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VOL. 45 • AUGUST 2020
IN THIS ISSUE:
2 COVID-19
3 A NOTE FROM THE NEW
PRESIDENT
4 A NOTE FROM THE OUTGOING
PRESIDENT
5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
MESSAGE
6 REGISTRAR’S MESSAGE AGM 2020
9 AGM HIGHLIGHTS
11 FEE GUIDE MORE INFORMATION ON
13 CDA BOARD MEMBER MESSAGE PAGES 9 & 10
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COVID-19
MARCH 17, 2020: The NBDS issued a strong recommendation
to its members and the public that dentistry was restricted to
570 Queen St., Suite 504 emergency care.
Fredericton, NB
E3B 6Z6 MARCH 19, 2020: The Province of NB issued a mandatory
(506) 452-8575 order restricting dentistry to emergency and essential
services only.
Email: info@nbdent.ca MAY 13, 2020: Dental offices are able to re-open granted they
Web: www.nbdent.ca comply with the new NBDS COVID-19 Operational Plan.
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A note
from the new
President
New Beginnings the Executive Committee and Board. least one new lesson. The past few
I am inspired by their commitment months brought to light the need
First, I would like to take this and dedication. to improve our communication.
opportunity to introduce myself There is no room for darkness, as
to you. I am Carlie Lemoine, DDS Our next few years will be consumed this breeds contempt and chaos.
and I live in Hampton, NB with my by the impact of Covid-19. This Destructive behaviours and attitudes
husband, Graham, and our three virus has challenged every country are unwelcome as we have too
young daughters. I have been to find a strategy to protect public many avenues to tackle. How will
practicing dentistry for fifteen years health and preserve its economy. we handle a potential second-wave
in the city of Saint John, where I Various measures have been in the fall? How do we manage and
have been a co-owner of a family taken to flatten the curve, from procure precious PPE? How will
practice since 2008. Although I containment with testing and Covid-19 forever change the practice
have experienced many challenges contact tracing, to mitigation by of dentistry, even after a vaccine
and successes as both a health sheltering in place. Although the is established? The questions and
professional and business owner amplitude of the pandemic wave concerns are endless. So… As your
over my fifteen years, I have never varies from one country to another, new president, I have some really
encountered anything quite like even province to province, it is important questions to ask you.
what we have all been exposed evident that no one is immune. We What does support look like from
to over the past few months. have learned so much about this the NBDS? How can the NBDS help
The unknown of Covid-19 is our virus over the last several months, you? What do you need?
frightening new reality and makes but unfortunately, many questions
us all vulnerable to the fear, the remain. As our economy shifts in Again, I thank you for the privilege
worry, the economic decline and the response to Covid-19, so will our to work along side all of you for
day-to-day deprivation of essentials profession as we navigate through the next coming months. This is a
we have become accustomed to. these changes. Fortunately, we have critical time, but I believe that if we
Since our AGM on July 11, I have the tremendous opportunity to work work together we can create a safer,
been teased by many colleagues, with other stakeholders via the CDA stronger and prosperous future.
mocking my stellar timing to come and PDAs to help us learn and grow
onboard; however, do not doubt using readily available resources that
for a moment how humbled, are provided to us.
honoured and privileged I am to
— Dr. Carlie Lemoine
assume the role of President of the As your new leader, it is my goal to President
NBDS. I am deeply grateful to our guide you through these waves. My
past-president, Joy Carmichael, responsibility is to keep you abreast carlielemoine@nb.aibn.ca
for her leadership and outstanding of pertinent and relevant information
contributions to the NBDS during and findings. From every experience,
her presidency, and the members of you should be able to take away at
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Outgoing President’s
Message
“THERE WILL COME A TIME WHEN YOU BELIEVE EVERYTHING IS FINISHED. THAT WILL BE THE BEGINNING.”
