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fall/automne 2011
The Journal of Canadian Denturism / Le Journal de la Denturologie Du Canada
D e n t u r o l o g i e c a n a d a
DAC
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1st Vice President
Paul Hrynchuk, DD
Phone: (204) 669-0888
Fax: (204) 669-0971
e-mail: [email protected]
2nd Vice President
Daniel Robichaud, DD
Phone: (506) 382-1106
Fax: (506) 855-9941
Vice President - Administration
Benoit Talbot, d.d.
365, boul. Greber #304
Gatineau, QC J8T 5R3
Phone: (819) 561-2121
Fax: 819-561-9831
email: [email protected]
Vice President - Finance
Maria Green, RD
Phone: (604) 521-6424
Email: [email protected]
Past President
David L. Hicks, DD
209-1700 Corydon Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3N 0K1
Phone: (204) 487-7237
Fax: (204) 487-3969
email: [email protected]
Denturist College Programs
National Office /
Chief Administrative Officer
Lynne Alfreds
PO Box 45521
2397 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V4A 9N3
Phone: (604) 538-3123
Toll Free: (877) 538-3123
Fax: (604) 582-0317
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
E-mail: [email protected]
Département de Denturologie
Collège Edouard-Montpetit
945, chemin de Chambly, Longueuil QC J4H 3M6
Tel: (450) 679-2630 Fax:(450) 679-5570
Attention: Patrice Deshamps, d.d.
Denturist Technology
Vancouver Community College, City Centre
250 W. Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1S9
Tel: (604) 443-8501 Fax: (604) 443-8588
Attention: Dr. Keith Milton
Denturist Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Tel: (780) 471-7686 Fax: (780) 491-3149
Attention: Maureen Symmes
Denturist Association of British Columbia
C312-9801 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V3T 5H5
Attn: Lynne Alfreds, Executive Secretary
Tel: (604) 582-6823 Fax: (604) 582-0317
Website: www.denturist.bc.ca
The New Brunswick Denturists Society
La Société des denturologistes du N-B.
288 West Boulevard St. Pierre
PO Box 5566 Caraquet, NB E1W 1B7
Attn: Claudette Boudreau, Exec. Sec.
Tel: (506) 727-7411 Fax: (506) 727-6728
Denturist Association of Alberta
4920 – 45th Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1J9
Attention: Don Tower, President
Tel: (403) 887-6272
Fax: (403) 887-6271
Denturist Society of Nova Scotia
3951 South River Road
Antigonish, NS B2G 2H6
Tel: (902) 863-3131
Attn: Diane Carrigan - Weir, President
[email protected]
The Denturist Society of Saskatchewan
#507 - 100A Street
Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0
Attn: Darryl Kuny, President
Tel: (306) 873-4858
Fax: (306) 873-4857
Denturist Association of
Newfoundland Labrador
323 Freshwater Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 2W5
Attn: Steve Browne, DD, President
Tel: (709) 722-7900
E-mail:[email protected]
Denturist Association of Manitoba
PO Box 70006, 1–1660 Kenaston Boulevard
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6
Attn: Kelli Wagner, Administrator
Tel: (204) 897-1087 Fax: (204) 488-2872
Website: www.denturistmb.org
Denturist Society of Prince Edward Island
191 Pope Road, Unit A
Summerside, PE C1N 5C6
Tel: (902) 436-3235
Attn: Lisa MacKintosh, President
[email protected]
The Denturist Association of Ontario
5780 Timberlea Blvd., Suite 106
Mississauga, ON L4W 4W8
Attn: Susan Tobin, Chief Administrative Officer
Tel: (800) 284-7311 Tel: (905) 238-6090
Fax: (905) 238-7090
Website: www.denturistassociation.ca
L’Association des denturologistes du Québec
8150, boul. Métropolitain Est, Bureau 230
Anjou, QC HIK 1A1
Atten: Kristiane Coulombe,
Responsable Service aux membres
Tel: (514) 252-0270 Fax: (514) 252-0392
Website: www.adq-qc.com
Continuing Education Programs
President
Michael Vout, DD
Phone: (613) 966-7363
Fax: (613) 966-1663
Members and Provincial Offices
Executive 2010-2012
Denturist Association of Canada
L’Association des Denturologistes du Canada
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
E-mail: “George Gelb” [email protected]
Honorary Members
Austin J. Carbone, BSc, BEd, DD
The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert M. Hall
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
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Tel: (780) 471-7683 Fax: (780) 491-3149
Attention: Doreen Dunkley
CanDEC Canadian Denture Education Centre
Clinical and Technical Precision Hands on Courses and Instruction
Sandra Goergen, CDT
Nancy Tomkins DT(dip), DD
Tel: (519) 754-4746
Accreditation: The following Canadian schools of Denturism are accredited by the Denturist Association of Canada:
George Brown College of Applied Arts & Technology, Toronto, Ontario
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta
Vancouver Community College, City Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia
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contents
The challenge of this publication is to provide
an overview of denturism, nationally and
internationally, and a forum for thought and
discussion. Any person who has opinions,
stories, photographs, drawings, ideas,
research or other information to support this
goal is requested to contact the Editor to
have the material considered for publication.
Statements of opinion and supposed fact
published herein do not necessarily express
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or members of the Editorial Board and do not
imply endorsement of any product or service.
The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit
all copy submitted for publication.
DAC
Celebrating
Years
1971-2011
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ISSN: 1480-2023
Editor-in-Chief:
Hussein Amery, M.Sc., Psy.D., DD, FCAD
#112, 2675 - 36 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6H6
Phone: 403-291-2272
DAC’s 40th anniversary................................................19
A retrospective of DAC’s 40-year history,
including greetings from around the world,
photos, and a look at how the industry has
evolved over the years.
DTABC Annual Convention............................................35
A preview of the Dental Technicians of BC
annual convention, November 4-5, 2011
at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in
Richmond, BC.
Departments
National Liaison: Lynne Alfreds
PO Box 45521
2397 King George Blvd.
Surrey, BC V4A 9N3
Phone: (604) 538-3123
Toll Free: (877) 538-3123
Fax: (604) 582-0317
www.denturist.org
President’s Message........................................................8
Le mot du président.......................................................11
Editor’s Message...........................................................13
Insurance......................................................................15
Practice Management....................................................16
In Memoriam.................................................................23
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Industry News...............................................................37
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Years
Features
Oral cancer screening..................................................31
Denturists and other dental professionals are
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or pre-cancer. No one is better suited to detect
early stage oral cancer or pre-cancer, because
no one spends more time examining the oral
cavity.
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Celebrating
Fall / automne 2011
Un-comfort Zone...........................................................42
Classifieds................................................................... 44
Reach Our Advertisers.................................................. 46
Dental Technicians
Association of British
Columbia Annual Convention
November 4-5, 2011
35
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President’s message
Michael C. Vout, DD
Our 40th anniversary:
Just the beginning
T
his summer has been fabulous in
southern Ontario, with plenty of
sunshine and warm temperatures. I hope
everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy
the summer. The Denturist family across
Canada has been busy with activities
from the gala in Alberta celebrating
the 50th anniversary of Denturism in
Canada, to the DAC AGM hosted by
the New Brunswick Denturist Society in
Moncton, and now to celebrating the 40th
anniversary of the Denturist Association of
Canada.
We are celebrating the ruby
anniversary, which is a very special
milestone. The ruby gemstone is truly
symbolic of what has come to pass in
the marriage of Denturism from province
to province and from sea to sea in this
great land. The ruby is thought to posses
an eternal inner flame, which symbolizes
the passion in our profession which is still
very much alive, even after 40 years.
Our association was created by
forefathers of the profession, like Ben
Sweet, George Connolly, and others.
When we think about our history, we
rightly acknowledge those who were
responsible for the birth of Denturism.
They took unauthorized practice into
the realm of legitimacy, self-regulation,
professionalism, and respectability.
They understood the need to embrace
a common goal of providing the public
with high-quality denture service, not
just in their town or province, but within
the whole of Canada. They made their
primary goal the formation of the Denturist
Association of Canada. To achieve all that
we have in such a short time has been a
formidable task. It has taken commitment,
dedication, and tenacity – characteristics
of our past leaders which continue to be
passed down to the next generation.
