Summer/Été 2007 Denturologie C a N a D A

The Journal of Canadian Denturism / Le Journal de la Denturologie Du Canada Summer/été 2007 Denturologie c a n a d a

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Finding the ideal plane of occlusion

Denturist Association of Canada L’Association des Denturologistes du Canada

President s Denturist Association of British Columbia The New Brunswick Denturists Society David Hicks, LD, DD C312-9801 King George Hwy, La Société des denturologistes du N-B. Phone: (204)489-9364/(866)255-6827 Surrey, BC V3T 5H5 288 West Boulevard St. Pierre Fax: (204) 487-3969 Attn: Lynne Alfreds, Executive Secretary PO Box 5566 Caraquet, NB E1W 1B7 e-mail: [email protected] Tel: (604) 582-6823 Fax: (604) 582-6823 Attn: Claudette Boudreau, Exec. Sec. e-mail: [email protected] Tel: (506) 727-7411 Fax: (506) 727-6728 1st Vice President website: www.denturist.bc.ca e-mail: [email protected] Martin Damphousse d.d. Phone: (514) 252-0270 Denturist Association of Alberta Denturist Society of Nova Scotia Fax: (514) 252-0392 140, 2325 - 50th Avenue 141 Commercial Street, Suite 5 e-mail: [email protected] Red Deer, AB T4R 1M7 Glace Bay, NS B1A 3B9 Attn: Dave Thomas, DD Attn: William Lloy, DD, President 2nd Vice President Tel: (403) 358-5558 Tel: (902) 849-1496 Paul Hrynchuk, DD e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (204) 669-0888 Fax: (204) 669-0971 The Denturist Society of Saskatchewan Denturist Association of e-mail: [email protected] 534 Victoria Avenue Newfoundland Labrador xecutive 2006-2008

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Vice President - Administration d Attn: Scott Arndt, DD, President Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1W2 Maria Green, DD Tel: (306) 569-2900 Attn: John Browne, DD, President Phone: (604) 521-6424 e-mail: [email protected] Tel: (709) 364-3355 Fax: (709) 364-3355

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s Denturist Association of Manitoba Denturist Society of Prince Edward Island Vice President - Finance PO Box 70006, 1–1660 Kenaston Boulevard c/o Rhyno Denture Clinic Michael Vout, DD Winnipeg, MB R3P 0X6 222 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L7 Phone: (613) 966-7363 Attn: Kelli Wagner, Administrator Attn: Pat Rhyno DD, President Fax: (613) 962-6000 Tel: (204) 897-1087 Fax: (204) 488-2872 Phone: (902) 892-3253 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] website: www.denturistmb.org

Past President/Liaison Officer member Yukon Denturist Association Tony Sarrapuchiello, DD The Denturist Association of Ontario #1-106 Main Street Phone: (819) 663-7735 6205 Airport Road, Bldg. “B” Suite 203 Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2A7 Fax: (819) 643-4912 Mississauga, ON L4V 1E1 Attn: Peter Allen, DD, President e-mail: [email protected] Attn: Kim Stilwell, Chief Administrative Officer Tel: (867) 668-6818 Fax: (867) 668-6811 Tel: (800) 284-7311 Fax: (905) 677-5067 e-mail: [email protected] National Office / e-mail: [email protected] Chief Administrative Officer website: http://www.dao.on.ca Denturist Association of Northwest Territories Gerry Hansen Box 1506, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2P2 PO Box 46114 RPO Westdale L’Association des denturologistes du Québec Attn: George Gelb Winnipeg, MB R3R 3S3 8150, boul. Métropolitain Est, Bureau 230 Tel: (867) 766-3666 Tel: (867) 669-0103 Phone: 1-800-773-0099 or (204) 897-9092 Anjou, QC HIK 1A1 Fax: (204) 895-9595 Atten: Kristiane Coulombe, service à clientele Affiliate Members e-mail: [email protected] Tel: (514) 252-0270 Fax: (514) 252-0392 Clinical Dental Technicians Assoc. (UK) e-mail: [email protected] 12 Upper Street North Deliveries only: website: www.adq-qc.com New Ash Green, Kent DA3 8JR, England 67 Bergman Crescent, Attn: Chris Allen, DD, Chief Executive Winnipeg, MB R3R 1Y9 Tel (44)1474-879-430 Fax: (44)1474-872-086 e-mail: [email protected]

Honorary Members Austin J. Carbone, BSc, BEd, DD The Honourable Mr. Justice Robert M. Hall s Denturist Program s Le Centre international de recherche George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology et d’éducation en denturologie (CIRED) PO Box 1015, Toronto ON M5T 2T9 Collège Édouard-Montpetit Tel: (416) 415-5000 Ext. 3038 or 1-800-265-2002 Ext. 4580 945, chemin de Chambly, Longueuil (Québec) J4H 3M6 Fax: (416) 415-4794 Tel: (450) 679-2630 Ext. 511 Fax: (450) 679-8458 Attention: Gina Lampracos-Gionnas Directeur: Patrice Deschamps d.d. e-mail: [email protected] International Denturist Education Centre (IDEC) Département de Denturologie George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology Collège Edouard-Montpetit PO Box 1015, Toronto, ON M5T 2T9 945, chemin de Chambly, Longueuil QC J4H 3M6 Tel: (416) 415-5000 Ext. 4793 or 1-800-265-2002 Ext. 4793 Tel: (450) 679-2630 Fax:(450) 679-5570 Fax: (416) 415-4117 Attention: Suzane Fiset, d.d. Director: Michael Vakalis, DD e-mail: [email protected] Denturist Technology Vancouver Community College, City Centre Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

250 W. Pender Street, Vancouver BC V6B 1S9 ucation program 11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1

Tel: (604) 443-8501 Fax: (604) 443-8588 d Tel: (780) 471-7683 Fax: (780) 491-3149

t college program Attention: Dr. Keith Milton Attention: Doreen Dunkley

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Denturist Technology Removable Partial Dentures for Denturists Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Jurgen von Fielitz, DD 11762-106th Street, Edmonton AB T5G 2R1 2598 Etwell Road, RR#3, Utterson, ON P0B 1M0 Tel: (780) 471-7686 Fax: (780) 491-3149 Tel: (705) 788-0205

enturi Attention: Maureen Symmes e-mail: [email protected]

