting
SensAbleTM CAD/CAM System for Cast Partial Dentures
New Technology designed to speed up the process for faster turn-around time.
Complete advance digital technology to eliminate errors that could be caused by
the duplication and refractory process. Frameworks will be consistent & accurate.
• Best materials available for cast partials:
Vitallium 2000, Titanium & Precious Metal.
thickness can be customized for individual preferences.
• The contour of the restorations are precisely controlled and
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Retirement
Michael Mason’s retirement
I
n 1945 in Budapest,
Hungary, Michael
Mason was attending
dental school,
planning to become a
dentist. He was also
working part-time
as an apprentice in
a dental laboratory. In 1948 he became
the president of the Dental Technicians
Workers of Hungary. In 1949 he emigrated
to Canada and worked for several dentists
and dental laboratories. In 1954 he
passed the Registered Dental Technicians
exam and was the first non-Canadianborn person to receive his RDT licence.
He opened Mimico Dental Laboratory
on Lakeshore Blvd. West in Mimico in
December 1954. When he first started his
career, people said he wouldn’t last more
than six months. At this time, Ervin and
Frank Pollak joined his lab, and they stayed
until the lab closed in 1991. 37 years is a
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far cry from the six months predicted in
1954!
Michael was married to Ricky and had
four children: Robin, Andrew, Tov and
Roseanne. Unfortunately, Andrew died
in 1985 in Nepal while doing a clerkship
in medicine and trying to help others.
Michael’s wife Ricky died in 1986. In
1987 he remarried Doreen and gained
two more children, Cheryl and Joel Ray.
Between them, Michael and Doreen now
have 13 grandchildren, ranging in age
from 31 years down to six months, and
all living in Toronto.
In June 1995, Robert Chodowiec
joined Michael at the clinic and they
worked together for the past 17 years. In
February 2010, they moved the clinic to
the present location at 2892 Lakeshore
Blvd. West. Michael passed the clinic
over to Robert but continued to work
until April 2012 when he retired after
working 57 years on Lakeshore Blvd.
Michael has worked long and hard
over the years, and his patients are
always asking about him. He also
trained many technicians who later
became successful denturists, dental lab
technicians, and dentists. He was one
of the handful of dental technicians who
fought for the creation of and promoted
a new professional classification called
denture therapist, which was later
renamed denturist.
Michael, who also sculpts and crafts
jewellery during his spare time, says that
denturism is a very precise profession:
denturists need artistic skill and manual
dexterity to succeed.
Michael Mason has helped establish
the denturist profession and given it
the honesty, respect, and dignity it
deserves. We give thanks to him for
all his efforts. Finally, we wish Michael
Mason happiness and good health in his
retirement.
INDustry news
Help your Patients
Great success at the
Swiss Denture Concept
Part I course in Canada
S
wiss Denture Concept is the
continuing education program
specially designed for denturists offered
by Candulor. It is a two-part, modular
continuing education system in the form
of hands-on courses. The three-day
courses start with the technical component
followed by a clinical component, which is
conducted with a patient.
Students are introduced to the
philosophy of Prof. Dr. A. Gerber, a
lingualized occlusion concept, in the first
part of the course. One maxillary and one
mandibular full denture are set up and
manufactured in the course, each taking
individual characteristics into account.
In the subsequent clinical section the
students independently treat the patients
assigned to them as specified by Swiss
Denture Concept from the initial impression
to delivery of the final product.
At the end of the second course, every
student receives a marketing package as
support with patient consultation and for
assistance with post-delivery care.
You can obtain detailed information
on this postgraduate program directly
from www.swissdentureconcept.com.
This website will also offer patients useful
information on full dentures and caring for
them.
How successful was the course?
On the first day of the course, after the
introduction of Swiss Denture Concept, the
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participants had to carry out a practiceoriented model and facial analysis before
setting up the anterior teeth (using the
PhysioStar® NFC teeth) and posterior
teeth (using Condyloform® II NFC teeth)
according to the Gerber Philosophy, guided
by the model analysis.
The second day stated with the final
shaping of the dentures in accordance of
hygienic, function and aesthetic criteria
by using Aesthetic Color Wax. Following
the cases where flasket and prepared
for packing. This day ended with the
introduction, demonstration and training of
the Aesthetic Color Set Easy, the Candulor
acrylic for an individual characterization of
denture bases.
On the final day, all flasket and prepared
cases had been individually characterized,
packed and polymerized in a heat cure
procedure.
Straight after deflasking all dentures had
been reoccluded and functionally grained in
and finally polished.
The course was deliberately held with
a small number of participants, because
experience shows that every student can
benefit as much as possible from this
setup.
“You can obtain detailed information on
this postgraduate program directly from
www.swissdentureconcept.com”
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INDustry news
Sterngold’s Stern IC
(Internal Connection) implant
S
terngold introduces the Stern IC, an
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ITI® Dental Implant. The Stern IC’s singlestage surgical procedure allows for reduced
chair time and patient trauma. The implant is
offered in 3.3 and 4.1 mm fixture diameters
and is available in 8, 10, 12 and 14 mm
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THE UN-COMFORT ZONE
By Robert Wilson
The examined life
“Hola!”