The vision of a few pioneers has
enabled our association to be recognized
as a leader, both nationally and
internationally. Not only is our association
recognized, but our educational
institutions are regarded as worldclass centers of learning. Our provincial
associations and governing bodies are
also viewed as leaders in shaping the
profession both for practitioners, and for
the public.
Our suppliers and manufacturers are
also there to assist us with educational
seminars, new materials, and equipment
to keep us in the forefront of providing
innovative denture procedures and
products for our patients.
We really have so many areas to be
proud and thankful for. As members of
the Denturist Association of Canada and
members of your provincial association,
you receive the necessary support to
continue to provide high-quality denture
healthcare, great patient-practitioner
relationships, and improve the quality of
life of our patients.
As we take the time to celebrate
this achievement, we must reflect on
the role and the skills that we have in
promoting and maintaining oral healthcare
for Canadians of all ages. We provide
mouth guards, partials, complete sets of
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restorations to allow patients of all ages to
carry on with their daily routines, because
of what we are able to do for them. As an
association and a profession, this should
give us all something to smile about.
DAC and its provincial members
have always been in the forefront in
the recognition and legislation of the
profession throughout Canada and the
world. We continue to enhance and
advance the profession. Canada is
recognized as a world-class leader, and
as we continue our journey together,
we look forward to accomplishing many
new goals. But it is all of you, the past,
the present, and the future pioneers,
who have truly made this journey such
a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Happy 40th to you all.
Yours in Denturism,
Michael C. Vout, President
“As we take the time to celebrate this achievement,
we must reflect on the role and the skills that we
have in promoting and maintaining oral healthcare for
Canadians of all ages.”
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LE MOT du président
Michael C. Vout, DD
Notre 40e anniversaire :
ce n’est que le début
L
’été a été magnifique dans le sud de
l’Ontario. Nous avons eu beaucoup
de soleil et du temps chaud. J’espère
que vous avez tous eu l’occasion
de profiter de la belle saison. Les
denturologistes de tout le Canada ont
été occupés de diverses façons : il y
a eu le gala en Alberta pour souligner
le 50e anniversaire de la création de la
profession de denturologiste au Canada,
l’AGA de notre association, organisée à
Moncton par notre hôte, la Société des
denturologistes du Nouveau-Brunswick
Moncton, et maintenant nous célébrons
le 40e anniversaire de l’Association des
denturologistes du Canada.
Le 40e anniversaire est associé au
rubis; c’est un jalon très spécial. Le rubis
constitue vraiment un symbole approprié,
qui reflète ce qu’est devenu le mariage de
la denturologie d’une province à l’autre
et d’un océan à l’autre de ce grand pays.
On associe au rubis l’idée de flamme
intérieure éternelle, symbole de la passion
envers notre profession, passion encore
bien vivante après 40 ans.
Notre association a été créée par des
pionniers de la profession comme Ben
Sweet, George Connolly et d’autres.
Lorsque nous repensons à notre
passé, nous saluons à juste titre ceux
à qui nous devons la naissance de la
denturologie. Ils ont transformé une
activité non réglementée en une activité
légitime, empreinte de professionnalisme
et suscitant le respect. Ils avaient
compris qu’il fallait embrasser une
cause commune, à savoir fournir au
public des services de denturologie de
qualité supérieure, non seulement dans
leur ville ou leur province, mais dans
l’ensemble du Canada. Ils se sont donc
fixé comme principal objectif de créer
Celebrating
Years
l’Association des denturologistes du
Canada. Tant d’accomplissements en si
peu de temps, c’est colossal. Il a fallu de
la détermination, du dévouement et de la
ténacité – des traits de caractère présents
chez nos leaders d’hier, qui ont été
transmis à la génération suivante.
Grâce à leur vision, une poignée
de pionniers ont réussi à faire de notre
association un leader reconnu tant sur
la scène nationale qu’internationale.
Non seulement notre association estelle réputée, mais nos établissements
d’enseignement sont vus comme des
centres d’apprentissage de classe
mondiale. Par ailleurs, nos associations
provinciales et organes directeurs sont
également considérés comme des leaders
« À l’heure où nous célébrons ces
réalisations, nous devons aussi nous
pencher sur le rôle et les compétences que
nous avons pour ce qui est de promouvoir
et de maintenir les soins dentaires pour les
Canadiens de tous âges. »
Fall / Automne 2011
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LE MOT du président
qui façonnent la profession aussi bien
pour les praticiens que pour le public.
Les fournisseurs et fabricants jouent
aussi un rôle pour nous aider dans
l’organisation de séminaires de formation,
la préparation de nouvelle documentation
et de nouveaux outils pour nous tenir au
fait des dernières nouveautés au sujet des
procédures et produits à l’intention de
nos patients.
Nous avons vraiment beaucoup de
raisons d’être fiers et reconnaissants. À
titre de membres de l’Association des
denturologistes du Canada et de votre
association provinciale, vous recevez
le soutien nécessaire pour continuer
de fournir des soins de santé dentaire
de qualité supérieure, d’entretenir
d’excellents rapports patient-praticien et
d’améliorer la qualité de vie des patients.
À l’heure où nous célébrons ces
réalisations, nous devons aussi nous
pencher sur le rôle et les compétences
que nous avons pour ce qui est de
promouvoir et de maintenir les soins
dentaires pour les Canadiens de tous
âges. Nous procurons à des patients de
tous âges des protecteurs buccaux, des
prothèses partielles ou complètes ainsi
que des traitements de restauration et
de reconstruction fondés sur la mise en
place d’implants. Grâce à ce que nous
pouvons faire, ces personnes peuvent
poursuivre leurs activités quotidiennes.
Comme association et comme profession,
cela doit nous donner envie de sourire.
L’ADC et les associations provinciales
membres ont toujours été à l’avant-
“Partner with me
to grow your
business.”
garde des démarches en vue de la
reconnaissance professionnelle et de
l’adoption de la législation connexe,
partout au Canada et dans le monde.
Nous continuons de contribuer à
l’amélioration et à l’avancement de la
profession. Le Canada est reconnu
comme un leader mondial et, à mesure
que nous poursuivons notre route
ensemble, nous prévoyons accomplir
de nombreuses autres réalisations.
C’est vous tous – les pionniers d’hier,
d’aujourd’hui et de demain – qui avez
fait de cette aventure une expérience
si mémorable et agréable. Joyeux 40 e
anniversaire à vous tous.
Chaleureuses salutations,
Michael C. Vout, président
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EDitor’s message
Happy anniversary
T
he Denturist Association of Canada is
celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Over the decades, DAC has established itself as the the authoritative voice
of denturism in Canada, and certainly has
made major contributions to international
denturism as well. Its mission has always
been to pursue the advancement of the
profession through education, communication amongst members, and liaise
with external agencies, and to encourage
excellence in the provision of denture services to all Canadians and those abroad
when called upon.
DAC, since its inception, has been
instrumental in assisting every province
and territory getting legislation save for
two. It has furthered every province and
territory’s legislation and scope of practice
through collaboration with their provincial and territorial counterparts, and has
always worked under the guiding principle
of inclusion. To list the many contributions
of DAC over the decades would take more
than the space allocated, however, some
of our younger members now enjoy many
things today that members even 20 years
ago (PEI received their legislation in 2003)
thought impossible. Things like denture
care directly to the public, self-regulation,
and the ability to do partials, let alone
implant-retained prostheses.
With the focus over the decades more
on anatomy and physiology rather than
just the mechanical perfection, we saw the
profession morph from the mere fabrication of appliances to four Canadian DACaccredited institutions offering the program that now includes (but is not limited
to) courses in general anatomy and physiology, orofacial anatomy, dental histology
and embryology, microbiology, oral pathology and medicine, psychology in dentistry,
dental psychology and the aging patient,
complete denture prosthodontics, small
business management, pharmacology
and emergency care, dental kinesiology,
removable partial dentures, preventive
dentistry, general histology, public health,
legislation and research, radiographic
interpretation, pre-clinical prosthetics,
dentures over implants, dental materials,
practice management, partial dentures,
clinical prosthetics, and human relations.
The schools undergo an accreditation process that ensures a standard
of education across Canada. DAC, by
focusing on accreditaion, was instrumental in achieving many things, but
most notable are the expanded scope of
practice nationally, and the more comprehensive education of denturists has led to
a stronger working relationship amongst
the entire oral health team.