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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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President’sMessage Le Mot DuPrésident David L. Hicks, LD, DD Partials and pesos Partiels et pesos

oday I witnessed the effects of true global competition ujourd’hui, j’ai été témoin des effets de la véritable mondi- and its impact both positive and negative. Attending alisation de la concurrence et de ses répercussions, bonnes my clinic today was a past patient from 2000. I had et mauvaises. J’ai reçu à la clinique une patiente que j’avais Tat the time successfully placed a CUD/PLD. This particular Avue en 2000. Je lui avais alors posé une prothèse supérieure complète patient winters in Mexico to escape the harsh Canadian win- (PSC) et une prothèse inférieure partielle (PIP). Cette patiente passe ters. It was there in Mexico in 2006 she had received root canal les hivers au Mexique pour échapper aux rigueurs de l’hiver canadien. therapy to restore the #45. She had since then experienced soft Pendant un séjour au Mexique, en 2006, elle a reçu un traitement de tissue trauma to the underlying mucosa beneath a lingual apron canal pour restaurer la 45. Depuis ce temps, elle a été affligée de lésions of the aforementioned cast metal PLD. Further examination traumatiques des tissus mous, à la muqueuse sous la face linguale de la displayed the obvious and common result that the PLD does PIP métallique dont il a été question plus tôt. Un examen plus poussé a not seat properly anymore with a resulting rocking and general confirmé l’évidence, à savoir que la PIP ne reposait plus correctement sur mis-fitting of the PLD. sa base; en conséquence, la prothèse bascule et, de manière générale, n’est Considering the condition and age of the partial denture plus adaptée. and its irreparable condition, I recommended a replacement to Étant donné l’âge de la prothèse partielle et le fait qu’elle soit irrépa- improve function and comfort. At this point I quoted her the rable, j’ai recommandé de la remplacer pour améliorer fonctionnalité et provincial fee guide of $835 and she quickly informed me of the confort. J’ai alors présenté à la patiente une évaluation de 835 $, conforme fact that she could have this done in Mexico for about $300. au barème provincial, et elle m’a répondu aussitôt qu’elle pouvait faire Of course, not all of our patients are affluent enough to faire ces travaux au Mexique pour la somme de 300 $. winter in Mexico or other tropics, and therefore would not Bien sûr, ce ne sont pas tous nos patients qui sont assez à l’aise pour be exposed to opportunities to “shop” for partial or complete passer leurs hivers au Mexique ou ailleurs sous les Tropiques, et qui denture services in countries with lower costs of living than our peuvent ainsi « magasiner » leurs prothèses partielles ou complètes dans own. Many of my patients have broached this subject with me d’autres pays où le niveau de vie est inférieur au nôtre. Néanmoins, bon and I am sure many of you have similar stories to tell. As a den- nombre de mes patients ont abordé le sujet et j’ai la certitude que vous ture specialist, I have immediate concerns of the quality of the avez des anecdotes semblables à raconter. À titre de spécialiste des prothè- treatment and whether or not this practice of shopping for pro- ses, je m’interroge d’emblée sur la qualité du traitement et si ce « magasi- fessional services “across borders” is truly in their best interest. nage transfrontière » de services professionnels est vraiment avantageux But this was not the concern of today’s patient in my office. pour les patients. Economics were paramount to her interests with the previously Mais cela ne préoccupait mais la patiente que j’ai reçue aujourd’hui à mentioned concerns dismissed with a wave of disgust that I la clinique. Son souci était purement pécuniaire et elle a rejeté mes argu- would not match the so called “Mexican” fee. ments, montrant sans équivoque son profond mécontentement puisque je I courteously reminded her as she got up to leave, that if n’acceptais pas d’aligner mes honoraires sur les honoraires « mexicains ». she did get a replacement cast metal partial in Mexico, that she Lorsqu’elle s’est levée, je l’ai poliment mise en garde. Si elle se procure should check that the rests seat properly on her natural denti- un partiel métallique au Mexique, elle devrait s’assurer qu’il repose bien tion and, with all due respect to my international colleagues, sur sa dentition naturelle et, malgré tout le respect que je voue à mes that iatrogenic (harmful) dentistry has no borders, neither collègues internationaux, la dentisterie iatrogène (nocive) ne connaît pas east/west or north/south. de frontières, ni à l’est, à l’ouest, au nord ni au sud.

S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 Denturism Canada continues to be strong and focused

In recent weeks, there has been some confusion regarding the future direction or mandate of Denturism Canada. Apparently, this has arisen in light of a new publication aimed at dental technicians and dentists in Canada and the US. Contrary to what certain people are saying, I would like to assure our readers, subscribers, and advertisers that our magazine has been and continues to be the only “OFFICIAL” voice of the Denturist Association of Canada (DAC) and all of its provincial and territorial members. Not only is Denturism Canada the official publication of DAC, it is the only publication endorsed by the NDA and IFD, and is recognized internationally as such.

The mandate of our publication is “to provide an overview of denturism, nationally and internationally, and to be a forum for thought and discussion.” Our publication has always been a publication for denturists by denturists, with its editorial focus and its distribution targeted specifically to this group of professionals across Canada. I can personally assure you that it will not be a publication by technicians for denturists.

We always welcome and invite any person who has stories of interest and lifestyle, opinions, photographs, ideas, research articles, or any other information that further advances our profession to contact the editorial board for consideration.

David Hicks LD DD President

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10 S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 EDITOR’sMessage Hussein Amery, M.Sc., Psy. D. , DD, FCAD

