Joanne Thomas
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
The following reflects part of a journey. Details of my education, professional development and interests are included. The relationships I have been fortunate to have go beyond this CV. Family, friends and colleagues make the journey worthwhile.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Dentist Family Practice
Self-employeed
Dartmouth, NS
03.1990 - Current
Part Time Clinical Instructor
Dalhousie Dentistry
Halifax, NS
09.1991 - 03.1995
General Dentist
Self-employeed
St. John's, NL
06.1989 - 03.1990
Education
Doctor Of Dental Surgery -
1989
Bachelor Of Science - Hon Biology And Chemistry
1985
Accomplishments
Mentorship and Shared learning committee (Chair) (2021- current)
NS rep for CDA Dental Benefits committee (2022- current)
NS rep for CDA Governance Review Steering Committee ( 2021-2022 )
Past President NSDA ( 2019-2020 )
Table Officers NSDA ( 2018-2021 )
Nominations committee ( Chair ) (2018-2019 )
Governing Council NSDA ( 2017-2021)
PDBNS ( Chair) Dental Practice Review Committee (2017-2019)
PDBNS Recordkeeping Guideline review committee (2016-2017)
NSDA 125 yr Celebration planning committee (2016)
Access to Care Committee ( Chair) ( 2008-2010)
Public Relations Committee ( 1991-1995)
Affiliations
NSDA member since 1990
CDA member since 1990
Pierre Fauchard Academy fellow 2015
American College of Dentists fellow 2023
CARDP member since 2003
Pankey Institute graduate 2005-2009
Additional Information
Cheema Aquatic Club -past Fundraising chair
Sunday school teacher
Lockview High school Musical Theater productions & band fundraisers
Global Brigades (Honduras) volunteer dental unit
Partnered with community to sponsor Afghanistan family
North end community Center Dentistry Department volunteer
Organizer for ‘Open Wide’ free dental clinic Dalhousie Dentistry
Phoenix House for youth volunteer
Fundraising for Ovarian cancer , Feed NS and CIBC run for the Cure
Certification
FORCE International orthodontics
Invisalign
Pankey Essentials level 4
CPR
Esthetic therapies/ Botox Level 1&2
Interests
Sewing/ knitting/ skiing/ gardening/ golf
piano/ travel
Awards
NSDA Award off Excellence 2021
Dr. T. D. Ingham Volunteer of the Year Award 2010
International College of Dentists Award 1988
Timeline
Part Time Clinical Instructor - Dalhousie Dentistry
09.1991 - 03.1995
General Dentist Family Practice - Self-employeed
03.1990 - Current
General Dentist - Self-employeed
06.1989 - 03.1990
The Pankey Institute - ,
Dalhousie University - Doctor Of Dental Surgery,
Mount Allison University - Bachelor Of Science, Hon Biology And Chemistry