Schedule at a Glance
(may be subject to change)
Thursday June 4
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 08:00-12:30 | CAP Executive Council & Board of Directors Meeting Hanover Room |
| 12:30-13:30 | Executive Council & Board of Directors Lunch Hanover Room |
| 13:30-16:00 | Long Range Planning Meeting Hanover Room |
| 17:00-18:30 | Registration Desk Open Hotel Lobby |
| 18:00-20:00 | Trade Show Set Up for Sponsors & Exhibitors Regency Room |
Friday June 5 – Windsor Room
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 07:00-16:00 | Registration Desk Open Windsor Room Foyer |
| 08:00-18:30 | Trade Show Exhibits Open Regency Room |
| 07:30-08:00 | Breakfast Buffet Windsor Room Foyer |
| 08:00-08:15 | Welcome Address, Dr. Marla MacAulay, President |
| 08:15-9:15 | Dr. Michael Glogauer, Why Photogrammetry is Standard of Care in Full Arch Reconstruction – Sponsored by Straumann & Colgate |
| 09:15-10:15 | Dr. Michael Glogauer, Preventing, Detecting and Non-Invasive Management of Peri-Implant Diseases – Sponsored by Straumann & Colgate |
| 10:15-10:45 | Refreshment Break – Opportunity to explore the Trade Show Regency Room |
| 10:45-12:15 | Dalhousie Grad Perio Residents: Drs. Mohammad Abu-Samak, Tiffany Kisway, and Olivier Leclerc Application of Current Periodontal Literature to Clinical Practice |
| 12:15-13:15 | Lunch Buffet Terrace Restaurant |
| 13:15-14:45 | Dr. Sam Malkinson, Tertiary Implant Stability – sponsored by Crest Oral-B |
| 14:45-15:15 | Refreshment Break – Opportunity to explore the Trade Show |
| 15:15-16:45 | Dr. Sam Malkinson, Pocket Reduction via Osseous Resective Surgery, – sponsored by Crest Oral-B |
| 17:00-18:30 | Welcome Reception Regency Room |
Saturday June 6 – DDS Track – Windsor Room 1
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 07:00-15:30 | Registration Desk Open Windsor Room Foyer |
| 08:00-15:30 | Trade Show Exhibits Open Regency Room |
| 08:00-08:30 | Breakfast Buffet Windsor Room Foyer |
| 08:30-10:00 | Dr. Vinay Bhide – Unlocking the Mysteries of the Anterior Mandible for Optimizing Root Coverage Outcomes, sponsored by Colgate |
| 10:00-10:30 | Refreshment Break – Opportunity to explore the Trade Show Regency Room |
| 10:30-12:00 | Dr. Tom Viola – Sweet Dreams (Are Not Made of This)! The Dental Implications of Diabetes Mellitus and The Medications Used to Treat It |
| 12:00-13:15 | Lunch Buffet Terrace Restaurant |
| 12:45-13:15 | CAP Annual General Meeting (Open to Active CAP Members Only) |
| 13:15-14:45 | Dr. Pierre-Luc Michaud – Balancing Esthetics and Biomechanics in Implant Dentistry: From Planning to Prosthesis |
| 14:45-15:15 | Refreshment Break – Opportunity to explore the Trade Show Regency Room |
| 15:15-16:45 | Dr. Sara Gordon – Non-Microbial Gingivitis |
| 18:00-23:00 | President’s Cocktail & Dinner Regency Room |
Saturday June 6 – Hygiene Track – Windsor Room 2
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 07:00-15:30 | Registration Desk Open Windsor Room Foyer |
| 08:00-15:30 | Trade Show Exhibits Open Regency Room |
| 08:00-08:30 | Breakfast Buffet Windsor Room Foyer |
| 08:30-10:00 | Dr. Tom Viola – Weed Will…Weed Will…Rock You! The Fall and Rise of Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Terpenes and Their Dental Considerations |
| 10:00-10:30 | Refreshment Break – Opportunity to explore the Trade Show Regency Room |
| 10:30-12:00 | Dr. Aditya Patel – Perio vs Implants: Saving Teeth or Replacing Them? |
| 12:00-13:15 | Lunch Buffet Terrace Restaurant |
| 13:15-16:45 | Dani Botbyl – From Probe to Power: Case-Driven Ultrasonic Debridement Strategies – sponsored by Dentsply Sirona |
| 14:45-15:15 | Refreshment Break – Opportunity to explore the Trade Show Regency Room |
| 18:00-23:00 | President’s Cocktail & Dinner Regency Room |
PERIO VS IMPLANTS: SAVING TEETH OR REPLACING THEM?
