CDA AwardWinners UniversityofManitoba graduate, past president of theManitobaDental Association (MDA), Dr.Michael Sullivan has served the profession with distinction. He has been an active member of CDA’s Advocacy Committee since 2014 and serves as its chair. He is also a member of CDA’s USC&LS Committee and CDA’s Access to Care Committee. CDA appointed Dr. Sullivan to serve on Health Canada’s Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Technical Working Group. At the MDA, he was also chair of the Economics Committee and a member of its Infection Control Committee Dr. Sullivan is a fellow of the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has served on the board of the Manitoba Dental Foundation and was also actively involved in the MDA’s mentorship program. Dr. Michael Sullivan I would like to thank the board and the members of CDA for bestowing upon me the Award of Merit. I would be remiss if I did not mention my appreciation in the faith and the trust you have placed in me for the opportunity to be involved at the national level. […] I look at the list of the past recipients and I’m truly honoured to be considered amongst this group. It is a humbling experience to be recognized by your peers. We all entered this profession, volunteered and strived to do what we do for one main reason, simply to help others, to give back to the profession and the people we care for. Dr. Mary Ann Wiseman Principled, hardworking, highly respected and devoted to our profession are words that colleagues have used to describe Dr. Mary Ann Wiseman of Moncton, New Brunswick. She is a past president of the New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS) and the National Dental Examining Board of Canada and most recently a member of the CDA Practice Recovery Task Force, its Lifelong Learning Task Force and Chair of the NBDS COVID Response Team. When COVID-19 struck, the NBDS relied heavily on CDA but also turned inward to its own membership for leadership. Dr. Wiseman was recruited to chair the NBDS Advisory Committee on COVID-19 based on her experience, professionalism, and the respect she had earned over the years from her peers and colleagues. Under her leadership and guidance, the committee developed a robust operational plan. Dr. Wiseman is a shining example of giving back to our profession without hesitation during a time of need with hard work, unassuming leadership and dedication. Dr. Wiseman continues to leave her mark on the NBDS and the dental profession in New Brunswick. Active member and contributor to the Nova Scotia Dental Association (NSDA), Dr. Eric Hatfield was a cherished mentor and friend to many in dentistry. His tireless work to further the profession by inspiring the next generation of leaders was exceptional. Dr. Hatfield served on numerous NSDA committees before serving as NSDA President. He was involved with the Provincial Dental Board of Nova Scotia where he also served on several committees and became its president and chair. Dr. Hatfield had the ability to inspire and motivate friends and colleagues to become involved in organized dentistry. Many have gone on to become leaders with the NSDA and provincial board, and he was recognized as a mentor by Dr. Heather Carr, CDA President for 2023–24. Dr. Hatfield passed away in January 2020, but his legacy lives on. Dr. Chad Avery, a dentist that Eric encouraged to become involved with organized dentistry early in his career, provided remarks on behalf of the Hatfield family. Dr. Eric Hatfield (posthumously) Eric was more than just a mentor to me; he was my uncle and business partner. I would like to thank CDA for taking the time to recognize all the award recipients, but also for creating this new award for mentorship advancement. […] Mentorship is the best way to encourage and engage the next generation of leaders in our profession. […] If Eric were here this evening, he would be raising a glass in celebration of this award. Mentorship Advancement Award The inaugural Mentorship Advancement Award recognizes dentists or dentist-led groups who have improved the sense of community among Canadian dentists through volunteer mentorship and shared learning. 17 Issue 4 | 2023 |
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