(LOUIS L’AMOUR)
It is with mixed emotions I find is sitting still; we are vigorously community. We are all aware we
myself sitting to pen my final meeting and communicating to are going through a once in a
President’s message for what the membership, to support you lifetime paradigm shift, that will
has been an eventful year. My all through an experience where profoundly change the way we
year began last June, as I hit answers to difficult questions, interact with one another. Above
the ground running with staff simply don’t always exist. all else, I remind you all to be
turnover at NBDS, negotiating well, to take care of yourselves
a complex MOU with CDA, and These are unprecedented times, physically and mentally and to
hiring a new executive director. and I am proud of the leadership remember you have access to
All of these major initiatives we have taken as a profession; the Member Assistance Program
consumed a great deal of energy at great personal economic that is available to us through
from the board, the executive cost. We have come together CDSPI. If there is one thing I
and myself as president. We and supported one and other, personally can take away from
found ourselves busy managing continued to be available to this experience, it is that the
the day to day operations of the consult and care for our patients; quiet in the chaos provides an
NBDS office for much of 2019. all the while demonstrating opportunity to reflect on where
Just as I began to fall into a new to the public and ourselves we are, and where we will go.
comfort zone under the guidance that we are professional and
of our new, experienced compassionate enough, to rise — Dr. Joy Carmichael
Executive Director, a global above. I extend my deepest Outgoing President
pandemic hit the world and New appreciation to the many board
Brunswick. Now COVID-19 has and non-board members who drjoycarmichael@gmail.com
put everyone and everything have stepped up, stepped in and
on hold, as we heed the advice offered their expertise in many
of our Public Health authorities unrecognized ways. From the
and establish social and physical emails and calls, to the zoom
distancing policies with the goal meetings and video conferences,
of ‘flattening the curve’. from the sharing of PPE to the
acceptance of referrals. We
Our board of directors has been have pulled together, at the very
very engaged in managing moments when we have been
through these uncharted waters. mandated to stay apart.
The NBDS has been in constant
consultation with our National As I write this, I am certain
and Atlantic counterparts, to that we will come through this
share resources and information. pandemic as a stronger more
While most of the world it seems engaged society and dental
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Paul Blanchard
Executive
Director
COVID-19: ARE WE PREPARED FOR A SECOND WAVE?
Summer has arrived and while The NBDS will be asking members will also be important for us as
people are still aware of the of the Covid-19 Advisory Group we continue our negotiations
pandemic, at this writing we to return in the fall to review with the Department of Social
are beginning to see signs that the operational plan which was Development on a renewed
they are relaxing and perhaps developed in the spring of 2020. agreement.
not always following the safest We expect this group will look Finally, I want to close by
protocols. From everything we at latest developments from congratulating our new President,
have read so far it seems these researchers around the world. Dr. Carlie Lemoine as she begins
two basic actions provide the We are also preparing for a her term, and thanking all board
best results: Wash your hands possible second wave as the fall and committee members for
and wear a mask if unable to and winter seasons approach their continued hard work and
maintain social distancing. which typically bring seasonal professionalism throughout these
Dental offices continue to influenza with them. With this in first six months. Please continue
provide excellent treatment with mind, we encourage members to to provide them with your
a priority on infection control. have adequate supplies of PPE on feedback and the support they
The NBDS is committed to work hand, while continuing to work need to do their job well.
with other provincial associations with government to make sure
through the CDA to support that adequate PPE is available.
research regarding the safety and As we announced at our Annual — Paul Blanchard
availability of PPE as well as air General Meeting, we have advised Executive Director
quality and aerosol generation in our consulting firm “Impact
dental offices. This is an ongoing Economic Consultants” that
process. we will not be renewing our
We are also pleased to have agreement with them when it
been able to collaborate recently expires December 31, 2020. But –
with the NB College of Dental this group is continuing its work
Hygienists in modifying our throughout the 2020 calendar
protocols to better align them year, which includes gathering
for dental practitioners. We hope important data from dentists
this level of collaboration will through a range of surveys. This
continue in the coming year as information will be very useful
this pandemic evolves. to the economics committee
in developing a fee guide for
2021 in these uncertain times. It
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Registrar’s
message
LESSONS LEARNED:
“GOOD COMMUNICATION”
The New Brunswick Dental Before this seems to be a finger As you lead your practice in the
Society receives countless emails pointing exercise, let’s just admit days ahead we challenge you
and telephone calls from your that great communication is to remember that in addition to
patients on an array of subjects. great challenge for all of us. countless stresses that you are
It would surprise you. Questions under that your patients and
range from the straight forward Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, staff look to hear information
to the complex and we do our the Members of the NBDS had directly from you. Remembering
best to help. their own questions ranging to take a few extra moments
from straight forward to the here and there to facilitate that
Forgetting completely about complex. Sometimes you asked personal touch will likely reduce
patient complaints, it is and sometimes you did not. But your stress and promote success.