This course equips dental hygienists with a structured approach to one of the most consequential clinical decisions in contemporary practice: determining when a periodontally compromised tooth can be predictably maintained and when replacement with an implant is the most appropriate long-term option.
Participants will review a practical decision framework for chairside periodontal prognosis, including the clinical and patient-specific risk factors that significantly influence outcomes. The program also addresses the misconception that implants are maintenance-free by emphasizing early identification and differentiation of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, along with timely intervention strategies. Evidence-informed, risk-based maintenance protocols will be discussed for both natural dentition and implants, with attention to instrumentation considerations and effective biofilm disruption.
The course concludes with a communication model to support efficient interdisciplinary collaboration and high-quality referrals, ultimately strengthening clinical decision-making and patient care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this educational session, the attendee will be able to:
- Differentiate, using defined clinical and patient-centered criteria, when periodontally compromised teeth are appropriate candidates for retention versus replacement with dental implants.
- Apply evidence-informed prognostic indicators (e.g., attachment loss patterns, mobility, furcation involvement, systemic and behavioral risk factors) to stratify teeth and implant sites by risk and predictability.
- Distinguish peri-implant mucositis from peri-implantitis through standardized assessment of probing, bleeding/suppuration, radiographic findings, and disease progression patterns.
- Implement risk-based periodontal and peri-implant maintenance protocols, including recall interval selection, biofilm control strategies, and appropriate instrumentation, to optimize long-term outcomes.
- Formulate concise, structured interdisciplinary communication (documentation, referral triggers, and case presentation) to support timely decision-making and management by the periodontist and restorative team.
Sweet Dreams (Are Not Made of This)!
The Dental Implications of symptoms and differential diagnosis
Diabetes Mellitus and the Medications Used To Treat It
Diabetes, as well as its numerous systemic complications, is often accompanied by and is exacerbated by numerous other co-morbid conditions.
This program will provide participants with an overview of diabetes mellitus, the arsenal of medications used in its treatment and the complex interplay between diabetes and the oral-systemic disease.
Special emphasis will be placed on the use of new GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) agonists, such as Ozempic (semaglutide), and dual-action GLP-1/GIP (gastric inhibitory polypeptide) agonists, such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), for the treatment of diabetes as well as their use in the management of obesity.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the different types of diabetes, including The Dental Implications of symptoms and differential diagnosis
- Describe the complex interplay of diabetes and periodontal disease as well as the origins of the oral systemic connection
- Review the various classes of medications used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and its numerous co-morbidities
- Explore patient management strategies essential for successful treatment planning and proper patient care
“Weed Will…Weed Will…Rock You!”
The Fall and Rise of Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Terpenes and Their Dental Considerations
The DEA considers cannabis to have no accepted medical use. Therefore, it is illegal to possess. Yet, almost every state has enacted legislation aimed at legalizing or decriminalizing cannabis for medical or recreational use. Despite this rise in social and legal acceptance, public health concerns regarding the use of cannabis remain, especially among dental professionals since the major routes of administration of cannabisinvolvesthe oral cavity.
