His private practice is limited to restorative dentistry, prosthodontics and implant prosthodontics. He was a charter member, first president and honorary member of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry later to become the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. He is the recipient of the Award of Excellence of the American Academy of Operative Dentistry.

His CV includes a long list of awards and recognitions, publications and presentations. He is the 2008 recipient of the William John Gies Award of the American College of Dentists. This is the highest honor the American College can bestow upon a Fellow.
 

Topic: The Blending of Art and Science in Dentistry

The need and the ability to demonstrate creativity through art is indigenous to humans. That need and ability separate us from the animal world. We as dentists strive for evidence based performance (Science) also we are fortunate that through our work we have found a vehicle for our creativity (Art). Many dentists are also involved with art outside of the profession.

My own earth art and stone sculpture have provided me a foray into the art world and an opportunity to address the public. I like to give dentistry the credit for my inspiration.

For me the blending of art and science has manifested itself historically in restorative dentistry with golf foil, the cast gold restoration, the restoration of endontically treated teeth, perio-prosthodontics, the re-construcion of occlusion, implant prosthodontics and aesthetic dentistry.

The 26 minute power point presentation will underscore these observations.