Throughout Canada, an evolution to
use of the professional title denturist has
been standardized, and even though each
province in Canada has its own denturist
regulatory body with jurisdiction over the
admission and discipline of denturists,
DAC was able to establish the current
labour mobility guidelines that we enjoy.
In addition, all provinces along with their
association or society of denturists, support their members in continuing education, fee negotiation, and other matters.
From this strong relationship, DAC was
also able to launch the current e-billing
DACnet that has been long overdue. The
Denturist Association of Canada was
founded in 1971 as an “association of
Canadian associations.” The original function was to provide the provincial denturist societies with a communication and
networking vehicle to discuss matters of
mutual interest. Today, the Denturist Association of Canada is the voice of Canadian
denturism, representing denturists on
national and international levels. In turn,
the Denturist Association of Canada is a
member of the International Federation of
Denturists which is also a forum for communication amongst both established and
growing countries of denturism.
Congratulations and best wishes on
another productive 40 years!
"Today, the Denturist Association of Canada is the voice of
Canadian denturism, representing denturists on national
and international levels."
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Janice Wheeler, President, The Art of Management Inc.
practice management
Congratulations
DAC on your 40th anniversary
A
s DAC is celebrating 40 years of
progress in the field of denturism,
it seems appropriate to look at the
evolution of your profession over the
years. There have been many significant
accomplishments, and the pioneers of your
profession probably never even dreamed
how denturism would look today in 2011.
Your Past
At the Awards Dinner at the First World
Symposium of Denturology in 1998, I
sat with a wonderful gentleman from
Saskatchewan (one of the early pioneers in
Saskatchewan) and he entertained me with
the history of denturism in Canada and
stories of him and others going to jail for
practising this profession. He was filled with
pride at how his profession had become so
established and recognized. And well he
should be!
Your Future
About 12 years ago, there was a prediction
in a national newspaper that denturism
was going to be one of the top three
fastest-growing professions in the new
millennium (the other two were snow
removal and landscaping, I believe). This
prediction seems to be coming true in
ways we couldn’t even imagine 15 years
ago. For example, there are now teams of
implant dentists actively soliciting denturists
to team up and do implant-supported
dentures, and they even come to your
practice. Also, more and more denture
practices are sprouting extra ops so as to
include dentists as part of their operation.
On top of all this progress, the
Canadian denturist profession (along
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with George Brown College) can even
be proud of itself for helping to get the
profession off the ground in England.
A Natural Evolution
Evolution is necessary and inevitable for
survival. In any profession, technology
and cultures are moving into new realms
daily. Our company is in a unique position
to see some interesting trends because
we have intensively consulted more than
600 dental offices and 150 denturist
practices across Canada over the past
22 years. Dentists and denturists are
both heading in new, exciting directions
with the development of state-of-the-art
equipment, materials and techniques.
With all the technological advances
being made lately in the dental arena,
many dentists are moving away from
making dentures. There is a heightened
interest and focus on aesthetic, cosmetic,
whole mouth reconstructions, implants
and other advanced dental solutions.
Therefore, a rapidly increasing number of
dentists are referring all denture work to
you as that is your specialized field.
Measuring Up
We all agree that what is best for the
patient must be a primary concern for
any practitioner. The questions are: Am
I meeting the patient’s requirements
and expectations? Am I knowledgeable
enough to judge what the best is for my
patient and produce the result? Do I feel
that I am worthy of my fees? These all
seem to be primary considerations which
will influence what your fees should be.
Your patients and referring dentists will
let you know whether you are measuring
up or not. Either they will refer others, or
they won’t. If you aren’t getting enough
referrals from your patients or dentists
(assuming that you have offered your
services to them), then take a look at the
quality of care that you are providing as
well as the quality of your product and the
appearance of your practice. Normally, you
will find shortcomings in one or all of the
above.
Our most progressive clients generally
have excellent relationships with dentists in
their area as well as with dental specialists
who are involved in implant work. They also
tend to devote a significant amount of time
and money to continuing education, have
immaculate, upscale looking practices,
provide top quality care and service, make
a very good quality denture, and charge
appropriate fees.
The Cost Of Evolution
Along with the evolutionary role change,
your service and care to the patient must
rise to the occasion as well. Consequently,
your expenses may see an increase in
terms of:
(1) Continuing education: There is
a responsibility to keep abreast of the
technological advances being made in
your field and provide your patients with
ideal and optimum solutions and options.
Baby Boomers tend to want the optimum
cutting-edge solutions more often these
days and they have the disposable income
to proceed with these options.
There are an ever-increasing number
of denturists flying around attending
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courses in Zurich, Germany and the United
States as well as across Canada. Just
like dentists, your profession is growing
in complexity of treatment styles and
techniques and keeping up with these is a
necessity.
(2) Staffing: The majority of denturists in
the past did their own lab work and often
considered themselves as mainly a lab
tech. Many didn’t even have a receptionist
(and some still don’t). Today, a large
percentage have found themselves hiring
both a receptionist and a lab technician (or
more) in order to become the clinician they
always wanted to be, thus providing better
quality care and faster service, all to the
benefit of the patient.
(3) Equipment: With the technological
advances comes the requirement for
newer, more expensive equipment, as well
as ongoing replacement costs for existing
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with the national rate of inflation. A lot
of patients are no longer satisfied with
“acceptable looking” dentures, but rather
prefer the ultimate in naturalness and
aesthetics, along with the best possible fit.
(5) Premises: Baby Boomers have more
disposable income and expect higher
standards in terms of the look of your
practice and they will not refer other people
to you if they found your office lacking
an upscale aspect. Many denturists are
creating aesthetically pleasing practices
that are keeping up with the times.
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Along with a rise in your costs, your fee
guides have been ever escalating which
should be resulting in a substantial increase
in your income. When we started working
with denturists 17 years ago, the average
denturist was billing about $12,000-
$15,000 per month. Since then we have
witnessed those numbers growing. AMI’s
average client (after our training and
coaching) now bills about $45,000 per
month, with some lower than that and
some over $100,000 per month.
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Your profession is rising in stature and
is evolving to meet the needs of your
patients, and the real game is to keep
current with the technology, and give them
the highest quality possible.
Here’s to a fantastic next 40 years for
DAC!
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DAC
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NAIT Denturist Program
In 1963 NAIT launched the first formal
training program in North America for
denturists, delivering a Dental Mechanic
Program in conjunction with the Dental
Technician Program. Through the years,
as denturism grew in recognition and
credibility, the program advanced and
adapted curriculum to meet the needs of
the profession. NAIT was the first institute
in Canada to graduate students trained
exclusively as denturists. In 1965, NAIT had
one instructor for the two-year program,
and by 1968, the program had increased
to three instructors. Upon graduation,
students were then required to “apprentice”
at a denturist clinic for two years. In 1983
the program was renamed Denturist
Technology; and in 2008, the program went
to the current three-year format, with two
years spent on campus and the third year
consisting of a 37-week practicum followed
by seven weeks at NAIT.
Students at NAIT are educated in a
state-of-the art clinic, using evidence
based practices and modern techniques.
The denturist clinic at NAIT has nine
bright, well-equipped operatories.
Courses in the program include
progressive training in dental implantology,
partial dentures, radiography, and practice
management. The third-year theoretical
courses are delivered on-line, allowing
students to apply their knowledge to the
work environment. Practicum students
benefit from the expertise of their
preceptors, learning and practicing in an
authentic work environment while building
on the knowledge base acquired during
their first two years of education.
NAIT is a fully accredited program
and has graduates practicing in every
province and in several American
states. Instructors in the program have
a variety of dental and health science
backgrounds. There are now 10 fulltime instructors, all who bring extensive
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private practice experience to the
learning environment. Second-generation
denturists – the sons and daughters of
denturists – are common among the
students enrolled in the program. NAIT
congratulates the Denturist Association
of Canada on their 40th anniversary and
pledges to continue to be a leader in the
education of Canadian denturists.
Dental Technicians
Association of British Columbia
Congratulations to the
Denturist Association
of Canada on your
40th anniversary. As
professional colleagues we recognize your
commitment to the industry and in helping
and supporting denturists in their pursuit
of excellence.
We wish you continued success in
your mission to promote the advancement
of denturism on the national level. We look
forward to working together to promote
and advance the profession of dental
health care in Canada.
