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Nova Scotia Smiles: Getting to know Dr. Paula MacPherson of Halifax!

Jan 9, 2025 • Nova Scotia Smiles

By Samantha AshenhurstNSDA Communications Manager Nova Scotia Dentist recently chatted with Dr. Paula MacPherson! A 2008 graduate of the Dalhousie…

Nova Scotia Smiles: Getting to know Dr. Paul McLaughlin of Yarmouth!

Nov 8, 2024 • Nova Scotia Smiles

By Samantha AshenhurstNSDA Communications Manager 1. Why did you pursue dentistry? Originally, I was on my way to being a…

Bringing oral care lessons into the classroom

Jul 2, 2024 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

When Dr. Carrie Terry’s niece stopped into the clinic for her regular dental check-up, the six-year-old was keen to learn…

Public Health returns to schools with a renewed fluoride delivery program

Apr 30, 2024 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

A school-based fluoride delivery program has been part of Public Health’s work in Nova Scotia since 1998. The benefits of school-based programs are greatest for children that face multiple risk conditions for dental decay and poor oral health outcomes.

Easing pain and fear: The heartwarming experience of paediatric dentistry

Jan 10, 2024 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

At the IWK, Ellie Wedlake and Renee Ingram conduct new patient exams, treatment, and follow-up in the referral-based practice, supervised by the paediatric dentists who work at the hospital.

Meet Dr. Ferne Kraglund, Associate Dean of Students at Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry

Nov 14, 2023 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

In junior high and high school, Dr. Ferne Kraglund (DDS ‘04) volunteered on the geriatric floors at Saint John Regional Hospital in New Brunswick.

Dalhousie Grad profile: Olu Brown

Oct 25, 2023 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

Olu Brown’s (DDS’23) first encounter with the Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University was as a nervous patient needing several fillings.

Dalhousie Grad profile: Alero Boyo

Oct 11, 2023 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

For Alero Boyo, convocation this year meant tying a bow on 17 years of university education. Her most recent degree, a combined Doctor of Medicine/Master of Science in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery from Dalhousie University, accounts for the final six years.

Dr. Sura Hadad

Apr 24, 2019 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

Volunteering a family activity for Halifax dentist Dr. Sura Hadad believes in helping others and paying it forward – an…

Dr. Ian Doyle

Dec 17, 2018 • Your Dentists. Your Communities.

Volunteering and dentistry go hand-in-hand A Cape Breton dentist reflects on 40 years of service For Dr. Ian Doyle, volunteering…