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

January 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 Dental School, Dr. MacPherson...

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

November 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 chemistry teacher — I...

Bringing oral care lessons into the classroom

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

Public Health returns to schools with a renewed fluoride delivery program

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...

Easing pain and fear: The heartwarming experience of paediatric dentistry

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...

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

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

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

For Alero Boyo, convocation this year meant tying a bow on 17 years of university education. Her most recent degree, a combined Doctor of...

Dr. Sura Hadad

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

Dr. Ian Doyle

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

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