This program will introduce dental professionals to the pharmacology of cannabis, including its various dosage forms, routes of administration and adverse reactions. Special emphasis will be placed on the effects of cannabis use on oral health and dental treatment, as well as the proposed use of cannabis in dentistry for the management of patient anxiety and odontogenic pain
Learning Objectives
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Discuss the history and various types of cannabis, as well as its current legal status
- Describe the pharmacology of cannabis, including its mechanism of action, routes of administration, available formulations and proposed uses in dentistry
- Explain the clinical considerations of cannabis use, including adverse reactions, drug interactions, contraindications and effects on major organ systems
- Explore the dental considerations of cannabis, including potential treatment modifications, and strategies for patient care planning
NON-MICROBIAL GINGIVITIS
Course Outline
- Introduction and definition
- Diagnostic approach
- DAMIEN method: What is/are the most likely tissue of origin and disease process?
- D = Developmental disease process
- Potential example: Hereditary gingival fibromatosis
- A = Allergic / Autoimmune disease process
- Potential examples: Crohn disease, contact allergy, desquamative gingivitis (MMP, PV, etc.)
- M = Metabolic disease process
- Associated with drug, hormone, diet
- Potential examples: Juvenile spongiotic gingivitis, scurvy, pellagra
- I = Infectious disease process
- Viral, Fungal, Bacterial: All are arguably microbial; consider whether they may be secondary to systemic disease or immunosuppression )
- Potential examples: HHV, Poxvirus, Coxsackievirus, HPV, Candida, NUG, NUP, sexually transmitted, mycobacterial
- E = Environmental disease process
- Physical, Chemical, Thermal, Electromagnetic
- Potential examples: Foreign Body Gingivitis, aspirin burn,
- N = Neoplastic disease process
- Typical features of benign vs malignant lesions
- Potential examples: leukemia, epithelial dysplasia, Squamous Cell CA
Learning Objectives
At the end of this educational session, the attendee will be able to:
- Define non-microbial gingivitis.
- Describe a diagnostic approach based on the suspected tissue of origin and the suspected disease process.
- Differentiate typical features of benign vs malignant lesions.
- Formulate a logical differential diagnosis for a patient with gingival inflammation that is not responsive to conventional antimicrobial therapy.
BALANCING ESTHETICS AND BIOMECHANICS IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY: FROM PLANNING TO PROSTHESIS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the program, participants should be able to:
- Identify key esthetic and biomechanical parameters that influence implant treatment planning.
- Apply principles of implant positioning and prosthetic design to enhance esthetic outcomes.
- Recognize and mitigate biomechanical risk factors associated with implant-supported restorations.
PREVENTING, DETECTING AND NON-INVASIVE MANAGEMENT OF PERI-IMPLANT DISEASES
This course focuses on the prevention, early detection, and non-invasive management of peri-implant diseases to support long-term implant health and patient outcomes. Participants will review the biological mechanisms of peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, along with patient-related and prosthetic risk factors that influence disease development. Emphasis will be placed on recognizing early clinical signs, including soft-tissue inflammation, bleeding on probing, radiographic bone changes, and changes in implant stability.
Learners will explore evidence-based diagnostic protocols, maintenance strategies, and patient education techniques that help reduce disease progression. The course will also examine structured monitoring protocols for implant patients, including risk assessment, recall intervals, and documentation methods that support preventive care.
Non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment approaches will be discussed, including mechanical decontamination, antimicrobial strategies, and laser-assisted therapies such as LAPIP™ (Laser-Assisted Peri-Implantitis Procedure). Participants will evaluate clinical indications, benefits, and limitations of these approaches within comprehensive implant care.
By integrating prevention, diagnosis, and conservative treatment strategies, this course prepares clinicians to manage peri-implant disease predictably while preserving implant function, supporting tissue stability, and improving long-term patient satisfaction in implant dentistry.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this educational session, the attendee will be able to:
- Recognize risk factors, clinical signs, and diagnostic methods used to prevent and detect peri-implant diseases at early stages.
- Evaluate treatment strategies for peri-implant disease, including monitoring protocols, non-surgical management, and minimally invasive approaches such as LAPIP™ therapy.
