Career Overview/Highlights
A dentist practicing in Hamilton for four decades, with special interest in Prosthodontic, Restorative and Geriatric dentistry

Professional License

Licensed with the R.C.D.S. Ontario.
Education

• Doctor of Dental Science University of Toronto Doctor Toronto, Ontario – (1961).
• Fellow of the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry

Honorary Memberships

• Fellow of the American College of Dentists
• Fellow of  International College of Dentists
• Life Member of the Pierre Fauchard Society
• Postgraduate Courses
• Fellowship Examination of the American Society of Geriatric Dentistry  2001

• Mini Residency in Nursing Home Care for the Dental Team, University of Minnesota - (1997).
• Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec - (1994).
• Gerontology A106 McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario - (1993).
• Studying with Rudolph Slavicek, Vienna, Austria, Axiography and Occlusion - (1986 to 1990).
• Branemark Implant Course, University of Toronto - (1987).
• Attended courses given by Dr. Peter Dawson, Tampa, Florida, Full Mouth restorations and occlusion - (1987 to 1989).

Teaching Experience

• Teaching Associate and Lecturer Canadian Institute of Dental Hygiene – (2000-2005)

• Geriatric Oral/Dental Health – McMaster University ENT CE – (1998).
• Lecturer - Geriatric Residents at McMaster University Medical School - Academic Half Day - Subject “Dental Care and the Aging Patient” – (1995 to Present).
• Associate in Dentistry - lecturing in Prosthodontic and Restorative Departments, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto – (1969 to 1993).
• Lecturer - McMaster University - Faculty of Physical Education – (1967 to 1979).

• Professional Experience Highlights

• Examiner for the Fellowship examin for the American Society of Geriatric Dentistry

• Participated in Royal College of Dentists of Ontario  “Symposium on Access to Care in the Long-Term Care Sector  Jan/Feb/July/Aug/2003
• (1999) Developed Webb site OUTREACHDENTISTRY.COM, educational site with special regards to geriatric dentistry.
• (1997) Currently in group practice.
• (1997) Head of Service Dentistry, St. Peter’s Hospital (A Geriatric Chronic Care Hospital).
• (1991to2001) President/CEO - Outreach Dentistry - Mobile Dental Treatment and  Preventative Care Delivery Service, serving Geriatric Population in Long Term Care Facilities and homebound.
• (1962 to 1965) Served in the Wentworth County Public Health out-patients children’s dental clinic.
• (1961 to 1962) A Red Cross Dentist in Northern Ontario.
  
  
• Presentations and Publications
  
  
• Presentation setting up a mobile dental practice within your present office structure. Special care Dentistry Chicago June 8/07
  
• Participated in the Geriatric Dental Workshop sponsored by the British Columbia Dental Association October 14th 2005 “Residential Oral Care: Staring Up and Maintaining Momentum”
• Presentation to the Pacific Dental Conference and the Canadian Dental Association    March 5,2004  “Geriatric Dentistry and all of its Ramifications”
• Presentation on Oral Health Problems and The Elderly McMaster Continuing Education Course to the ENT section – (2000).
• Presentation on New Methods in Preparing Teaching Materials, -Canadian Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry and to the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry – (1999).
• Produced with Mohawk College an interactive CD-ROM “Dentistry and Oral Health” a primer  course in Dentistry for nurses and caregivers in Long-term Care facilities, Hospitals and Nursing schools – (March 1999).
• CDA Journal March 1998, “The Forgotten Discipline of Dentistry” – (1998).
• Presentation on Managing the Aging Patient, ODA Spring Convention – (1998).
• Presentation on Nursing and the Geriatric Patient in a Hospital and Mobile Setting The Hamilton Dental Nurses and Assistants Association – (1998).
• Presented a Table Clinic at the ODA Spring Meeting.  Closed Bite Technique Awarded Second Prize – (1998).
• Presented at the ODA Spring Meeting. Managing The Elderly Patient1 ½ hour lecture and slides – (May 1995).
• Developed Inservice training programme in slide and lecture series covering Identification and Assessment of Healthy and Diseased Tissue as well as Preventative Care of the Elderly.
• Developed Inservice Training Manual - Oral Hygiene Programme for the Elderly Patient.
• Co-Published with Dr. Sandra Bennett two papers - “Needs of the Dental Practitioner to Treat the Elderly Patient”.  “Needs of Long Term Care Facilities to Develop Oral Hygiene Programme”.  Funded by the Educational Council of Aging - McMaster University.
• Lecture - Hamilton Academy of Dentistry - Managing the Elderly Patient.
• Workshop - Educational Council of Aging Meeting - Toronto, Ontario - “Oral Health Care of Aging Patients”.
• Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry - 1. Case Presentation 2. Pindex Systems.
• Ontario Dental Association table clinics in preventive orthodontics.
• Presenting clinics to the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry Study Club in gold foils technique, in: amalgam techniques, psychological aspects of children’s dentistry and alternative to fixed bridges.

Professional Association

• Hamilton Academy of Dentistry, served as President – (1979-1980).
• Canadian Dental Association.

• Ontario Dental Association.

• Canadian Academy of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry.
• Pierre Fouchard Honour Society.
• Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

• American Society for Geriatric Dentistry.
• Fellow of the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry – (2001).

Volunteer, Political And Social Activities

• President ,  Leander Boat Club – (2001).

• Hamilton Amateur Coach of the Year – (2000).
• Board of Directors, Theatre Aquarius – (1993 to 1998).
• Rowing coach, St. Mary’s High School, McMaster University Novice Coach
• Member, Leander Boat Club and Ancaster Golf and Country Club.
• Elected School Trustee, Hamilton-Wentworth Roman Catholic School Board Ward 1, - (1970 to 1992).
• Board Member, Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra – (1989 to 1992).
• Member of the Board of Directors, Catholic Youth Organization.
• Board Governor, Governors of Catholic High Schools.
• Board Member, Catholic Children’s Aid Society.

Personal  Interests
Opera, skiing, tennis and rowing.