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PM #40065075
members and provincial offices
Executive 2004-2006
Denturist Association of Canada
L’Association des Denturologistes du Canada
President
David Hicks, LD, DD
Phone: (204)489-9364/(866) 255-6827
Fax: (204) 487-3969
e-mail: [email protected]
1st Vice President
Martin Damphouse d.d.
Phone: (514) 252-0270
Fax: (514) 252-0392
2nd Vice President
Paul Hrynchuk, DD
Phone: (204) 669-0888
Fax: (204) 669-0971
Vice President - Administration
James Hunt, DD
Phone: (709) 596-7647
Fax: (709) 596-7671
Vice President - Finance
Michael Vout, DD
Phone: (613) 966-7363
Fax: (613) 962-6000
Denturist Association of British Columbia
C312-9801 King George Hwy,
Surrey, BC V3T 5H5
Attn: Lynne Alfreds, Executive Secretary
Tel: (604) 582-6823 Fax: (604) 582-6823
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
140, 2325 - 50th Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4R 1M7
Attn: Dave Thomas, DD
Tel: (403) 358-5558
Denturist Society of Nova Scotia
141 Commercial Street, Suite 5
Glace Bay, NS B1A 3B9
Attn: William Lloy, DD, President
Tel: (902) 849-1496
The Denturist Society of Saskatchewan
534 Victoria Avenue
Regina, SK S4N 0N7
Attn: Scott Arndt, DD, President
Tel: (306) 569-2900
Denturist Association of
Newfoundland and Labrador
6 Commonwealth Avenue
Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1W2
Attn: John Browne, DD, President
Tel: (709) 364-3355 Fax: (709) 364-3355
Denturist Association of Manitoba
PO Box 70006, 1–1660 Kenaston Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6
Attn: Kelli Wagner, Administrator
Tel: (204) 897-1087 Fax: (204) 488-2872
website: www.denturistmb.org
Denturist Society of Prince Edward Island
PO Box 1589
500 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Attn: David Murphy, President
Tel: (902) 838-2350 Fax: (902) 962-2607
The Denturist Association of Ontario
6205 Airport Road, Bldg. “B” Suite 203
Mississauga, ON L4V 1E1
Attn: Kim Stilwell, Chief Administrative Officer
Tel: (800) 284-7311 Fax: (905) 677-5067
website: http://www.dao.on.ca
Past President/Liaison Officer
Tony Sarrapuchiello, DD
Phone: (819) 663-7735
Fax: (819) 643-4912
National Office /
Chief Administrative Officer
Gerry Hansen
PO Box 46114 RPO Westdale
Winnipeg, MB R3R 3S3
Phone: 1-800-773-0099 or (204) 897-9092
Fax: (204) 895-9595
L’Association des denturologistes du Québec
8150, boul. Métropolitain Est, Bureau 230
Anjou, QC HIK 1A1
Atten: Kristiane Coulombe, service à clientele
Tel: (514) 252-0270 Fax: (514) 252-0392
website: www.adq-qc.com
Deliveries only:
67 Bergman Crescent,
Winnipeg, MB R3R 1Y9
Yukon Denturist Association
#1-106 Main Street
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2A7
Attn: Peter Allen, DD, President
Tel: (867) 668-6818 Fax: (867) 668-6811
Denturist Association of Northwest Territories
Box 1506, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P2
Attn: George Gelb
Tel: (867) 766-3666 Tel: (867) 669-0103
Affiliate Members
Clinical Dental Technicians Assoc. (UK)
12 Upper Street North
New Ash Green, Kent DA3 8JR, England
Attn: Chris Allen, DD, Chief Executive
Tel (44)1474-879-430 Fax: (44)1474-872-086
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: Suzane Fiset, 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
Honorary Members
Austin J. Carbone, BSc, BEd, DD
The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert M. Hall
Le Centre international de recherche
et d’éducation en denturologie (CIRED)
Collège Édouard-Montpetit
945, chemin de Chambly, Longueuil (Québec) J4H 3M6
Tel: (450) 679-2630 Ext. 511 Fax: (450) 679-8458
Directeur: Patrice Deschamps d.d.
International Denturist Education Centre (IDEC)
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology
PO Box 1015, Toronto, ON M5T 2T9
Tel: (416) 415-5000 Ext. 4793 or 1-800-265-2002 Ext. 4793 Fax: (416) 415-4117
Director: Michael Vakalis, DD
11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Tel: (780) 471-7683 Fax: (780) 491-3149
Attention: Doreen Dunkley
Removable Partial Dentures for Denturists
Jurgen von Fielitz, DD
2598 Etwell Road, RR#3, Utterson, ON P0B 1M0
Tel: (705) 788-0205
Accreditation: The following Canadian schools of Denturism are accredited:
George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto – review scheduled
College Edouard-Montpetit, Longueuil, Quebec – under review: accreditation status pending
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta – Accreditated to June 30, 2010
Vancouver Community College – Accredited to September 30, 2007
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2006
NATIONAL
CONGRESS
ISSN: 1480-2023
Editor-in-Chief:
Hussein Amery, M.Sc., Psy.D., DD, FCAD
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features
Celebrating 35 great years..............................................17
Greetings, history, school updates,
new developments, honourary members
2006 National Congress.................................................43
Schedule, conference details, sponsors,
floor plan, exhibitors, hotel information
Denturists across the nation............................................60
Nancy Tomkins says working
together is key to success
The politics of denturism.................................................62
Legislation for denturists and Clinical
Dental Technicians in the United Kingdom
Titanium use in denturism...............................................65
Advantages and disadvantages
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President’s message........................................................7
Le Mot du Président.........................................................9
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October 19-21
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Practice management.....................................................14
Industry news................................................................69
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Fa l l /A u to m n e 2006
President’sMessage
David L. Hicks, LD, DD
35 years ago – and now
W
e often honor those individuals in
a chosen profession with special
awards and other accolades for
outstanding contributions. As denturists, we are
no different. Both provincially and nationally,
we hand out awards to those who we feel
deserve some form of recognition. This year at
the National Congress in Banff, we will do the
same. We will select and present the Denturist of
the Year Award to a person whose contributions
to the profession need to be recognized and
acknowledged. Hence, before we make any
considerations to this annual award, allow me this
thought as I dare your sentimentality.
The year is 1971. I was nine years old growing
up in Saskatoon, (that is in Saskatchewan, for
those east of Manitoba and south of the 49th)
chasing soccer balls and hockey pucks and
dodging homework assignments in grade four.
The most notable event for me that year was that
a schoolboy friend actually invited girls to his
birthday party. Simon and Garfunkel have cleaned
up at the Grammy Awards winning best song,
album, etc. for the penning of the classic Bridge
over Troubled Waters. President Nixon has decided
to lift the trade embargo with China. The Montreal
Canadiens have drafted a young kid named Guy
Lafleur and the Leafs have gone four years since
winning their last Stanley Cup. The Summit Series
between Team Canada and the USSR is still a year
away. A radical television show named All in the
Family has premiered with an emphasis on social
conscience. Sanford and Son, starring the infamous
Redd Fox, with its unique junkyard humor is the
first successful black comedy series. The movie
Patton, with the award-winning performance
of George C. Scott, has won best picture. Jim
Morrison has recently died, or at least apparently
died, and the conclusion of the Vietnam War is
still three years hence. Most memorably, CTV has
joined CBC on the airwaves in Saskatoon and
baptized the ‘remote control’ son.
But, most importantly to our profession,
in 1971 a collection of visionary denturists (or
more likely the then-named dental mechanics
and/or dental therapists) decided to pool their
collective provincial resources and form a national
organization. This group surpassed the perceived
strength and professionalism that individually
and provincially they could not attain. They
brainstormed and enacted a national organization
which they felt could more wholeheartedly
convince the nation that denturists are legitimate
professionals delivering to Canadians a superior,
more affordable denture service. The organization
has evolved into an established player in the
national and world dental community.
In October in Banff, I understand that it is
not plausible to award the Denturist of the Year
Award to a bold collection of this profession’s
pioneers and certainly inappropriate to single out
any individual. Instead, I suggest we honor their
vision and wisdom with a strong, unified, national
strategy and commitment to the next 35 years.
The year will be 2041, and hopefully I will be
79. At that time, I will look forward to sharing
my memories of this next phase in the Denturist
Association of Canada’s history.
Le Mot DuPrésident
David L. Hicks, LD, DD
35 ans d’hier à aujourd’hui
I
l est souvent coutume d’honorer les personnes
d’une profession donnée par la remise de
prix et d’autres témoignages d’appréciation
en guise de reconnaissance pour leur contribution
remarquable. Les denturologistes ne font pas exception à cette règle. Tant à l’échelle provinciale que
nationale, nous remettons des prix à ceux et celles
que nous considérons dignes d’une certaine reconnaissance. Cette année, au congrès annuel qui aura
lieu à Banff, nous récidiverons. Nous présenterons
le prix du Denturologiste de l’année à une personne
dont la contribution mérite d’être soulignée. Avant
même de réfléchir à ce prix annuel, permettez-moi
de partager avec vous quelques réflexions qui éveilleront votre côté sentimental.
Nous sommes en 1971. J’ai neuf ans et je vis à
Saskatoon (c’est en Saskatchewan, pour ceux qui
vivent à l’est du Manitoba et au sud du 49e parallèle); je cours les ballons de soccer et les rondelles
de hockey, et j’essaie de me défiler pour ne pas
faire mes devoirs de 4e année. Le jour le plus
mémorable pour moi cette année-là est celui où un
de mes compagnons de classe décide d’inviter des
filles à sa fête d’anniversaire! Simon et Garfunkel
viennent de rafler bon nombre de prix à la soirée
des Grammy Awards pour la meilleure chanson,
le meilleur album, etc. pour leur classique Bridge
over Troubled Water et le président Nixon vient de
décider de lever l’embargo sur le commerce avec
la Chine. Les Canadiens de Montréal viennent
de recruter un jeune dénommé Guy Lafleur et les
Maple Leafs n’ont vu que quatre années s’écouler
depuis leur dernière Coupe Stanley. La série Canada USSR aura lieu l’an prochain. Une émission
de télévision novatrice intitulée All in the Family,
axée sur la conscience sociale, vient d’être lancée.
Sanford and Son, qui met en vedette le célèbre Redd
Fox et son humour de ferrailleur tout à fait unique,
est la première série de télévision humoristique de
Noirs qui remporte du succès. Le film Patton, grâce
à la prestation extraordinaire de George C. Scott,
qui lui a valu un prix, vient d’être nommé meilleur
film de l’année. Jim Morrison est mort récemment,
ou du moins est apparemment mort, et la guerre
du Vietnam va encore durer trois ans. Autre événement très mémorable, la station CTV est désormais
affiliée à CBC sur les ondes de Saskatoon, et est vue
comme une station de « commande à distance ».
Plus important encore pour notre profession,
c’est en 1971 qu’un groupe de denturologistes visionnaires (qu’on appelait alors plus probablement
des mécaniciens-dentistes ou des dentothérapeutes) ont décidé de mettre en commun les ressources
provinciales pour former un organisme national
dont les pouvoirs et le professionnalisme, tels
qu’ils sont perçus, surpasseront ce qu’il est possible
d’atteindre individuellement ou à l’échelle d’une
province. Ils ont fait surgir des idées et instauré un
organisme national qui, à leur avis, pouvait mieux
convaincre la nation que les denturologistes constituent des professionnels légitimes offrant aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes un service de qualité
supérieure et plus abordable en ce qui a trait aux
prothèses dentaires. Cet organisme a évolué et est
devenu un joueur bien établi dans la communauté
dentaire à l’échelle nationale et mondiale.
En octobre, à Banff, je comprends qu’il n’est
pas plausible de remettre le prix du Denturologiste
de l’année à un groupe hardi de pionniers de la
profession et il serait inconvenant d’en choisir un
au détriment des autres. C’est pourquoi je suggère
plutôt d’honorer leur vision et leur sagesse en
adoptant une stratégie nationale forte, unifiée, et
en faisant preuve de détermination au cours des
35 prochaines années.
Nous serons en 2041 et, espérons-le, j’aurai alors
79 ans. À ce moment-là, j’aurai le plaisir de partager les souvenirs accumulés tout au long de l’étape
que nous entreprenons aujourd’hui dans l’histoire
de l’ADC.
EDITOR’sMessage
Hussein Amery, M.Sc., Psy. D. , DD, FCAD
Demographics and
the denturist profession
I
had the opportunity this past summer to attend
George Brown College on behalf of the highly
successful and effective International Denturist
Education Centre {IDEC}. This international denturist program is significant in that it is recognized
and proactive throughout the world. It is one of two
Canadian outreach programs, the other being CIRED
under the umbrella of Collège Edouard-Montpetit in
Longueuil, Québec.
Since its inception in the early 1990s, IDEC has
been under the stewardship of Michael Vakalis. The
Centre has been growing in recognition and foreign
accreditation acceptance to include every European
country and all American states where denturism has been legislated or is in the process of being
legislated. IDEC has been directly responsible for
providing the educational [theoretical and practical]
components required to qualify denturist candidates
worldwide for licensure. In most cases, it has also
been an integral and instrumental part in the lobbying
efforts in attaining legislation.
During my time in Toronto, I was fortunate to
meet with the presidents of the Montana Denturist
Association, the National Denturist Association (US),
the Clinical Dental Technicians Association (UK),
and the International Federation of Denturists, as
well as the registrar of the College of Denturists of
Ontario. The one interesting and recurring topic of
discussion was about age and attrition in the profession. Most European and American denturist populations mirror those of Canadian denturists in the 1970s,
i.e., the majority of practitioners are in their mid- to
late-40s and older. Interestingly enough, after having
spoken with the Chief Executive of the British Clinical Dental Technicians [as they are currently referred
to], the UK is the exception, as their association
has been actively replenishing their ranks for a few
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years due to their pending legislation.
Most Canadian provinces have already experienced or are currently experiencing a shortage of
licensed denturists due to various forms of attrition.
For example, Ontario went from almost 700 licensed
denturists at its peak in the mid-1990s to only 468 currently [not including the successful candidates in July
2006]. The Ontario College traditionally licensed approximately 20 denturists annually from the late 1970s
until 2000. The historic Denturist Program intake at
George Brown College (GBC) over the last five
years has been approximately 35 students per year in
the hopes of neutralizing the attrition rate, however,
as previously stated, they are at least 200 practitioners
short. Robert Gaspar, Denturist Program Coordinator
at GBC, was in the first graduating class in 1978 and
told me that the licensed numbers have not been this
low since the early 1980s. As a result, GBC has been
asked by both the Ontario College and the association
to increase its first year intake in the 2006/2007 school
year to an unprecedented 50 students, with 35 students moving on to both 2nd and 3rd year.
The three other educational programs across the
country have also expanded and upgraded their
facilities and curriculum to accommodate Canadian demographics, the profession’s demographic needs, and the greater influx of foreign students.
Alberta recently released its 2005/2006 statistics and
demographics, and, for those who are interested,
numbers for the rest of the provinces and territories
are available through DAC.
I encourage everyone to attend the National
Denturist Congress this October in Banff, where
demographics as well as competency guidelines and
accreditation methods, as they pertain to our profession in Canada and globally, will likely be vigorously
discussed. I look forward to seeing you in Banff.
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Underwriter. He runs a disability and life
insurance practice in the Golden Triangle
area, with particular interest in the community. For further information contact Joe
at 1-888-772-2667.
Insurance
Joe Pignatelli, RHU
Income insurance
W
hen you run your own
business, your success and
income are dependent upon
your health. It is important not to put off
buying disability insurance.