astounding what individuals are one thing for sure is that there
willing to ask from complete was great confusion, frustration, And you should know that we are
strangers. You have to and fears. thinking about the same thing
remember that often times they and are committed to better
just left your office and decided As we move forward with the communication with you.
to pick-up the phone to call challenges in the days, weeks,
people they do not know, in an and months ahead, let’s seize on Enjoy your summer and stay safe
office they have never been to. the opportunity to think about and healthy.
And they do all of this without how we communicate with each
ever talking to you or your staff. other and with the public and — Dan Leger
let’s to do better. Registrar
This week alone we had
individuals totally confused as In sharing your experiences
to the purpose of community with us throughout the closure
masks, screening questions and reopening of your offices
pertaining to pre-existing it is clear, not surprisingly, that
illness, and why on earth an successful patient management
appointment would be deferred started with thoughtful
if you were traveling outside communication, teamwork
the restricted zones. We can with your staff, and managing
answer these questions but we patient’s expectations. It is also
are surprised they do not ask you clear that the “personal touch”
first and it points to a problem. resolved many tensions.
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C D S P I M E M B E R S ’ A S S I S TA N C E P R O G R A M ( M A P )
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Access counselling and resources for
dentists, their staff and family members
through MAP services.
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TIPS TO HELP CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL The lockdown has been a challenging time for families. Children and their parents have had to work out how to bal- ance school, work, and play while dealing with anxieties and worries about the pandemic. Similarly, the thought of returning to school on a full or part time basis in the fall presents a new set of challenges and adjustments for the entire family. However, by maintaining open communication, you can help your child make adjustments to ease them into their school routine. Here are some tips from our Members’ Assistance Program (MAP)* provider, Shepell to help make this transition as smooth as possible. Prepare your child mentally for the transition back to school Returning to school and reuniting with friends after lockdown may be exciting to your child, but it may also make them feel like they are suddenly being plunged back into an intense situation. Talk to them about how they are feel- ing and what concerns they may have about being back at school. Act as a sounding board. Try to listen without immediately offering opinions or advice. Sometimes just talking about a problem or issue can help children come up with solutions of their own. Take your child’s concerns seriously. Remember how demanding academic and social pressure can be even without the additional stress of returning after a lockdown. Be careful not to belittle their concerns nor trivialise them. Share some of the feelings and experiences you’re going through where appropriate. Speaking in an age-appro- priate way about your own worries about the relaxation of lockdown rules and what you are doing to help you cope may create an open environment to help your child share their own thoughts and concerns. Keep talking to your child about anything and everything. Grab opportunities to discuss important issues, but also ask simple questions like, “How was your day?” Do everything you can to maintain a strong bond and keep the lines of communication open so they feel that they can discuss things with you honestly. Make it a priority to motivate them to learn. Now that they have returned to the classroom, show that you are as curious and interested in what your child is learning as you were about their home-schooling work. Encourage them by giving specific, concrete praise such as “I really like your detail in this project,” rather than a general comment of “You’re such a great student.” This indicates to your child that you have noticed their efforts. Work with your child’s school. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Let the school know if you’re worried about anything in particular, or if your child could benefit from extra help in making the transition back from home to school. Rebuilding your child’s confidence and motivation after the time away will be a gradual process. Take it at their pace and build on any small steps made. By talking things through together in an age appropriate manner, you can sup- port and help them understand that working hard in school is a worthwhile investment for their future career and life. We understand that the transition back to school can be difficult for you and your children. Remember that your CD- SPI Members’ Assistance Program (MAP)* is here to support you. It’s available 24/7, 365 days a year. CDSPI is pleased to offer this at no cost to dentists, dental staff, and their families and can help with a number of concerns, including mental and physical health, family crisis and counselling, and more. You can contact MAP at 1.844.578.4040 or visit workhealthlife.com for help dealing with the effects of social isolation. *The information in this article is provided by Shepell, the largest Canadian-based Employee and Family Assistance provider in the country and the provider of CDSPI’s Members’ Assistance Program (MAP). Available services vary by region. Use of MAP services is completely confidential within the limits of the law. 8
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AGM highlights
BUSINESS MEETING
On Saturday morning, July 11th
the annual meeting took place
via zoom. The first AGM in 130
years to be held via Zoom.