The Dental Technicians
Association of British Columbia
T. 604-278-6279 | 888-495-4566
[email protected]
www.dentaltechniciansofbc.com
International
Federation of Denturists
Early records of the International
Federation of Denturists (IFD) show that
Canada has been attending IFD meetings
since at least 1971, in Copenhagen,
Denmark. This date fits naturally with
the birth of the Denturist Association of
Canada (DAC). In 1971, Canada was not
yet fully recognized but already the stories
of the success of eight of their provinces
was put to good use internationally.
In 1980, Ben Sweet, the “Father of
Canadian Denturism,” was elected to the
board of the IFD and ultimately became a
vice president of the organization. From
1992 to 1994, Bill Buxton Sr. held the
position of Secretary-General of the IFD.
In 1995, Austin Carbone of Newfoundland
and Labrador became IFD president.
Austin’s presidency elevated the IFD to
a strong working group with ongoing
communication amongst members. During
this period, Professor Michael Vakalis of
George Brown College, Toronto, became
the IFD Education Chair and introduced
the IFD baseline competency. The baseline
competency is recognized as the standard
curriculum around the globe and has been
translated to several languages. We wish to
acknowledge Mr. Mario Wojcicki of Ontario
for extraordinary efforts in representing
his homeland of the Republic of Slovakia
and his personal perseverance throughout
government and social roadblocks. In 2000,
the office of the chief executive moved to
Canada and is there to this day under the
leadership of Gerry Hansen, formerly of
the DAC. The IFD’s current president, Tony
Sarrapuchiello of Quebec, was elected in
2009. His presidency has so far resulted
in a vision and mission, with work around
the new strategic plan being put into
place. All of these Canadians have been
inducted into the prestigious Brotherhood
of Sterkenburgers, originally a Dutch
educational group that eventually became
a symbol of dedication to the profession.
Among other Canadian inductees are David
Robertson, Michel Gamache, the late Robert
Pereault, Martin Damphousse, Carlo Zanon,
and Gerry Hansen.
The ultimate acknowledgement and
highest honour of the IFD is the Pieter
Brouwer Award. This award has been
presented to only four recipients in its
lifetime: Professor Michael Vakalis, Austin
Carbone, Paul Levasseur of the United
States, and Mr. Chris Allen of the UK.
The IFD is grateful for the participation
of Canada throughout its long international
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history. The success of Canada’s
relationships within our organization is due
to the trust and respect given to all its
Canadian representatives, observers, and
companions.
On behalf of the International
Federation of Denturists, we extend
our very best wishes to the Denturist
Association of Canada on the occasion of
its 40th anniversary.
Tony Sarrapuchiello, DD, President, IFD
Gerry Hansen, BA, Chief Executive
Denturist Society of Saskatchewan
Congratulations to the Denturist
Association of Canada on its 40th
anniversary from myself and the rest of
the members of the Denturist Society
of Saskatchewan. And thank you to the
pioneers of our profession who had the
courage and determination to pave the
way for denturism in Canada. – Darryl
Kuny, DD, President
Yukon Denturist Association
celebration and reflection. On behalf of all
members of the Denturist Association of
Manitoba, Paul Hrynchuk DD, President
Prince Edward Island
Denturist Association
On behalf of the Prince Edward Island
Denturist Association, I would like to
extend the Denturist Association of
Canada a happy 40th anniversary.
Wishing the DAC continued success and
growth in the forthcoming years! – Lisa
Mackintosh DD, President
Denturist Association of BC
anniversary! Thank you to all those
volunteers past and present who have
worked tirelessly on behalf of DAC.
Here’s to the next 40 years! – Maria
Green, RD, President
Denturist Association of Ontario
On behalf of the members of the
Denturist Association of Ontario, we
would like to congratulate
the Denturist Association
of Canada (DAC) for 40
years of representing
denturists across Canada.
As the authoritative voice of denturism
in Canada, the DAC has provided
leadership for the profession in Canada
and throughout the world.
NBDS
On behalf of the New Brunswick
Denturist Society, I would like to express
our most sincere congratulations to DAC
on their 40th anniversary.
Daniel Robichaud DD, President
Association des
denturologistes du Québec
The Association des denturologistes
du Québec would like to wish to the
Denturist Association of Canada a very
happy 40th anniversary. We would
also like to thank its forefathers, and
to welcome the future denturists. Our
profession needs all of you!
I have been a denturist in Canada since
1974, and in those 37 years I have seen
dramatic change in the profession, most
of which is good. The DAC has been
responsible for much of this change, and
I am pleased to have been a small part
of it. I wish the association many more
years of the same. – Pete Allen, DD,
President
Denturist Association of Manitoba
anniversary. When we reflect upon what
this year represents – four decades of
supporting our profession and serving as
its voice; four decades of influence and
developing standards for education; four
decades of dedicated volunteer work
to further advance denturism across
Canada – it truly is a milestone worthy of
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Presidents
of DAC
1971-1982
Ben Sweet, Ontario
1982-1984
William Buxton, New Brunswick
1984-1986
John Browne Sr., Newfoundland
1986-1988
Grant Barrick, Saskatchewan
1988-1990
Brian Monk, Ontario
1990-1996
Austin Carbone, Newfoundland
1996-2002
Tony Sarrapuchiello, Québec
2002-2008
David Hicks, Manitoba
2008-present
Michael Vout, Ontario
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William D. Buxton
A prominent place in denturist history
Part of this article has been reprinted with permission from the Bangor Daily News.
W
illiam David Buxton Sr., CD, LD, 68,
passed away peacefully April 29,
2011, with his family by his side after a
short battle with cancer. He was born May
10, 1942, in England, during World War
II, to war bride Barbara (Wooller) Buxton,
and the late William E. Buxton, a Canadian
serviceman. As a military family, William
arrived in Canada at the age of two to live
in British Columbia, and later moved to
New Brunswick as a teen, where his father
was involved in the building of Canadian
Forces Base Gagetown. After schooling,
he joined the Canadian Armed Forces and
was a member of the engineers, like his
father, and then the Royal Dental Corps.
William’s military years saw the family
living in various places in Canada and at
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in
Europe, Mons, Belgium. He was honourably
discharged from the Dental Corps to start
his career as a denturist in 1972.
Bill was involved in the denturist
movement in Canada, starting in 1972,
holding many positions provincially,
nationally, and internationally, while owning
denture clinics in Fredericton, Woodstock,
Minto, Sussex, Petitcodiac and Havelock,
New Brunswick. Bill was Executive Director
of the Denturist Association of Canada
for several years. He then volunteered
his expertise and passion for denturism
and became the Chief Executive of the
International Federation of Denturists,
completing his responsibilities in 2000. In
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Bill and good friend, Austin Carbone, at
Bill’s induction into the Sterkenburgers
recognition of his considerable services to
the profession, Bill was inducted into the
Brotherhood of Sterkenburgers in 1998.
In 1998 he and Nancy came to Maine
to help establish New England Denture
Centers with their son. The Buxton family
has three generations of denturists who
graduated from George Brown College,
Toronto. William loved to golf and fish.
The family has spent many enjoyable
summers at Pushaw Lake Campground
forming so many friendships and many
fond memories, which will continue. Winter
vacations were spent in Myrtle Beach,
S.C., and Nashville, Tenn., with lots of
traveling in between to see the sights of
the U.S. and Canada. He enjoyed politics
in Canada and the U.S. Bill was a former
councillor with the town of Sussex, New
Brunswick. William is survived by his
wife of 48 years, Nancy (Munn) Buxton
of Bangor; his son, William F. Buxton
Jr. and his fiancée, Cheryl Bouchard, of
Winterport; his granddaughter, Stephanie
Buxton and her fiancée, Shawn Scott,
of Hermon; his mother, Barbara Buxton;
brother, Rodney Buxton and his wife,
Katie, and family of Winnipeg, Manitoba;
a sister, Sylvia Sandquist and family of
British Columbia; his mother-in-law, Gloria
Munn of Fredericton, New Brunswick;
several nieces, nephews and many
cousins in western Canada; an aunt, uncle
and cousins in England; and a swimming
partner, granddog, Sylar.
Bill’s passion, dedication and love for
the profession of denturism have been
held in the highest esteem by all who
knew him. His larger-than-life presence will
be missed but his legacy is forever a part
of our history.