Coventry 2007

he international symposium being the centre of King Henry VI’s devoted to clinical dental court during the Wars of the Roses, technologists/denturists was to prisoning Mary, Queen of Scots. Ta huge success in Coventry, England All enjoyed the plethora of period oil this past May. The symposium reaf- paintings, sculptures, stained glass, firmed that the tide of public recogni- tapestries, and mistral players. The tion and demand for denturist services evening’s hosts and notable dignitar- worldwide has never been stronger. ies included the Lord Mayor of Cov- The appreciation and proliferation is a entry, Councilor Shabbir Ahmed, the result of our continued commitment to Chief Dental Officer of England, Dr. dental continuing education, the effec- Barry Cockcroft, and the heads of the tive delivery of services, and dedica- organizations from England, Chris tion. The conference highlighted the Allen, Chief Executive, and Chairman strength and growth of our profession Andrew Mclean of the CDTA, Jim internationally with representatives Mackie, Chairman of the DLA, Paul from over 20 countries. Levasseur, president of the NDA and Canada had a major contingent Chair of the IFD, and our own presi- with over 100 delegates, with Quebec dent, David Hicks. leading the way. Organizers included The Ricoh Centre and the county the International Federation of Den- of Coventry have a rich history. The turists (IFD), Clinical Dental Techni- region is home to Charles Darwin, the cians Association (CDTA), Dental founders of Cadbury chocolate and Technologists Association (DTA), Royal Doulton china, Ozzy Osbourne, and the Dental Laboratories Associa- and Robert Plant. Must-sees are the tion (DLA), all who did a tremendous Warwick Castle, Stratford-upon-Avon job presenting a first-class event in (Shakespeare’s birthplace), and for a world-class venue. There were the car buffs, the Bentley (Crewe) and over 50 exhibitors and 13 speakers, Jaguar facilities, as well as the Museum covering the latest in dental materi- of Motor Transport, and famous golf als and technology, marketing and courses such as Belfry. Even though management, and the globalization of London holds the strongest allure to our profession. UK visitors for culture and the arts, One of the evening events spon- I encourage everyone to venture sored by our great partners, Ivoclar, northward to experience the heart treated attendees to an evening at of England. one of England’s finest medieval I trust the next international sym- Guildhalls, St. Mary’s. It has a posium will be as equally informative 7th century history that includes and enjoyable as Coventry 2007.

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The staggering health statistics Of all disabilities in Canada: (Part 1) • 27.2% originate from cancer. There has been The first of a three-part series of articles a 1% increase in the incidence of cancer – the on critical illness protection. highest cause of disability – every year for the last 35 years. Every year there are 145,000 Half of Canadian men and one-third of the women, diagnoses of cancer. during their lifetime, will be diagnosed with one of • 26.6% originate from heart disease. Every these three illnesses: cancer, heart attack, or stroke. year there are more than 70,000 heart attacks. This should be considered when planning your Heart disease ranks close, as the second high- financial security. Many Canadians are well over 50 est cause of disability. Consider that 50% of – from which time, to the age of 75, there is a higher men and 30% of women aged 40 and under chance of having a critical illness than dying; and will develop coronary heart disease. the majority of this group will recover. • 7.4% originate from a cerebral vascular disease. Annually, 50,000 strokes occur among Canadians.

The survival factor Many will survive a critical illness due to advanced medical technology – 75% of those diagnosed with cancer now live longer than five years. For example: of all women, 11% have a chance of developing breast cancer, yet of those only 3.8% have a chance of dying from it – meaning recovery is likely. Similarly, among all men, 11% have a chance of developing prostrate cancer, yet of those only 3.6% have a chance of dying. About 90% of hospitalized heart attack vic- tims survive the initial occurrence. After the first incident, 75% survive. On average Canadian men live 8.5 years with some form of disability, and women 11 years. An unpredicted critical illness could mean you need to quit work, lose your income, or retire early. The risks are very high that your financial security and lifestyle could be in serious jeopardy during recovery – especially in a time when the government shifts the burden of paying more of

12 S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 Personal expenditure on medical care and health services (Source: Statistics Canada)

1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 Total personal expenditure on consumer goods and services $480,427M $531,169M $596,009M $657,302M $722,631M

Total personal expenditure on medical care and health services 21,894 24,045 28,986 33,628 38,753

Medical care 10,286 11,682 13,456 15,590 18,183

Hospital care and the like 1,135 1,211 1,388 1,587 1,825

Other medical care expenses 3,277 3,569 4,137 4,546 5,038

Drugs and pharmaceutical products 7,196 8,583 10,005 11,905 13,707

Percentage of all personal expenditure on medical care and health services 4.6% 4.7% 4.9% 5.1% 5.4%

our medical costs to the consumer. It is Of that consumers spent $13,707 million strains after surviving serious illnesses expected that seniors over 75 will make on drugs and pharmaceutical products. – not to mention the worries associated up half of the population by 2040. In 2003 the total health-related expendi- with financial setbacks. The good news is tures cost the Canadian health system that you can prepare in advance for the Are you prepared 10% of the gross domestic product. financial consequences relating to a criti- for this possibility? If you were to experience a critical cal illness, by the advance purchase of an Consider that the annual personal cost illness, could you cover the associ- insurance product referred to as Critical for medical care, paid out-of-pocket, is ated medical and regular day-to-day Illness (CI) insurance. $38,750 million as of 2004 doubling from expenses? Could you face the potential 1996 – a whopping 5.4% towards medical disruption of a loss of income and life- Part 2 of this series will continue in the next care costs and health services combined. style? Patients suffer many emotional issue of Denturism.

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S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 13 Janice Wheeler is the President and co-owner of the The Art of Management Inc., a practice management company dedicated to helping denturists and other healthcare practitioners reach their full potential. For more information call 416-466-6217 or 800-563-3994, e-mail [email protected], www.amican.com

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Finding the Lost A practice-building resource that is often not fully Rewards tapped is the patients who have received some ser- A half hour of staff time results in one reactivated vice, such as a repair or a reline or a denture more patient (10 calls per half hour and a 10 per cent than eight years ago, but who have not had regular result means one reactivated patient back into the service since. If the patient is not in the practice practice). If you are not busy, the staff has the time and is overdue for a visit, they need reactivating to call. Two reactivated patients per hour results since they did not get the message last time they in $80 to $2,000 worth of income. The cost is only were at the practice. Annual recall appointments an hour’s worth of staff time. This becomes a very have become the norm for all leading denture valuable activity. practices these days. These patients are often ignored or omitted from Sending Messages any internal promotion efforts such as newsletters, Patients who have been in the practice at some reminders, etc. While the authorities do not always point should be contacted unless they are deceased, agree on the costs involved in obtaining a new have moved far away, have asked not to be con- patient versus reactivating one, they all agree that tacted, or you do not want to see them ever again. it is easier and less expensive to reactivate a patient Newsletters, reminders and so on, can also be than to obtain a new one. used to reactivate patients. In fact, newsletters should be sent to inactives as more of a priority Combing the Charts than actives. With the active patients, you are A chart audit (a methodical review of all charts) preaching to the already converted. should be done to find any outstanding work as well as patients who have not been in the practice Turn the Knob within a two-year period (or one year, if you do This is like a faucet. You turn it on when you are not one-year recalls). Phone the patients and get them busy, and turn it off when you are very busy. Have into the practice. Most often patient education needs fun with it. to be worked on, for example, explaining why the patient should be coming in on a regular basis.