NEW LIFE MEMBERS
The following received their
Life Membership at the 2020
Annual Meeting:
• Dr. Deborah C. Winslow
• Dr. Victor Ferguson
• Dr. Van W. Worthen
• Dr. Joseph E. Savoie
• Dr. Ronald A.M. Buckley
• Dr. Jean-Guy Violette
• Dr. Dusty Rabatich
COMMUNITY SERVICE
AWARD
• Dr. Andrew Smyth
• Dr. Andrew Halford
HONORARY
MEMBERSHIP
• Dr. Joy Carmichael
2021 AGM
Fredericton, NB
June 5, 2021
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
The award for Volunteer of the Year engaged with his local society
is recognition given by the New having last year organized an
Brunswick Dental Society to members outstanding Annual General
who have demonstrated exemplary Meeting for the NBDS in his home
service in the line of internal town of Edmundston.
volunteerism on NBDS committees.
This award is designed to recognize a
member’s sustained and outstanding Dr. Violette devotes so much
contribution to the Society at the personal time to organized
provincial and/or Regional level. The dentistry it is hard to put into
nominated member has achieved words his dedication and service.
prominence due to the credit During the Fall of 2019, during
they bring to the Society and our a time of great change and flux
profession. It is our pleasure to award within the NBDS, Dr. Violette sat on
Dr. Daniel Violette for this distinct the Executive Director Transition
honor for the year 2020. Committee assisting in the hiring
of our new Executive Director.
Beyond that, during the time lapse
Dr. Violette, chairman of our Board of between Executive Directors he was
Directors, is a Past President of the a constant support to the President,
NBDS. He dedicates immeasurable the remaining staff of the NBDS and
hours to the Peer Review Committee, our Registrar. His commitment and
Dr. Daniel Violette Personnel Committee, has just dedication to service in organized
Volunteer of the Year completed six years as New dentistry is unparalleled. Dr. Violette
Brunswick’s Representative on the holds himself to a high professional
Canadian Dental Association, and is standard and is an outstanding
Team Lead on the Healthy Public CDA steward for the profession
Task force. Dr. Violette is actively of dentistry. Congratulations
Dr. Violette!
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2021 Suggested Fee Guide
Dear Colleagues:
The Economic Committee is hard at
work in developing the 2021 Suggested
Fee Guide. Our fee guide is an import-
ant tool in determining the fees that
we charge for our services. A fee guide
that reflects the practice of dentistry in
New Brunswick can only be created if
it is based on accurate data from New
Brunswick dentists. Therefore, NBDS
(as well as the dental associations of
PEI, NS, SK and BC) have partnered
with Impact Consultants, an indepen-
dent economic consulting firm that
specializes in the confidential collection
and analysis of anonymized data as it
relates to dental offices. In order to get
a meaningful result, it is vitally import-
ant that you participate in the surveys.
Earlier this year, many of us participat-
ed in the 2019 Procedure Frequency
Survey conducted by Impact Economic
Consultants. Since the COVID-19 related
office closures and additional office
expenses brought on by the pandem-
ic, we are being asked to participate
in a number of surveys to gauge the
extend of the economic impact. In re-
turn, you will receive a valuable report
that shows how your production and
expenses compare with other practices Attract and Retain Top Talent
in New Brunswick—something that can Better. It’s something all organizations strive for. Better outcomes from better
help you improve your practice. I hope performance. But how do you get there? You start by building a better workplace.
you will take the few minutes required Our team will help you craft an employee benefits program that’s tailored for
to respond favourably to this request your employees’ unique needs.
for your practice information. Further As a preferred benefits partner of the New Brunswick Dental Association for
details and instructions will be included over 15 years, we have the knowledge, expertise and resources to help you
attract, engage and retain key talent.
in the survey package by Impact Eco-
Lorie Collins, Benefits
nomic Consultants, who will be pleased Consultant
to answer any questions you may have. Lorie_Collins@ajg.com
902.334.2817
ajgcanada.com
CJM Solutions+ is now part of Gallagher.