WHY PHOTOGRAMMETRY IS STANDARD OF CARE IN FULL ARCH RECONSTRUCTION
This course explores why photogrammetry has become the standard of care in full-arch implant reconstruction by improving accuracy, efficiency, and predictability in digital dental workflows. Participants will learn the fundamental principles of photogrammetry, including how precise three-dimensional implant position capture reduces cumulative errors associated with traditional impressions and scanning methods. The course also introduces step-by-step digital workflow protocols for full-arch treatment planning, verification, and prosthesis fabrication. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, communication between surgical and laboratory teams, and achieving consistent, passive-fit restorations that support long-term implant success and patient satisfaction in complex restorative cases.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this educational session, the attendee will be able to:
- Understand the principles of photogrammetry and its role in improving accuracy within digital workflows for full-arch implant reconstruction.
- Apply digital workflow protocols that achieve predictable full-arch treatment outcomes.
TERTIARY IMPLANT STABILITY
As implants become more and more commoditized within dentistry, how can we separate ourselves from the masses and elevate our implant therapy to new heights? Protocols for the surgical placement of implants have been well-established for some time now. The area where a practitioner can truly stand out is by planning their implants for long-term stability.
In Tertiary Implant Stability, we will explore the various facets which influence the longevity of implants. By examining pre-surgical, peri-surgical, and post-surgical aspects of implantology, we can better appreciate what goes in to making certain the implant we place today is still in a functional and esthetic state thirty years hence.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this lecture, participants will:
- be aware of how periodontal and peri-implant health affect long-term implant stability
- be aware of how the size, position and angulation of an implant affect long-term implant stability
- be aware of how maintenance protocols affect long-term implant stability
- be aware of what you can do to manage these various phases of implantology, regardless of whether you’re placing the implant, restoring the implant, or both
POCKET REDUCTION VIA OSSEOUS RESECTIVE SURGERY
It’s the re-evaluation at the end of Phase 1 non-surgical periodontal therapy. You and your patient have worked hard to treat the periodontitis you diagnosed when you first met. You do your charting and realize that some residual periodontal pockets still exist. What do you do now?
Phase 2 Periodontal Surgical Therapy picks up where Management of Phase 1 Periodontal Therapy left off. In this course, participants will review which residual pockets need further surgical treatment, and which can be maintained as is. The reasons behind why some pockets resolve while others don’t will also be discussed. Different surgical approaches and modalities will be presented, to give participants an idea of what actually happens during periodontal surgical therapy. Finally, the outcomes of surgical therapy will be addressed, to give participants knowledge of what results can be expected when a patient undergoes periodontal surgical therapy.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lecture, participants will:
- understand the reasons behind non-resolution of periodontal pockets
- become aware of different surgical modalities and approaches for various clinical scenarios requiring surgical intervention
- learn what results to anticipate following surgical periodontal therapy, along with the consequences and side effects of these treatments
FROM PROBE TO POWER: CASE-DRIVEN ULTRASONIC DEBRIDEMENT STRATEGIES
Using guided discussion and case scenarios, this session elevates clinical decision-making in ultrasonic periodontal therapy. Emphasis is placed on optimizing procedural effectiveness and efficiency while enhancing patient comfort, as participants explore the nuanced management of varying levels and tenacities of calculus and biofilm. Attendees are encouraged to share their own clinical experiences to expand perspective and the application of critical thinking within patient-centred periodontal care.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Examine current practice guidelines to clarify the roles of ultrasonic technology and air polishing in non-surgical periodontal therapy.
- Evaluate variations in ultrasonic tip design and determine optimal selection for diverse debridement scenarios within the dental hygiene appointment.
- Describe ideal adaption of the ultrasonic active tip around commonly missed anatomical sites including line angles, the CEJ and furcations.
- Analyze treatment evaluation findings to guide assessment and management of non-responsive sites and determine appropriate transition to supportive periodontal care.
