Dr. Stewart Gillies’ heart is dedicated to improving access to care for the underserved, at home and abroad. For close to 50 years, Dr. Gillies served his profession with outstanding commitment and dedication. He served on the Newfoundland and Labrador Dental Association (NLDA) Tariff Committee for 16 years including as chair, the NLDA Dental Public Health Committee for 4 years, led their oral health awareness efforts and served on its licensing board. Shortly after coming to Canada from Scotland in 1977, he set up a clinic to provide access to care for the underserved. When refugees from Vietnam, Bulgaria and Cuba (and other countries) started emigrating to Newfoundland, he was pleased to provide treatment for these groups. Dr. Gillies’ efforts over the years have brought the dental community in the province together to help those most in need. He has rallied members of the profession and the community to take action. Dr. Gillies is an inspiration, a friend and a mentor to many. Dr. Stewart Gillies After the earthquake in Haiti where 300,000 people perished, we were hungry to help. The Canadian International Dental Foundation was born, travelling far and wide delivering care in gardens, schools, churches and orphanages around the country […]. A clinic with three chairs, equipped with everything a Canadian dentist would require, was donated. We taught Haitian dentists at the dental school delivering lectures and course material. How did this happen? The story is one of strategic partnerships, the profession, the industry and the public. […] The case for dental outreach remains strong both nationally and internationally. Our profession should stand tall for all in need. Vice-President of Global Care Measurement Sciences and Oral Care Professional Scientific Relations at Procter and Gamble (P&G), Dr. Leslie Winston has always been available to answer questions about P&G products, no matter how difficult. Through various job titles and roles at P&G for over 27 years, Dr. Winston has provided support for the Canadian delegation to ISO TC 106 and has championed the value and aims of the CDA Seal program internally at P&G, despite competing demands and priorities. CDA values the relationship it has with the dental industry and Dr. Winston has proven to be a valuable friend of CDA and Canadian dentistry. Dr. Leslie Winston I’m honoured to receive the CDA Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry Award, joining a prestigious list of individuals who have had a significant impact on the dental profession.The topic of oral health is very important to me and to our teams working on Crest and Oral-B. We are passionate about helping all consumers treat and manage health care issues so they can perform their best today and prevent future health issues. For us, oral health means more than good teeth. It’s key to our well-being. […] I look forward to continuing to build our relationship with CDA so that all Canadians learn to develop healthy daily habits leading to healthy smiles for life. Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry This award is conferred on an individual or organization outside of the dental profession in appreciation for exemplary support or service to Canadian dentistry and to the profession as a whole. 18 | 2023 | Issue 4
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