Accountability Some statistics that should be kept to monitor success or indicate that help is needed are: number of calls made, the number of patients actually contacted and the number of appointments made. An acceptable reactivation rate via phone is about 10 per cent but we have had clients who have a significantly higher rate. Even with a 10 per cent rate, this is a more than worthwhile activity since the reactivated patient often needs a new set of dentures or a reline, etc.

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World Symposium Review

The World Symposium on Private Dental Technology and Denturism was held in Coventry, England, May 11-12.

Dental professionals from around the world came to the event to network, see new industry trends, and attend continuing education sessions. Attendees also had the opportunity to have some fun by touring the area, visiting attractions, and watching the World Symposium Denture Cup.

From castles to ceramics, the symposium in Coventry had something for everyone.

S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 17 World Symposium on Private Dental Technology and Denturism Review Brotherhood of Sterkenburgers honourees

The opening reception of the World Symposium on Private Dental Technology and Denturism was highlighted by the recognition of several international colleagues for their service and dedication to the profession of denturism.

The Brotherhood of Sterkenburgers honours denturists and non- denturists who have provided exceptional support and dedication to the profession. Carlo Zanon of Canada was honoured for his exceptional skills as an educator to denturists in many countries. Former editor of the Denturism Canada, Carlo is also a denturist with a busy practice in Grimsby, Ontario.

Stanislav Skoda is not a denturist but has worked tirelessly to mentor the denturists of the Slovak Republic in their quest for recognition. The Carlo Zanon, Stefan Masik, Stanislav Skoda, Graham Key President of the Slovak Republic Denturist Association, Stefan Masik, was also honoured for his dedication to their efforts while pursuing his own extensive education in the profession. From Australia, Graham Key was honoured as an educator and contributor to the knowledge that accomplishment of professional education is the only way to attain and maintain recognition as denturists.

Because your Patients will be visiting your practice on a regular basis to re-supply. After twenty years on the market, Renew is still only available to dental professionals and is not sold in stores.

18 S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 World Symposium on Private Dental Technology and Denturism Review Pieter Brouwer Award of Merit

The highest honour of the International Federation of Denturists is the Pieter Brouwer Award of Merit. Awarded to individual members of the IFD who have shown exceptional personal and professional dedication to advancing the profession throughout the world, there are only four recipients to date: Chris Allen (United Kingdom), Professor Michael Vakalis (Canada), Austin Carbone (United States), and Paul Levasseur (United States), who was honoured at the symposium reception.

Having graduated with honours from George Brown College in Toronto, Paul practices with two very understanding colleagues in Standish, Maine, USA. Positions held, both past and present, include: instructor, examiner, (IDEC Program), George Brown College; president of the Denturist Association of Maine; current president and past treasurer of the NDA/USA; vice-president (North America) and current president of the International Federation of Denturists. Honours include: honourary member of the Clinical Dental Technicians Association (United Kingdom), honourary member of the College of Dental Prosthesis (United Paul Levasseur Kingdom); member of the Brotherhood of Sterkenburgers (IFD).

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World Symposium on Private Dental Technology and Denturism Review

International Federation of Denturists Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the IFD was held at the Ricoh Centre • European Union Professional Qualifications in Coventry, May 8-9. The following are some highlights of – There is no change to the status. IFD has observer status at the meeting. meetings of the FEPPD and has input into these qualification requirements. • Prior to the AGM, Austin Carbone resigned as Vice President (North America) for personal reasons. Tony • Medical Devices Directive – Draft proposal not accepted Sarrapuchiello (Canada) was appointed by the executive to at last EU Parliament session. IFD to have representation at complete the position until end of term (May 9, 2007). Austin’s June 2007 EU meeting. service to the profession on all levels was acknowledged. • Elections • New Members – St. Kitts & Nevis (Individual member), 2007-2009 South Africa, Spain. There is interest from Iceland and Kenya. President – Paul Levasseur, United States New Zealand and Belgium have expressed interested in re- Vice President – AustralAsia – Graham, Key, Australia joining the IFD and communication will be re-established. Vice President – Europe – Eric Engelbrecht, The Netherlands Vice President – North America – Tony Sarrapuchiello, • IFD supports in principle the concept of an international Canada school to be located in Slovakia; the executive will make the final decision about how IFD will support the project after • Next Meeting communication with Slovak representatives. Fortina Hotel Sliema, Malta October 17-18, 2008 • IFD representatives have met with Vita Zahnfabrik regarding VITA providing a translation of a denturist education program that could be offered in emerging countries. Ivoclar • Future Meetings has offered its Liechtenstein clinical facilities for educational 2009 purposes. IFD is looking into the feasibility and costs of offering World Symposium on Denturism clinical examinations for non-legislated countries to demonstrate Las Vegas, Nevada the practitioners’ competency in their own country. Date and location TBA

• Clinical protocol, baseline competencies and assessment 2010 sheets have been reviewed by the education committee. One Annual Meeting, Finland document will be created and forwarded to IFD members for Date and location TBA review. 2011 • IFD to communicate with the family of Pieter Brouwer to World Symposium have the die for the Sterkernburger medals donated to IFD. A Cologne, Germany subscription fee to maintain the medal presentations will be (to coincide with the International Dental Show) determined and discussed at the next IFD meeting. Date and location TBA

• Sponsorship committee set up to promote IFD to 2012 industry and generate revenue. Committee comprised of Annual Meeting Tony Sarrapuchiello, chair (Canada), Andrew McLean (United Copenhagen, Denmark Kingdom), and John Rogan (Australia). Date and location TBA

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Denturist Association of Canada 2007 Annual General Meeting

The 2007 DAC AGM was held in Coventry May 10, during the World Symposium. The following are some highlights of the meeting.

• Thanks to the sponsors of the Red Jacket Campaign who provided support to bring DAC delegates to the World Symposium: Cuspident, the Province of Québec, Dale Parizeau, Ivoclar Vivadent, and Theriault Printing. Approximately $15,000 has been sponsored to help the DAC with funding delegates.