If you own a business, it is imperative
that you take control of insuring your
income against loss due to a disability.
When a large corporation does not
employ you, you do not have a benefit
package that employees and unions
seek to obtain. Many business owners
rationalize that they do not need to buy
disability insurance right now. Here are
three reasons you might procrastinate.
1. The government will pay me.
Do not rely on it: CPP covers only
severe and prolonged disability,
and the benefit approximates a
poverty-level cash flow.
2. My spouse will support me.
Take control: Could your
spouse manage to find suitable
employment quickly enough? If
he or she does find work, coping
with a new job and the continuing
responsibilities of a disabled
spouse, being a parent, and private
nurse (for the spouse) may be too
much to bear.
3. I am healthy and I never get sick.
Nothing will happen to me.
Consider the risk: Disability
strikes many who have never
been seriously ill. Statistics show
that you are three times more
apt to become disabled than die
between the ages of 32 to 65. We
insure our houses, cars, and our
lives recognizing risk. Why not our
income?
Your health is your wealth.
Reduce your risk by designing a
personal income protection plan to
insure your income if disability strikes.
When you run a business, your most
important asset is your health, upon
which your success and income is
dependent. Your health is your wealth.
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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,
e-mail [email protected], www.amican.com
PRACTICEMANAGEMENT
Janice Wheeler
President, The Art of Management Inc.
Something to smile about
A
s a denturist, you make your patients
want to smile again by creating works
of art in their mouths. Why not give
them something else to smile about – the pleasure
of coming into a beautiful, stylish practice that at
once makes them feel at home and like they are
important (which they are!).
The appearance and attractiveness of a practice
forms a major part of a successful marketing plan.
While moving to new premises or completely
renovating the existing space may not be an
option at this time, there are certainly a number
of opportunities to upgrade the image of your
practice.
Over the last 17 years, we have seen many
practices and reviewed numerous videos and
photos of clients’ clinics across Canada. Our
observations are as follows.
Signage
Signage and front window are often neglected
as an opportunity to make yourself known and
memorable. Do you remember a practice with a
bland window and a blasé sign that simply says
‘Denture Clinic’ (yawn)? Show your character on
the outside (as well as on the inside), so that people
are attracted to your clinic.
Your sign out front is like your signature or
fingerprint – it should be uniquely you. If you do
not want to use your own name, then consider
naming the practice something appropriate, such
as Applegate Gardens Denture Specialists. You do
not want to be a ‘no name’ clinic. The sign should
be lit and colourful, i.e., no black and white or blue
and white. It should also have your phone number
on it.
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By the way, if you can use the term ‘Denture
Specialist,’ do so (check with your licensing body
to be sure). The term positions you exactly as you
are: a specialist in the manufacture of dentures.
One of our clients who is a long-term denturist put
up a sign in his window stating ‘Denture Specialist’
and had a new patient come in who told him: “It’s
about time we had a Denture Specialist in our
area!” He had been there for 15 years!
A lot of practices have paid for storefront
space and one of the advantages is that the big
front window is a major marketing opportunity.
However, do not try and cram it with multiple
messages. Keep it simple and elegant. One practice
had a very large whiteboard on an easel in the front
window and, weekly, put fresh ‘Confusius Say’type sayings on it. People often stopped in front to
read the new message each week. That is just one
example of how to attract favourable attention.
Design
and aesthetics
Appearance is not just about space and layout,
although these are definitely important. You
ought to have a theme or some cohesive design
direction that runs through the entire practice.
We have seen premises that were very modern
and well laid out, but austere and uninviting. The
exterior of the building was more inviting than
the interior!
In a restaurant, the décor and ambiance is
a major part of the whole experience of dining
out. We are often drawn to spaces that have
exceptional aesthetics. If you want plastic and
bright, glaring colours, you go to a fast food place.
If you want quality dining, you are going to seek
out a restaurant where the décor, service and
ambiance are at least equal to the quality of the food.
Rather than industry posters and notices and warnings
about payment methods, consider warming up your walls
with beautiful artwork or framed photos with spotlights aimed
on them. Local galleries are sometimes interested in hanging
paintings on your walls on consignment, and even go so far as
to change them each month. This promotes their gallery, but
gives you beautiful art to enhance your image.
If the décor makes too strong a male statement, women
will not be comfortable. Conversely, if it is too feminine,
males will be uncomfortable. However, let us say that it is
a well-known fact that women predominantly choose the
denture practice and make the appointments for their family
members. Therefore, a slight leaning in the feminine direction
is appropriate.
A local interior designer can make recommendations that
will often pull the whole design look together and make you
proud of your office.
The
ops
Ensure that the ops are as attractive as the front end of
the practice with attractive wall art and well-maintained
equipment and chairs. Avoid the cluttered look, especially on
counter space. Keep your instruments and other equipment
enclosed in drawers or cupboards.
Investment
Spend some money on paint and wallpaper and watch your
income rise. It is an investment that pays off again and again. If
coming into your newly-refurbished office in the morning puts
a smile on your face, this same feeling will be passed on to each
of your patients.
Reception
What you want is a warm, inviting reception area where the
receptionist is the first person people see when they walk
in, not the ops and labs! Keep in mind, this is a greeting
area where your patients are welcomed and made to feel
comfortable and at home. Adding more comfortable chairs or
matching leather loveseats with subtle lighting and side tables
for an upscale living room ‘feel’ can change the patient’s
perception of the whole practice.
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Special greetings on our 35th
On behalf of the Government of Canada,
I would like to welcome you to the 2006
National Denturist Congress, here in
beautiful Banff, Alberta. This Congress
marks a special milestone for the Denturist
Association of Canada, and I would like to
offer my congratulations on achieving 35
years as an Association.
As denturists, you play a vital role in promoting and
maintaining good oral health among Canadians of all ages.
From children being fitted for mouth guards to protect their
teeth while taking part in sports activities, to seniors who
want to extend and improve their quality of life with properly fitted dentures, Canadians benefit daily from your work.
I would also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge
your Association’s contribution to the Federal Dental Care
Advisory Committee, the Government of Canada’s advisory body of dental health professionals. It is through close
collaboration between key organizations such as these that
Canadians become more aware of the important connections
between good oral health and good general health.
I am pleased to see that the Chief Dental Officer of
Canada, Dr. Peter Cooney, is one of the keynote speakers at
the Congress this year. I am heartened to see this interaction
between Health Canada and the Denturist Association of
Canada.
In closing, I want to once again applaud the good work
of your Association, and wish you continued success and a
productive Congress.
Au nom du gouvernement du Canada, je vous souhaite la bienvenue au Congrès national 2006 des denturologistes, qui a lieu
ici, dans la belle ville de Banff, en Alberta. Le congrès marque
un jalon important pour l’Association des denturologistes du
Canada, et je tiens à vous féliciter pour vos 35 années d’existence
comme association.
En tant que denturologues, vous jouez un rôle vital dans la
promotion et le maintien d’une bonne santé buccodentaire chez les
Canadiens de tous âges. Que ce soit des enfants qui ont besoin de
protège-dents sur mesure pour s’adonner à des activités sportives
ou des aînés qui veulent prolonger et améliorer leur qualité de vie
au moyen de dentiers bien ajustés, les Canadiens profitent quotidiennement de votre travail.
Je profite de l’occasion pour souligner la contribution de votre
association au Comité consultatif fédéral des soins dentaires, orgsnisme formé de professionnels de la santé dentaire qui conseille
le gouvernement du Canada. C’est grâce à la collaboration entre
de tels organismes que les Canadiens deviennent plus conscients
des liens entre une bonne santé buccodentaire et leur état de santé
général.
Je me réjouis de constater que le dentiste en chef du Canada,
le Dr Peter Cooney, est l’un des conférenciers qui prendront la
parole cette année. Je suis également heureux de constater cette
interaction entre Santé Canada et l’Association des denturologistes du Canada.
En terminant, je tiens à vous réitérer mes félicitations pour
l’excellent travail qu’accomplit votre Association. Je vous souhaite
beaucoup de succès dans vos entreprises futures et un congrès des
plus fructueux.
Tony Clement, Minister of Health/Ministre de la Santé
On behalf of the Government of Alberta,
I am pleased to welcome delegates to the
2006 National Congress of the Denturist
Association of Canada.
The Denturist Association of Canada
is internationally recognized in the
field of denturism, and I am proud that
Alberta was the birthplace of Canadian denturism over 50
years ago.
Over the next few days you will have the opportunity
to exchange information and ideas, as well as build
relationships with colleagues from across the country. You
will be provided with many opportunities to learn and obtain
practical tools that can be applied to your daily work. I trust
your sessions will be informative and motivational.
It is always a pleasure to showcase Alberta to people from
across Canada. While you are visiting, I sincerely encourage
you to enjoy the beauty of the Banff area and experience
Alberta’s legendary western hospitality.
Best wishes for a successful conference!
Ralph Klein, Premier of Alberta
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Australia
On behalf of the Australian Dental Prosthetists Association,
we would like to acknowledge and congratulate the Denturist
Association of Canada on 35 dedicated years of service for the
advancement of denturism in Canada.
Jos De Klijn, National President
Australian Dental Prosthetists Association
Finland
Best congratulations to the Denturist Association of Canada for
their 35th anniversary. Your colleagues in Finland are proud of
you!
Erikoishammasteknikkoliitto ry
(The Denturist Association in Finland)
International Federation
FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
Malta
Canada
As the Chief Dental Officer of Canada, I would like to extend my
congratulations to the Denturist Association of Canada on celebrating 35 successful years as an association. I encourage you to take
some time to reflect on the significance of this milestone. The role of
a denturist is important to the maintenance of good oral and overall
health of Canadians. As denturists, you are highly skilled in both
prevention, through the design and fit of mouth guards and with
tertiary care for Canadians requiring dentures. These two spectra
of health care are vital for Canadians to improve and to maintain
their quality of life. Once again, I applaud the good work being done
by the members of your association and I am pleased to formally
acknowledge the achievement your association has accomplished.
Peter Cooney
Chief Dental Officer, Health Canada,
Veterans Affairs and Legal Counsel
Health Canada
Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, extends
sincere congratulations to the Denturist Association of Canada on the
occasion of your 35th anniversary. We look forward to continuing our
positive and productive relationship in the years ahead. Well done!
Bonnie Tolstoy, Director, Benefits Management
Non-Insured Health Benefits,
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada
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The International Federation of Denturists sends greetings and
congratulations to the Denturist Association of Canada on the
occasion of its 35th anniversary. Canada has been a valuable
member of the IFD for many years, offering its advice, experience,
and sharing many professional courtesies to its global colleagues.
We are especially grateful that Canada hosts the international
office of the IFD, providing an additional expert service to the
profession of denturism. Enjoy your celebrations in Banff!
Paul Levasseur, LD
President, International Federation of Denturists
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Your association was always in the forefront in the recognition
and legislation of the profession. DAC is among the strongest
in protecting the interests of our profession and promoting it
worldwide. As an organization, it is a great example of upholding denturists as a Dental Care Profession. With its progress and
expansion, DAC has supported and encouraged the movement
and establishment of denturism in Europe. On behalf of the Malta
Dental Technicians Association, I wish you all the best. I wish I
was there! Good luck for an unforgettable event in Alberta.
John Salamone-Reynaud
Malta Dental Technicians Association
National Denturist Association
Congratulations! 35 years and still kicking through thick
and thin! Being an association believer and a team player are
the values that have made DAC strong. As a result, DAC is
extremely important to denturism in Canada and worldwide.
From your colleagues south of the border, we wish you all the
best in the future.
Austin J. Carbone, BSc, BEd, LD
President, National Denturist Association
Vice President, North America,
International Federation of Denturists
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The Netherlands
The Dutch Organization of Denturism (ONT) hereby congratulates our Canadian friends of DAC on the occasion of its 35th
anniversary. Looking back over the years, DAC has been a prop
and stay to ONT. Years of sharing experiences with the legalization of our profession of denturism has meant that the ONT in
the Netherlands can also practice this nice profession. The Boards
have also ensured that the institutes of education contact each
other in order to exchange knowledge. Through friendly connections a strong association and friendship have been achieved. It
must be said that the support given by DAC to the International
Federation of Denturists is, in our opinion, of great value for the
worldwide development of denturism. To the next 35 years!
Bart Kerdijk, Chairman
The Dutch Organization of Denturism
The United Kingdom
Canada has been one of the leading architects of the profession for
many years. Although denturism, in one form or another, has been
in existence since the beginning of civilization, it is a relatively
new profession in the modern era. It is without doubt that the
United Kingdom would not have achieved the necessary legislation to bring in clinical dental technicians/denturists without the
support, both politically and educationally, of Canadian denturist
organizations. I have attended many symposiums and conferences in various parts of Canada and the level of commitment and
professionalism shown by DAC members never ceases to amaze
me. I look forward to DAC celebrating its 50th anniversary and
the exciting opportunities the future brings for the profession. On
behalf of all UK denturists, I offer my sincere congratulations and
hope all Canadian denturists enjoy the celebrations.
C. J. Allen, Chief Executive
Clinical Dental Technicians Association U.K.
Veterans Affairs
On this 35th anniversary of the Denturist Association of Canada,
Veterans Affairs wishes to offer congratulations and thanks for
the long relationship we have had with your members. As our
clients are aging, the amount of denture therapy they require is
increasing, as is the need for this care to be delivered in long-term
care facilities. We very much appreciate the initiatives to deliver
this care and the commitment of the Denturists of Canada to the
veterans that we both are proud to serve.
Dr. Brian D. Barrett, DDS, FACD, FPFA,
National Dental Consultant, Veterans Affairs Canada
Legal Counsel
Best wishes and congratulations on 35 years of successful operation. It has been a pleasure doing business with you and we look
forward to many more years of working with you.
Daniel R. Theriault, Barrister & Solicitor, Fredericton, NB
FROM THE PROVINCES
Alberta
Congratulations and happy anniversary for 35 years of
outstanding service to denturists across Canada. A big thank you
to the dedicated people that helped build a national organization
of which all denturists can be very proud.
Members and executive of the Denturist Association of Alberta
On behalf of the Council of the College of Alberta Denturists, the
regulatory body for the denturist profession in Alberta, it is my
pleasure to extend our congratulations and well wishes on this,
the 35th anniversary of the Denturist Association of Canada. We
hope your National Congress is successful and reflective of this
milestone.
Jody L. Nelson
President, Council of the College of Alberta Denturists
British Columbia
Congratulations to the Denturist Association of Canada on its
35th Anniversary! The Denturist Association of BC thanks you
for providing the national voice of denturism in Canada and
internationally. The profession has come a long way and it
seems appropriate that e-billing is being launched during this
celebratory year.
Maria Green, DD
Denturist Association of British Columbia
The College of Denturists of BC extends congratulations to
the Denturist Association of Canada on the occasion of its 35th
anniversary. Such longevity is testimony to the dedication and
belief, by the members of the profession in Canada, in their role
in provision of quality dental care to Canadians.
John Mayr, Registrar
College of Denturists of BC
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Manitoba
On behalf of the Denturist Association of Manitoba, we congratulate the Denturist Association of Canada on the occasion of its 35th
anniversary. As the DAC pursues its mission to be the authoritative voice of denturism in Canada, we all reap the benefits. Its
collaboration with our international colleagues, external agencies
and schools of denturism extends our standard of excellence to
the world. We extend our very best regards to executives past
and present for their tireless work for the betterment of our
profession.
