CDA Essentials 2018 • Volume 5 • Issue 5

38 | 2018 | Issue 5 O bituaries REMEMBERING DENTISTRY LEADERS DR. RAYMOND McDERMOTT Dr. Raymond (Ray) McDermott of Timmins, Ontario, passed away on March 1, 2018, at the age of 88. Dr. McDermott earned his DDS degree in 1961 and MSc and Specialty Certification in Dental Public Health in 1973 from the University of Toronto. In 1975, he accepted an associate professor position at the University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry. He served as department head of several departments and in 1992 was appointed dean of the college, serving in that capacity until he retired in 1998. He was appointed the title of dean emeritus by President J.W. George Ivany upon his retirement. Dr. McDermott was passionate about education. At USask, he implemented and taught practice management courses because he believed that providing dental students with the essential business tools to run a practice should be an integral part of the training. Noted for astute financial management, he set aside sufficient resources over the years to cover the cost of the Dr. McDermott Clinical Simulation Facility, an essential resource for training future dentists. The facility opened in 1998 and on its 20th anniversary, it remains an enduring legacy for its founder. “These milestones describe his career, but not the man. Honesty, humility, intelligence and a keen sense of humour were trademarks,” says Dr. Ken Sutherland, professor in the department of Prosthodontics at the University of Saskatchewan. “Knowledgeable and widely respected in the dental education community, Ray was equally well- respected by faculty, staff and students, all of whom benefitted from his wisdom and understanding.” In retirement, Dr. McDermott moved to Victoria, British Columbia, with his wife Anne. They travelled throughout Vancouver Island and across the globe. a DR. KENNETH GLOVER Dr. Kenneth E. Glover of Victoria, British Columbia, passed away at the age of 80 on December 23, 2017. Dr. Glover earned his DDS in 1962 from the University of Alberta (UAlberta) and moved to Vermilion, Alberta, with his wife Elinor where he opened a practice. After five years in Vermilion, Dr. Glover went back to Edmonton where he taught pedodontics at the undergraduate level and worked as an associate at a group dental practice. In 1977, Dr. Glover pursued his graduate studies in endodontics and orthodontics at the University of Washington. In 1980, Dr. Glover was appointed director of the ortho­ dontic graduate program at UAlberta. Under his leadership, the program flourished: it transitioned from a 2-year diploma to a 3-year thesis-based MSc program. In 1991, he became chair of the department of stomatology and was in charge of six dental specialties, including orthodontics. “Dr. Glover was a friend and mentor for me. He cared deeply about his students’ academic progress, but also about their personal well-being,” remembers Dr. Paul Major, senior associate dean of dental affairs at the University of Alberta. Dr. Glover was president of the Canadian Association of Orthodontics in 2001–v 02. He also served as the orthodontics specialist representative at the national level on the Agreement on Internal Trade and the Clinical Collaboration for Clinical Practice Guidelines in Dentistry. Dr. Glover had a lifelong commitment to his community. He served as a town councillor in Vermilion, he was an active member of the Kinsmen Club and he volunteered with the Boys Scouts as a regional and district commissioner for many years. He was granted the Medal of Merit and the Silver Acorn award for his contributions to the Scout community. a