“Hola. ¿Qué tal?”
“Bien. ¿ y tu?”
P
aul and I
were 16
years old and
had taken
high school
Spanish for
a year. We
called each
other every night
on the phone and
spoke to each
other in our new
language. More
than anything, we
wanted to test our
skill with a real Spanishspeaking person,
but we did not
know any. Then
we got the idea
to have dinner
at a Mexican
restaurant.
For two boys
who had never
dined out without
their parents, this was a
big adventure. We were so
motivated that when we made
reservations, we asked to be seated
with a waiter who could not speak
English.
What motivated us? Knowledge.
We made the same discovery that led
Sir Francis Bacon to make his famous
quote in 1597, “Knowledge is power.”
We were empowered by what we had
learned, and it gave us the confidence
to take a risk we would never have
taken before.
By the end of dinner we found out
we didn’t know nearly as much as
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“Bien.”
we thought we did, but the important
thing was that our knowledge, albeit
meager, moved us to action.
It is the same reason that we find
seminars and lectures so motivating –
because we acquire new insights in a
relatively brief period of time that we
can act on right away. If the information
is good, we can’t wait to put it to work
making our lives better and our jobs
easier.
Knowledge also motivates us
because it enables us to be more
inventive. Many new innovations are
the result of two or more existing ideas
synthesized into a new one. Creative
thinkers regularly expose themselves
to new learning experiences, and to
different viewpoints. With each new
experience, they create new synapses –
electrical connections between the nerve
cells – in their brains. This gives them
more data to draw from when they are
looking for solutions.
My son recently asked me why his
school required him to learn to play a
musical instrument. I explained to him
that it was stimulating parts of his brain
he would not have used otherwise. I told
him that even if he chose not to continue
playing the instrument as an adult, that
the knowledge he acquired today may
serve him in the future in some way that
is presently unknown to him.
Innovators are known for their ability
to think outside of the box, but more
than anything it is their broad-based
knowledge that gives them the courage
to challenge accepted beliefs. The most
successful innovators are those who
make the acquisition of knowledge part
of their lifestyle.
Greek philosopher Socrates fully
understood that learning is a lifelong
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE
process. When he was found guilty
of teaching his students to question
authority, he was given a choice of
punishment: death or exile. He chose
death, stating, “The unexamined life is not
worth living.”
Knowledge, however, is more than just
the accumulation of information. It has
to be used, applied, and manipulated in
some fashion. Automobile manufacturing
innovator, Henry Ford, illustrated this
point during a civil trial in which he sued
a Chicago newspaper for libel. The paper
had referred to him as an “ignorant
pacifist.” At the trial, the defendant’s
lawyer asked Ford a series of questions
designed to prove that he was indeed
ignorant. Questions such as “When
was the American Revolutionary War?”
and “How many soldiers did the British
employ?”
Eventually Ford became irritated
by the questions and remarked, “I can
summon to my aid men who can answer
any question I desire to ask concerning
the business to which I am devoting most
of my efforts. Why should I clutter up my
mind with general knowledge.”
Seek out knowledge that empowers
you, and let it give you the confidence and
courage to be more and do more.
Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. is a motivational
speaker and humorist. He works with
companies that want to be more competitive
and with people who want to think like
innovators. For more information on
Robert’s programs please visit
www.jumpstartyourmeeting.com.
National Denturist Association
Fall Conference
November 1-3, 2012
The Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
To register, call 360-232-4353, fax 360-779-6879,
email [email protected], or on the
web at www.nationaldenturist.com
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CLASSIFIEDS
CLINICS FOR SALE
Victoria BC, two denture clinics
for sale, Burnside Denture Clinic
established in 1980 and Mayfair Dental
Centre established 1984, located in
the biggest shopping centre in greater
Victoria. Outstanding dentist referral
base, to the only denturist located within
dentist’s practice. Main office is in the
centre of Victoria, on major bus routes,
two operatories, large sterilization area,
fully vented and air conditioned office
in an owned strata building. Wheelchair
accessible on ground floor, lots of parking
for patients. Owner retiring and willing
to help in transition according to buyer’s
schedule. (www.burnsidedentureclinic.
com; www.mayfairdental.ca). For more
information: robb@burnsidedentureclinic.
com or call 250-383-4515.
Denture clinic for sale in Kamloops
BC. Well-kept office with excellent growth
potential. Great relationship with a referring
dentist in the area. Low overhead with a
cash flow of $140,000 in 2010 based on
a three-day week with extra time away for
vacations. Owner is asking $35,000 and is
open to offers. Contact ldtwag@hotmail.
com for more info or pictures or call 250554-0055.