The Denturist Association of Manitoba
New Brunswick
The members of the New Brunswick Denturists Society would like
to extend sincere congratulations to DAC on the occasion of its 35th
anniversary. The efforts and accomplishments of DAC have made
it possible for regional associations such as ours to exist. Through
continued partnership of resources and intellect, both nationally and
regionally, denturists across Canada will continue to prosper and
grow.
Les membres de la Société des Denturologistes du NouveauBrunswick désirent vous transmettre leurs meilleurs souhaits à
l’occasion du 35e anniversaire de la fondation du DAC. Tous les
efforts et l’excellent travail effectués par votre personnel ont fait
en sorte que les associations régionales telles que la nôtre ont pu
continuer leur partenariat et fournir les ressources nécessaires
tant du côté national que régional et les denturologistes, partout
à travers le Canada, continueront de grandir et de prospérer.
Franklyn A. McMinniman, CDT, DD
President/Président, New Brunswick Denturists Society/ Société des denturologistes du Nouveau-Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
On behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador Denturist Association, we would like to wish the Denturist Association of Canada a
happy 35th anniversary. The Denturist Association of Canada has
long been a strong voice for not only its member provinces but
also for the world. It continues to strive for excellence through
its long history of knowledgeable and enthusiastic leadership.
On behalf of myself and the members of the Newfoundland and
Labrador Denturist Association, congratulations and keep up the
good work.
John Browne, DD, President
Denturist Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Hearty congratulations to colleagues and the association that
have built our profession to be so respected a specialty over the
last three-and-a-half decades!
George Gelb, DD
Denturist Association of the Northwest Territories
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Nova Scotia
On behalf of the Denturist Society of Nova Scotia, I wish to express
my gratitude to the Denturist Association of Canada (DAC) for all
it has done for denturism in Canada and the rest of the world. As
a volunteer organization, there have been many accomplishments.
All one has to do is look at our Denturist Member Source Guide and
see the names of members, the area covered in Canada, the member
services, the dental sponsors, and the fee guide to name a few. DAC
has provided us with alternative insurance, accreditation, and, soon,
electronic billing. The most important thing DAC has provided
is denturist networking. For those who have attended national or
international meetings, you know how valuable and rewarding it is
to network with your peers from other areas. It has been this networking that has made possible all the rights, services and freedoms
we enjoy. To the Board members, committee members, volunteers
and employees of DAC over the years, I can only sum up my gratitude by saying thank you, job well done.
William B. Lloy, DD
President, Denturist Society of Nova Scotia
On behalf of The Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia, I
am pleased to have the opportunity to offer congratulations to
the Denturist Association of Canada on its 35th anniversary. The
presence of a strong national organization provides a stimulus for
all provincial and regional associations. It is through the dedication and commitment of DAC to national academic standards
and professional advancement that denturists have continued to
move forward as professional health care providers. DAC’s contributions to the development of these basic fundamentals ensure
the long-term well being of the profession and expansion of denturism well into the future. Please accept my congratulations on
35 remarkable years and my best wishes for continued success.
Maureen Hope, Registrar
Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia
Ontario
We are delighted and proud to send greetings of congratulations to
the Denturist Association of Canada in acknowledgement of your
35th anniversary. We recognize and commend your continuous
efforts throughout the years to enhance and advance the profession of denturism in Canada. You have given Canada recognition
as the world class leader in denturism. We look forward to the next
period in our profession’s journey. Today’s accomplishments will
be tomorrow’s history. Continuing together, we can achieve our
goals and set the bar higher in light of more achievements to come.
At this time, we would ponder fond memories and pay tribute to
the pioneers of this profession and to the past and present Denturist Association of Canada staff, executive and volunteers.
The Denturist Association of Ontario
–2006
The College of Denturists of Ontario congratulates the Denturist
Association of Canada on the celebration of its 35th anniversary.
DAC has provided leadership for the profession both in Canada
and throughout the world. Guided by the vision of how denturism
should develop, DAC is recognized for its achievements in gaining
recognition for denturism as a self-initiating profession.
Greg Mittler, DD
President, College of Denturists of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Congratulations to the Denturist Association of Canada on the
occasion of its 35th anniversary. We, the denturists on Prince Edward Island, are grateful for all the efforts of DAC, which provided enormous assistance to our society in our ability to achieve
legislation here. This is just one example of the many great things
DAC has achieved in the last 35 years. We look forward to a
bright future which will be assured due to efforts of a strong and
well supported national body. Once again, congratulations DAC.
David Murphy, CD, RDT, DD
Denturist Society of Prince Edward Island
Québec
The unification under a single banner of all organizations bringing
together denturists from all provinces has without a doubt been the
determining factor in making Canadian denturism a world renowned
and highly respected profession. Since its inception 35 years ago and
to reach their goal, the administrators of the Denturist Association of
Canada have preferred a small step approach. But, looking back and
remembering the historical quote of the astronaut Neil Armstrong, we
realize that giant leaps were made to the advantage of our profession.
In this anniversary year, we feel it is highly appropriate that we pay
tribute and express our gratitude to DAC’s founders and those who
followed in their footsteps throughout the years, most particularly
those who assumed the presidency and Mrs. Gerry Hansen, for their
work, their dedication and their determination in defending the legitimacy of our profession. On behalf of the members of the Denturist
Association of Québec, I wish to congratulate the Denturist Association of Canada. May you be around for the longest time.
L’unification sous une même bannière des organismes regroupant les
denturologistes de toutes les provinces a sûrement été l’élément déterminant qui a contribué à faire de la denturologie canadienne une profession
aujourd’hui mondialement reconnue et hautement respectée. Tout au long
de ces trente-cinq années, pour atteindre leurs objectifs, les administrateurs
de l’Association des denturologistes du Canada ont privilégié la théorie
des petits pas; mais lorsqu’on regarde en arrière, nous inspirant des mots
désormais passés à l’histoire de l’astronaute Neil Armstrong, on réalise
que des pas de géant ont été faits au bénéfice de notre profession. Aussi, en
cette année d’anniversaire, est-il des plus approprié de rendre hommage et
témoigner notre gratitude aux bâtisseurs de l’ADC et à ceux qui ont pris la
relève au fil des ans, - et parmi eux, plus particulièrement aux collègues qui
ont assumé la charge de Président, de même qu’à Mme Gerry Hansen - pour
leur travail, leur dévouement, leur détermination à défendre la légitimité de
notre profession. Au nom des membres de l’Association des denturologistes
du Québec, nos plus vives félicitations et longue vie à l’Association des
denturologistes du Canada.
Martin Damphousse, DD, President, DAQ, Vice-President, DAC
The Ordre des denturologistes du Québec, its members and
its Board of Directors, join me in congratulating the Denturist
Association of Canada on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.
Everyone in Quebec recognizes the unique role played by
DAC in the improvement and the development of denturism in
Canada, where it ensures the defense of the rights of its members
and the standardization of our profession.
True as it is, denturism in Canada would not have reached
such a high reputation had it not been for the Denturist
Association of Canada.
We wish DAC a very pleasant 35th anniversary and we hope
it will celebrate many more rewarding commemorations in the
years to come.
L’Ordre des denturologistes du Québec, ses membres et les manditaires
de son Bureau, se joignent à moi pour féliciter l’Association des
denturologistes du Canada à l’occasion de son 35ième anniversaire.Toutes
et tous au Québec reconnaissons le rôle unique joué par l’ADC dans le
perfectionnement et le developpement de la denturologie au Canada, alors
qu’elle assure la défense des intérêts de ses membres et la standardisation
de notre profession.
En toute vérité, la denturologie au Canada n’aurait pu atteindre une
si haute réputation, n’eût été de l’Association des denturologistes du
Canada.
Nous souhaitons à l’ADC un très agréable 35ième anniversaire et
nous espérons que, dans les années à venir, elle célèbrera de nombreuses
commémorations tout aussi estimables.
Suzane Fiset d.d, présidente/President
Ordre des denturologistes du Québec
Saskatchewan
We at the Denturist Society of Saskatchewan would like to
congratulate DAC on its 35th anniversary. Thanks to the association’s guidance and leadership throughout the years, it has
brought unity and structure to a strong provincial society.
Scott Arndt, DD
President, Denturist Society of Saskatchewan
Yukon
The Denturist Society of the Yukon would like to take this
opportunity to congratulate the Denturist Association of Canada
on its 35th anniversary – 35 years of consistent excellence in
providing services and improving the lot of denturists in Canada
and around the world. It is with great enthusiasm that we
look forward to even better things in the future and a stronger
association.
Peter Allen, DD, President
Yukon Denturist Society
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standards, and public safety, by developing professional standards. The denturist of today demonstrates all the responsibilities inherent in professionalism. It is with a great deal of admiration that we have observed the outcomes of the many hours,
months, and years of dedication that volunteers and association
staff have invested in the Denturist Association of Canada. We
commend you and hope for a continued positive working relationship with DAC. Best wishes for a very successful National
Denturist Congress in Banff, Alberta.
NAIT Dental Health Sciences Programs
University of Toronto
FROM THE SCHOOLS
George Brown College
On behalf of the staff at George Brown College (GBC), I would like
to acknowledge this significant milestone that represents denturists working together to create and build a profession that contributes to the health and wellbeing of all Canadians. GBC is indebted
to DAC for its support, leadership and, above all, encouragement
in helping us develop our denturist program. DAC will continue
to be a driving force in influencing denturist education in Canada
and internationally. Congratulations to all the members of DAC.
You should be proud of the profession you have created. We look
forward to working together for many years to come.
Doug Stulla, Chair
Centre for Health Sciences, George Brown College
The staff of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Dental
Health Sciences Programs, would like to extend our sincere
congratulations to the Denturist Association of Canada on its
35th anniversary. As Kenneth Blanchard once said, “The key to
successful leadership today is influence, not authority,” and the
Denturist Association of Canada has truly provided leadership
in the areas of education, through establishing accreditation
It is my pleasure to offer my congratulations to the Denturist
Association of Canada on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. I
personally thank the association for its assistance in the past and
look forward to future cooperative projects. I wish the association continued success and many more happy anniversaries.
James L. Leake, Professor and Head, Community Dentistry
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
Vancouver Community College
The faculty, staff and students along with the entire School of
Health Sciences at Vancouver Community College wish to extend
to the Denturist Association of Canada our congratulations on the
35th anniversary of your organization. Through the continued
collaboration and support shown by DAC towards the activities
of the program at VCC, we feel that we can go on with confidence
to continue to contribute to the educational foundation that is the
framework of the denturist profession. We appreciate the input
from your curriculum committee and look forward to an exciting
future as our program is constantly updated to ensure the quality education that we endeavour to provide. Your guidance has
become a very valuable part of our program. So, we encourage
you to celebrate. A celebration of our past successes together while
we look forward to the challenges we anticipate on the horizon.
Dr. Keith Milton
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A regional perspective
on our history
Alberta
The Alberta 1933 Health Amendment Act was
the first legislation to directly provide for
the legalization of denturism in Canada.
Since then, the profession has been legalized
in every province and territory while
growing world wide. “In Alberta, we have built a good rapport
with dentists,” says Dave Thomas, president of the Denturist
Association of Alberta and a practicing denturist for 40 years.
“Many denturists receive steady referrals from these dentists
and we work closely with surgeons doing implants. Our scope
of practice has grown to be the largest in Canada.”
Over the years,
denturists in Alberta
have secured the ability to provide partial
dentures and implant
support dentures
enabling the delivery
of a much broader
treatment plan to
patients. In this context, Thomas’ Gates
Avenue Denture Clinic
has evolved from providing basic dentures to more sophisticated and cosmetic ones, as
well as partials and implant supported appliances.
“Seniors want more cosmetic dentures now, so there has to
be more training in that,” says Thomas, a former US citizen who
came to Canada to train and practice. Recently, the Denturist
Program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
was expanded from one year to three years.
In the last few years, there seemed to be an overabundance
of denturists in Alberta. But, now that some of the larger states
in the US are finally legalizing denturism, demand is rapidly
increasing. Over the past year, with the new Alberta seniors
dental program, many clinics are looking to employ licensed
denturists and technicians.
The Alberta seniors dental program covers 10% to 100%
of the cost of dental work up to a maximum of $5,000 every
five years. Funded by Alberta Health and Wellness and
administered by Blue Cross, the program is a revamped version
of a 1974 $1,200 a year program that was cut back in the 1990s
and then scrapped three years ago.
“In the last few years,
there seemed to be
an overabundance of
denturists in Alberta.
But, now that some of
the larger states in the
US are finally legalizing
denturism, demand is
rapidly increasing.”
The approximately 220 denturists in Alberta are struggling
to keep up with demand for their services. At the same time,
the challenge continues for denturists to keep up with the
latest technologies so as to provide the best possible service
to the public. Thomas looks forward to the day when Alberta
denturists will be able to take radiographies in their office,
enabling the use of computer imaging for aesthetics and
impression taking. That day, says Thomas, is not too far off.
Thomas is also pleased about the formation of the new
Denturist Association of Alberta and renewed participation
in the Denturist Association of Canada. The Alberta Denturist
Society was dissolved four years ago when the College of Alberta
Denturists took
over the role of
the society. After
only one year in
existence, the new
association will
have the honour
of hosting the
2006 National
Congress this fall.
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British Columbia
In the last 10 years, positive changes in the
quality of education and in professional
standards promulgated by the government
and regulator have allowed denturism to
grow as a profession in British Columbia.
Stiff opposition to the 1958 legislation that allowed denturists to
perform independently resulted in the government retracting the
law almost immediately. Then, in 1962, the provincial government
stipulated that denturists send a patient to a doctor or dentist
to obtain an Oral Health Certificate before providing services.
This requirement was only eliminated in the mid-1980s with the
creation of a Clinical Oral Pathology program and the Vancouver
Community College denturists program.
Denturism
continued to be
governed under the
Dental Technicians
and Denturists Act by
a Board, which was
composed of two
dental technicians,
two denturists and
three members of the
public. The Act was
only repealed in 1996
when the Minister of
Health designated
the College of
Denturists as the governing body for denturists.
“The brightest highlight has been the ongoing development
of relationships between dentists and denturists,” says John
Mayr, Registrar of the College of Denturists in BC. “It is a
relationship based on mutual respect and appreciation for the
high level of expertise that each professional brings to his or
her mutual patients.”
Mayr started his practice in 1984, after completing the
apprenticeship program. “Through the years, I developed
relationships with dentists and really gained an appreciation
for how difficult their job is,” he says. “And they learned
that it is possible to satisfy patients who are edentulous. I
now practice in a highly symbiotic relationship that benefits
patients.”
The number of denturists has been growing in numbers
over the past five years. Presently, there are 210 active
registrants. At the same time, increased scope of practice
encompassing additional services such as partial dentures
and dentures over implants has allowed denturists, dental
technicians and dentists to work more closely together.
“I believe denturism will be a clinical-based profession in
the not too distant future,” says Mayr. “As dental technicians
begin to see the opportunity to grow their business and
“Increased scope of
practice encompassing
additional services
such as partial
dentures and dentures
over implants has
allowed denturists,
dental technicians and
dentists to work more
closely together.“
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provide a greater number of services to denturists, the
denturist can spend a greater amount of time with patients.
This shift will have real ramifications for regulators and
schools, including a shift from laboratory-based programs to
clinical ones.”
The BC provincial government is increasing requirements
for health regulators by insisting that evidence-based
programs and quality assurance measures be in place. While
recognizing the budgetary challenge, Mayr believes that a
broad-based
education is
the key to the
growth and
success of both
the regulatory
body and the
Denturist
Association
of British
Columbia.
