Jean-Pierre Picard Honoured to Serve as Canadian Armed Forces Brigadier-General For over a century, Canada’s military dentistry has been dedicated to meeting the oral health needs of Canadian troops at home and abroad in operations across the globe. Collaborative efforts between the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) and the Royal Canadian Dental Corps (RCDC), have prioritized optimal oral health for Canadians, in both military and civilian settings. Serving in the armed forces can sometimes be a demanding task, as is practising dentistry, on occasion; combining these two disciplines can be even more challenging. In June 2023, Dr. Jean-Pierre Picard was promoted to the prestigious rank of Brigadier-General (BGen) of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), preceded only by a small yet illustrious group of dentists who have reached the rank in the Canadian Armed Forces. Brigadier-General (BGen) Jean-Pierre Picard and General Wayne Eyre (Chief of Defence Staff) at BGen Picard’s promotion ceremony. 24 | 2024 | Issue 2
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