Gerry Hansen, Chief Executive
International Federation of Denturists
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Denturism History
First CAD/CAM course in Canada
Mark Rotsaert, Rotsaert Dental Laboratory Services Inc.
In November 1986, the very first CAD/CAM course was
offered in Canada. It may also have been the very first course
of its kind offered in North America.
The accompanying photos show an article by Henri
Rotsaert, about the emerging CAD/CAM technology, titled
Methodology of Computer Aid Design and Computer Aid
Manufacture of Fixed Dental Prosthesis.
Computer technology as we know it today was mere
science fiction in 1980s. Back then, Dr. Francios Duret
introduced a revolutionary concept of digital impression
systems and CAD (computer assisted design) with the use
of micro milling in the dental office and fabrication in the
dental laboratory. What Dr. Duret envisioned has become
the groundwork for all dental CAD/CAM systems on today’s
market.
The Cerec system with in-office scan and mill, the iTero
and Lava COS (Chairside Oral Scanner) systems all should
pay tribute to Dr Duret insight into the future of dentistry.
From a dental laboratory perspective, the CAD/CAM
world has erupted. CAD/CAM technology in dentistry is
used daily to fabricate everything from Zirconia crowns and
bridges to titanium implant bars. This technology has given
the laboratory the ability to create accurate products that
could not have been made in the conventional manner with
these materials. CAD/CAM has not replaced the technician
nor has it replaced the function of a dentist in the restorative
field. It has only helped to achieve consistent results.
The dentist still has to prep the tooth and control the oral
environment creating a dry field for digital impression taking.
The technician still has to take this information from a dentist
and create restorations that function in the oral environment.
The technology of CAD/CAM aids us in fabricating the
restoration with more precision but doesn’t replace the lab in
fabrication of the products.
This translation of Dr. Duret’s original Methodology
from 1987 makes us realize that this gentleman was a true
visionary at a time when even fax machines were high tech
and the Internet had not been conceived.
To learn more about this incredible person, please go to
www.francoisduret.com.
Methodology of computer aid design
and computer aid manufacture (CAD/
CAM) of fixed dental prosthesis
From Dr. Francois Duret’s original methodology,
translated by Henri Rotsaert
Computer Aid Design and Computer Aid
Manufacture (CAD/CAM) of fixed dental
prosthesis represents an innovation of such
dimensions that its development can only
be described as a revolution in a technology
that has remained virtually unchanged in 300
years – until now.
A brief description of the traditional
method of designing and producing crowns
and bridges, and a comparison between
this process and the capabilities of the CAD/
CAM system, illustrates the extent of this
technological advance.
Current procedures involve some variation, but all depend on several fundamental
steps: 1) taking impressions of the teeth
to be restored, using various impression
materials; 2) sending this cast to the dental
laboratory, which, through various stages –
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models, mounts, wax-up, casts, porcelain
and finish – makes the dental prosthesis; 3)
making modifications which are sometimes
necessary due to inaccuracies caused both
by the materials being used, and by human
error, upon insertion.
By comparison, the CAD/CAM system
eliminates the need for time-consuming
and generally unpleasant impressiontaking, reduces the patient’s involvement
in the process to a single visit, and
decreases overall production time for the
dental prosthesis to a fraction of the time
span required by traditional methods. A
completed crown can be on its way to the
dentist within a half hour; furthermore, this
prosthesis is of excellent quality.
Fifteen years in the making, the
CAD/CAM system was conceived in
the imagination of Dr. Francois Duret, a
brilliant French dental surgeon. Dr. Duret’s
conceptualization began with the premise
that a computer could assist prosthodontists
to design and automatically produce a highquality prosthesis. He hypothesized that in
one appointment, a dentist could create,
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produce, and fit a prosthesis that exactly
met the patient’s needs.
For 12 years, Dr. Duret and his
colleagues developed a method of using
a dental probe to take three-dimensional
measurements of teeth; generating a
computer image of these measurements;
creating the dimensions of the needed
prosthesis through data pertaining to this
digitized image; and finally, manufacturing
the prosthesis by means of a digitally
controlled micro-milling machine.
In 1983, at the Granciere Dental Surgery
congress in Paris, Dr. Duret promised a
feasibility model of the dental CAD/CAM
system by 1985. A prototype working
system was developed, and demonstrated
at the Paris meeting in 1985.
A production system is currently on line
in Europe, and in North America, it will be
introduced in 1987.
As in any technological innovation,
descriptions of completely current
methodology are impractical since new
techniques and systemic modifications
overtake even the most promptly compiled
updates. However, an extensive body of
information concerning the dental CAD/CAM
system is available:
COMPOSITION OF THE SYSTEM
1. The Optical Probe
The optical probe, which measures the
teeth in three dimensions, functions
according to such an innovative
method that we are obliged to limit any
descriptions of the technology.Briefly,
however, the probe – which operates by
a process similar to that of the MOIRE
optical pattern outlined by the Ancients
– locates a point in the position of a
particular tooth with an accuracy that
permits less than a 20um margin of error.
2. The Image Processing System
The images processing system, which
is linked to the probe, makes a digital
record of the probe’s measurements,
which have been translated by a Charge
Coupled Device (CCD) and sorts the
information obtained from this record in
order to avoid a computer overload.
The CCD, a matrix micro-captor of
considerable accuracy and speed (it
scans at three to six megahertz) provides
images on a flat surface several times
per second. The information generated
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by the CCD is applied to the software in
producing the prosthesis.
The image processor enumerates,
simplifies and transmits relevant data to
calculate the dimensions of the prepared
tooth.
Software for the creation of dental
prosthesis is used with a powerful,
quick, 32 bits light microprocessor. The
CAD software, conceived according to
the concept of MATRA DATAVISION
EUCLID, generates an interior and
exterior shape that adheres to the
imperatives of the mouth: a design
created by dentists for dentists.
The intrados (interior design) reflects
not only form but also the dynamics
of space, fluid flow, reduction, and
retention of the prosthesis; the extrados
(exterior design) gains its shape and
volume from the privileged (contact)
areas of interproximal, labial, lingual and
occlusion: what results is a theoretical,
original and ideal tooth, ready either for
immediate use or modification, created
by the dentist through the CAD system,
depending on the needs of the patient.
3. The Digital Controller
The digital controller operates a program
which combines direct, linked, and
written material which guides the
micro-milling machine in a path that
is determined by the requirements of
the prosthesis and by the geometric
characteristics of the cutting tool; and
which controls the machining of the
internal and external components of the
prosthesis in three axis.
4. The Micro-Milling Machine
The micro-milling machine, which
operates under instructions from the
computer, has several burs and mould
supports, thus fulfilling the requirements
of high-quality automatics machining
executed by lathes with sliding step or
linear displacements. The final products
can allow for manual shading, or can
contain a semi-automatic finish, using
previously selected shapes and colours.
The final polishing is done by hand; the
methods used depend on the material.
For example, full metal crowns only
require final polishing; for porcelain
material, glaze and bake.
The innovative materials used in this
technology resemble the mechanical
and biological characteristics of the
tooth; and because these substances
are processed directly – no structural
changes are made before the prosthesis
is fitted in the patient’s mouth – the risk
of distortion is eliminated.
CONFIGURATION OF THE SYSTEM
The basic components of the CAD/CAM
system comprise a modular configuration
that facilitates its use in a wide variety of
dental offices.
For offices with only one operating
theatre, a complete system can be used, or
simply a system composed of a probe and
a modem; both systems entail privileged
transmission of information to dental
laboratories through coding of access to
data; and both permit modifications of
software as it evolves.
As well, the modular structure of
the system facilitates its function in
multiple-use dental offices; the CAD, the
microcompressor, and the digital controller
can be linked to several optical probes –
without losing transmission capabilities
– through a modem to suitable equipped
dental laboratories.
If the dentist is equipped with a data
capture system, the information will be
processed by the CAD software in the dental
laboratory, and machining will be done either
in the laboratory or by a machining tool in the
dental office, to which instructions from the
laboratory’s digital controller are transmitted.
METHODS OF USE
The procedure for producing a crown follows
a number of stages, which are outlined
according to the configuration of the system
set up in a particular dental office.
In an office equipped with a complete
CAD/CAM system, the procedure begins
as it does in any office – with preparation
of the tooth for a crown or bridge. Initially,
the area is prepared as for impressiontaking; in addition, a liquid can be applied
to enhance the quality of the digital coding.