“Even though
there is not a
great deal of
technological
change in our
field,” he says,
“the concept
of lifelong
learning
applies.”
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Newfoundland
and Labrador
John Browne Sr. still remembers the
raids marking his early years of practice,
when he decided to follow in his father’s
footsteps and become a denturist. But, his earliest recollection
is as a five-year-old watching his father at work. “The dentist
would pull the teeth and my father would make them,” says
Browne. “At the time, there were only a few denturists. They
all started off working for dentists and they had more work
than they could handle.”
By the age of 14,
Browne was helping
his father make
dentures at night in
the basement of the
family home. That is
when the Brownes
experienced their first
raid. At the time, the
Newfoundland law
stipulated denturists
could not make
dentures directly for
the public. By the
time Browne started
his own practice, he had seen the RCMP seize equipment
three times.
The fourth raid occurred when he decided to open a dental
clinic – under the guise of a dental supply company – with
his cousin Bill Browne. “People knew it was a front, but that
was the way it was done,” says Browne. “The clinic gave us
some credibility. The night I got raided, I called all the media
– television, radio, newspapers. They took my equipment
Monday night and, by Tuesday, I was working again.”
With newspapers reporting a ‘David and Goliath’ struggle,
the government was reluctant to sanction another raid.
Ironically, the raised profile also caused a boom in business
for the Brownes. At the same time, they joined forces with
two denturists from the mainland and formed the Denturist
Society of Newfoundland. (The lawyer they hired to represent
their interests, Robert Hall, is now an honorary member of the
Denturist Association of Canada).
In the early 1970s, the provincial government responded by
striking a committee of three lay people, a dental technician
and a dentist. They recommended allowing denturists to
practice without according them full legalization. Then, in
1981, members of the legislature toured the province to review
the decision and denturism was finally legalized.
For the next 10 years, denturists were only allowed to make
complete dentures. The making of partials was legalized in
“With newspapers
reporting a ‘David
and Goliath’ struggle,
the government
was reluctant to
sanction another raid.
Ironically, the raised
profile also caused a
boom in business for
the Brownes.“
1991 and upgraded to include dentures over implants in 1999.
Thanks to the constant lobbying of the provincial association,
the end of 2005 marked a change in the composition of the
regulating board to three denturists and two lay people. “That
is a good balance,” says Browne.
Today, Newfoundland has 25 denturists, seven of
whom belong to the Browne clan. Many are active with the
association, lobbying to overcome discrepancies in the fees
allocated to denturists and to dentists for the same procedures.
Other challenges include obtaining quality instruction towards
the 30 hours of education over two years required to maintain
accreditation.
On the positive
side, Browne is seeing
dentists depend more
on denturists for their
specific skills. He adds
that, despite the initial
turmoil surrounding
the birth of denturism
in Newfoundland,
today’s denturists
enjoy a high level
of respect and
autonomy thanks
to the sustained
efforts of the many
association members
who persevered
throughout the early
years.
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Quebec
Quebec has always been at the forefront
of denturism, both nationally and
internationally. In 1962, the provincial
government had determined that 45% of
the population was totally edentulous. Not
surprisingly, Quebec had the greatest number of denturists
in the country, all practicing illegally at that time. Then, in
1972, the province created the ‘Office des Professsions,’ in part
to legalize and oversee several formerly illegal professions,
including denturism.
As a result, a denturism component was integrated into the
dental technician’s college founded in 1968. However, only
dental technicians could take the course. While approximately
400 denturists became legal, 200 had to continue practicing
illegally. A few years later, Bertrand Lapointe (president of the
Association des denturologistes du Quebec from 1982 to 1986)
created an 1800-hour college certificate course that brought 125
more denturists into the fold, for a total of 600.
By 1980, there
were 1,000 denturists
in Quebec, a number
that has remained
fairly stable since then.
Representatives from
the l’Association des
denturologistes du
Quebec (founded in 1970)
met with delegates from France and several Nordic nations to
help them with European legalization efforts. In subsequent
years, denturists from Quebec continued to play a large role
in the Canadian delegation that met with its international
counterparts at congresses in such places as Holland and
Finland. For a long time, Quebec had half the denturists in
Canada and twice as many as were practicing internationally.
Nevertheless, it was not until 1982 that Quebec denturists
were finally given permission to provide partials, at first under
the supervision of a dentist and, finally, independently in 1992.
As of that year, a patient no longer needed a dentist-provided
oral health certificate to have any kind of dentures made. In the
1990s, Quebec was among the first to pass a law recognizing
the right of denturists to provide dentures over implants.
Several of the other provinces were inspired by Quebec
legislation and began implementing their own laws and
regulations governing denturism. During the 1990s, there was
also an effort to harmonize education from coast-to-coast, by
establishing standards of practice and having them recognized
by all provincial associations, regulatory bodies and schools.
The Quebec delegation participated vigorously in these
efforts. Quebec, through the school located in the province,
also made an important contribution to the development of
a national accreditation manual that became a reference for
“For a long time,
Quebec had half the
denturists in Canada
and twice as many
as were practicing
internationally.”
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all schools offering denturism programs. At the same time,
denturists around the country have benefited from pamphlets
and information developed in Quebec and now translated into
English.
In 1998, Quebec hosted the first international symposium
of Denturists at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. The
symposium enjoyed tremendous provincial, national and
international participation. Quebec has also continued to be a
strong supporter of the Denturist Association of Canada. Over
the past 25 years, several members have served on the national
association, including Paul Auprix, Robert Perrault, Jean-Marc
Auprix, Tony Sarrapuchiello and Martin Damphousse.
Although denturism
in Quebec continues to
thrive, practicing is not
without challenges. Recently, because of provincial government cutbacks, Quebec social assistance will only pay for
dentures to be replaced
every eight years, instead
of every five as was previously the case. Unfortunately, several insurance
companies are emulating
this change. In response,
denturists have started a
campaign to encourage
their patients to at least
come in for a check-up at
the five year mark.
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schools keep pace
with profession
George Brown College Denturist Program
Full-time Denturism Program
The Denturism Program offered at the
George Brown College (GBC) was established in 1975. Originally, it was a two
and a half-year program. However, in
1985, a major curriculum revision was
conducted and a new three-year program
was approved by the Ministry of Education of Ontario in 1987.
In 1988, the Canadian Council of
Denturist Educators was formed under
the initiative of Dave Robertson of NAIT
(Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). Over the next four years, educators
from the five Canadian denturist colleges worked diligently to develop the
Canadian Baseline Competency Profile.
The new curriculum was approved by
the Denturist Association of Canada and
became the standard norm for all Canadian denturist colleges.
In 1993, new denturist legislation was
implemented
in Ontario that
enabled denturists to construct
partial dentures
without the
supervision of
a dentist. The
GBC Denturism
Program was
then adjusted to meet the new scope of
practice.
In 1994, the oral health department
(denturism, dental technology, dental
hygiene, dental assisting, restorative
dental hygiene and dental office management) at GBC underwent major renovations. The denturist clinic was upgraded
to 15 dental chairs. The lab itself was
expanded to hold 30 students. In 2004,
an additional renovation increased the
number of dental chairs and laboratory
stations by six. Prior to 2004, student intake was
limited to 25 students. However, to meet
the demand for Denturists in Ontario, the
student intake has doubled since 2004.
GBC students are trained to meet the
required scope of practice for Ontario
denturists: treatment planning, design,
construction and fitting of full, partial
and immediate dentures, and implant
supported dentures, mouthguards, antisnoring devices and teeth whitening. In
addition, students learn basic science,
dental science, health promotion, management and denturist practice. All areas
of study meet or exceed the International
Baseline Competencies Profile for Denturist Education.
Graduates of this program must successfully complete the licensing examina-
tion to be eligible for registration by the
College of Denturists of Ontario. George
Brown College offers the only accredited
Denturism Program in Ontario.
The International Denturist
Education Centre (IDEC)
The International Denturist Education
Centre (IDEC) - Denturist Outreach
Program was established at GBC in 1992.
IDEC has successfully delivered denturist
education in several Canadian provinces
to upgrade the education of the local
denturists seeking a new scope of practice.
Since 1996, IDEC’s activity is international
and focused in the United States and the
United Kingdom, where it provides high
quality denturist education to qualified
dental technicians who are currently
working in the field on a full-time basis
and who are seeking a credential certifying their experience and education as denturists. Contrary to Canada and the US,
most other countries where denturism is
legal require denturist candidates to hold
a Dental Technology certificate before
enrolling into a denturist program.
Through the Centre for Health Sciences,
GBC is the only institution that offers denturist education in the UK. The program
was recently accredited by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in England.
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We have graduated 182 students: 120
students from the UK and 62 from the US.
Our graduates have been key components
of the promotion of the Denturist Outreach Program. For example, William (Bill)
Buxton Jr., who graduated in June 2006, is
sponsoring six students who work for his
clinic in Bangor, Maine, so that they can
take our program.
According to Bill Jr., “The Denturist
Outreach Program has been an experience that
I would strongly recommend to any dental
technician interested in advancing to the
practice of denturism. All instructors have been
very helpful. Thanks to everyone involved in
the program.”
The two GBC Denturism Programs
have been accredited and endorsed by
several denturist associations and licensing bodies. The GBC full-time Denturist
Program is accredited by the Denturist
Association of Canada (DAC), IDEC is
endorsed. The Board of Dental Examiners
of Maine, the Board of Dentistry of Mon-
tana, the Board of Denture Technology of
Washington and Oregon have approved
both programs. In addition, both programs
are sanctioned by the International Federation of Denturists (IFD), the Clinical Dental
Technicians Association (CDTA), and the
US National Denturist Association (NDA).
Furthermore, both GBC programs have
received equivalency from the Denturism Program of the University of Aarhus
Dental School in Denmark, as well as the
Denturism Program of the Netherlands.
Vancouver Community College Denturist Program
Since the re-opening of the newlyrenovated and updated Denturist
Program at Vancouver Community
College (VCC), the program has enjoyed
numerous successes.
While continuing to serve the
community through removable prosthetic
clinical care, the educational environment
has flourished with the offering of the
new curriculum. The curriculum includes
a broad-base foundation of science
and humanities and a common thread
of professionalism that carries from
classroom, to lab, to clinic, and on into the
community. With eight students per class
and a faculty/support staff of eight, the
students are the priority and the quality
of education has come to be envied.
The program has had four graduating
classes and many of these graduates have
already taken on important roles in the
profession and show promise towards
making contributions and advancements
in the exciting field of denturism. The
diverse group of students has shown
to be well prepared for the demands
of the profession and to be successful
in the College of Denturists licensure
examinations.
Both national and international
groups have followed the promising
events of the program. Many have
shown an interest towards continued
collaboration and support as well as
possible inclusion of our innovative
designs and philosophies into their
own areas. Not to rest on our laurels,
we are currently developing a fifth
semester as an addition to our diploma.
This educational modality will provide
those who feel it meets their needs with
the ability to access their clinical and
laboratory licensure requisites within our
college environment.
All in all, the VCC Denturist Program
delivers a quality education that will
continue to contribute to the spirit and
intent of the denturist profession.
Perspectives on the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and
Collège Edouard-Montpetit will appear in the winter 2006 issue.
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1971–
Eleonore Philibert
Manitoba’s first
female denturist
By Christine Hanlon
At first glance, Eleonore Philibert does not
look like a fighter. The 85-year-old denturist is impeccably coiffed, her tall slender
frame clothed in a tastefully classic outfit.
We sit at her mahogany dining room
table surrounded by the genteel curves of
Queen Anne furniture. Philibert folds her
hands delicately. She smiles gently.
Then she begins to talk. Suddenly, it
becomes apparent that here is no delicate
flower, no wilting rose. After 30 years,
the fire that ignited Philibert’s passion for
the profession still burns strong. The iron
will underlying her resolve to become
Manitoba’s first woman denturist is still
apparent as she tells her story.
“It was a dirty fight,” she recalls,
describing her two-year struggle to obtain
the right to take the provincial exams that
would enable her to become a Licensed
Dental Mechanic. “The men did not want
a woman there. It was not easy.”
The one exception was denturist Leon
Parent, who took Philibert under his
wing and taught her the lab techniques
she would need to successfully pass her
exams. “To him, I will be eternally grateful,” she says.
The year was 1974 and the professional life of Manitoba denturists was still
governed by the Dental Technicians and
Denturist Board, consisting of three denturists, two dentists and two lay persons.
When the board stymied her efforts to
enrol for the exam, Philibert approached
then-Health Minister Larry Desjardins
for help. “He claimed his say would not
do any good anyways,” she fumes, still
angry after all these years. “Supposedly,
his hands were tied by the Board.”
Unwilling to abandon her quest,
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Philibert hired a lawyer. After months of
pressure, he was finally granted an appointment with Desjardins on November
14, 1975, the day after the provincial exam.
“I cried,” she recalls. “But, my husband said ‘Don’t give up. Show them you
are a fighter.’”
Her tenacity paid off. On November 9,
1976, Philibert was finally allowed to take
the provincial exam. Even then, of the
seven candidates presenting that day, she
was the last one scheduled to be evaluated by the dentist and two denturists on
the panel. “But, the dentist examined the
first one then skipped right over to me,”
smiles Philibert, still relishing that small
victory after such a long battle.
Even then, Philibert was no stranger
to adversity. The fifth child born in Saskatoon to French immigrants, she lost her
father at age five. After he passed away,
her mother was left alone with six daughters and one son, ranging in age from 12
years to three months. When they were
old enough, their mother arranged for
all her children to receive professional
instruction, with Philibert training as a
nurse at Montreal General Hospital. Afterward, Philibert returned to Saskatoon.
“Mother was mother, father and best
friend to all of us,” she recalls. “She was
right there for us until the day she died.”
Mother and daughter maintained a close
relationship throughout the years. Philibert recalls reserving Friday mornings to
do paperwork at the office, then running
to the bank so she could get back on time
to phone her mother in Saskatoon.
The family matriarch had been unreservedly supportive when her daughter
decided to change careers at age 55. It
was when Philibert was working for Winnipeg City Health that she was offered
a job at the Manitoba Denture Clinic. “It
was fascinating,” she explains. “It was a
good switch and I really got interested in
denturism.”
Soon, she found herself in charge of
the denture clinic and pining to take the
extra step that would see her go into
practice on her own. Her self-described
“beautiful challenge” came true the July
after taking her exam when she opened
an office at the Boyd Building in Winnipeg’s downtown.
Dr. Wilfrid Belden was one of the denturists with whom Philibert worked at the
Manitoba Denture Clinic. Having decided
to retire, he offered his office to the newly
minted denturist. “I renovated the whole
place and gave it a feminine touch,” recalls Philibert. Soon “Eleonore’s Denture
Clinic” was flooded with patients.
The female patients were quite elated
to have a woman take care of them and
empathize with their needs. Philibert
made sure she gave them exactly what
they wanted. “I treat all my patients as if
they were a member of my family,” she
says. “I want them to be comfortable and
I want them to have a lovely smile.”
Her unofficial motto remains “no
gaggers here,” a tongue-in-cheek
reference to making dentures that fit
perfectly. She continues to do lab work as
well as clinical work, taking impressions,
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pouring models and performing bite
registration. She notes the importance of
the try-in stage, when the teeth are set
into wax and tried in the mouth. “When
you are satisfied with the function of the
teeth, only then does the aesthetic come
into consideration and, eventually, the
dentures are completed and inserted,”
explains Philibert. “Sometimes, you
require a second try-in if the first is not
just right.