• Approximately 1,000 denturists and dental technicians • The Federal Dental Care Advisory Committee is in attended the World Symposium. the process of influencing provincial governments to bring the problem of aspiration pneumonia in long-term care facilities to • The accreditation process will be undergoing an the agenda of the provincial Minister of Health. intensive review in 2007/2008. • Discussion on the new semi-annual publication Spectrum • DAC Procedure Codes are under review to make the Denturism and its possible impact on Denturism Canada. document more user-friendly and to incorporate codes used by Although there is a potential for loss of advertising revenues, Alberta denturists. A meeting of the committee will take place members support Denturism Canada as the published voice of in the summer of 2007. New procedure codes adopted at the Canadian denturism. AGM. Revised master document to be forwarded to provinces in July 2007. • Clinical Dental Technicians Association (UK) – Registry now opened with 17 denturists licensed. There • DACnet is ready for full launch pending finalization of should be an additional 90 CDTs registered shortly. The scope administrative matters. An announcement and application is complete, partial, radiographs. should be sent to members in early summer. Subscribers must sign up through the DAC. The subscription fee for the • International Federation of Denturists – Completing first year will be $350 for members; $850 for non-members; in a review of the international examination protocols (for non- subsequent years the fee will be $150 for members; $650 for regulated countries). South Africa, New Zealand and Spain non-members. There will be a 50/50 split of the balance of non- have joined the IFD. Tony Sarrapuchiello (Canada) has been member fees over the member rate with the province that is the elected Vice President – North America. home province of the non-member subscriber. • Next Meeting • Because of a lack of reporting to the DAC, the Centre 2008 AGM international de recherché et d’éducation en Denturologie September 2008 (date and location to be announced) (CIRED) has lost its recognition by DAC as a provider of high- quality continuing education for licensed denturists. 2009 AGM October 2009, World Symposium on Denturism, Las Vegas, • College-Edouard-Montpetit has lost its accreditation Nevada status with the DAC. After three years of communication, negotiations for an on-site visit and/or accreditation review • Canadian Denturist of the Year – were refused. William Lloy, Nova Scotia

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Provincial Reports Presented at 2007 Annual General Meeting

British Columbia “Letters to the Executive” section where Tony Forster is donating 10% of the There are 186 active members, five inac- members can voice their concerns to the sales of his historical posters to the DAA. tive members and one student member. executive committee. An advertising rate (See advertisement on page 40.) There are four new members, all gradu- sheet has been developed. ates from the Denturist Program at The newspaper advertising campaign Yukon Vancouver Community College. has been discontinued due to cost. The There are currently two denturists in the The executive committee produced a executive is investigating continuing the Yukon with one member of the Yukon brochure to educate patients about the campaign through TV advertising. Denturist Society. procedures involved with partial den- The 2007 convention was held at Silver tures and what to expect. Star Mountain (June 1-2, 2007). The 2008 Saskatchewan The website (www.denturist.bc.ca) convention will be held on Vancouver The Denturist Society of Saskatchewan cel- is constantly updated; all brochures are Island (date and venue to be announced). ebrates its 30th anniversary in 2007. During posted and easily accessible The British the fall meeting, they will pay tribute to Columbian Denturist magazine is also Alberta members who were instrumental in build- posted for membership to access with The Denturist Association of Alberta ing the society. a password. currently has 61 members. The associa- The summer general meeting was June The 8th edition of the magazine has tion has been working on a membership 22-23 in Waskesieu, Prince Albert National been published. A travel section has campaign and there is growing interest Park. The fall meeting will be held October been added and there are plans for a from non-members. 12-13 in Moose Jaw at the Temple Garden Continued on page 29

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S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 29 tions. A recent survey of members and The 2008 Canadian National Con- New Brunswick non-members indicated a high degree gress will be held in the Québec. Date Annual General Meeting was held May 31, of satisfaction with Le Denturo. It is and venue to be announced. June 1-2, 2007 in Caraquet, New Brunswick. now distributed only to members in An advertising campaign with Rogers good standing. Nova Scotia Cable and Radio-Canada was held during L’Ordre des denturologistes du There are currently 43 members with March 2007. Québec has asked ADQ to organize a TV two students at NAIT and George The Social Services contract has been advertising campaign. Brown College. Only one denturist is cancelled due to non-parity with dentists. The executive board is considering not licensed for partial dentures. The website (www.nbdenturistsociety. adding a new dimension to the ADQ The annual meeting was held June ca) has been launched. building project: a pedagogical project 2, 2007 in Dartmouth. Five continuing A radiography course will be held in including classrooms equipped with education sessions were offered. Moncton in September 2007. state-of-the-art equipment. The objec- The society is working on a three- tive is to offer the type of training not year continuing education program included in current curricula, whether with NAIT. Newfoundland from a professional standpoint (new The Denturist School at Nova and Labrador products or techniques) or from an Scotia Community College is review- The spring meeting was held June 1-2 in administrative standpoint (clinic man- ing two options. Option 1: all dental Gander with continuing education in Con- agement, finance, taxation, etc.). education at Dalhousie University dylar Teeth/Lingualized Occlusion offered TMJ education models have been Dental School. Option 2: denturist, by Central Dental. developed in both English and French. dental technician, dental assistant A fall meeting is planned with educa- Both are for sale through DAC. and dental hygienist at a new dental tion on dental implants or the fabrication ADQ is pleased to have contributed health complex with dentist/oral of Valplast Partial Dentures. to the red jacket campaign which assisted surgeon instructors brought in as Meetings went well with Social Ser- DAC in sending official delegates to the necessary. An Atlantic school has also vices; however, there has been no further World Symposium in Coventry, England. been suggested to include the New communication from the Department ADQ thanks the sponsors. England states. of Health.