Opportunity of a lifetime! If you
are looking to achieve better work/life
balance, this is an opportunity to relocate
to Southwest Ontario. With a large senior
population in our area, we have a loyal
patient base and a continual substantial
annual growth. The business is based on
high quality dentures construction. It is the
only denture clinic in town with an excellent
location, modern, fully equipped and
professionally designed. Low overhead,
patients and dental referrals make this
clinic very profitable. The extra space gives
the possibility to sublease. Current owner
willing to stay on to ensure a smooth
transition if needed. For more information,
call Daniela at 519-995-5533.
Farnham, Québec, Canada.
Bureau de denturologiste reconnu pour
l’excellence de ses services est à vendre.
J’offre à ma clientèle toute la gamme des
prothèses dentaires, soit principalement
les prothèses complètes standard et de
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précision, les prothèses partielles et les
prothèses sur implants. En plus du bureau
principal, tous mes services sont disponibles
en bureau satellite dans deux autres
municipalités. Le bureau principal comprend
une salle d’attente / réception, un bureau de
consultation, une salle clinique avec chaise
complète/air/eau/succion/caméra intraorale, un laboratoire avec 2 postes de travail
complets et fonctionnels, 2 salles de bain.
Les aménagements et tous les équipements
sont neufs de 7 ans et en parfaite condition
et le loyer n’est que de 700$ par mois
(renouvelable). La clientèle est 60%
francophone et 40% anglophone. Nos tarifs
sont ceux de l’Association + 10%. Revenu
brut moyen 93K par année (pour 9 mois
par année). Raison de la vente : maladie.
Contactez Claude cell. : 450-775-3954
DENTURISTS WANTED
Looking for a bright, motivated,
ambitious associate to join our
wonderful team in Barrie! You must have an
eye for detail, and a great work ethic. Must
be licensed (but would consider someone
who has graduated and going for their
license this summer). Serious applicants
only. Please fax experience to 705-7925864 or email us at denturecentre@
hotmail.com.
Busy denture clinic in Vancouver,
British Columbia looking for an experienced
denturist, potential to buy in the future, to
the right candidate. Please email résumés
to [email protected].
Denturist wanted, permanent fulltime. $75,000 year, negotiable. Must
have successfully completed Denturist
Technology Program, experience is an
asset. Work in association with dental
clinic. Reception and necessary equipment
already in place. Anticipated start date
as soon as possible. Located in scenic
centrally located community overlooking
Notre Dame Bay. Please forward résumés
of interest to: Fax: 709-535-2561, email:
[email protected] or mail to:
Notre Dame Dental Laboratory, P.O. Box
790, Lewisporte, NL, A0G 3A0.
Associate denturist wanted. Busy
practice in Clarenville, NL in need of an
associate denturist. Please email your
résumé to [email protected]
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Variety of Equipment for sale: Model
trimmer, flasks, trays, denture press,
hydraulic press, articulators, porcelain oven
and materials, micro-motor, ring press,
tools, electric dental chair and much more.
Please call Gabriel for details or to arrange
an appointment at 416-424-3201. Ticomium shell blaster for sale.
Ticonium shell blaster suitable for casting
lab $1,500 obo. If interested please call
519-622-4500 for additional information.
To submit a
classified ad
please contact:
Tel: 613-968-9467
Toll Free: 1-877-538-3123
OR
Managing Editor
Telephone: 866-985-9784
Rates are free for members
and $75 for non-members
Associate denturist wanted for a
full-time position in Belleville, Ontario.
Interested parties email resumes to
[email protected].
Busy denture clinic in Dawson
Creek, BC looking for a licensed or intern
denturist to join our team. Please fax
résumés to 250-782-6083.
Looking for a newly graduated
denturist or a denturist looking to buy
into a well-established dental practice
in Central Vancouver Island. This is a
fantastic opportunity for the right person.
Please contact Brian at 250-246-4674 or
[email protected] for details.
Licensed denturist wanted
immediately for well-established
Calgary practice. Excellent benefits, wage
compensation, and perks. Respond
to [email protected]. All inquiries
confidential.
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Dentsply Canada
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Denturist Maxident Software
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Global Dental Science LLC
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Impact Dental Lab
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800-668-4691
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Implant Direct
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IFC
800-263-8182
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J.E Services & Dental Supplies
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Keystone Industries
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Laboratoire Dentaire Concorde
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Mid-Continental
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800-882-7341
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Nobel-Biocare Canada
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Nordenta Inc.
40
800-393-7222
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Oxyfresh
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800-364-1649
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Pro-Art Dental Laboratory
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416-469-4121
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Specialized Office Systems
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800-495-8771
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Specialty Tooth Supply
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Sunstar Americas, Inc.
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800-265-8353
www.GUMbrand.com
Synca Marketing
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Tokuyama Dental America Inc.
41
877-378-3548
www.tokuyama-us.com
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800-263-4778
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Voco Canada
36
888-658-2584
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Westan Dental Products Group
21
888-477-9378
www.westan.ca
Zahn Canada,
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