Sincerely,
Dr. Thomas Priemer
Chair, Economics Committee
© 2020 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 37755
11TAKING CARE OF YOUR ORAL
HEALTH: YOUR DENTIST IS
READY TO SEE YOU
On July 7, 2020 the Canadi- Protecting the health of pa- “Taking good care of your
an Dental Association (CDA) tients and dental staff is a top teeth and gums is a lifelong
issued a press release to launch priority for Canadian dentists. commitment - one that in-
the national “Take Care of Oral health care provision cludes a good oral hygiene
Your Oral Health: Your Dentist during the COVID-19 pan- routine at home between
is Ready to See You” cam- demic is based on enhanced regular dental visits,” says Dr.
paign. As dental clinics have guidelines of provincial health James Armstrong, CDA Pres-
re-opened, the campaign is de- officers and provincial dental ident. “As dental offices re-
signed to encourage people to regulatory bodies. “Patients open we want to remind the
get back into see their dentist. can rest assured that dentists public of these five important
are infection control experts, steps to good oral health:
“Oral health is part of your and dental offices strictly fol-
overall health and well-being, low provincial guidelines and • Visit your dentist regularly;
and it’s important to stay on regulations that protect the • Eat a well-balanced diet;
• Check your mouth often for signs of
top of it,” says Dr. Aaron Bur- health of patients and dental gum disease and oral cancer;
ry, CDA Associate Director of staff,” adds Dr. Burry. • Limit alcohol, and avoid smoking,
Professional Affairs. smokeless tobacco and vaping; and
• Brush your teeth twice a day, and
floss once a day.
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Guiding the Future
of Canadian Dentistry
It is with great pleasure and • Establishment of the Return • The CDA Board approved new
enthusiasm that I have assumed to Practice Task Force, which codes in the USC&LS for the
the role of New Brunswick developed the Return-to-Practice provision of additional personal
representative on the CDA Board of Office Manual that was used by the protective equipment required by
Directors. I would like to thank Dr. New Brunswick Dental Society to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NBDS
Dan Violette, our CDA representative help establish the NBDS Covid-19 has adopted codes for both aerosol
for the past six years, for all of his Operational Plan. The Return to generating procedures and non-
help in the transition into my new Practice Task Force continues to aerosol generating procedures.
role. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 meet on a regular basis to help
the CDA has had weekly meetings • The CDA has been advocating
address medium- and long-term for dentists with the Federal
and I have gotten to know my other issues related to Covid-19.
Board colleagues ‘virtually’ very government for financial support
quickly. Being new to the CDA I • Establishment of the Infection programs such as the Canada
have had a lot to learn in a short Control Enhancement Working Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS),
time, but what has impressed me Group. The CDA also continues to Canada Emergency Commercial
the most is just how dedicated the advocate with government for the Rent Assistance (CERCA), Canada
CDA Board and Staff are to working increased availability of PPE. Emergency Response Benefit
on behalf of corporate members and • Over 140 TripleGuard Insurance (CERB), as well as the more recently
individual dentists. Pandemic claims in New Brunswick announced Safe Restart program.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected have been settled. It is interesting • The CDA has taken steps to
every dentist in New Brunswick and to note that New Brunswick dentists mitigate the financial risks to
the CDA took swift action in the have one of the highest subscription CDA resulting from the COVID-19
following areas: rates in Canada. pandemic. A leaner operating model
has been employed for the purpose
of ensuring the long-term viability of
the CDA.
For the foreseeable future all CDA
meetings will continue to be held
virtually. In addition to helping
control costs during these uncertain
times, this approach allows the
board to meet more frequently than
they have done in previous years.
DR. KIRK PRESTON
CDA Board Director
13NEW BOARD
MEMBER
Dr. Andrew Smyth
Fredericton Representative
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