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ovel Functional-physiologi- For determination, refer to a list of criteria to another or to the horizontal reference (10). cal method of establishing define and establish the plane of occlusion: Pitchford indicated that the axis-orbital the ideal personalized plane 1. The plane of occlusion is primarily plane formed an angle of 13° with the Nof occlusion using extra-hard wax-sand related to maxilla and Glenoid fossae. horizontal reference plane and Frankfort occlusion rims and grinding technique 2. The angle of the slope of the articular plane formed and angle of 8° with the for edentulous patients. eminence-posterior guidance. horizontal plane (1). 3. The overbite/overjet relationship-ante- Since none of these factors are likely to Abstract rior guidance. be ideal, it would seem there would be a The plane of occlusion that relates to the 4. The amount of freeway space. small probability that the plane of occlu- horizontal reference plane of the skull, 5. The skeletal relationship of the man- sion would be developed ideally by the Frankfort plane, Camper’s plane, maxil- dible to the maxilla. use of any current marketed system. lary plane, Cook’s plane, axis-orbital 6. The shape and angle of the anteroposte- We would like introduce a new func- plane, and HIP plane, frontal plane, curve rior plane of occlusion. tional-physiological method of establish- of Wilson, Spee and Monson have been 7. The shape and angle of the frontal plane ing the ideal personalized plan of occlu- described and defined (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9), of occlusion. sion by the use of extra-hard wax-sand but there is no available definition or 8. The shape and size of the dental arch. occlusion rims and grinding technique. description of an ideal plane of occlusion There are different and very expensive This technique can be used in any labora- acceptable for individual patients. The systems and articulators (BPS, Axis-orbital tory, denture and dental clinic without any curvature of the plane of occlusion is pri- face-bow, and different semiajustable artic- additional expenses or expensive articu- marily due to the fact that teeth are posi- ulators) that are recommended for using lators and technique in a cost-effective tioned in the arches at varying degrees of the criteria in the process of aligning the manner and will significantly improve the inclination (5). maxillary and the mandibulary models to a determination of personalized occlusion The planes of occlusion of the dental dental instrument and fabricate prostheses. plane and fabrication of prostheses. arches are curved in this manner to However, since most natural objects are Our basic concept is that the most maximize tooth contact during function imperfectly formed, the plane of occlusion ideal articulator for each patient is his/ because of the complex movement of the may not be ideal in most people. Trauma her own uniqueness of the crania-facial mandible. Much of the movement of the to the maxilla or mandible, tongue postur- system, TMJ, and function of the muscles mandible is determined by temporoman- ing, swallowing patterns, airway space, of mastication. dibular joints and mastication muscles in position of cranial bones, and mandibular a defined distance between maxilla and position are all factors which affect the Step 1: Construction mandible. The shape and angle of the development of the shape and relationship of extra-hard wax-sand articular eminence of the glenoid fossa are to the cranium of the plane of occlusion. occlusion rims for the most important factors in determining Morever, all articulator systems are posterior teeth the shape and form of the plane of occlu- designed with the assumption of paral- After accurate determination of vertical sion. The direction of movement of the lelism between the Frankfort plane, the dimension and central occlusion and mandible also has a profound effect. These axis-orbital plane, the upper member of setting of the front upper and lower teeth shapes have been known in dentistry as the articulator, and the horizontal refer- in a semi-adjustable articulator (basi- the curve of Spee, curve of Wilson, and ence plane. However, articulators with this cally any type of articulator can be used). curve of Monson (5). assumption have a built-in design error. Ideally, the frontal plane of occlusion It is absolutely necessary to accurately Neither the Frankfort plane nor the axis- of the dentition and setting of the front align the maxillary and mandibulary orbital plane is parallel to the horizontal teeth should be aligned parallel to the models to a dental instrument used to reference plane. Gonzales and Kingery horizontal reference plane of the skull by analyze the maxillary position, plane of found that the axis-orbital plane and the established guides to develop facial and occlusion and fabricate dental prostheses. Frankfort plane were not parallel to one functional harmony (11).

32 S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 Unfortunately, wax-sand extra-hard rims are not marketed, but any laboratory and denturist can easily fabricate them, using a surgical tube cut lengthwise to form the extra-hard part of the rims. The inner size of the tube should be like the occlusion-size future rims. Mix clean sand Figure 2 with boiling hard wax until pappy. Fill the tube to form a flat and plain surface. Chill the front teeth in protrusive and retrusive to 30-60 degrees slope of the eminence in cold water. Then the hard part of the mandible position. This procedure con- and cups of the teeth should be around rims is ready (Fig. 1). tinues before the front teeth in protrusive 20 degrees (Fig. 3A). movement will be in contact. Now the 2. The anteroposterior curve is steep anteroposterior and mediolateral com- and starts from distal or mesial part pensating curves are ready. Place case in of second premolar. Overbite/overjet articulator. If central occlusion and central relationship is 2:1. This curve usually relationship preliminary was determined relates to 60-90 degrees slope of the properly, upper and lower rims will be in eminence and cups of the teeth should contact. If in preliminary determination be around 30 degrees (Fig. 3B). the central occlusion was not correct and 3. The anteroposterior curve is flat. Little Figure 1 rims do not contact, rearticulate the upper or no overbite-overjet varies. Overbite/ model according to the position of the front overjet relationship is 0:0. This occlusal Place a piece of the fabricated wax-sand teeth and posterior rims in the mouth. plane usually relates to 15-30 degrees rim on top of the regular wax rim in pos- slope of the eminence and cups of the terior areas of the maxilla and mandible. Step 3: Selection of the teeth should be around 0-10 degrees This part should be maintained according posterior teeth and height of (Fig. 3C). to regular guidance but higher than front the cusp The mediolateral curve can be bilateral, teeth on 0.5-0.7 mm. This presage allows us The functional movements of the mandible balanced, or unilateral and will be to increase the distance between front teeth in anteroposterior and mediolateral direc- determined from the patient’s TMJ and provide formation of the occlusion tion and grinding of the rims are absolutely vertical and lateral movements. plane under function of the mandible and individual for each patient and can deter- all crania-facial system. Design and orienta- mine the following occlusal planes: Step 4: Setting of the tion of the posterior rims with hard surface 1. The anteroposterior curve is moderate posterior teeth can be in a different relationship between and starts from the distal part of the We recommend setting the mandibular maxilla and mandible, but the vector of first molar. Overbite/overjet relation- posterior teeth first. There are numerous forces should be oriented between apexes ship is 1:1. This curve usually relates anatomical and physiological factors that of maxillary and mandibulary residual ridges and to meet evenly with the upper and lower rims (Fig. 2).

Step 2: Functional- physiological formation of the ideal personalized plane of occlusion Regardless of the arbitrary guides selected, the final buccolingual positioning must be checked and adjusted if necessary in the patient’s mouth before functional formation of the occlusion plane. Depending on the patient’s needs, a curved or non-curved occlusal plane may be achieved under functional movements of the mandible to anteroposterior and mediolateral direction and grinding of the rims. We usually recommend our patients make several anteroposterior and mediolateral movements, rinse the mouth with cold water and control the relationship of