“I often think of the good years I
enjoyed in denturism,” she adds. She
recalls a day when a patient walked into
the clinic – a referral from the Manitoba
Dental College – with a history of harelip cleft. With a complete separation
between the median nasal process
and the maxillary process, the cleft
extended into the nostril. Because of
the complexity, Philibert had to create
a special impression tray. When the
patient’s dentures were removed, her
lip would fold right under the nostrils.
But in the end, the patient was so happy
that, when she picked up her dentures,
she immediately ordered another set
to be made. It was cherished moments
like these that kept Philibert’s spirits up
during the times when being a woman in
a male-dominated profession would have
discouraged the strongest of souls.
As soon as she started practicing,
Philibert decided to become involved
with the Denturist Association of Manitoba. “When I walked into the meetings,
I was the only girl,” she recalls. “I would
always come in and sit at the back. Many
times, the one I would sit next to would
get up and move.” Undaunted, Philibert
pressed on, serving two years as secretary-treasurer of the association and then
assuming the role of vice-president.
Despite the challenges, Philibert never
lost faith in her profession. She continued
to be involved both in association affairs
and in professional development, completing many seminars in the association’s
Post Graduate Program. On June 12, 1990,
she became a Fellow of the Canadian
Academy of Denturism.
In 1997, after 21 years of rewarding
experiences, Philibert decided it was time
to try retirement. She packed her bags
and set out on a cruise with her sisters.
“It was okay while the fun was ongoing,
but when I came back home all I had
was that black box,” she says, pointing to
the television. “After trying retirement, I
discovered it was not for me and returned
to my office.” Today, she continues to do
what she loves best: make people smile,
both literally and figuratively.
“It is not a job,” says Philibert. “It is
always like a challenge. You want to make
people happy and improve their appearance. It is certainly great to be a denturist.
Now that my years are catching up with
me, I want to wish my denturist friends
the best the world can hold. I hope they
enjoy their careers in denturism as much
as I have enjoyed mine.”
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Hall and Carbone: Honorary Status
In its 35 years, the Denturist Association
of Canada (DAC) has only bestowed two
honorary status accolades. The first was
to The Honourable Justice Robert M.
Hall, former legal counsel of DAC; and
the second to Austin J. Carbone, Past
President of DAC, Past President of the
International Federation of Denturists,
and currently President of the National
Denturist Association (US).
Justice Robert M. Hall is better
known to denturists across Canada
as ‘Bob,’ their legal counsel for over
10 years. Bob had served with the
Newfoundland and Labrador Denturist
Association in 1972, when John Browne
Sr. was raided by the RCMP and had
his equipment seized. This began a long
association with the denturist movement
that continues to this present day. Bob
always thought that denturists should be
legally recognized by their government,
with the right to carry out their profession
without any supervision from a dentist.
He was committed to their cause and his
hard work and dedication played a major
part in the success of the profession. Bob
has commented many times that the
denturist file was one of his favourites,
bringing with it many fond memories and
friends across Canada.
We wish Bob well in his new
career as a Supreme Court Justice in
Newfoundland and Labrador. We would
also like to thank him for his dedication
and hard work to our cause.
Austin Carbone, like many
denturists, began his career in
denturism by being trained in the
military as a Dental Laboratory
Technician. After that training, he
completed two university degrees
and later a diploma in denturism.
In 1978-1979, Austin held a teaching
position at the Nova Scotia School
of Denturism. Austin joined the
Newfoundland Denturist Association
and proceeded to become heavily
involved in the denturist movement in
that province during the 23 years he
lived there. He served as Association
Secretary, Education Coordinator
and Newfoundland’s delegate to the
Denturist Association of Canada, as
well as being appointed to the first
Newfoundland Denturist Board.
During the mid-1980s, Austin took
a more active role and interest in the
national scene of denturism and was
elected to positions on the Executive of
the Denturist Association of Canada.
In 1990, he was elected President, a
position which he held for three, twoyear consecutive terms until 1996.
During Austin’s time as President
of DAC, he promoted and participated
in the development of the International
Denturist Education Centre, initiated
and worked with a committee to
establish the accreditation process,
encouraged the acceptance of the
Baseline Competency Profile by the
Justice Robert M. Hall
Austin Carbone
International Federation of Denturists,
and secured a seat for denturism on
the Health Canada Federal Dental Care
Advisory Committee.
Austin has the distinction of being
the only denturist to hold the position
of President of two national denturist
associations and one international
association: the Denturist Association
of Canada, the National Denturist
Association (US), and the International
Federation of Denturists. He was the
first North American denturist to
address the European Union Professions
Committee in Brussels, Belgium. From
Canada, Austin brought to the IFD a
Baseline Competency Profile Model,
a workable membership fee formula,
and the trademark right for use of the
designation ‘DD.’ He also personified
that Canada was willing to have a
solid relationship with the rest of the
denturist world, a position which had
not been fully realized up to that point.
Austin has often quoted that “DAC
is where Canadian denturism hangs
its hat.”
Presidents of DAC
1971-1982
1982-1984
1984-1986
1986-1988
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†
Ben Sweet , Ontario
William Buxton, New Brunswick
John Browne Sr., Newfoundland
Grant Barrick, Saskatchewan
1988-1990
1990-1996
1996-2002
2002 – present
Brian Monk, Ontario
Austin Carbone, Newfoundland
Tony Sarrapuchiello, Québec
David Hicks, Manitoba
Deceased
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7:00 am – 8:30 am
General Meeting
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibits Open
Exhibits Open
Lunch
10:00 am- 4:00 pm
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Opening of Congress
All-on-4 and
Lunch Speaker
8:50 am
Guided Surgery
Philip Lister LLB
9:30 am – 11:30 am
“Rights and
Responsibilities when
Being Audited”
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Included in Registration
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Dr. Peter Cooney
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Chief Dental Officer
of Canada
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Refreshment Break
E-Billing
(Exhibit Hall)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Filou28 Refreshment Break
Setup Assistant
(Exhibit Hall)
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall
Bars and Implants
12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
CLOSING SPECIAL
Radiographs
EVENT
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 22
of Canada
General Meeting
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dinner/Dance
Refreshment Break
Entertainment by
(Exhibit Hall)
Dean Ray Band
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cash Bars
Celara Technique
Dress: Business
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Casual
Meet & Greet
$100 per person
(Exhibit Hall)
Not included in
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
registration
Included in registration
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Program Schedule
OCTOBER 19
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•
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•
OCTOBER 20
• Continuing education sessions
• Industry showcase
• Closing Dinner/Dance
OCTOBER 21
• Denturist Association of Canada Annual General Meeting
• Denturist Association of Alberta General Meeting
• Continuing Education Session
OCTOBER 22
• Denturist Association of Canada Annual General Meeting
Denturist Association of Canada Curriculum Advisory Committee
Continuing education sessions
Industry showcase
Meet and greet in the exhibit hall
Continuing Professional
Education – October 19-21
(All sessions to be held at Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. Room location to be announced)
The language of the Congress is English.
Thursday, October 19
8:50 am Welcome
David Hicks, President, Denturist Association of Canada;
and David Thomas, President, Denturist Association of Alberta
9:00 am – 10:00 am KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Peter Cooney, Chief Dental Officer of Canada
10:30 am – 12:00 noon Filou® 28 Setup Assistant
Victor Rodriguez CDT
The session will introduce Filou® 28 setup assistant from Heraeus Kulzer.
Demonstration will show how easy it is to achieve predictable and accurate
results when fabricating full dentures with Filou® 28, and add profit to your
laboratory.
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Lunch in Exhibit Hall (included with registration)
1:30 pm- 3:00 pm Radiographs
Jamshid Zehtab-Jadid, LD, DD, FCAD
The session will include:
• A short history of radiography
• Why is it important for denturists to accept that they ‘diagnose’?
• How can radiographs improve our practice and help our patients?
• Comparative radiographic imaging
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Celara Technique
Keith Henry, Dentovations, Inc. and Graham Philp, DDS
The Celara Denture Technique enables predictable and precise denture and implant
treatment, while increasing patient satisfaction
Friday, October 20
9:30 am – 11:30 am
New Concepts in Treatment of the Completely Edentulous
All-on-4 and Guided Surgery
Dr. Steven Bongard
The lecture will include a review of traditional implant treatment options available for
the completely edentulous patient, including introduction to All-on-4 concept (review of
the technique and the role of the Denturist in the All-on-4 restoration); introduction to
NobelGuide (review of the technique and how NobelGuide can be used in conjunction with
the All-on-4 technique); and demonstration video of a guided All-on-4 case.
Session sponsored by Nobel Biocare
11:30 am- 1:30 pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall (included with registration)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
E-billing
Presenters to be announced
• What is the Denturist Association of Canada is doing to bring e-billing to its members?
• How exactly do electronic claims work?
• What is the benefit to the denturist and the patient?
• What hardware and software is required for e-billing?
• Answering your questions
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Bars and Implants: Technical Evolution and Improved Patient Communication
Bruno Destison/Robert MacLeay DD
The session will introduce treatment with confidence, how to improve patient acceptance
through communication, choosing the right metal for the superstructure, choosing the best
bar designs for the maxilla and mandible, and a review of attachment options.
Session sponsored by Zimmer Dental
Saturday, October 21
12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Lunch (included with registration)
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Your Rights and Responsibilities When Being Audited
Martyn Laurin, LLB/Joan Weir, First Canadian Health
The Denturist’s rights and responsibilities when being audited by the regulatory body or an
insurance carrier.
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2006 CONGRESS – SPECIAL EVENTS
(Room locations to be published in on-site conference program.)
Exhibit Hall
Use this opportunity to visit with vendors offering the latest in products and services for the denturist clinic. Registration hours:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, October 20
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Refreshment breaks and lunches will take place in the Exhibit Hall
Meet & Greet in the Exhibit Hall
Thursday, October 19 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cash Bar – Hors d’oeuvre – Anniversary Cake, Entertainment by fiddler Craig West
Dress: Business Casual
Included in registration
Anniversary Celebration
Friday, October 20 6:00 pm – Midnight
Dinner/Dancing, Entertainment by the Dean Ray Band
Dress: Business Casual
$100 per person, not included in registration
Closing Lunch
Saturday, October 21
12 noon – 2:00 pm
FREE to Alberta attendees
The first 100 Alberta denturists to register will receive a complimentary Patient Information Kit (value $100). The Denturist Association of Canada and l’Association des denturologistes du Québec have developed a registration gift that will consist of:
• Posters
• Brochures
• Patient Information Cards
• Other goodies
CONFERENCE HOTEL
Fairmont Banff Springs
Banff, Alberta T1L 1J4
Telephone: 403-762-2211*
* Note corrected telephone number for reservations
Deadline for reservations: September 18, 2006. We have
been able to negotiate an amazing room rate for this historic
and beautiful property. This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay at the Fairmont Banff Springs. If you book
at the Fairmont, you will be helping the organizers to satisfy
the requirements of their contract with the Fairmont.
Guest Room Rate:
Single - $239.00 plus 11% taxes Double - $249.00 plus 11% taxes
More than 3 persons - $25 per person additional. Children up to age 18 – no charge if staying with parent(s)
Notice of Annual General Meetings
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta
October 21/22, 2006, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta
Saturday, October 21, 2006, 9:00 am – 12 noon
Thank you to our Sponsors
MAJOR SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSORS
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Conference Floor Plan
Exhibit Hall Hours
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday, October 20
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fairmont Banff Springs Conference Centre
2006 National Congress – Denturist Association of Canada
October 19 - 20, 2006
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Visit these great companies at our Conference Trade Show
Aurum Ceramic Dental Laboratories
Booth 108
Build your practice with superior conventional design Vitallium 2000 frameworks,
SR-Ivocap processed dentures and acetyl
resin NaturalFlex II partials from Aurum
Ceramic. Fast 72-hour turnaround in lab.
Prepaid courier shipment.
115-17th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2S 0A1
Gary Wakelam
Ph: 800-661-1169
Fax: 888-747-1233
[email protected]
www.aurumgroup.com
Bolton/Buffalo Dental Manufacturing Inc.
Booth 204
BUFFALO, Molloplast-B & JUSTI Teeth
are just a few of the quality dental products from BDM. We are committed to
“making dentistry work for you.”
50 Goebel Avenue
Cambridge, ON N3C 1Z1
Robert Bolton
Ph: 519-651-2444/800-677-3770
Fax: 519-651-0939
[email protected]
www.bdmcan.com
Central Dental Ltd. Booth 201
Featuring our new workstations, plaster
benches and artificial teeth.
3615 Danforth Avenue
Scarborough, ON M1N 2G1
Joe Smith
Ph: 416-694-1118
Fax: 416-694-1071
[email protected]
www.centraldentalltd.com
DenPlus Inc.
Booth 210
Products and services: manufacturer of
denture base acrylics, custom tras materials, acrylic separator, alginate and others,
distributor of Image APN and Dual form
V acrylic teeth, Proform vacuum materials, Hanau articulators, Bolton Dental
products, etc.
2186 rue de la Province
Longueuil, QC J4G 1R7
Contact: Steve Krastev
Ph: 888-344-4424
Fax 877-646-1350
[email protected]
www.denplus.com
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Dentsply Booth 2
161 Vinyl Court, Woodbridge, ON L4L 4A3
Andrea Formosa
Ph: 905-851-6060 ext 5222 Fax: 905-851-9809
[email protected]
of Alberta
Booth 207
Dave Thomas DD, President
Gaetz Denture Clinic
#140, 2325 - 50th Avenue
Red Deer, AB T4R 1M7
Ph: 403-358-5558
[email protected]
Booth 207
Booths 202/203
101-8360 Bridgeport Road
Richmond, BC V6X 3C7
Ross McCutcheon
Ph: 604-270-7242
Fax: 604-512-9766
[email protected]
Henry Schein
Ash Arcona Booths 102/103/104/405
Henry Schein Ash Arcona is known for
providing the widest selection of products,
catering to dental professionals. We offer
fast and effective delivery across Canada.
345 Townline Road SS4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Elena Capellari
Ph: 905-646-1711
Fax: 905-646-4201
[email protected]
www.hsa.ca
Heraeus Kulzer
International Federation
of Denturists
Booth 208
Ph: 204-897-9092/1-800-773-0099
Fax: 204-895-9595
[email protected]
Ph: 204-897-9092/800-773-0099
Fax: 204-895-9595
[email protected]
DUS Dental U Inc.
Heraeus Kulzer continued
99 Business Park Drive, Armonk, NY 10504
Anthony Cancilla
Ph: 914-219-9336
Fax: 914-219-9016
[email protected]
www.heraeus-kulzer-us.com
Booth 305
Heraeus Kulzer is a member of the Heraeus
Group, a globally diverse company, owned
by the Heraeus family since 1851. In addition to HeraCeram® porcelain, and Scrap
Refining services, Heraeus Kulzer offers
dental labs innovative and reliable products such as the renowned Artic® denture
teeth, Commodore VPF porcelain furnace,
and Modern Materials® Die-Keen®, Milestone® and other gypsums.
Ivoclar Vivadent Canada Booth 109
Denture teeth, acrylics, set-up accessories,
articulators, BPS® denture system.