Unlocking the Mysteries of the Anterior Mandible for Optimizing Root Coverage Outcomes
The anterior mandible (particularly the incisor region) remains one of the most clinically demanding regions for achieving predictable root coverage. Success in this zone is frequently hindered by a complex interplay of anatomical constraints and soft tissue dynamics that differ significantly from the maxillary arch. This evidence-based presentation explores the underlying challenges that often lead to inconsistent outcomes, shifting the focus toward a deeper understanding of site-specific variables. By examining the subtle nuances that govern tissue stability and graft integration, clinicians will gain fresh insights into managing this high-stakes area and achieving both successful and predictable root coverage outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this educational session, attendees will be able to:
- Critically evaluate the literature with respect to root coverage procedures in the anterior mandible.
- Identify the unique anatomical and biological constraints of the anterior mandible that frequently preclude predictable root coverage outcomes.
- Learn site-specific surgical strategies tailored for achieving optimal root coverage outcomes in the anterior mandible.
A Special Group Rate of $289+tax/night is available at The Prince George Hotel, until May 3, 2026, based on availability.
After May 3, 2026, additional reservations will be accepted and confirmed on a space-availability basis.
Un tarif spécial de groupe de 289 $ + taxes/nuit est disponible à l’hôtel Prince George jusqu’au 3 mai 2026, selon les disponibilités.
Après le 3 mai 2026, les réservations supplémentaires seront acceptées et confirmées en fonction des disponibilités.
A full refund is available for cancellations received on or before May 1, 2026, minus a $100+HST administration fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after May 1, 2026. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to canadian.academy.perio@gmail.com.
Un remboursement complet est possible pour les annulations reçues au plus tard le 1er mai 2026, moins des frais administratifs de 100 $ + TVH. Aucun remboursement ne sera accordé pour les annulations reçues après le 1er mai 2026. Toutes les demandes de remboursement doivent être soumises par écrit à canadian.academy.perio@gmail.com.
Featured Speakers
Vinay
Bhide
Vinay Bhide
Dr. Vinay Bhide is a board-certified periodontist who provides the full scope of surgical periodontal and dental implant therapy. Dr. Bhide has a special interest in esthetic and reconstructive periodontics. Dr. Bhide completed his dental and specialty training at the University of Toronto. Dr. Bhide is an Examiner and Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. In addition to private practice, Dr. Bhide is a clinical instructor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Toronto where he is involved in didactic and clinical teaching of periodontics at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania and head of the Division of Periodontics at Sinai Health Toronto. Dr. Bhide has lectured nationally and internationally and published on various topics related to periodontics and implantology.
- Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
- Clinical Instructor and Lecturer, Department of Periodontology, University of Toronto
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Periodontics, University of Pennsylvania
- Division Head, Periodontics, Sinai Health – Toronto
Dani
Botbyl
Dani Botbyl
Dani Botbyl is an educator, author, and researcher and has been a trailblazer for the advancement of ultrasonic technology in dental hygiene practice and education in North America.
She is credited with leading the first team of researchers to investigate the topic of ultrasonic instrumentation education in dental hygiene programs with culmination of her knowledge and research producing multiple publications in industry and peer-reviewed journals and textbooks.
In 2018, with her co-authors, Dani was awarded the Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene Research Award for Best Original Research Paper. Dani co-authored the second edition of Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement: Theory and Technique (2024) and is a contributing author to the sixth edition of Darby and Walsh Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice (2024).
Dani has presented hundreds of evidence-based programs to dental hygiene students, faculty and practicing clinicians nationally and internationally, served as the National Clinical Educator with Dentsply Sirona 2000-2023 and held a faculty position at Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology in Welland, Ontario Canada for over a decade. Dani’s passion for enhancing the practice of dental hygiene creates learning experiences that are not to be missed!
