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Dr. Tareq Aldajani

Dr. Tareq Aldajani – also known as Dr. T, received his dental degree from Egypt in 2004. Following clinical training, he earned a Master of Science in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from Jordan in 2008. He completed advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Saudi Arabia in 2015. He earned the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Diploma from Edenbrough in 2015 and the Arab Board Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2017.

In 2017, Dr. T and his family moved to Canada, where he completed a postgraduate residency and a Master of Science in Oral Medicine at the University of Alberta in 2022.

Dr. T joined Sopa Square Dental Clinic in April 2023 and BC Cancer in January 2024. Dr. T offers a wide range of comprehensive services to his patients. His expertise includes diagnosing and managing oral pathologies, treating and managing oral manifestations of systemic diseases, therapeutic injection of neuromodulators, bruxism and TMD management, oral orthopedic appliances for obstructive sleep apnea, and neuropathic pain management.

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Dr. Suzanne Carlisle

Dr. Suzanne Carlisle is the current department head of oral oncology-dentistry at BC Cancer Surrey and Abbotsford.   She is a general dentist who has been honored with several teaching awards from UBC Faculty of Dentistry.  She provides clinical supervision for the UBC/VGH residency program every year.  This year, she will be opening the new oral oncology/dentistry clinic at BC Cancer Abbotsford in order to help patients obtain care closer to their homes.  Within the cancer agency, Dr. Carlisle provides yearly educational opportunities for the Family Practice Oncology Network to educate medical colleague regarding the oral needs of cancer patients. Currently, she is completing her BEACON Leadership Program training through PHSA.

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Dr. Beth Damas

Dr. Beth Ann Damas was born and raised in Lemont, Illinois. In 2005, she graduated as one of only five students with a dual DDS and MS degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Upon graduation, Dr. Damas entered the private practice of general dentistry in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago from 2005 to 2008. Subsequently, Dr. Damas entered the endodontic residency program at the University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan. She completed her residency training in 2010.  Dr. Damas’ research on biocermaics in endodontics has been published in the Journal of Endodontics in 2010.

Dr. Damas is an active member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association and the current president of the South Suburban Branch of the Chicago Dental Society. Dr. Damas is the endodontic consultant for Lurie Children’s hospital of Chicago. Her expertise includes regenerative endodontics in adolescents, and she has presented this research to various study clubs nationally. Dr. Damas completed her American Board of Endodontics Diplomate certification in 2015 which is the highest academic achievement in the profession.

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Dr. Salima Dadani

Dr. Salima Dadani’s journey in dentistry over the last 25 years has included being an Associate, practice owner, and owner of an innovative business that brings the dental clinic to patients who can no longer get to their traditional dentist. Dr. Dadani is currently a Director, Member Support with BCDA and has a strong commitment to volunteering, including BCDA’s Geriatric Dentistry Committee.

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Mr. Ian Doyle

Mr. Ian Doyle has more than 34 years experience in the dental industry, transitioning from a dental equipment technician to service manager.  He started and led the first installation team of technicians in Canada who were responsible for all equipment installations in Southern Alberta.  Currently, he develops and coaches 17 service technicians in the performance of service and maintenance of dental equipment and to provide outstanding customer service.

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FACTS/Canadian Red Cross BLS & CPR Recertification

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Ms. Jenny Greenwood, CDA

Ms. Jenny Greenwood, CDA has over 20 years of combined experience in the dental profession as a CDA, Dental Receptionist, and Dental Assisting Educator. Jenny advises members and their staff on topics and issues such as employment standard, regulation, insurance, and practice management. Jenny is also a mediator, assisting in disputes between patients and dentists.

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Dr. Justin Kierce

Dr. Justin Kierce is in an oral & maxillofacial surgeon who works in private practice at Okanagan Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in both Kelowna and Vernon. He is also on staff at Kelowna General Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal Collage of Dentists of Canada and The American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery.

Justin grew up in Kelowna and he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan Campus in 2013. Justin completed dental school in 2017 at the University of Alberta, and this was followed by a surgical internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He then moved to Ontario to complete his speciality training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Toronto. During this time, he also received a Master of Science degree for his research studying precancerous lesions of the mouth.

Justin has interest and expertise in corrective jaw surgery, TMJ surgery, management of pathology, facial trauma, anesthesia, and dentoalveolar surgery, including bone grafting and the placement of dental implants. He also has extensive experience in digital planning and 3D printing to facilitate surgical procedures and produce excellent esthetic and functional outcomes. Justin has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters and has lectured internationally on his research.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time outdoors and is an avid mountain biker.