2785 Skymark Avenue, Unit #7
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y3
Jacquie McCutcheon
Ph: 905-238-5700
Fax: 905-238-5711
[email protected]
Journal of Canadian Denturism
Booth 5
3rd floor, 2020 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0K4
Al Wiebe, Cheryl Parisien
Ph: 866-985-9780
Fax: 866-985-9799
[email protected]
www.kelman.ca
Laboratoire Dentaire Ceratitane
Booth 106
1305, chemin Sainte-Foy, Suite 200
Quebec, QC G1S 4N5
Bruno Destison, Stéphane Destison
Ph: 418-681-3781/877-681-3781
Fax: 418-681-4208
[email protected]
Laboratoire Dentaire Concorde
Booth 101
Come meet us to see what titanium can
do for your practice. It can increase your
revenue and augment customer loyalty
for many years.
2917 Joseph-Armand Bombardier
Laval, QC H7P 6C4
Guy de Charrette
Ph: 450-686-2500
Fax: 450-686-9490
[email protected]
Nobel Biocare
Booth 110
Nobel Biocare is a medical devices group
and the world leader in innovative
esthetic dental solutions with its brands
Branemark System®, NobelSpeedyTM,
NobelReplaceTM, NobelPerfect®, NobelDirect®, Replace® Select (dental implants),
and Procera® (individualized dental prosthetics). Nobel Biocare is a one-stop shop
for restorative esthetic dentistry, offering
a wide range of innovative crown, bridge,
and implant products, as well as training
and education and clinically documented
treatment concepts.
9133 Leslie Street, Unit 100
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4N1
Leanne Stevens
Ph: 800-263-4017 Ext. 664
Fax: 800-900-4243
[email protected]
www.nobelbiocare.com
Booth 209
NAIT exhibit will feature information
regarding the denturist program and
continuing education courses.
11762-106 Street
Edmonton, AB T5G 2R1
Collette Funk
Ph: 780-471-8760
Fax: 780-491-3149
[email protected]
www.nait.ca
Patterson Dental
Booth 306
Snap On Smile
Booth 107
1995 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
Dr. Marc Leichtong
Ph: 877-7-SNAPON
Fax: 212-501-9471
[email protected]
Specialized Office
Systems
Booth 303
3962 Bluebird Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 1X6
Dean Fenwick
Ph: 800-495-8771
Fax: 250-764-8112
[email protected]
Straumann Canada Booths 301/310
Straumann Canada is a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Swiss multinational institute Straumann AG. Straumann develops,
produces, and markets products worldwide for oral implantology (Straumann®
Dental Implant System) as well as dental
tissue regeneration.
303-4145 North Service Road
Burlington, ON L7L 6A3
Holly Cardozo
Ph: 800-363-4024
Fax: 866-876-7660
[email protected]
www.straumann.ca
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Sunstar Butler
Booth 1
Healthy gums. Healthy life. Sunstar
Butler is committed to providing quality oral health care products worldwide.
Our products are designed to assist in
maintaining optimum health – both oral
and systemic. Our product range includes
toothbrushes, interdental brushes, dental
floss, toothpaste, clinical and bone grafting products.
515 Governors Road
Guelph, ON N1K 1C7
Jocelyne Bourget
Ph: 519-837-2500
Fax: 519-837-0083
[email protected]
www.SunstarButler.com
Surefit Dentures
Booth 309
Booth 304
Westan Dental Products Group 10525-116th Street
Edmonton, AB T5H 3L8
Troy Bauer
Ph: 780-426-2050
Fax: 780-425-5362
www.westandental.com
Vident
Zimmer Dental Corp. Booth 307
Quality VITA materials, including Physiodens and Vitapan denture teeth, VM
porcelain, the 3D master shade guide and
VITA Easyshade.
3150 E. Birch Street
Brea, CA 92821
Customer service
Ph: 800-263-4778
Fax: 714-961-6209
www.vident.com
Because your Patients will be visiting your
practice on a regular basis to re-supply.
After nineteen years on the market, Renew is
still only available to dental professionals and
is not sold in stores.
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Booths 205/206
2323 Argentia Road
Mississauga, ON L5N 5N3
Raz Alexandru
Ph: 800-265-0968
Fax: 905-567-2076
4186 Departure Bay Road
Nanaimo, BC V9T 4B7
Ted Carson
Ph: 250-758-3731
Fax: 250-758-3750
[email protected]
www.surefitdentures.ca
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Booth 308
250 West Pender
Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9
Dr. Keith Milton
Ph: 604-443-8501
Fax: 604-443-8588
[email protected]
Getting to the Fairmont Banff Springs
BY CAR – Directions from Calgary Airport: From the airport,
drive along Barlow Trail, (south), until 16th Avenue, turn right on
16th Avenue (west). Continue along this road as it becomes the
TransCanada Highway #1. All TransCanada Highway signs are
green with a white maple leaf symbol and the number “1” inside
of it. The drive from the Calgary Airport is approximately 1.5
hours (120 km or 75 miles). You must stop at the gates to Banff
National Park and purchase a park pass (3-5 days - $42 at press
time). Continue another 20 minutes to the town of Banff. There
are two exits off the highway to the town site. The first exit will
take you to Banff Avenue (the main street). Drive along Banff Avenue and over the bridge until you reach the T-intersection. Turn
left onto Spray Avenue and continue in the left-hand lane, staying to the left at the fork in the road. The Fairmont Banff Springs
is situated at the end of Spray Avenue. Remember to allow extra
time for weather and traffic delays when returning to the airport.
BY CALGARY/BANFF AIRPORT SHUTTLE – See
www.banffairporter.com
Departures from Calgary International Airport to Banff Daily Scheduled Service
Airport Departure 09:00
10:30
12:30
13:30
14:30
15:30
16:30
18:30
20:30
22:30
Canmore
10:20
11:50
13:50
14:50
15:50
16:50
17:50
19:50
21:50
23:50
Banff
11:00
12:30
14:30
15:30
16:30
17:30
18:30
20:30
22:30
00:30
Upon arrival, check in at the Banff Airporter Tour desk, Area C, Main Arrivals Level, Calgary International Airport
Departures from Banff to Calgary International Airport
Banff
05:00
06:00
07:30
09:30
Canmore
05:40
06:40
08:10
10:10
Airport Arrival
07:00
08:00
09:30
11:30
Door to Door service exclusive to Banff
Rates Adult One Way $47.45 Adult Return $88.83 * *GST will be added to all fares
Reservations Required
11:30
12:30
13:30
12:10
13:10
14:10
13:30
14:30
15:30
15:30
16:10
17:30
17:30
18:10
19:30
19:30
20:10
21:30
Child One Way $23.72 Child Return $44.42 *
(Child rates are for ages of 12 yrs and under, 5 yrs and under travel free of charge)
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2006 National Denturist Congress - Registration
Form
Delegate contact information may be provided to exhibitors and sponsors.
Contact Denturist Association of Canada if you do not wish to have your contact info published.
1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY)
LAST NAME____________________________________ FIRST NAME (to appear on name badge)_______________________________________
BUSINESS NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS___________________________________________________________
CITY ___________________________________________ PROVINCE/STATE_______________________ POSTAL/ZIP CODE_______________
PHONE:_____________________
FAX:____________________________ EMAIL:____________________________________________________
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT:
NAME______________________________ PHONE:__________________________________________
4. SPECIAL EVENTS (Please check the special events you will attend)
q Meet & Greet, Thursday, October 19
q Closing Special Event, Friday, October 20
q Denturist Association of Alberta General Meeting, Saturday, Oct. 21
q Denturist Association of Canada AGM, Saturday/Sunday
q Lunch and Con Ed Presentation, Saturday, October 21
2. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)
q Member, Denturist Association of Alberta
q Member, Denturist Association of Canada
q Member, International Federation of Denturists
q Denturist Student
q Office Staff
q Other Dental Professional _________________________________
3. REGISTRATION FEES (PLEASE INDICATE ON FORM BELOW)
Before September 18, 2006
Non
Members
Members
Full Registration – Professional
350.00
500.00
Student
200.00
300.00
Office Staff
200.00
300.00
Daily (Thursday or Friday, per day)
200.00
350.00
Per Session
75.00
150.00
Exhibits/Lunch Only – per day
50.00
75.00
Closing Special Event
100.00
100.00
After September 18, 2006
Full Registration – Professional
Student
Office Staff
Daily (Thursday or Friday, per day)
Per Session
Exhibits/Lunch Only – per day
Closing Special Event
500.00
250.00
250.00
250.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
700.00
350.00
350.00
400.00
150.00
75.00
100.00
Registration includes Continental Breakfast (Thursday and Friday);
and Lunch (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), Meet & Greet (Thursday)
4b. FOOD ALLERGIES/RESTRICTIONS
Please list any food allergies or restrictions below:
____________________________________________________________
5. REGISTRATION/PAYMENT (Cheque, Money Order, VISA/Master-
card or American Express)
Mail your completed registration form, with cheque or money order
payable to Denturist Association of Canada, in Canadian Funds, or
your VISA, Mastercard or AMEX number, expiry date and your signature, to:
Winnipeg MB R3R 3S3
-ORCourier your registration form, with payment/credit card info to:
67 Bergman Crescent, Winnipeg MB R3R 1Y9
-ORFax your registration form, with credit card information, to 204-895-9595
-OREmail: [email protected] Website: www.denturist.org
Questions? Call Denturist Association of Canada, 204-897-9092
Toll free 800-773-0099 Email: [email protected]
6. CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. Those received by September 17, 2006 – 70% refund; those received by September 30, 2006 – 50% refund;
those received after September 30, 2006 cannot be refunded. Registrations may
be transferred at any time without penalty.
MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
Bef. Sep 18
Aft. Sep 18
Bef. Sep 18
Aft. Sep 18
Total
q Full Registration – Professional
$350
$500
$500
$700
q Student
$200
$250
$300
$350
q Office Staff
$200
$250
$300
$350
q Daily, Thursday only
$200
$250
$350
$400
q Daily, Friday only
$200
$250
$350
$300
q Per Session (Indicate session #s on separate page)
$ 75 each $100 each
$150 each
$200 each
q Exhibits/Lunch only – Thursday
$ 50
$ 50
$ 75
$ 75
q Exhibits/Lunch only – Friday
$ 50
$ 50
$ 75
$ 75
q Lunch only – Saturday
$ 50
$ 50
$ 75
$ 75
q Closing Special Event. Not included in Registration. Tickets $100.00 per person. No. of tickets ________x $100.00 =____________
SUB TOTAL:
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Denturists across the nation
Nancy Tomkins
It’s all about working together
By Christine Hanlon
I
f any description can summarize
Nancy Tomkins’ approach to denturism, it is a firm belief that we can all
benefit from the knowledge and wisdom
of others. It is a philosophy that she
espouses both in her private life and in her
professional career.
Not only has she benefited from the
support, advice and expertise of her colleagues, but she has also travelled the
world sharing information and techniques
with others. Her Brantford practice is
home to the Canadian Denture Education
Centre (CanDEC), the only private education centre of its kind in Canada. Tomkins
and her partner, Sandra Goergen, founded
CanDEC four years ago to meet the needs
of denturists and their technicians for
continuing education.
“The formal education only gives you
the foundation on which to build your
skills,” explains Tomkins. “I have been
very fortunate to meet some wonderful people who have contributed to my
Sandra Goergen heads up
Nancy’s technical team.
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knowledge and my skills thanks to their
willingness to share.”
Tomkins first graduated from Toronto’s
George Brown College in 1983 with her
diploma in Dental Technology. She then
worked in commercial laboratories as a
gold technician and a dental technician.
After a few years, she became the dental
technician for a group of dentists in Paris,
Ontario. “It was one of the dentists who
encouraged me to become a denturist,”
recalls Tomkins. Armed with good communication skills and strong technical
ability, she decided to give it a go.
In January 1988, Tomkins graduated
from George Brown a second time, this
time with honours, as one of only two
women in the class. “Now, you see quite
a few women compared to when I went
through,” she notes. “Even in terms of
dental technology, I was one of three or
four women in a group of 25 guys.” Nevertheless, she has never felt singled out as a
woman in a male-dominated profession.
Although Tomkins has had her current practice for a number of years, after
she graduated with her denturism license,
she initially returned to the dental office
where she had worked as a technician. For
10 years, she had her own denture clinic
alongside a busy dental practice. She did
all the laboratory and clinical work with
little help from anyone but a receptionist.
“When I moved to Brantford, I started
expanding my practice to include precision
dentures among my services,” she recalls.
“I invited a dentist and a hygienist into my
practice. It all grew very quickly.” Within
two years, she had four people working
with her. Today, there is a team of eight.
Among her support team are three technicians, a chairside assistant, and an executive assistant.
“Stepping out of the laboratory and full
time into the clinic was the best decision
I could have made,” says Tomkins. “My
technical team
is amazing,
allowing me
more time in the
clinic with new
patient consults
and larger case
treatment planning with Dr.
Nancy Tomkins
Liu and her
dental team.”
At the same time, Tomkins started
giving lectures and courses on Biofunctional Prostethic System (BPS) precision
denture technique for Ivoclar Vivident,
a company based in Liechtenstein. Her
international lecturing was part of a decision eight years ago to provide only precision dentures at her clinic. She based her
decision on the overwhelmingly positive
feedback she received from patients in
response to the technique. “The patients
told me that the chewing ability of these
dentures was much better than what they
had before,” she says. “Therefore, it only
made sense that BPS technology was
resulting in a better product.”
Because BPS is a precision-denture
making technique and most patients are
not aware of the benefits, she expected that
she might not be as busy as before. But that
is not the way it turned out. In fact, her
business grew by 40% the first year and
growth has continued in the double digits
since then, attracting patients from as far
away as Nova Scotia and British Columbia.
One time, a man from Tennessee drove
for 24 hours straight to have his precision dentures made at her Charing Cross
Denture Clinic.
“We are very patient-oriented,” notes
Tomkins. “Everything is under one roof.
Patients love that. The response has been
tremendous.” In fact, the clinic welcomes
from 40 to 50 new patients a month.
Tomkins credits part of this success to
the winning ‘one-stop shop’ formula where
denturists, dental technicians, dentists and
hygienists work closely together to provide
patients with the best possible care. This
fall, in order to accommodate both growth
in demand and an increase in services, the
clinic will be expanding to include a larger
laboratory, nine exam rooms, two sterilization areas and a larger education centre.
Charing Cross Denture Clinic will also start
surgically placing dental implants, supported by the services of an oral surgeon.
Not too surprisingly, Tomkins was
selected Brantford’s Entrepreneur of the
Year for 2006. She has also been nominated
for the Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of
the Year Award.
At the Charing Cross Denture Clinic,
Sandra Goergen, a German trained dental
technician (GDT), BPS Certified Dental
Technician and a former BPS Master Consultant and trainer for Ivoclar Vivadent,
Liechtenstein, heads up the technical team.
Goergen’s skill level has earned her an
international reputation for excellence.
Her technical knowledge and expertise
increases the quality of care provided at the
clinic. Because she is so open to sharing her
skill and knowledge, she frequently trains
other denturists, technicians and dentists
in all technical procedures, not just BPS
technology.
Goergen met Tomkins while sitting in a
lecture the denturist was giving on behalf
of Ivoclar Vivident, as part of a six-week
course in the US. At the time, the Germantrained Goergen was working at the Liechtenstein company’s head office. “She was
impressed by what the Canadian team of
BPS instructors were doing,” recalls Tomkins. “Once I realized her vast knowledge
and willingness to share, I went over to
Europe several times to be trained by her.”
Then, two and a half years ago, Goergen
moved to Canada. Since then, she and Tomkins have been giving lectures and courses
at the clinic as well as in clinics across
Canada, the US, and around the world.
Last year alone, they gave 25 lectures and
courses in locations that included Australia,
New Zealand, Japan, China, Korea and
Switzerland. Except for July and August,
Tomkins and Goergen are on the go three
weekends out of every month.