Next, the dentist uses the optical probe – an
endoscopic micro-camera – to record a
series of video-monitored images, each of
which can be examined to ensure that it is
accurately rendered; this process makes it
possible to achieve precise representations
of even the most inaccessible areas of the
mouth.
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For a dentist accustomed to using the
probe, it takes less than three minutes
to create images of the particular tooth,
and adjacent teeth, and the opposing
surfaces; these relatively brief procedures
are the only ones in the entire CAD/
CAM process that involve working in the
patient’s mouth.
To process the image and integrate
the different perspectives requires only
another two to three minutes.
The next stage, which requires
special training similar to other datasystem education programs, uses the
CAD software to verify that the form of
the tooth is acceptable. This process is
carried out either in the dental office or
in the dental laboratory, and takes two
to ten minutes. If the preparation needs
adjustment, the software will show where
modifications have to be made on the
prepared tooth, and a new endoscopic
imprint is made on the area that was
corrected. The software will show the
correction on the screen.
In creating the extrados, a model is
displayed on the screen to the dentist,
who accepts or modifies the tooth
form – for example, the emergence
profile, the occlusal, or the harmony –
by using various interactive functions.
A magnification (or zoom) effect
incorporated into the software can
highlight the margins, the occlusal angle,
the areas of contact, the fissures, the
cervical curvature, the centric stops, and
the cuspid guidance. All these instructions
are conveyed in comprehensible language
based on dental terms.
Occlusal movements are monitored
according to a number of theoretical
trajectories, of which the chosen pattern
will determine the modification of the
particular occlusal formation.
The last stage of the operation, the
machining, involves a material which has
the characteristics of dental enamel, which
makes it possible to achieve a completed
product of excellent quality. To this end, it
is essential for the technician to check the
monitor at every stage of the machining
process, even though this process is
entirely automated.
After designing the shape and colour
of the tooth (as previously discussed),
the part to be machined is placed
automatically held in place. Then, a single
on-off switch engages the machining
cycle, which lasts 15 to 20 minutes per
element in order to produce an excellent
finish. However, the working time is
reduced to 10 minutes by improvements
to the cutting machine, and by machining
the intrados while the extrados is being
created in CAD.
Following the completion of the
machining cycle, it is desirable to buff
or glaze, depending on the material
being used for the prosthesis. Then, the
accuracy of the prosthesis is verified by
a second optical probe reading, which
compares the results to the original
reading used for the digitally controlled
machining process in order to indicate the
degree of accuracy to which you work.
To compete an aesthetically desirable
crown using this system requires only one
visit, and takes a maximum of 25 minutes.
In a dental office using a modem, the
work done in the office consists only of
the measurement, its verification, and
a portion of the image interpretation:
these stages rake a total of five to seven
minutes. The ensuing work is completed
within 20 minutes in the dental laboratory,
then delivered to the dental office.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
The current methodology describes
only the creation and production of
single-element prosthesis or those of
limited size. However, by July 1987, it
is expected that the CAD/CAM system
will be adapted for large-scale bridges,
inlays, pin crowns, and their attachments.
And by 1987, the system will also
accommodate diagnosis in orthodontics
and paradontology, as well as production
of the brackets and splints.
Management software is already being
planned for the current version of the
system, and future software will replace
the same evolutionary process employed
in today’s personal data microprocessing
systems: programs that contribute to the
developments of the dental CAD/CAM
concept will be made widely accessible
and will form the foundation of future
development of software.
Training programs will be supervised
by an exclusively dental team, and will
emphasize the theoretical and practical
requirements for familiarization with the
CAD/CAM system.
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Oral cancer screening:
Enhance the health of your patients...and your practice
O
ne of the biggest challenges faced by
denturists is keeping up with all of the
developments in technology. It can be a real
guessing game trying to differentiate between
those technologies that will end up on your
shelf collecting dust, and those that will end
up transforming your practice in ways you
never imagined.
I evaluating new technologies, it can be
helpful to ask the following five questions:
1. Will it enable you to improve the care you
provide your patients?
2. Will you be able to conveniently
incorporate it into your practice?
3. Will it be well-accepted by your patients?
4. Will it be affordable for your patients?
5. Will it be financially attractive for your
practice?
It is not often that a new technology clearly
meets all five of these criteria, but one
that does is the fluorescence visualization
technology employed by the VELscope® Vx
oral cancer screening system. In fact, this
device also meets a sixth criterion:
6. Will it enable you to save a life?
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It seems fair to say that no one becomes
a denturist with the goal of saving lives,
but the fact is that we are in a position
to discover oral cancer – or, better yet,
pre-cancer – and hence potentially
prevent one or more lives from being lost.
Oral cancer strikes roughly three times
as many victims as cervical cancer, and
takes the life of one North American every
hour of every day. Historically, the typical
oral cancer victim has been an older male
who uses tobacco and/or heavy amounts
of alcohol, and many victims continue to
fit this description. However, an increasing
number of oral cancer victims are younger
people, including females, who do not use
tobacco and may not even use alcohol.
Many of these people are contracting the
disease through exposure to the sexually
transmitted human papilloma virus,
particularly the HPV-16 strain. In effect,
this means that anyone who is sexually
active is potentially at risk for developing
oral cancer.
Because early stage oral cancer is
generally not visible to the naked eye and
causes little or no pain or discomfort, it is
most often detected in late stages. What
makes this fact so tragic is that when
discovered in late stages, the five-year
survival rate is only about 30 per cent.
The good news: when discovered in early
stages, the survival rate leaps to 80 to
90 per cent. And that is where dental
professionals come in. No one is better
suited to detect early stage oral cancer or
pre-cancer, because no one spends more
time examining the oral cavity.
The first step in examining a patient
for oral cancer should be to conduct a
conventional “white light” exam, which
involves visual inspection with the naked
eye as well as palpation of the neck and
face. More and more dental professionals
are now adding a second step: an
examination with an adjunctive screening
device. The world’s most popular
adjunctive screening device uses tissue
fluorescence visualization technology,
which is supported by over $50 million in
clinical research funded by the National
Institutes of Health and other prestigious
institutions over the years.
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“It seems fair to say that no one becomes
a denturist with the goal of saving lives,
but the fact is that we are in a position to
discover oral cancer – or, better yet,
pre-cancer – and hence potentially prevent
one or more lives from being lost.”
This device, the VELscope oral cancer
screening system, was co-developed
by British Columbia-based LED Dental
Inc. and the world-renowned BC Cancer
Agency, and is the first device to apply this
technology to the oral cavity. It is also the
first device cleared by Health Canada and
the FDA to help dental clinicians detect
cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions that
might not be apparent to the naked eye,
and to help determine the appropriate
surgical margin when the lesion needs to
be excised.
The VELscope handpiece emits a safe
blue light that excites natural fluorescence
in the oral mucosa – both in the epithelium
and underlying connective tissue. While
this fluorescence response is highly
sensitive to dysplasia and oral cancer,
it is equally sensitive to other disease
processes going on inside the tissue.
When viewed through the handpiece,
such changes make themselves apparent
by causing alterations in the fluorescence
pattern; abnormal tissue typically appears
as a dark area that stands in contrast to
the typical pattern of the fluorescence
produced by the healthy tissue. Abnormal
tissue that is determined by the clinician
to be suspicious should then be subjected
to a surgical biopsy for diagnosis.
The latest generation of this device,
the VELscope Vx, was introduced in late
2010 and has received a very enthusiastic
response. Unlike earlier models, the
VELscope Vx features a lightweight,
cordless design, and its price is less than
half that of previous models. Exams using
this new device take only two minutes,
involve no distasteful rinses or messy
dyes, and are very easy to incorporate
into the practice. The device’s price allows
practices to charge a low fee for the exam
and still generate enough revenue to not
only cover the cost of the device within
a short amount of time but to enhance
the practice’s bottom line over time. In
addition, LED Dental recently introduced
an optional digital camera system,
consisting of a 12 megapixel Canon®
digital camera and a bracket with a simple
twist-on connection to the VELscope Vx
hand-piece. Importantly, this allows for
easy photo-documentation of suspicious
lesions to ensure that surgical biopsies
target the correct location.