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Dr. Ernest Lam

Professor Ernest Lam is a PhD-trained oral and maxillofacial radiologist, and a full professor at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto.  He received DMD and MSc degrees from UBC, and Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and PhD in Radiation Biology at the University of Iowa.  Dr. Lam is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.

Professor Ernest Lam is a full-time, tenured full professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto.  He received DMD and MSc degrees from the University of British Columbia, and a Certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and PhD in Radiation Biology from the University of Iowa.  Dr. Lam is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.  Professor Lam is engaged in undergraduate and graduate teaching, and graduate research supervision. His research program has two broad objectives; to make oral and maxillofacial imaging safer for patients and to improve the diagnostic accuracy of clinicians. His work has included validating novel 3D imaging protocols in the oral and maxillofacial region, and identifying and assigning relevance to key radiologic features of disease. Most recently, Professor Lam’s work has quantified image artifacts from highly attenuating materials placed in the teeth and jaws in an attempt to better understand and evaluate the effectiveness of various artifact reduction strategies.

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Dr. Nate Lawson

Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and the program director of the Biomaterials residency program. He graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. His research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. He was the 2016 recipient of the Stanford New Investigator Award and the 2017 3M Innovative Research Fellowship both from the American Dental Association. He served on the American Dental Association Council of Scientific Affairs and is on the editorial board of The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry and Compendium. He has lectured nationally and internationally on the subject of dental materials. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.

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Ms. Kerry Lepicek, RDH

Kerry Lepicek, RDH is a registered dental hygienist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in various practice settings and currently works part-time in general practice. As an international speaker, she has delivered lectures throughout Canada, the United States, and Bermuda. Kerry is knowledgeable on the topics of oral biofilm, halitosis, the oral systemic connection, and the dental hygiene process of care. Her primary focus is on educating her patients as well as the dental profession on periodontal health and wellness. Kerry is a Key Opinion Leader for Crest + Oral B, OraVital, Voco, Curion, and RDHU. In addition to being a section editor for The Hygiene Corner with Women In Dentistry, she serves on the Advisory Board of the American Academy of Oral Systemic Health and is a cast member of The RDH View. She will provide you with practical advice that will transform your practice and the health of your patients.

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Ms. Laura Nelson

Laura Nelson is an accomplished and highly-respected figure in the dental industry. As the founder of Front Office Rocks™, a virtual training platform for dental teams, she has earned international acclaim for her expertise in office systems and methods that drive exceptional customer service.

She has mentored thousands of dentists and team members, helping them achieve remarkable growth and excel in performance-based leadership with her unique interactive and innovative approach.

Beyond her role as a speaker and trainer, Laura is also the bestselling author of Step Away from the Drill, an invaluable guide that aims to help dentists master the business side of dentistry. Her latest publication, Hiring Without Hesitation: A How-To for Small Business Success, aims to simplify the hiring process to make it a productive and enjoyable experience for all.

With a background in Human Resources and a master’s degree in organizational development, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. She is a member of many prestigious dental associations, and various awards have recognized her expertise, including being named one of Dental Products Report’s Top 25 Women in Dentistry. When not transforming dental practices, Laura enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. She resides in Coronado, CA, with her husband, Chris.

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Dr. Samson Ng

Samson Ng, BSc(Pharm), DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), FDSRCSEd, Dip. ABOM., Dip. ABOMP  is a Canadian and American Board certified oral medicine specialist and oral & maxillofacial pathologist. He is currently appointed as clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia, and staff at the Department of Dentistry, and research clinician at the Department of Otolaryngology of the Vancouver General Hospital.

Dr. Ng also operates a private practice which provides comprehensive oral medicine and pathology consultations, with a special interest in oral mucosal, temporomandibular joint diseases, and AI topographic Imaging  & Diagnostics.

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Dr. Stefanie Nio

Dr. Stefanie Nio DDS, MSc, FRCD(C), Certified Specialist in Endodontics – Born and raised with Indonesian heritage in the landscapes of the Netherlands, Dr. Stefanie Nio brings a unique touch of kind-heartedness and precision to the field of endodontics. After obtaining her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dentistry from the University of Amsterdam (ACTA) in 2010, Dr. Nio enjoyed 4 years of private practice before pursuing her passion in endodontics.

