CDA AwardWinners Dr. Izchak Barzilay has served the profession and the prosthodontic specialty for decades. He serves as chair of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (RCDC) and president of the Academy of Prosthodontics. He has previously served as president of both the Association of Prosthodontists of Canada and the American Prosthodontic Society. He has served on many committees at various levels within dentistry. He is actively involved in multiple charities and outreach programs. Dr. Barzilay is CEO of the Build Your Smile Dental Foundation, providing dental care as a basic human right through programs in Toronto, Uganda and Mexico. He is highly accomplished with extensive speaking engagements, publications and awards. He stands out for his selfless dedication, problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain harmony among peers to achieve goals efficiently. Dr. Izchak Barzilay I am humbled, happy and surprised that I’m receiving this award. I’ve been involved in organized dentistry for a long time, and we take on these positions knowing that they are volunteer positions, and it is something that I take great pride in with the RCDC. I get to chair a board of directors of all dental specialties across Canada, and with the Build Your Smile Dental Foundation, I get to provide dental care around the world for those who could otherwise not afford it. Again, I am thrilled and of course I will continue doing the things that I enjoy doing, volunteerism and carrying the Canadian flag with me wherever I go. Thank you very much. Dr. Greg Chang Dr. Greg Chang is the creator of SuperChefs, the award-winning program that uses food and nutrition to help explain the link between oral health and overall wellness. The SuperChefs Cookery Society for Kids was launched in 2009 to educate children in a fun environment, drawing upon experts from diverse organizations such as Sesame Street, Yale and Harvard universities, and the White House. For the past 15 years, Dr. Chang and his team have organized free SuperChefs camps for hundreds of kids each summer. Other events have been held in partnership with universities such as UBC, U of T, Bishops and Columbia University in New York. Dr. Chang and his team met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Canada to discuss SuperChefs initiatives and received patronage from Governor General Michaëlle Jean. Dr. Chang’s passion, creativity, and leadership had an impact on thousands of children and youth. Award of Merit This award recognizes an individual who has served in an outstanding capacity in the governing or service of CDA over a sustained period of time, or who has made similar outstanding contributions to the dental profession, the dental community or the oral health of Canadians and society at large. CDA and dentistry have provided a great platform for us to percolate ideas and execute initiatives for many years. Our thought, that dentists could have a profound impact on the overall wellness and oral health of children through cooking, healthy eating, nutrition and sports, is something we could really sink our teeth into. Pardon the pun. I share this award with our incredible global SuperChefs team, our advisors, supporters and partners, and our university students that we employ and mentor each summer as they teach kids the basics of a healthy lifestyle. Special shout out to my family and Alex Barone, who helped develop this programfrom its grassroots beginnings to this very day. Lastly, a good chef is never without friends. Wherever you live or practise dentistry, feel free to contact us and join our team. We are happy to help you cook in your community together. 17 Issue 4 | 2024 |
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