The VELscope Vx was recently
one of only 16 products in the entire
dental products industry to receive the
prestigious Best in Class Award from the
Pride Institute. It was also named one of
2011’s Top 100 Products by Dentistry
Today magazine. VELscope technology
has previously received many other
honors, including being the only dental
product recognized by the World Health
Organization as “an innovative device that
addresses global health concerns.”
Over the years, a number of clinical
studies have documented the efficacy of
VELscope technology. One of the most
recent was a groundbreaking 620-patient
study conducted by the University of
Washington under the direction of Dr.
Edmund Truelove. When the 620 patients
were examined via a visual inspection, 28
lesions were missed, including five cases
of dysplasia. When examined using the
VELscope device, not one of these lesions
was missed.
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According Dr. Truelove, “I have found
VELscope to be a very useful addition
to the diagnostic methods used for
the detection and management of oral
dysplastic and malignant lesions. There
have been several occasions where its
use allowed detection of malignant
or dysplastic oral lesions when clinical
suspicion of the lesion was very low or
nonexistent. The scope is easy to use and
provides a more objective method than
visual inspection alone for determination of
which lesions demand immediate biopsy
and more aggressive follow-up. Adding
the VELscope to our diagnostic protocol
has been extremely useful and resulted in
detection of dangerous lesions that would
have otherwise been undetected.” Your patients already think of you as
someone who plays an important role in
enhancing the quality of their life. Now,
by adding regular oral cancer screening
exams to your protocol, you can ensure
that they will also think of you as someone
who just might save their life.
Bill Dowe joins
Henry Schein Canada
H
enry Schein Canada is excited to
announce the hiring of Bill Dowe as
Director of Laboratory & Denturism. Bill
joins Henry Schein Canada with over 10
years of sales and marketing experience
in the dental field. He looks to carry over
his proven track record of providing value
and service to the dental laboratory and
denturism markets. Bill is available for
comments or suggestions for how Henry
Schein Canada can better serve your
business needs.
Watch the Spring 2012 issue of Denturism Canada for the University of Washington
study Narrow band (light) imaging of oral mucosa in routine dental patients
Part I: Assessment of value in detection of mucosal changes.
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2000
Dental Technicians
Association of British
Columbia Annual
Convention
The Dental Technicians Association of BC’s Annual Convention
is Friday November 4 and Saturday November 5, 2011 at the
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel in Richmond, BC. This year’s
convention will feature an exciting series of hands-on courses and
lectures, a keynote address from a leading Canadian executive and
a two-day tradeshow. You can obtain up to 7 CE for attending the
Annual Convention.
This year’s key note speaker is Roy Osing, a leading senior
Canadian executive who moved up the ranks of the Canadian
telecommunications industry and is now President and CEO of
Brilliance for Business. He is a notable author, speaker and educator
who knows what it takes to be successful in today’s competitive and
chaotic times. The title of his lecture is Be DIFFERENT or be dead: How
to distinguish yourself from the faceless herd. This is one session you
won’t want to miss.
We have some exciting speakers and lectures lined up for our
technical and hands-on courses which include:1
• Intro to Ortho for the General Lab
• Advanced Ortho Trends
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• A Technician’s View of Clinical Dentures;
Custom Trays and Facebrows
• Tooth set ups with Genios Teeth
• Technicians vs. Denturists
• How to profit from CAD/CAM in restorative prosthetics
• Materials and Aesthetics: a delicate balance
• CAD/CAM ceramics course presented by Bastian Heinloth, RDT
of Munich, Germany and sponsored by Patterson Dental. Mr.
Heinloth will conduct both a 90-minute lecture and a 90-minute
hands-on course; the hands-on course will cover the following:
- Scanning basics
- Design of a full contour e.max Crown
- Design of a Zirconia Bridge
- Design of a Zirconia Bruxzir Crown
These are just a few of the courses and lectures we have planned for
November.
For more information and to register please visit
www.dentaltechniciansofbc.com/convention.
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3M ESPE introduces Impregum
and Imprint 3 Intra-oral Syringes
Syringes offer easy handling and less material waste
3
M ESPE, the worldwide leader in
impression solutions, introduces a
new wash delivery system that brings
easier handling to intra-oral syringing
– Impregum and Imprint 3 Intra-oral
Syringes. These new unfilled syringes
that deliver a dentist’s preferred choice
of wash impression material continue
3M ESPE’s more than 30-year record of
delivering innovative impression solutions.
The small size and ergonomic design
of the Impregum and Imprint 3 Intra-oral
Syringes from 3M ESPE make it easier
for dental professionals to access hardto-reach areas of the mouth, resulting
in more precise applications and better
fitting final restorations. The syringes
are compatible with 3M ESPE VPS or
polyether wash material delivered from
a 50 mL hand dispensed cartridge and
offer easier intra-oral handling than
standard hand dispensers.
In addition to their easy handling and
convenience, Impregum and Imprint 3
Intra-oral Syringes from 3M ESPE can
also help reduce product waste in the
impression-making procedure.
Compared to hand dispenser tips, the
Imprint 3 Intra-oral Syringe results in 67
per cent less VPS material waste, while
the Impregum Intra-oral Syringe cuts
polyether material waste by 84 per cent.
The syringes also enable dental
professionals to dispense individual
doses of wash material, giving them
exact control over the material amount,
with no pre-dosed quantity – which is
found with existing unit dose systems
in the market. Because they are singleuse products, the syringes allow for a
more hygienic procedure and eliminate
time-consuming cleaning steps such as
disinfection of the syringes, mixing tips or
cartridges.
With easier handling and less material
waste, the Impregum and Imprint 3 Intra-
oral Syringes from 3M ESPE give dental
professionals a new state-of-the-art
dispensing option.
For more information, visit 3MESPE.
com/GreatImpressions or call 3M ESPE
Customer Care at 888-363-3685.
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Michael Flower
Regional Manager,
Central Canada
I am Zimmer. I know that actions speak
louder than words but I want you to
have this in writing. I am committed to
your success. To showing you that Zimmer
stands for quality, service and innovation.
I believe in providing the unique products
and services you need to support and
grow your business. Like all of us here,
I am responsible for ensuring the Zimmer
experience is one you can count on.
Let me prove it to you one step at a time.
I am Zimmer and I am here.
To learn more about how Zimmer Dental can
establish a lasting partnership with your practice,
please visit us online at www.zimmerdental.com
or contact a sales representative at 1 (800) 265 0968.
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Dentsply Canada introduces
next generation Blueprint® Alginate:
Blueprint® X-Creme
D
ENTSPLY Canada announces the
launch of Blueprint X-creme, the
next generation in the Blueprint family of
alginates. Blueprint X-creme is a stateof-the-art alginate that fits the needs of
today’s dental professionals. The material
provides a smooth, compact surface,
fast setting and excellent elastic recovery,
thereby ensuring high quality impressions
and convenient handling at the same
time. The material features a dust-free
formulation to reduce the concentration
of airborne particles and eliminate dust
during mixing. Blueprint X-creme offers
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the well-known performance of Blueprint
alginates along with some significant
improvements, like the option of delayed
pouring thanks to a five-day dimensional
stability.
As part of this launch, Blueprint
Cremix products will be discontinued and
replaced by the new Blueprint X-creme.
Blueprint X-creme is available in the same
packaging formats as Blueprint Cremix.
For more information, please contact
DENTSPLY Canada at 800-263-1437,
visit www.dentsply.ca or call an authorized
DENTSPLY distributor.
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Vident kicks off new
Vitablocs For Life Campaign
V
ident is pleased to announce the
launch of its new VITABLOCS FOR
LIFE Campaign. To help promote the
proven features and benefits of VITA
machinable ceramics, VITA has launched
new and updated VITABLOCS sales
and marketing materials with a modern
campaign theme and graphics, as well
as updated presentations, training and
marketing tools to support the effort.
VITABLOCS are exclusively distributed
by Patterson Dental Company. Featured
products for the promotion include all
VITABLOCS Mark II, TriLuxe, TriLuxe forte,
RealLife as well as VITA CAD Temp blocks.
An exclusive CEREC promotion is also
available for all new and existing customers.
VITABLOCS are considered the longterm gold standard in successful clinical
restorations and feature proven reliability,
proven esthetics and proven clinical
success. New sales and marketing materials
help tell the story and include a scientific
data reference folder, testimonial booklet,
a 16-page product brochure, and more.