Dr. Nio attended the University of British Columbia in Vancouver where she achieved her master’s degree in Craniofacial Science and her diploma in Endodontics. While in graduate school, Dr. Nio focused her research on endodontic microbiology and irrigation. This research has subsequently been published in the Journal of Odontology.

Dr. Nio maintains a respectable full-time practice in Kelowna, BC where she is devoted to elevating patient care through the pursuit of excellence and remaining at the forefront of technological advancements and treatment modalities. Furthermore, Dr. Nio is deeply committed to sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration within the dental community and has now established a dedicated learning centre at her office. Dr. Nio provides a welcoming platform for dental professionals to engage in continuous learning.

Dr. Nio’s greatest reward lies in the positive impact she can make on patients, colleagues, and the broader dental community. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, compassion, and continued education, she has an unwavering dedication to shaping the future of endodontics and improving oral health outcomes for all.

Outside the office, Dr. Nio enjoys exploring the beautiful hiking trails of the Okanagan and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Dr. Sarah Ohnander

Dr. Sarah Ohnander – Hailing from the small town of Stockholm, Saskatchewan, Dr. Sarah Ohnander moved to the Okanagan Valley in the fall of 2022 and now calls Kelowna home. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry in 2014, and completed a General Practice Residency there in 2015. She practiced general dentistry prior to returning to grad school in 2019. Sarah completed her Masters of Dentistry (periodontics) at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 2022. She started practicing periodontics at KelownaPerio the fall thereafter.

Having previously been a part of the Regina and Saskatoon symphony orchestras, Sarah enjoys playing the violin in her free time. She also enjoys travelling, yoga, staying active outdoors, and hanging out with her Pomsky, Remy.

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Dr. Bruce Oliver

Dr. Bruce Oliver is a board-certified orthodontist and past examiner for Fellow of the Royal College.  Over the past 40 years he has been involved in teaching, research, and private practice. In addition Dr. Oliver has served on several hospital teaching boards, committees, and executive positions at provincial and national dental associations while publishing several peer reviewed articles.

During his career he has developed an interest in techniques for achieving molar distalization, working in collaboration with engineering specialists in medical prosthesis design and development. Research in this area has lead to development of an intra-oral unidirectional molar distalization appliance with patents in both United States and Canada.

Need for Molar distalization is a procedure that every orthodontist will encounter as surveys confirm that 1/3 of patients exhibit anteroposterior discrepancies of 5mm or greater. Headgears were utilized to achieve molar distalization however as cooperation may be an issue, non-compliant appliances either intraarch or interrarch of various types have been proposed for Class II correction. Maxillary molar distalization using non compliant appliances has been shown to cause unavoidable and unwanted anterior anchorage loss.

This presentation will review some of the concerns with molar distalization, the newer techniques and devices utilized in Class II correction, introduce the Facilitator, and review results of initial Beta testing on the device.

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Ms. Liz Pearson, RD

Liz Pearson is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for peanut butter sandwiches and an undying love for chocolate.  Liz has been researching, speaking, and writing about nutrition for over 25 years.  She speaks regularly to health professionals, corporations, associations, and educators across North America.  She is highly respected in the dental field.  Liz was the nutrition columnist for Chatelaine magazine for many years and appears regularly on radio and television.  She is also the author of four books, including two award-winning, national bestsellers.  Her most recent book is called “Broccoli, Love & Dark Chocolate… Because food, love, and life should be delicious!”.

(Liz’s website:  www.lizpearson.com) 

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Dr. Ben Pliska

Dr. Benjamin Pliska is a graduate of UWO School of Dentistry, and completed his graduate Orthodontic training at the University of Minnesota. He is an Associate Professor of the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, an Orthodontic Consultant at B.C. Children’s Hospital and maintains a private practice in Vancouver as a certified specialist in Orthodontics. Dr. Pliska’s research interests include craniofacial imaging and sleep medicine.

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Mr. Jeff Roy

Mr. Jeff Roy, Service Manager, Vancouver.  Jeff has worked in the dental industry for the past 6 years with Henry Schein. He has experience as a field service technician for 14 years in automated equipment and CNC equipment repair industries, and as a Sales/Service manager for 3 years at a CNC equipment manufacturer.