S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 33 guide the buccolingual positioning of the on the model where the ridge contour References mandibular teeth. One popular sugges- begins to incline excessively. Mandibular 1. Pitchford, JH: A reevaluation of the tion (12) is to place the central fossa of teeth are set no further than the predeter- axis-orbital plane and the use of the mandibular posterior teeth on a line mined mark on the cast, often requiring orbital in a facebow transfer record, J that extends from the proximal contact of the elimination of one denture tooth. Prosthet Dent, pp.349-355, Vol. 66 No. the canine to the middle of the retromolar Typically, the mandibular first premolar 3, Sept. 1991. pad. E. Pound (13, 14) suggested that is selected for elimination since it pro- 2. Karkazis HD, Polizois GL: Cephalo- the mandibular lingual cusps be located vides minimal occlusal surface area. For metrically predicted occlusal plane: within a triangle (Pound’s triangle) the arragement of anteroposterior (Spee) Implications in removable prost- formed by the buccal and lingual sides of and mediolateral (Wilson) compensating odontics, J Prosthet Dent, 65: 258-264, the retromolar pad and mesial proximal curve mandibular teeth are set in contact 19991. contact of the canine. with upper occlusion rims. Upper pos- 3. Ow RKK, Djeng SK, Ho CK: Ori- However, the choice of technique terior teeth are set by direct cusp contact entation of the plane of occlusion. J depends on the level of atrophy of the with mandibular teeth. Prosthet Dent, 64: 31-36, Oct. 1990 mandible; with more atrophy the man- 4. United States Patent 4,155,163, dibular teeth should be placed more Conclusion Robert Schwartz, 1271 Westfield Ave, lingual (11). A significant concern is to Our clinical experience using this tech- Rahway, N.J.07065 provide the least amount of displacement nology over a period of 30 years, allows 5. Okeson, JP., Management of Tem- forces to the denture. For this reason us to postulate that this technology can poromandibular Disorders and attention should be given to preventing help improve the functional quality and Occlusion, 4th Edition,( C.V. Mosby the positioning of denture teeth on the comfort for denture patients and reduce Co.,1998) ascending part of the mandibular ridge, associated complications in a cost-effec- 6. Krueger GE, Schneider RL: A plane since this may cause a forward displace- tive manner. Such results translate to of orientation with an extracranial ment of the denture. higher patient satisfaction and leads to a anterior point of reference. J Prosthet To determine this area, place a mark progressively successful practice. Dent, 56: 56-60, 1986 7. Lieb, Myron, D.D.S., Gelb, Harold: Figure 3A. Ideal class I occlusal pattern. Slope of the Clinical Management of Head, Neck The anteroposterior curve is moderate. Eminence is and TMJ Pain and Dysfunction, pp. Overbite/overjet relationship is 1:1 Moderate 1:1 36-38, 2nd Edition, ( W. B. Saunders (30 - 60º) Co., 1985 Dental Class I Molar Relationship 8. Biographical sketch of Camper, Edin- 1 bugh Medical and Surgical Jornal, 20º 1 1 1807; 3: 257 1 9. Palik, JF, Nelson, DR, White, JT: Accuracy of an earpiece face-bow, J Prosthet Dent, pp. 800-804, 53, Vol. 53 No. 6, June 1985 Figure 3B. Ideal class II occlusal pattern. Slope of the The anteroposterior curve is steep. Eminence is 10. Gonzales JB, Kingery RH: Evaluation Overbite/overjet relationship is 2:1 Steep 2:1 of plane of reference for orienting (60 - 90º) casts on articulators, J Am Dent Assoc Dental Class II 76: 329, 1968 Molar Relationship 30º 11. Carl O. Boucher at. All: Prosthodontic 2 2 treatment for edentulous patients 1 (Seventh Edition, The Mosby Co., pp. 1 367-399, 1975) 12. Lang BR, Razzoof ME: Lingualized integration: tooth molds and occlu- Figure 3C. Ideal class III occlusal pattern. Slope of the sal scheme for edentulous implant The anteroposterior curve is flat. Eminence is Little or no overbite; overjet varies. Shallow 1:2 patients. Implant Dent (3) 204-221, (15 - 30º) 1992 Dental Class III 13. Pound E, Murrell GA: An introduc- Molar Relationship 1 0 - 10º 2 tion to denture simplification, Phase 1, J Prosthet Dent 29: 570, 1973 0 0 14. Pound E, Murrell GA: An introduction to denture simplification, Phase 2, J Prosthet Dent 29: 598, 1973

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NEWS FROMACROSS THE NATION

Notice is CAPHD Hereby Served Upcoming Events: That Le Centre international 2007 CAPHD/ACSDP Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference de recherché et d’éducation en – Toronto, Ontario, July 19-21, 2007. See www.caphd-acsdp.org/events.html Denturologie (CIRED) is no longer for details. recognized by the Denturist “Practice Makes Perfect” The Education of Health Professionals in Community, Association of Canada as a provider Clinical and Simulated Settings. International Conference – Vancouver, BC, Canada, of quality continuing education for November 4-7, 2007. Full details of the symposium are to be found at the confer- licensed denturists/denturologistes. ence website http://www.rebootconference.com/practicemakesperfect2007

David L. Hicks, LD, DD President

36 S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 INMEMORIAM

Fred James Boyce It is with deep sorrow that the family Aydin and Casey. Visitation was held announces the loss of Fred Boyce, on on Saturday, March 10, 2007 from 4-6 Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Beloved p.m. at the Murray E. Newbigging of Jo Barczynski and son Jim Boyce. Funeral Home. If desired, donations Step-family Dana, Gary, Taylor, Teresa, to The Heart and Stroke Foundation Peter, Ann, Rob, Jordann, Michael, would be appreciated.

William Arthur Byman William Byman passed in the early hours illness on March 27. Bill was a noble in of April 6, 2007 at St. Boniface Hospital, the Shrine Khartum Temple for over 50 Winnipeg. He will be deeply mourned by years. Belonging to the motor patrol, the his loving sister Millie Richards, brother sports car unit, and acted as secretary- Edgar, sister-in-law Ada Byman, and treasurer from 1978 to 1979. He was ear- special, long-time friend Eleonore Phil- lier an active member of the St. Boniface/ bert DD. After completing his schooling, St. Vital Kinsmen Club, and a Mason Bill became an apprentice in a denturist in the St. Boniface (Norwood) Lodge. lab, later to open his own lab as a fully Bill was a warm, gentle, tender-hearted certified denturist. His lab, originally the man who deeply cared for the welfare Crescent Dental Lab, was later reorga- of humanity and animals. In return he nized as the Central Park Dental Clinic, received the love and admiration of his which he operated up until his sudden many long-time friends and colleagues.