Much of the course development has
been driven by specific requests from
denturists practicing in every corner of the
globe. “Often, we will custom-develop the
course content,” explains Tomkins. “Then,
there are the ones that are already preset in which our reputation precedes us,
because we are the only ones offering that
particular course.”
Tomkins is also an international lecturer for Straumann, Switzerland, one of
the world’s leading implant systems. As
a trainer and consultant for Straumann
Canada, her responsibilities include training dental professionals in implant overdentures for both clinical and technical
procedures. She was also the first denturist to be asked to join the International
Team of Implantology (ITI) based in Basel,
Switzerland and composed of engineers,
oral surgeons, metallurgists and scientists
– people at the pulse of the implant world.
Despite her busy lecturing and teaching schedule, Tomkins still devotes four
days out of her week to clinical work.
After all, business at the Charing Cross
Denture Clinic is continuing to grow.
But, the energetic denturist never takes
her good fortune for granted. “I have
an unbelievably loyal and gifted team
of people in my life,” she says, “a loving
and supportive family, a supportive team
at the office. I love this profession. The
patients are wonderful and appreciative.
I am really in a very privileged position.
Now, if we could only find more time for
golf…”
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International Federation of Denturists
The politics of denturism
By C. J. Allen, Chief Executive, Clinical Dental Technicians Association U.K.
D
espite the efforts of many who seek to improve the position of denturists throughout the world, there will always
be some who will be unhappy whatever the outcome.
In any democracy, it is the right of an individual to protest,
lobby and use any legal means to achieve their ambition. Unfortunately, it is sometimes the minority who manage to achieve their
aims at the cost of the majority and this is probably a worldwide
phenomena. However, people often lose sight of the fact that
legislation for any profession is mostly designed to protect the
consumer and not the profession itself.
A recent example of this can be seen in the process leading up to
the finalizing of legislation for denturist/clinical dental technicians
in the United Kingdom.
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A
brief history of the British union
Historically, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England were always
individual countries as far back as the Dark Ages. Through a
process of civil war and invasion, Scotland, Ireland and Wales
were conquered and ruled centrally from England. Several
Acts of Parliament established the United Kingdom. In 1707, an
Act of Union united the Parliaments of England and Scotland,
though Scotland retained its own church, education and legal
system.
In 1746, the English Parliament passed a law stating that any
Act that referred to England automatically included Wales.
In 1880, a further Act of Union joined England and Ireland as
one, and Ireland became officially governed by London.
Over the next two centuries, various changes were made to
the structure of the Union, significantly in Ireland, when the
Ireland Act of 1949 created the Republic of Ireland in the south,
with Northern Ireland remaining under the control of the English Parliament.
More recently, the English Parliament has steadily devolved
power to each of these countries. Wales now has its own separate assembly, which has limited powers to pass its own legislation.
In 1996, an international panel headed by former United
States Senator George Mitchell attempted to end the deadlock
over the political disagreements in Ireland. This resulted in the
historic Good Friday Agreement on a new form of self rule for
Northern Ireland. However, this did not prevent further violence and the Assembly was suspended on October 14, 2002.
In the English Parliament, there is now a Secretary of State for
Northern Ireland who is responsible for administering Northern
Ireland.
In Scotland, various attempts were made between 1889 and
1914 to establish some form of Scottish home rule. It was not
until 1998 that the English Parliament passed the Scotland Act
giving the new Scottish Parliament the powers to make its own
legislation on education, certain health issues, transport, criminal/civil law, local government, housing, tourism, emergency
services, economic development, agriculture and sports. However, such areas such as taxation, constitution, foreign policy,
national security, international trade policy, nuclear safety and
certain areas of social security remain within the power of the
English Parliament.
Readers may wonder what all this has to do with denturism.
It is ironic that, because of a quirk in legislation, many
members of Parliament sitting in the English Parliament are
Scottish. Indeed, a large number of Secretaries of State are also
Scottish – the Prime Minister himself is of Scottish origin. A
further irony is that any changes in health legislation require
“Legislation for any profession is mostly
designed to protect the consumer and
not the profession itself.”
the approval of both the English Parliament and the Scottish
Parliament. Therefore, we have the odd situation where Scottish
politicians can vote on English legislation (and, in theory, prevent
it going forward), but English politicians cannot vote in the Scottish Parliament. This situation has caused widespread debate and
an argument that Scottish politicians should be prevented from
voting on wholly English issues.
A recent case has highlighted this problem which could have
had a dramatic effect on the legislation for denturist/clinical
dental technicians in the whole of the United Kingdom.
As part of the legislative process, bringing in registration for
dental care professionals a subordinate legislation to open the
professional registers was needed to pass through both the Scottish and English Parliaments. However, a group of rival denturists who did not agree with the regulatory process managed to
convince a Scottish Member of Parliament to object to this final
piece of legislation. Once this objection is raised, it requires
investigation by the Health Select Committee of the Scottish
Parliament.
On June 29, 2006, a Scottish Health Select Committee met to
debate a motion to annul the legislation. Had this motion succeeded, the entire process of dental legislation for the whole of
the United Kingdom would have come to a grinding halt for at
least the next two years.
Representatives of all United Kingdom Dental Associations
were called to give evidence to the Committee. The evidence
put forward by the rival denturist association proved to be both
misleading and incorrect, prompting the President of the General Dental Council to say “I must comment on the Association
for the Promotion of Denturism’s written submission, much of
which is naive, factually inaccurate and possibly disingenuous.”
All of the other dental associations took the same view and supported the General Dental Council President.
After further debate, the Scottish Member of Parliament in
question withdrew the motion for annulment and the legislation
was allowed to pass.
Thankfully, we now have all the appropriate legislation in
place and the United Kingdom register for denturists/clinical
dental technicians opened on July 31, 2006. The first denturists/
clinical dental technicians are expected to be registered early in
2007, once they have received their Royal College of Surgeons of
England diploma. The qualification will be known as DipCDT
(RCS) Eng.
This is a classic example of why all denturists should bury
their differences and work together for the good of their profession and, more importantly, their patients. It is only when you
have professional status that you can influence and improve the
future of the profession.
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Titanium use in denturism:
advantages and disadvantages
By Bruno Destison
I
n recent years, titanium has become
part of our daily lives. It is used in
a variety of applications such as
household products like glasses, paint,
watches and jewellery, as well as car
racing, aviation, leisure industry, cycling
and golfing. However, it is its medical
applications that are most sought, particularly in implantology.
It is often said that titanium is the
“metal of the future,” though I believe it
has already started to take its rightful place
in the industry. Its use in implantology
components has exposed every denturist
to titanium and that is why it is important
that each of us learn its specific properties,
advantages and disadvantages. A good
knowledge of this new material used in
our practices will allow you to make the
best choices and provide the appropriate
information to your patients.
Some basic data
Titanium is relatively young. Even though
it was discovered in the late 18th century, its
commercial production only started in the
1960s due to how difficult it is to extract
and transform it.
Titanium does not exist as a metal
in nature. It is extracted from titanium
dioxide and ilmenite, two minerals generally found in eruptive and metamorphic
rocks. The industrial extraction process
from these minerals was developed by
Krall in 1940. Titanium used in its metallic
form represents approximately 5% of the
extracted matter. The remaining is used
in the form of titanium oxide as a colouring agent for white paint, plastic, rubber,
ceramic, textile and ink.
The worldwide titanium consumption
in all its forms is estimated at approximately five million tons. Titanium is very
available. As a matter of fact, the worldwide resources of titanium accounts for
487 million tons or approximately 0.44% of
the earth’s mass, making it the 9th metal
most available and protecting us from
shortage.
The main producers of titanium are
Russia, Canada, the United States, Australia, Norway and South Africa.
Physical properties
Some of the physical and mechanical
properties of titanium allow us to better
understand its appeal.
As shown in Table 1, titanium is very
light, its mechanical strength is greater,
and its thermal conductibility is very low.
We must also stress its great stiffness and
resistance to corrosion. These properties
make it the number one choice for cutting edge industries, most particularly the
medical domain.
Most preferred by surgeons
The success of titanium in surgery can be
explained in great part by its biochemical
property of being spontaneously covered
by a strong and tenacious coat of oxide
leading to its:
Excellent resistance to corrosion: the stabil-
ity of titanium in corrosive milieus confers
it a quality relationship with the adjacent
tissues comparable to that of ceramics
which enjoy a perfect biocompatibility.
Bacteriostaticity: dental plaque does not
adhere to titanium.
Exceptional hemocompatibility: this
material is used in intravascular surgical
applications.
Excellent anti-magnetism limits the
galvanic effect: patients that have titanium
implants do not trigger metal detectors
such as those found in airports and may
undergo NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance) testing without impacting results.
Taste neutrality: this is very comforting
for titanium prosthesis wearers.
Very low allergy rate: only 0.2% of the
population is allergic to titanium, which
is extremely low. Therefore, it is one of the
most biocompatible materials available.
Osseointegration capability within osseous tissues: its osseointegration is without
equal and allows for the very long-term
Table 1: Physical properties
METAL
SPECIFIC
WEIGHTS IN
GR/CM3
TITANIUM
GOLD
NICKEL
CHROME
PLATINUM
4.51
19.30
8.90
7.19
21.45
MELTING
POINT IN
DEGREES
CELSIUS
1720
1063
1455
1903
1796
THERMAL
CONDUCTIBILITY IN
°C/CM
0.04
0.71
0.22
0.16
0.17
FRACTURE
STRENGTH
IN MPA
800
345
680
840
790
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stability of titanium prosthesis. It is the best
material for dental and hip implants.
The radiopacity of titanium components
allows for excellent reading of patients’ x-rays.
Titanium in your denturism practice
Full denture retention is influenced by a
number of factors such as anatomical and
physical (saliva viscosity, wettability of
dentures).
Table 2 indicates that polished titanium
is second to polished acrylic, but considerably below cobalt chrome. Considering its
lightness, titanium is the material of choice
to fabricate hard palates.
Applications in denturism
Considering the physical and chemical
elements stated above, titanium can be
found as part of three application domains:
bars fixed to implants, hard palates, and
denture skeletons.
Bars fixed to implants: whether titanium
is cast or machined, this is your number
one choice, as implants on which bars
are affixed are also made of titanium and
allow for compliance with monometallism
(only one metal used in the patient’s
mouth). This prevents electrolytic
phenomena, which can eventually lead to
bone resorption and loss of implants.
Physical properties of titanium: lightness,
solid and taste neutrality are also cause to
single out that metal for implant superstructures.
Hard palates: as stated previously, titanium is a favourite for hard palates (wettability, lightness, excellent tolerance by
Table 2: Comparative study of titanium’s wettability vs. resin and nichrome.
Test tube
Polished titanium
Polished CO.Cr.Ni
Polished resin
COS _ at 15 mN
0.766
0.423
0.814
Adhering power
11.58
15.74
9.20
tissues, and better retention of dentures due
to the greater precision of cast titanium vs.
polymerized resin over plaster mold).
Metallic skeletons: the advantages are not as
numerous, as titanium in its pure form is not
a perfect fit. Its lack of elasticity necessitates
the fabrication of oversized clasps.
The use of titanium alloy could prove
a better choice for the fabrication of such
structures.
The disadvantages of titanium
Those include mostly its implementation and
mastering. It is expensive for laboratories to
integrate titanium and experience is paramount: two factors that negatively impact
production costs. Only a rise in demand will
allow for pricing stabilization.
Conclusion
For the past 15 years, I have been using titanium to fabricate implant prosthesis because
of its biophysical properties. The quality,
durability and comfort offered to patients
by such prosthesis never cease to amaze me.
The fidelity of my denturism customers and
the growing number of denturists opting for
titanium to fabricate superstructures prove
without a doubt that they too have understood the merit of titanium when it comes to
prosthesis fabrication.
I hope you will consider adding titanium
to your list of materials for it is our ultimate
goal to offer patients the best mechanical
solutions while respecting their physical
integrity and guaranteeing comfort.
References
Hildebrand H.F., Veron C., Martin P.: Dental alloys in
non precious metals and allergies.
J. Biologie, vol. 17: 227-243, 1989
Lyell A.: Metal allergy and Metallic protheses.
Int. J. Dermatology, Sci., 805-807, 1989
Krone K.: Herstellung, Eigenschaften und Verwendung von Titanguβ.
Metal 30, 556 (1976)
Rocher J. Mecanical and biological study of materials
used in complete dentures. Comparative study of a
new material: AG Type Aluminium alloy. Doctorate
thesis, Paris 1972
Bruno Destison graduated from French Dental
School in Paris in 1976. He completed his Masters
degree in Dental Prostheses in 1979. In 1981, he
became the owner of the Laboratoire Destison in
France. In 1986, Bruno graduated from Tokyo’s
Morita Institute program on casting pure titanium
in dentistry. He has been a technical demonstrator
on titanium casting and ceramic for Dentaurum
since 1983. Since 1997, he has owned the Ceratitane
Dental Laboratory in Quebec and has been a speaker
and lecturer in denturist training programs on
behalf of the Zimmer company since 1999.
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INDUSTRYNEWS
The content and the opinions expressed within Industry News do not necessarily reflect
the view of the Denturism Association of Canada nor does the Association endorse them.
THE MAGNA-LOCK™ SYSTEM
By Mordey Shuhendler, DD, R.D.T., F.C.A.D.
In a rapidly changing world
of technological advances,
it is noteworthy that several
innovative contributions
have been made by members
of our own profession.
One that has most recently
come to my attention is the
Magna-Lock™ System. It
is an efficient, yet simple
approach to firmly position
a model to the articulator
by use of a powerful small
magnet.
After experiencing the
benefits of using this novel
technique, I will continue
to incorporate it into my
practice. This system
successfully orients the
model to the articulator with
great precision and ease.
The Magna-Lock™ System
is versatile, considering it
has been developed for use
with various oral appliance
fabrications. The following
illustrations demonstrate
their use in complete and
partial denture applications.
The available kit has been
designed for utilization with
both new poured models,
as well as existing models
requiring articulation. It is
an inexpensive technique
costing approximately 23¢
per model.
For further information
on available kits and
technique, visit the
manufacturers web site at
www.winderresearch.com
Complete
and
Partial Denture Applications
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“It is an efficient,
yet simple
approach to firmly
position a model
to the articulator
by use of a
powerful small
magnet.”
Mordey Shuhendler practices in Thornhill,
Ontario. He is the former president of the
College of Denturists of Ontario, the author
of various publications, and has lectured
extensively in various provinces.
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INDUSTRYNEWS
The content and the opinions expressed within Industry News do not necessarily reflect
the view of the Denturism Association of Canada nor does the Association endorse them.
Implantology: A first in America
W
hen it comes to dental
care, customers’ needs
have greatly evolved
throughout the years. There was a time
when services were basically limited to
teeth extractions and denture making.
Nowadays, denturists’ customers are
a lot more exacting when it comes to
the services they want, need and are
offered.
Therefore, it is not surprising that
as your customers are stating their
requirements: we are now entering
the age of the “cult of appearance.”
Aestheticism is the new rage in our
cabinets. The importance of health and
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appearance is first. We want teeth as
white as those of TV stars… We want
prosthetics that do NOT look
like prosthetics… We want comfort in
our mouth… All of these expectations
are attributable to the greater
knowledge of treatments we have
gained from the multitude of ads that
surrounded us.
Our customers are into instant
gratification. They do not wish to wait:
they want results and they want them
NOW. Of course, they are expecting
all of that to happen as fast as possible
without being bothered or feeling pain.