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Dr. Roxana Saldarriaga

Dr. Roxana Saldarriaga obtained her DDS from the University of Western Ontario School of Dentistry, and a GPR certificate at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She completed her post-graduate training in prosthodontics at the University of Minnesota and is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and currently maintains a full-time private practice and in-house prosthodontic laboratory in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Saldarriaga has held positions as part-time Graduate and Undergraduate instructor in the Division of Prosthodontics at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Saldarriaga continues to mentor her peers as a director and frequent speaker of the Western Restorative and Every Day Dentistry Study Clubs in Vancouver.

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Dr. Kevin Suzuki

Dr. Kevin R. Suzuki graduated with his D.M.D. from Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  He completed his residency in Periodontics and Oral Implantology and Masters of Science at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

Dr. Suzuki is a graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute.  He also lectures and serves as a faculty instructor for the Institute of Dental Advancement (Dallas, TX) and the Resnik Implant Institute.  Dr. Suzuki holds faculty positions at Temple University Graduate Periodontics and University of Washington School of Dentistry.  He currently practices Periodontology and Oral Implantology in Seattle, WA.

Dr. Suzuki is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and International Congress of Oral Implantologists.  He is past president of the Washington State Society of Periodontists and Washington representative of the Western Society of Periodontology.  Dr. Suzuki is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, American College of Dentists, and International College of Dentists Honor societies.   He is an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.  Dr. Suzuki has lectured for Local, State, and National Meetings since 2010.

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Dr. Phoebe Tsang

Dr. Phoebe Tsang studied Microbiology before she obtained her Doctorate in Dental Medicine at the University of British Columbia.  After successfully completing her dental degree, Dr. Tsang entered a Pediatric Dental Residency Training Program at British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital. She subsequently completed a pediatric dentist specialty training program at the University of California, Los Angeles. During her specialty training, she was also enrolled in a graduate program in the School of Dentist where she completed her PhD in oral biology. Her PhD thesis was focused on understanding the disease process of cavity-causing bacteria, Streptococcus mutans.

Outside of the office, Dr. Tsang has a passion for teaching.  She is a clinical associate professor at UBC Faculty of Dentistry.   She teaches dental students at the University of British Columbia and pediatric dental graduate students at BC’s Children’s Hospital.  She has pioneered a research project at Children’s hospital to improve access to care and dental experience for patients with autism and her research has been published in the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry.  She is actively involved as an examiner with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in administering qualifying exams for pediatric dentists.  She enjoys presenting numerous continuing education courses at various study clubs for other dental and health care professionals.

Dr. Tsang was truly humbled by receiving the BCDA merit and distinguished service awards in recognition of her care for children with special needs and her role in the Save a Smile Charity.  She had the honour to be invited as members of the American College of Dentist (www.acd.org) and International College of Dentists (www.icd.org) which are two pivotal organizations for advancing excellence, ethics, professionalism and leadership in dentistry.

Dr. Phoebe Tsang has been a pediatric dentist in Fraser Valley.  She has extended her dedication for children dentistry in Metro Vancouver recently.  She also has a satellite practice and teledentistry services which serves the needs of the remote communities in the North.

Dr. Tsang is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Pediatric Dentistry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a licensed Certified Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry in BC. The Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry are examination boards which ensure high standards in dental specialists.  Properly trained candidates are recognized only after passing comprehensive qualifying exams.

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Ms. Lian Walraven, CDA

Lian Walraven, C.D.A., Prosthodontic Module After spending four years as a laboratory assistant, Lian was bitten by the dentistry bug and pursued a Certified Dental Assistant education and was licensed in 1986.   In 1997 Lian was among the first group of potential instructors to receive their Prosthodontic Modules and has been involved as an instructor in the Interior since that time.

Lian first presented this workshop in 2013 and received overwhelmingly positive feedback and requests to have her back.  The TODS Meeting invited Lian back the following year in 2014 and she presented another sold out workshop.

All of Lian’s workshops sell out in record time so please do not delay in registering for this one of a kind workshop.  Lian has worked for a Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics since 1998 where she fabricates multiple provisional restorations on a daily basis.

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Dr. Philip Walton

Dr. Philip Walton earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto. Prior to pursuit of his graduate dental studies, he completed externships at the University of Michigan and overseas at King’s College School of Medicine and Dentistry in London, England.

Dr. Walton completed his Master’s degree in Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. His practice includes conventional periodontal therapy for tooth maintenance, periodontal plastics as well as advanced regenerative techniques and implant rehabilitation. His current area of focus lies in immediate implant placement and temporization for both single, multiple and full arch reconstruction.