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Marketing support is provided in the form
of targeted advertising and publicity as well
as direct mail and media PR. Education and
technical support is also part of the launch
and includes Powerpoint presentations,
trainings, webinars and a Vident technical
support hotline.
Vident has been a provider of innovative
dental products since 1985 and is the North
American subsidiary of VITA, manufacturer
of the internationally recognized Classical
Shade Guide, 3D-Master Shade System,
VITA Easyshade Compact digital shadetaking device and quality VITA restorative
materials. For information on VITA’s
VITABLOCS FOR LIFE Campaign, call 800828-3839 or visit Vident’s website www.
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THE UN-COMFORT ZONE
By Robert Wilson
Thrown into the driver’s seat
O
n June 29, 1863, a 23-year-old first
lieutenant received an unexpected
promotion. The freckle-faced, strawberry
blonde, who graduated at the bottom
of his class at West Point, was elevated
directly to the rank of brigadier general in
the Union Army. He completely skipped
over the traditional ranks in between of
captain, major, and colonel. As you can
imagine such a promotion was met with
skepticism, dismay, and envy by his
former peers and superiors. Especially
at a time when the South was winning
against the North during the American
Civil War.
Major General Alfred Pleasonton, who
promoted the boy, saw his gamble put to
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the test just four days later in the Battle
of Gettysburg. The young general was
put in charge of the Michigan Cavalry
and charged with keeping Confederate
General Jeb Stuart from attacking the
Union Army’s rear.
Was he up to the task? Could he keep
that dubious star on his shoulder that so
many wanted removed? Motivated by the
desire to prove himself, George Armstrong
Custer, his gleaming sabre outstretched
in front of him, led the cavalry charge
and held the Union line. His successful
leadership served as a crucial contribution
to the battle that was the turning point in
the North winning the war.
When leadership is thrust upon us,
many of us are motivated to rise to the
occasion. Sometimes, however, leadership
must rise in a vacuum. What motivates us
to become leaders when there are none?
A few years ago, five friends and I
went white water rafting for the very first
time. We went on the upper Ocoee River
in Tennessee where the rapids are rated
Class Four. Not exactly the best choice
for beginners, but we had a competent
guide, who gave us plenty of instructions
on when and how to paddle. He was so
good that we were the only rafters in a
group of 10 rafts that did not capsize and
get soaked.
Then, halfway through our trip, we
went over a small waterfall. When our
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“A leadership role can jump-start
motivation. When you have the
responsibility of guiding others, it
forces you to guide yourself first.
I have found that volunteering
for leadership roles at work and
for non-profit organizations to be
self-motivating.”
rubber raft hit the bottom it bent in the
middle and folded up like a book. When
it sprung back apart our guide was
catapulted from the boat and landed
several feet behind us. As our leaderless
raft sped forward, getting further and
further away from our guide, five of us
thought, “Uh, oh, what are we going to
do!” Before we could panic, my friend
Bill started barking commands, “Left side
four strokes! Right side two strokes!” With
great relief we followed his orders and
within minutes he had us safely out of the
rushing white water and into the calmer
water by the riverbank where our guide
was able to catch up to us.
A leadership role can jumpstart motivation. When you have the
responsibility of guiding others, it forces
you to guide yourself first. I have found
that volunteering for leadership roles at
work and for non-profit organizations
to be self-motivating. Back in the early
1990s, I had a particularly bad year. My
mother passed away, a business venture
failed, and I had a falling-out with my
best friend. Needless to say, I was in a
funk, and seriously needed something
to move me out it. That’s when I learned
that my community association needed
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a new president. It was a huge job with
a two-year commitment that required
fundraising, event planning, managing
several committees, and supervising
dozens of volunteers. It consumed tons of
my time, but it also taught me that I could
do more in a day than I ever knew. During
that same two-year period, I launched two
new businesses, both of which became
success stories.
As a manager, you can motivate your
employees (or your volunteers) by giving
them a mantle of leadership. Suddenly
he or she will no longer be just another
disaffected cog in the wheel. But with a
position of responsibility, those persons
will be empowered to do more and be
more. Sure, it may require a greater effort
on your part, but you will challenge their
minds, expand their abilities, and imbue
them with a sense of accomplishment.
Robert Evans Wilson, Jr. is a motivational
speaker and humorist. He works with
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CLASSIFIEDS
CLINICS FOR SALE
A well-known denturist office in
West Vancouver is for sale for $128,800.
Low rent ($1,800 gross), steady income
over 25 years of business practice. Patient
database, lots of parking, renovated office
and equipment. Asking $128,800. Call:
604-922-3309.
Denture clinic for sale in Kamloops
BC. Well-kept office with excellent growth
potential. Current owner is retiring and is
the only denturist serving a large population
base on the north shore of Kamloops.
Great relationship with a referring dentist in
the area. Low overhead with a cash flow of
$140,000.00 in 2010 based on a three-day
week with extra time away for vacations.
Owner is asking $65,000.00 and is open
to offers. Contact [email protected]
for more info or pictures, or call 250-5540055.
Denture clinic for sale in Victoria,
B.C. R&D Denture Clinic established
in 2001 is located in busy and popular
Shopping Centre Mall, one of the best
areas in Victoria. Modern clinical and
laboratory equipment and office design.
Priced at $ 75,000. Serious inquiries only.
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Contact Sergei Khartchenko ph: 250 8818560 or Email: newdiatech@ shaw.ca.
Opportunity of a lifetime! If you
are looking to achieve better work/life
balance, this is an opportunity to relocate
to Southwest Ontario. With a large senior
population in our area, we have a loyal
patient base and a continual substantial
annual growth. The business is based on
high quality dentures construction. It is the
only denture clinic in town with an excellent
location, modern, fully-equipped and
professionally designed. Low overhead,
patients and dental referrals make this
clinic very profitable. The extra space gives
the possibility to sublease. Current owner
willing to stay on to ensure a smooth
transition if needed. For more information,
call Daniela at 519-995-5533.
CLINICS FOR RENT/LEASE
Denturist office for rent in Kitchener,
Ontario. Great location for someone looking
to start out on their own. If interested,
please email [email protected].
DENTURISTS WANTED
Busy denture clinic in Dawson
Creek, BC looking for a licensed or intern
denturist to join our team. Please fax
resumes to 250-782-6083.
Certified denturist and/or a denture
technician wanted: Denture clinic
located in the town of High River,
Alberta, just 20 minutes south of Calgary
is seeking a certified denturist and/or a
denture technician. The ideal candidate
will have a denture certificate/diploma.
Also, will have a minimum of three to five
years’ experience with making dentures
and technical expertise, also, preparing
plaster moulds, packing moulds to form
dentures, set up and waxing up, casting,
preparing and fabricating dentures. This
is a fast-paced environment. Please email
[email protected] or mail
to High Country Denture Clinic, 111 C
Macleod Trail S, High River, AB T1V 1M9.
Looking for a newly graduated
denturist or a denturist looking to buy
into a well-established dental practice
in Central Vancouver Island. This is a
fantastic opportunity for the right person.
Please contact Brian at 250-246-4674
or [email protected] for
details.
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Licensed denturist wanted
immediately for well-established Calgary
practice. Excellent benefits, wage
compensation, and perks. Respond
to [email protected]. All inquiries
confidential.
EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
Variety of equipment for sale: Model
trimmer, flasks, trays, denture press,
hydraulic press, articulators, porcelain oven
and materials, micro-motor, ring press,
tools and much more.
Please call Gabriel for details or to arrange
an appointment at 416-424-3201. KAVO boil-out and polishing unit;
Ticomium shell blaster for sale. Boilout:
$5000 obo; polishing unit $3000 obo.
Polishing unit specifications and images
may be viewed at www.wasserrmandental.
com (Model wp-ex80). Ticonium shell
blaster suitable for casting lab $3000 obo.
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Equipment for sale
1. Modern complete dental unit with
compressor and pieces (turbine and
micro motor)
2. Laboratory compressor
3. Almore termoregulated Pressure
Pot allowing program pressure and
temperature
4. Dry air pressure Polimerisator
5. Mechanical denture press
6. Regular metal flacks
7. Metal trays
8. Wax hitter
9. Model trimmer
10. Metalloceramic porcelain material
(Vita set)
11. Metalloplastic dental material (Vita set)
Please contact Sergei Khartchenko 250
881-8560 or Email: [email protected]
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