That is one tall order!
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NobelGuideTM
It is with those customers’ expectations
in mind that NobelBiocare created its
NobelGuide concept, a new and entirely
digitized way of performing implant
insertion surgery.
“Perfect Planning for Perfect Teeth”
Plan it. Predict it. Prepare prosthetics
in advance. Then execute it all perfectly
– with the revolutionary Nobel Guide™.
The concept transforms extra oral
planning into clinical reality, easily,
accurately and quickly.
A custom-designed surgical template
is created, based on your exact planning.
You know the final position of the
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digitized way of
performing implant
insertion surgery.”
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implants before you start. This allows
the denturist to make the retention bar
and the prosthetic solution beforehand,
so it can be delivered to the patient
during the actual surgery.
Immediate cost savings
The patient can go straight to work
or resume his activities right after the
treatment as the concept is based on
immediate functionality, reducing costly
time off from work for many patients.
Professionals Benefits
Patient Benefits
Increased predictability and reliability
By planning the treatment and
converting it into a surgical template,
the results you get are more reliable and
predictable. The 3D planning program
allows you to obtain exceptional
predictability and optimal implant
positioning.
Maximum comfort
The surgical treatment is based on a precision guided, less invasive technique; an
approach that considerably reduces pain
and swelling in comparison with classic
treatment. This new concept allows for
a fewer number of appointments, less
chair time with the patient and a minimal
impact on the patient’s daily life.
Fast treatment
The Immediate FunctionTM in
conjunction with the fact that the final
prosthetic can be ready at time of
surgery, radically shortens treatment
time. Applying a final prosthetic
solution means real “Teeth-in-anhourTM”.
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Pre-made prosthetics
Planning allows for pre-fabrication of
the final overdentures prosthetic for
your choice of implant or abutment.
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Global solution concept
A complete solution is provided to help
you – from planning to the prosthetic
finalization. Powered by the Procera®
software, the concept is both simple and
practical.
Reducing inventory
The practitioner knows in advance the
instruments and components needed
for the intervention. Therefore, he can
reduce his inventory to its minimum
level.
The photographic
Developing the profession
By diversifying and developing our
profession, the NobelGuide concept
allows us to retain our competitive
edge. Shorter chair time and fewer
patient visits will allow for increased
profitability and activity level.
The
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first case of removable
future is now
Who would have thought that we could
make both the retention bar and the
overdentures for four implants BEFORE
implant positioning? Or that within ONE
hour, those four implants would not only
be positioned, but the retention bar and
final prosthetics would also be in mouth?
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performed in one hour
using the NobelGuide
process.
“Within ONE hour, four
implants are not only
positioned, but the retention
bar and final prosthetics are
also in the mouth”
NOTABLE
After 10-year absence,
Ivoclar Vivadent returns to George Brown College
Michael Vakalis, DD, International Denturist Education Centre
Marc Northover, the Ivoclar Vivadent UK Product Manager, was
successful in bringing Ivoclar Vivadent products such as the Stratos System, BPS and Ivoclar Vivadent denture teeth back into the
George Brown College Denturist Programs. The Ivocap processing
technique was recently brought back
into the full-time Denturist Program
by Robert Gaspar, Coordinator of the
program.
During the two weeks of the
International Denturist Education
Centre (IDEC) Clinical Practice
Module and Clinical skills assessment examination, 70% of the UK
Clinical Dental Technician students
of the IDEC Outreach Program successfully utilized the Stratos
component of the BPS System. The resulting dentures were of
extraordinary aesthetic quality. Patient satisfaction was outstanding and close relationships were formed between the students and
their patients.
The ease of the Stratos System and its inherent ability to standardize the clinical and laboratory teaching, in addition to facilitating skills assessments, has prompted us to reassess the teaching
of removable dentures in the IDEC Outreach Program. Starting
with the next group of UK Outreach Clinical Dental Technician
students, the Ivoclar Vivadent Stratos BPS System will become
the preferred and recommended system to be used for the lecture modules of complete and partial dentures. It will also be the
preferred system to be used during the clinical practice and skills
assessment examination module.
Thanks to the generosity of the Ivoclar Vivadent Corporation,
Carlo Zanon, Shaun Dunn and I will be attending a one-week BPS
technical/clinical course in Lichtenstein. With the active participation of Marc Northover, the four of us will form the core of IDEC
BPS instructors. This will be
my second visit to Lichtenstein. Sixteen years ago, I had
the pleasure of taking part in
a one-week clinical Biogenic
Technique course utilizing the
original Gnathomat articulator.
In addition to making
Stratos the preferred system of
teaching and evaluating complete and partial denture courses taught in the UK IDEC Clinical
Dental Technicians Program, Marc Northover has offered to assist
in training all our UK Clinical Dental Technician students in the
BPS and Stratos System. Furthermore, Marc is also prepared to
assist in teaching the Stratos and BPS technique to the full-time
Denturist Program students. With the generous assistance of Marc
Northover and the support of the Ivoclar Vivadent Corporation,
the George Brown College program will become the first Clinical
Dental Technician/Denturist program to be officially sanctioned
by Ivoclar Vivadent to graduate students competent in the BPS
Stratos System.
George Brown College and I personally would like to express
our thanks to the Ivoclar Vivadent Corporation, Max Sturm and
especially Marc Northover for their support of the George Brown
College Clinical Dental Technician/Denturist Outreach Program.
Future Conferences
National Denturist Association/
Washington Denturist Association Conference
The Westin Bellevue Hotel
Bellevue, Washington (20 minutes from Seattle)
September 21-24, 2006
For information, call 1-800-680-9255
In Memoriam
World Symposium on Denturism and Dental Technology
Co-hosted by International Federation of Denturists
and Dental Laboratories Association
Ricoh Centre, Coventry, England
May 9-12, 2007
For information, see www.international-denturist.org
Details to be announced in winter 2006 issue
Howard Douglas Lowerson passed away July 4, 2006. Mr. Lowerson was a founding member of the New Brunswick Denturist
Society. He leaves his wife Joanne and their children.
The staff and membership of DAC extend sincere condolences to the Lowerson family.
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403-304-6893.
Practice for sale in the heart of Sunny
Tsawwassen. This is an existing practice of
approximately 32 years. The address is 122256th Street, Delta BC V4L 2A4. For details
please phone Erna Swan at 604- 943-7818.
Well-established, very reputable, high
grossing denture clinic for sale in south
Calgary, AB. Owner moving. Serious inquiries only. E-mail [email protected]. Phone
403-613-2497
Denture clinic for sale, due to owner moving out of province . This well-established,
lucrative business is located in the booming city of Fort McMurray, AB. It boasts a
continual substantial annual growth, large
patient base with numerous dental referrals
and excellent location in the city’s main mall.
It has indoor and outdoor access allowing
24 hours availability, two operatories and is
beautifully designed with modern equipment. Priced very reasonably with help of
financing possible. Serious inquiries welcome. Call Jason at 780-791-9940.
Clinic for sale, Edmonton AB. Owner retiring. Thriving, well-established (30 years)
practice located downtown. Main floor,
newly renovated, 1200 sq. ft., two opera78
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tories, large custom lab with natural light.
Excellent ventilation and custom-made office
layout. Large patient base, ample private
parking. Option to purchase building. Call
Jane, Belmont Realty 780-428-3915.
Denture clinic for sale. New clinic approx
three years-old in Toronto. Great earning
potential. Fully equipped, large operatory
and waiting area. Perfect for new grad. Three
dentists and oral surgeon insite. Owner
moved from city. Call John at 416-467-6702.
Denturist practice for sale or lease.
This well-established (25 years) clinic
is located in beautiful Victoria, BC. The large
loyal clientele base plus an excellent flow of
new patients makes this one of the highest
grossing offices in Victoria.
Please call 250-888-5148.
Clinic for sale in northwest Calgary. High
gross with numerous dentist referrals.
Modern, fully-equiped and professionally designed. Denturist moving. Partial
financing available. Call 403-863-8849.
Clinic for sale in the heart of Burnaby, BC.
Established 1993. Excellent client base,
located in senior-based community, great
exposure, surrounded by Metrotown, Old
Orchard and Crystall Malls. Clean and
computerized. Owner re-locating. Contact
Nasser at 604-436-1139.
Denture clinic for sale, established for
23 years in Greater Vancouver Area. Busy
practice with large patient base. Bright, clean
office with two operatories and lab. Owner
retiring. Interested parties contact Russell
Henderson at 604-939-1313.
Beautiful Olympic Peninsula – Well established (11 years) denture clinic with laboratory for sale. Located in Port Hadlock, Washington (20 miles from Port Townsend). Great
client base and excellent reputation in
the community. Fantastic potential for
growth. Owner retiring but willing to work
during transition.
Also for sale, 3 bedroom 2 bath Condo
located on the Port Ludlow golf course.
Come enjoy the spectacular beauty of the
Pacific Northwest. Serious, financially secure
inquiries only please. Call 360-385-1459 or
email: [email protected]
Denture clinic for sale. On Niagara River,
Fort Erie, ON. $100,000 gross, established 30
years. Owner moving. Referrals from three
dentists. Unlimited potential from western
New York. $49,000; call Doug 705-646-8336.
Denture clinic for sale. Reputable practice
since 1977 with large base of loyal patients.
All equipment included with sale. The office
is operating on the Denturist Office Manager
(DOM) system. The Clinic has a reception
area, waiting room, large lab with central
air and 2 operatories. Located in excellent
area with a healthcare building in the centre
of town on the main street. Hampton, NB is
within a one- hour drive to the major cities
of New Brunswick and within a three-hour
drive to the Maine, US border or Halifax,
NS. Hampton is economically healthy in a
strategic location with a skilled workforce. It
is picturesque with a blend of heritage and
new development along the Kennebecasis
River. Serious inquiries only to 506-832-3803.
Denture clinic for rent or associate.
Downtown Hamilton. Beautiful clinic, new
dental chair – present denturist works oneday a week. You can rent the chair for three
to four days a week. Great earning potential.
Feel free to call Henry at 877-340-2877
Denturist office for sale or lease. Olympia,
Washington State. Denturist office has been
operating for 11 years and has demonstrated
consistently high revenues. Two operatories.
Owner interested in offers to purchase.
Contact Jeff or Julie Stone at 360-866-0417.
Please leave a message.
For sale or rent. Denture clinic. Fully established and equipped. 5 Snow Road, Bancroft,
Ontario. Immediate possession available.
Rent $1,500 per month. Sale price to be negotiated. Phone 613-332-1322 anytime. Phone
416-261-5661 weekends only. Ask for Julia.
For sale. Busy denture clinic in St. Stephen,
New Brunswick. Large patient base from
both the Canadian and American sides of the
border. One operatory with expansion possibilities. Inside mall location. Owner retiring. All reasonable offers considered. Please
direct inquiries to Suzanne at sdraper@
nb.sympatico.ca, telephone 506-465-8808 or
888-538-7007.
Business opportunity – Vancouver, BC.
Due to retirement, well established (18 years)
denture clinic is for sale/lease in the heart
of the Vancouver Centre area. Office offers
low overhead, very good ventilation and
excellent office layout. Good patient base,
high quality clientele. Beautiful views of
the mountains and ocean. Serious inquiries
welcome. Phone Faye Alexander at
604-875-6677.
EQUIPMENT for sale
For sale: equipment for denturist clinic. One
dental chair, red wing lathe with handler
integrated dust collector, vibrator, four buffalo dental flasks, two compresses, one giant
manual press, one dixon bunsen with wax
pot, splash pans, chuck for lathe, handler
portable dust collector, all in excellent condition. Call Paul Verroche D.D. at 905-937-6060.
Pictures available by e-mail at pverroche@
cogeco.ca
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Denturist wanted for very busy, well-established and thriving clinic in Calgary,
AB. Employment should lead to partnership
within a year and full ownership within 5-6
years. Serious enquiries only. Contact Tony
Forster at 403-283-1272 or e-mail [email protected].
Denturist required for busy well-established
Denture Clinic in Calgary, Alberta. Owner
seeking retirement. Email all inquiries to
[email protected]
Denture clinic in Central Alberta is seeking
to employ a licensed denturist. Flexible and
full-time hours are preferred but part-time
hours a possibility. Great incentives, health
coverage, opportunity for bonus pay. Position would require someone looking for
a secure long -term position and having a
positive, energetic disposition. Contact 403358-4428.
Denturist associate position available. Two
locations, Calgary or Canmore. Fax resume
to 403-242-5837.
Denture technician looking for position
in Niagara Falls to Burlington areas of
Ontario. Call 905-734-1173.
Energetic denturist seeking a progressive
and established clinic in Toronto or up to
90 minutes commute. Willing to associate.
Call 416-378-9978.
Denture Clinic in Red Deer AB seeking a
certified denturist as either an associate or
a buyout from previous owner. Denture
Clinic has been newly renovated in February 2005. Clinic has been established since
1970s. Very good location and accessibility.
Gross earnings from $15,000 to $20,000 per
month. Call 403-304-6893.
Denture Clinic in Red Deer AB is seeking
a certified denturist to possibly buy practice or manage clinic. Owner is looking to
change career. Clinic has been in operation
since 1993, very busy practice in all location. Long term lease in place with reasonable rent. Newly renovated in November
2005. Very professional looking practice.
Gross earnings between $30,000 to $35,000
per month. Call 403-304-6893.
Denturist required to join our successful
Barrie, Ontario dental practice. Previous
denturist of seven years associated three plus
days per week. Please fax your resume to
705-728-9793.
Denturist position (will consider a student)
available in beautiful Victoria, BC.
Christopher Nordell, Denturist, is looking for
a dedicated, dynamic, flexible, professional
person, who enjoys a challenge. You need
to be skilled in the lab; people orientated,
and willing to be involved in all aspects of
a dental office. The successful applicant will
enjoy the support of a dedicated team working under a common context of What is Best
for the Patient. BPS certification is an asset.
Contact the office via our website www.
toothguy.ca.
Sales representative. Needed to work
with our distributor, Henry Schein Ash
Arcona. Group presentation and public
speaking skills are a must. Knowledge of
removable prosthetic techniques is a plus.
Qualified candidates only should reply to
Andy at [email protected] or fax
to (800) 655-1335. All replies held in strict
confidence.
Dentovations, Inc.
8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 3rd Fl.
Boston, MA 02109
Dentovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity
employer.
Denture clinic looking to hire a laboratory
technician to fill a full-time position. Denture clinic is located in Kingston, Ontario. If
interested, please call 613-389-8675 for more
information.
Classified ads will be printed for one issue unless otherwise advised.
Classified rates are free for members of DAC and $75.00 per insertion for
non-members of the Denturist Association of Canada.
To insert ads, contact Gerry Hansen at the DAC office or the Managing
Editor at 204-985-9784
Calgary denture clinic is seeking a licensed
or student Denturist. Interested individuals
may fax their resume with salary expectations to 403-516-0508.
Denturist or experienced student for well
established progressive Calgary practice.
Please e-mail resume and salary expectations to [email protected]
Denturist, Twin City Dental located in
Bangor, Maine, U.S., has an opening for
a denturist. The Maine State of Dental Examiners acknowledges Canadian denturist
certification. Twin City Dental is a dental
facility with an in-office denture department. It has three dentists, three hygienists, and two lab technicians. The facility
employs four Canadians. Representatives
from the clinic can assist with U.S. Visa
requirements. This is a four-day per week
position. Pay $60,000 U.S. annually. Denturist would work directly with patients
and in the lab.
If interested, please call Mike at 207-9456036 or email [email protected]
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