Sara
Gordon
Sara Gordon
Dr. Sara Gordon is Professor Emerita in the Department of Oral Medicine and former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. For over 40 years, Dr. Gordon has been a clinician, educator and researcher in oral pathology, oral medicine, oral diagnosis, and treatment planning. She has worked to widen the scope of dental education, so dentists can provide better overall healthcare for patients and reduce health disparities.
Dr. Gordon received a D.D.S. from Dalhousie University (1985) and M.S. in pathology (1996) from the University of Western Ontario, where she also completed a four-year residency in oral and maxillofacial pathology (1997). She is a diplomate in the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and a fellow in oral medicine and oral and maxillofacial pathology in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. She is also a fellow in dental surgery in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
After practicing as a general dentist in her hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dr. Gordon taught at Dalhousie Faculty of Dentistry (1986-1993), followed by positions teaching general, systemic and oral pathology at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) (1997-2006) and the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) (2006-2014). Dr. Gordon moved to the University of Washington in 2014 to lead transformation of the curriculum. Student scores on their national board exams rose to among the highest in the nation, while UW dental school’s world ranking climbed to 4th place. Dr. Gordon led curricular innovations during the COVID pandemic, setting a benchmark for other North American dental schools.
Dr. Gordon is a national board examiner in oral medicine and oral pathology for the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a member of the Dental Education Specialty Advisory Board of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland. She is also a commissioner of the US Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations and a specialty site visitor in oral and maxillofacial pathology for the US Commission on Dental Accreditation.
In 2024, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) awarded Dr. Gordon the Chair of the ADEA Board of Directors Citation for her “exceptional service to ADEA and the dental education community.” Her many distinctions include awards and scholarships recognizing her teaching, research, leadership, and writing. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific publications and presented at hundreds of professional events and continuing education courses on almost every continent.
Michael Glogauer
Michael Glogauer
Dr. Glogauer is an internationally recognized dental clinician scientist (DDS, 1993 PhD 1999, Dip Perio, 1999) and a leader in the fields of dentistry, oral immunity, oral diseases, alveolar bone grafting and the links between oral health and systemic health. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School (1999-2001). He is a Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto (since 2002), Head of Dentistry for University Health Network, Chief of Dental Oncology at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and owner of OMGPerio, a periodontal and dental implant practice in Hamilton Ontario.
He has received awards for recognition of scientific excellence (Quality of Life research award from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)-IMHA-2006) and has been funded by MRC/CIHR since 1994. He has generated over 280 peer reviewed publications in the fields of dentistry, oral health and immunology with over 18,500 citations and an H-Factor of 80. He has 7 patents and is CEO and co-founder of start-up Ostia Sciences which focuses on the oral microbiome testing and probiotic development. He is a Fellow in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Sam Malkinson
Sam Malkinson
Dr. Sam Malkinson, DMD, Cert Perio, MSD, FRCDC, Dip ABPDIS, graduated from McGill’s Faculty of Dentistry in 2007 and went on to do an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at the University of Connecticut, followed by a General Practice Residency at the University of British Columbia. He then pursued a specialty in Periodontics at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he also earned his Master’s degree for his thesis concerning the effects of aesthetic crown lengthening on social perceptions. Having returned to Montreal in 2012, he is in full-time private practice limited to periodontics and implantology. He is a Faculty Lecturer at McGill University, and in 2014 he was named McGill Dentistry’s Clinical Demonstrator of the Year. In 2015 he was honoured with the W.W. Wood Award for Excellence in Dental Education, and the American Academy of Periodontology Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring in Periodontics Award, for commitment to excellence in providing education in the full scope of clinical periodontics and relaying that enthusiasm to students. He also teaches at the Université de Montréal’s Faculté de médecine dentaire as a clinical instructor of periodontics, and in 2025 was honoured there once again with AAP’s award.
Dr. Malkinson is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery. He is a member of the Ordre des dentistes du Quebec, the Quebec Periodontal Association, the Federation of Dental Specialists of Quebec, the Canadian Academy of Periodontology, and the American Academy of Periodontology. He has been appointed by the National Dental Examining Board of Canada as an Examiner Expert in Content for Periodontics and has served as a manuscript reviewer for the Acta Odontologica Scandinavica journal.