Dr. Walton is a Fellow of the Royal College of Canada and a US Board Certified Diplomate of Periodontics and Implantology. He maintains an affiliation to University of Toronto, and Harvard as a clinical instructor, international research fellow, admissions committee member and active alumnus.

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Dr. Kristin Yont

Dr. Kristin Yont, in addition to co-owning her practice in downtown Calgary, Dr. Kristin Yont, DMD, has worked with the Calgary Flames NHL team for 26 years and is currently the lead dentist within the medical team. She is also very experienced in Forensic dentistry.

Dr. Yont is one of only three practitioners in Canada who is accredited to teach the SMART Program from the Benson Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Stress Management and Resiliency Training Program is designed to help participants regain control and build resilience through a variety of mind body principles and self-care interventions, leading to reduced medical symptoms and vulnerability to disease and to enhanced wellness and quality of life.

Dr. Yont is an avid speaker and runs workshops, retreats, and programs for dental professionals. She also works with universities, healthcare associations, and business leaders to implement wellness initiatives for their organizations. She is currently teaching the SMART program to 1st year dental students at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Yont is a College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta’s committee member and is also a certified yoga instructor of over 14 years and teaches yoga teachers the neuroscience of stress management and mindfulness meditation.

www.mindbodyteacher.com 

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Mr. Daryl Portch

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Mr. Shaun East

Cost: Complimentary (For delegates AND non-delegates of the 2024 TODS Meeting)

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Mr. Shaun East – Leveraging 41 years of experience in the banking industry, Shaun East helps expertly guide dental practice owners through the process of selling a practice – and successfully transitioning into the next phase of their life or career.

Shaun joined Heaps & Doyle following his retirement from Scotiabank, where he spent his last five years leading the national Healthcare and Professional Banking team. While in this role, Shaun formed close working relationships with several clients in the dental community – and developed an interest in helping professionals navigate major career transitions. Clients benefit from Shaun’s understanding of the dental and financial worlds.

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Dr. Steven Faigan

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Dr. Steven Faigan is a Certified Specialist in Periodontics with over 30 years of experience. He received both his BSc and Dental degrees from McGill University, and graduated from Boston University with both a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in General Dentistry, and a specialty degree in Periodontics and Oral Biology. He has been a periodontal consultant to the BC Cancer Agency, and is a past president of the BC Society of Periodontists. He is past Associate Clinical Professor at the UBC Faculty of Dentistry, and is the founder and mentor of the Okanagan Periodontal Study Club established in 1995. Dr. Faigan is actively involved in providing continuing education programs, has published, and maintains a private specialty practice in Kelowna, British Columbia with a particular interest in cosmetic periodontal and implant surgery.

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Dr. Sadaf Fazel

Cost: Complimentary (For delegates AND non-delegates of the 2024 TODS Meeting)

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Dr. Sadaf Fazel tells her story of how she went from a non-provider in June of 2020 to Gold Plus by the end of that year and onto Invisalign Diamond Provider in 2023. Her presentation goes in depth into how she overcame her practice’s barriers to starting more cases as well as how she supported her team and patients through their challenges.

Her current program has a key focus on case selection for GP dentists to achieve desired clinical outcomes that result in happy patients.

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Mr. Bill Henderson

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Mr. Bill Henderson is recognized as one of Canada’s foremost experts on dental practice valuations and sales. After spending the first 25 years of his career in senior  executive positions at Fortune 500 companies including  P&G and Invesco, Bill bought Tier Three in 2008, with a  group of partners, after a disappointing experience with the  ppraisal of his wife’s practice.

In the following years, he built Tier3 brokerage from a small Ontario presence into a leading national brokerage,  operating coast to coast. He has helped thousands of  dentists increase their annual earnings and the value of their practice.

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Mr. John Legourdas

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Ms. Dalida Scarpelli, Training Manager at Tracker, has more than 26 years of experience in the dental industry, and has been an integral part of Tracker since 1998. She is develops and coaches over 15 Tracker Certified Trainers across North America to ensure all Tracker offices are running efficiently and using our software to its fullest potential, resulting in practice growth.

Mr. John Legourdas, Business Development Manager at Tracker, has worked in the dental profession for over 27 years.  John is passionate about helping offices optimize growth by implementing a variety of automation tools that will ignite change for the practice and their patients.

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Mr. Pat Madaisky

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Mr. Patrick Madaisky graduated from the UBC Faculty of Law, and has been practising since 1989. Pat has experience working in both large and small firms.