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By Cathy Anderson

ill Lloy is a man that defies definition. As Coach Bill to his peewee hockey team, as Bthe president of the Denturist Society of Nova Scotia, member of the DAC accreditation committee, member of the Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia, as deputy commanding officer of the 2nd Battalion Nova Scotia Highland- ers, as husband and father, Lloy wears many hats. And he is passionate about every one of them. At 17, a friend of Lloy’s joined the militia. Curious, Lloy went with a group of his friends to the armories in Halifax, “and stopped dead on our feet. Here were Howitzers and everything else in front of us.” After watching for a while, a giant of a man approached the group of teens and ordered them to follow him. He Deputy commanding officer William Lloy. handed them forms, which they duti- fully began to fill out, and Lloy says “at the end of (the form) it said, I hearby Just when Lloy had given up hope of Life became easier when Lloy reclas- swear allegiance to the Queen.” attending school that year, he received sified to a field engineer and transferred He returned the forms the next day, a letter from the Nova Scotia School of from Halifax to Sydney. “We got to do along with parental authorization, Denturism. He went in for an interview, everything; build bridges, explosives, “and the next thing you know, we were although school had already been in ses- water purification, mines, booby traps, you all Canadian Armed Forces Primary sion for over two weeks. “I didn’t have a name it.” He spent 23 years with that unit, Reservists, (militia).” Did Lloy know clue what denturism was,” he confesses. and finished as commanding officer. Lloy what he was getting himself into? “Not “I was just able to skirt around all the is also one of a few reserve engineer offi- a clue,” he laughs, “we just knew we questions and provide them, I guess, cers in Canada who has been given opera- were going to be paid.” with the answers they wanted.” He must tional command over a combined regular Lloy spent his first deployment with have been successful, because he began force engineer support regiment and two the airborne artillery, one of only five school right away. reserve field engineer squadrons. “I was all reservists selected for these prestigious Lloy took his denturism internship set to retire, and higher headquarters said positions. His second and third deploy- on Cape Breton, while continuing his no, we’re not ready to let you go yet.” ments were spent with the militia bat- artillery training. This involved driving He was transferred back to Halifax, to tery. After that, it was time to think of approximately five hours from Sydney to brigade headquarters as G1 in charge of career training. He sent out applica- Shearwater, then flying in a Hercules air- personnel issues and investigations. He tions to become a lab technician in the craft to CFB Gagetown. He would shoot also attended Command Staff College in medical field, but because of increased all weekend and fly back to Shearwater. Kingston, Ontario. He completed training, enrollment that year the universities After sleeping for a few hours in his and is now qualified as a lieutenant-colo- and technical schools were full. “I was vehicle, he would drive back to Sydney nel. “I am the commanding officer des- put on a waiting list along with a whole and go straight to work. This went on for ignate to take over the battalion here (in bunch of other people,” he says. three years. Sydney).” The 2nd Battalion Nova Scotia

38 S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 Highlanders is one of the successor units to the 94th Regiment and 85th Battalion who fought at Vimy and captured Hill 145 “the pimple”. When asked if he still thinks of retirement, he laughs and says, “Who knows, by then I will have completed over 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve, my wife Deana, my daughter Samantha and my son Michael who have been very supportive, will have to adjust to having me around a lot more.” Lloy has been on the executive committee of the Denturist Society of Nova Scotia many times since his introduction in 1976, including his current term as president. He was instrumental in writing the bylaws, legislation and code of ethics. Lloy has also been involved in the Denturist Association of Canada and the creation of its bylaws, and the Denturist Licensing Board of Nova Scotia. “I’ve always been one who wanted to be in the decision cycle and I have always tried to be a forward thinker,” he says. Lloy is excited about the standards for Bill and family making soccer shirts for DAC ATTACK, the team entered in the World continuing education that he helped set in Cup of Denturism soccer tournament in Coventry. Bill designed and made the crests, Nova Scotia. “That was one of the main- his wife Deana put the shirts together. The team consists of David Hicks (Manitoba), Jamshid Zehtab-Jadid (Manitoba), Peter Allen (Yukon), Peter’s son, Michael Vout stays when we wrote the new legislation,” (Ontario), Paul Clayfield (Nova Scotia), Bill Lloy (Nova Scotia), Bill’s son Michael Lloy, he says. and the team manager, Deana Lloy.

S u m m e r /É t é 2 0 0 7 39 The program operates on a credit including discipline and independence, each aspect of his life, and finds mean- basis, instead of class hours. “Hours are leadership and confidence, team building and purpose in everything he does. hours, whereas a credit is defined by a ing and organization. He is hoping to Perhaps he speaks most passionately committee,” he says. A more difficult, retire from the military in three years. about serving his country. “I have a technical course will be assigned more After that? “Who knows, I have been great respect for the soldiers that I credits than a less technical business a commanding officer, graduated from train and lead,” he says quietly. “I’ve course. “In Nova Scotia, you have to have Command Staff College, competed at deployed soldiers in every corner of 36 credits every three years. If you don’t the Canadian National Small Arms the world; on United Nations peace have 36 credits; your license doesn’t get Competition five times (won twice), keeping missions, NATO missions; renewed.” This highly successful program deployed to Germany as senior Cana- they’ve been in every theatre of con- ensures the advancement of denturism in dian officer, done more than most flict including Bosnia and Afghani- Nova Scotia. people could imagine. I have been stan. I have had soldiers on domestic Lloy has begun to take things slower in involved with many positions and com- operations (operations within Canada) his practice. “My secretary and assistant mittees in denturism provincially and including the Red River floods, the ice for 23 years, Lana Spears, was injured in a nationally and have tried to provide storm in central Canada, the hurricane car accident and while she was convalesc- constructive input and help where I in Halifax, and personally deployed ing she met the man of her dreams and could. I have met, with few exceptions, to the recovery of the Swissair crash moved away. I have not replaced her as truly dedicated and professional people off Blandford/Peggy’s Cove. I take a yet.” Now on his own, he works at what- across this country, this is not some- lot of pride in them and what they do. ever pace he desires and “maintain everything that when that day comes will be They expect support and dependable thing in a more rational process,” he says. easy to leave behind.” leadership, and I am here to provide Thirty-two years of service in the It is clear that Lloy is a competent it for them. I have the greatest respect military have taught Lloy many skills, and thorough individual. He dives in to for them.”

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$50 CDN per set plus shipping and handling. A percentage will be donated to the Denturist Association of Alberta. To order, contact Tony Forster at 403-283-1272 The Denturist Association of Canada is very pleased to announce that William Lloy is the recipient of the 2007 George Connolly Award for Canadian Denturist of the Year. Sponsored by Dentsply Canada, the award is in the memory of George Connolly, a pioneer of Canadian denturism. The 2007 award was presented in Coventry at the World Symposium. DAC congratulates Bill on this well deserved achievement.

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