Pierre-Luc Michaud
Pierre-Luc Michaud
Pierre-Luc Michaud, D.M.D., M.Sc., Cert. Prostho., F. Oral Onco. & Max. Prostho., FRCDC is a Full Professor and head of the divisions of prosthodontics at the Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry. Dr. Michaud received his dental degree from Université de Montréal in 2007 and completed a Master of Science and specialty training in prosthodontics in 2011.
In 2022, he also completed a Fellowship in Oral Oncology & Maxillofacial Prosthodontics at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Michaud has lectured extensively on local, national, and international platforms. His research interests include biomaterials, surface bonding, implant dentistry, and maxillofacial prosthodontics. He published many scientific manuscripts in peer reviewed journals and serves as a member of the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.
He is a fellow and examiner of the Royal College of dentists of Canada and a content developer for the National Dental Speciality Examination. He actively maintains a private practice in the Dalhousie intramural Faculty Practice, where he covers all aspects of prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthodontics.
Aditya
Patel
Aditya Patel
Dr. Aditya Patel is a certified specialist in Periodontics and is a registered Fellow in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. In 2012, Dr. Patel graduated from the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Toronto. Following graduation, Dr. Patel enrolled in the Masters of Periodontics program at Dalhousie. During his residency he became well-versed in providing care in all aspects of periodontic specialty treatment and dental implantology.
Following graduation, he became a part time clinical instructor at the Faculty of Dentistry, and he continues to teach in fourth year DDS clinics as well as supervising Graduate Periodontics residents. Dr. Patel is the Vice- President of the Canadian Dental Specialty Association (CDSA, 2025-2026), Past President of the Canadian Academy of Periodontology (2022-2023) and an International member of the American Academy of Periodontology. He is also co-director of the local study club called Perio By The Ocean that organizes periodontal related hands-on workshops.
Dr. Patel currently works in private practice in Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro, Nova Scotia. A resolute, caring professional, Dr. Patel is a family person who enjoys spending time his spouse and 2 boys travelling, coaching basketball or playing board games.
Tom
Viola
Tom Viola
With over 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker and published author, Tom Viola, R.Ph., C.C.P. has earned his national and international reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for all members of the dental team.
Tom has presented over 1000 informative, humorous and engaging continuing education seminars and webinars to dental professionals internationally since 2001.
Dr. Mohammad Abu-Samak
Dr. Mohammad Abu-Samak, BDS, PhD, is a Periodontics resident (PGY-3) at Dalhousie University with a focus on inflammation, pain modulation, and postoperative recovery. He completed his PhD in Oral Health Sciences at McGill University. His expertise lies in randomized clinical trials, evidence synthesis, and evidence-based dentistry.”
Dr. Tiffany Kisway
Dr. Tiffany Kisway, BEng, DDS, is a Periodontics resident (PGY-3) at Dalhousie University. She is a Dental Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces with special training in Forensic Odontology. As a result of her military career she has lived in many provinces in Canada and also in Europe. Dr. Kisway is also a wife and a mother to two children.
Dr. Olivier Leclerc
Dr. Olivier Leclerc is a dentist and current graduate resident in Periodontics at Dalhousie University. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Université de Montréal and completed a General Practice Residency at McGill University’s Jewish General Hospital before entering specialty training in periodontics.
His academic and professional path has been recognized through distinctions including the MSSS Tuition Scholarship from Québec’s Ministry of Health and Social Services and the Scotiabank Outstanding Integrity and Values Award from the Faculty of Dentistry of the Université de Montréal. Dr. Leclerc practiced general dentistry in Montreal from 2017 to 2024 and has presented his research at the international level.
Mohammad Abu-Samak, Tiffany Kisway & Olivier Leclerc from Dalhousie University
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