In 2000, Pat established his own firm, Madaisky & Company. His unique approach to serving clients, and his practical, in-depth understanding of law and business matters, have provided the foundation upon which the firm has grown.

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Mr. Hall Murdoch

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Hall Murdoch, CPA, CA, is a Partner with MNP’s Professional Services team in Calgary. Working closely with medical and dental professionals, Hall provides valuable advice to help clients reach their business and personal goals.

Hall’s experience in forecasting, tax planning and other key areas help ensure that his clients have a sound strategy for the future. He specializes in developing customized plans for clients interested in starting or purchasing their own practice.

Hall also advises owner-managers on how to operate their businesses as efficiently and effectively as possible. Through performance management, industry benchmarking, tax planning and other key tools, he helps his clients measure their business performance and enhance profitability. Hall is dedicated to providing his clients with information that empowers them to make informed business decisions. He has given presentations to medical and dental groups throughout Alberta on various key issue areas such as incorporation, Canadian tax updates, corporate investment strategies, GST, fraud and practice transition.

Hall earned his Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2008. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta in 2005.

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Dr. Jean Provo

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DR. JEAN PROVO is a graduate of both the esteemed Kois Centre in Seattle, and of the Vancouver MaxiCourse. As well, she has taken numerous courses at CDOCS in Scottsdale
Arizona to further her CAD/CAM knowledge.

Her journey with digital dentistry began right after graduation, when she had an opportunity to work with a  progressive dentist whose office not only utilized digital  sensor x-rays and digital caries detection but were already  providing CEREC crowns for their patients.

Dr. Provo’s passion for dentistry and sports has led her to
not only becoming a member of the Academy for Sports
Dentistry, but she has also enjoyed being the team dentist
for, the Vancouver Bandits basketball team and Abbotsford
Canucks Hockey team for several years.

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Ms. Dalida Scarpelli

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Ms. Dalida Scarpelli, Training Manager at Tracker, has more than 26 years of experience in the dental industry, and has been an integral part of Tracker since 1998. She is develops and coaches over 15 Tracker Certified Trainers across North America to ensure all Tracker offices are running efficiently and using our software to its fullest potential, resulting in practice growth.

Mr. John Legourdas, Business Development Manager at Tracker, has worked in the dental profession for over 27 years.  John is passionate about helping offices optimize growth by implementing a variety of automation tools that will ignite change for the practice and their patients.

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Mr. Ajay Vig

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MR. AJAY VIG has revolutionized denture care through digital innovation. With a background in dentistry spanning 15 years, Ajay’s passion for improving seniors’ lives led him to become a denturist at 40 years old. Starting in 2017, Ajay adopted digital scanning and 3D printing, but the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated his integration of digital techniques, and in January 2024 he enhanced his capabilities with the acquisition of the Dentsply Sirona Prime Print. Ajay and his Wife Jean operate their own in-house digital lab, fabricating study models, sportguards, surgical guides, nightguards, temporaries, custom trays and dentures.

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Dr. Jim Armstrong

Dr. Jim Armstrong is a Senior Associate at the UBC Sauder School of Business, and CEO of Aarm Dental Group. He is an MBA trained dentist through 2 MBA programs 12 years apart, and past president of the BCDA and CDA (2020/2021). Jim chaired BCDA’s Economics Committee for 10 years, which produces the suggested fee guide. His research and writing interests for Sauder are in the areas of operations, service marketing, finance, and strategy/policy as it pertains to the dental profession. Jim is the Co-Academic Chair of the Sauder “Certificate in Dental Practice Management”. 

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Dr. Anthony Boardman

Dr. Anthony Boardman is the Van Dusen Professor of Business Administration at the UBC Sauder School of Business. His interests include strategic analysis and implementation and the effects of ownership on performance. He teaches strategic analysis to business executives internationally and serves as a consultant to organizations on strategic and economic issues including BCDA, and CDA. Anthony is the Co-Academic Chair of the Sauder “Certificate in Dental Practice Management”. 

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Dr. Mahesh Nagarajan

Dr. Mahesh Nagarajan is the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Professor in the Operations Division at the UBC Sauder School of Business, where he holds the Alumni Chair professorship in Stochastic optimization. He is an applied mathematician with extensive experience in system design, system analysis and strategy in health care and dental operations. He has taught in various dental practice management programs and has consulted with the CDA and BCDA. 

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