CDSBC’s committees are established by the Board and filled by the Appointments Committee. Currently at CDSBC, we have 10 committees organized into three types: regulatory, professional standards and Board committees.
Our committees are comprised of members who reflect the importance of diversity, gender equality, professional experience, knowledge and skill.
Committee terms commence on July 1 of each year. Chairs are selected from within each committee. Click on the committee below to learn more.
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In 2021, CDSBC’s Board appointed 49 individuals to serve on its committees. This includes a mix of new and returning faces: 29 are previous CDSBC committee members, six are board members who were reappointed and 14 are new members.
The 2021/22 committee membership listing is available below.
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In 2019, we redesigned our committee structure to embrace leading regulatory practices and reflect our over-arching commitment to protecting patients and the public. The new committee structure was implemented in July 2020 as a direct result of the
Action Plan CDSBC developed in response to the
Cayton Report.
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Role
The Discipline Committee adjudicates disciplinary matters when the investigation of a complaint identifies a serious problem, or when the complaint cannot be resolved through alternative dispute mechanisms or remediation.
View the Terms of Reference for the Discipline Committee
Members
- Ms. Emerald Murphy, Public Member (Chair)
- Dr. Anshika Taneja, Dentist (Vice-Chair)
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Dr. Suzanne Carlisle, Dentist
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Dr. Karl Denk, Dentist
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Dr. Aman Dhaliwal, Dentist
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Ms.
Amba
Dulce Cuenca, Public Member
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Ms. Ann English, Public Member
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Dr. Anita Gadzinska-Myers, Dentist
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Dr. Lina Jung, Dentist
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Dr. David Y. Khang, Dentist
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Dr. David Lawson, Dentist
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Dr. Alex Lieblich, Dentist
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Dr. Brendan Matthews, DVM, Public Member
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Mr. Paul McKivett, Public Member
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Ms. Samantha Nicholl, Certified Dental Assistant
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Mr. Anthony Soda, Public Member
Staff support: Ms. Nancy Crosby, Ms. Rachel Gallo and Ms. Joyce Johner[/accordion]
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Role
The Inquiry Committee assists the Board with investigations and resolution of complaints in accordance with the Health Professions Act.
View the
Terms of Reference for the Inquiry Committee
Members
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Dr. Jonathan Adams, Dentist (Chair)
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Dr. Jonathan Tsang, Dentist (Vice-Chair)
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Dr. Nariman Amiri, Dentist
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Dr. Anthony Bellusci, Dentist
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Dr. Preet Bhatti, Dentist
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Ms. Lynn B. Dowsley, Public Member
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Dr. Robert Elliott, Dentist
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Dr. Georgina Georgeson, Dentist
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Dr. Ahmed Hieawy, Dentist
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Dr. Veronika Koleganova, Dentist
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Mr. Michael MacDougall, Public Member
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Ms. Cindy McCaw, Certified Dental Assistant
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Mr. Seth McDonough, Public Member
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Ms. Charlene McLaughlin, Public Member
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Ms. Thelma O’Grady, Public Member
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Ms. Monica Racz,
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Ms. Carol Roberts, Public Member
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Dr. Karim Seddik, Dentist
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Dr. Jonathan Suzuki, Dentist
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Mr. John Taylor-Wilson, Public Member
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Ms. Margaret Vandenberg, Public Member
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Mr. Alfred Woo, Public Member
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Dr. Yi (Linda) Xing, Dentist
Staff support: Ms. Karen Mok and Ms. Michelle Singh [/accordion]
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Role
The Quality Assurance Committee is responsible for developing, administering and maintaining the quality assurance program.
View the
Terms of Reference for the Quality Assurance Committee
Members
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Dr. David Vogt, PhD, Public Member (Chair)
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Brett Collins, Public Member
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Dr. Paula Hayden, Ed.D Public Member
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Ms. May Luong, Certified Dental Assistant
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Ms. Paradis Mosanen-Mozaffari, Certified Dental Assistant
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Dr. Adam Pite, Dentist
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Dr. Nour Chahwan, Dentist
Staff support: Ms. Melody Edgett and Ms. Leslie Riva
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Role
The Registration Committee is responsible for granting registration and certification. The committee reviews and monitors the policies, procedures and provisions for registration and certification in the best interest of the public, and decides whether to approve or deny non-routine applications for initial registration, annual renewal and reinstatement.
View the
Terms of Reference for the Registration Committee
Members
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Ms. Lynn Carter, Public Member (Chair)
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Dr. Stephanie Bortolussi, Dentist
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Ms. Sofia Crosby-Coulson, Certified Dental Assistant
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Dr. Caroline Y.W. Jiang, Dentist
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Ms. Roberta Mowatt, Certified Dental Assistant
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Dr. Farah Shroff, PhD, Public Member
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Dr. Robert Staschuk, Dentist
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Ms. Charlene Thiessen, CDA
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Dr. Robert Whiteley, PhD, Public Member
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Mr. Roger Wiebe, Public Member
Staff support: Ms. Chloe Lo, Ms. Róisín O'Neill and Ms. Leslie Riva [/accordion]
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Role
The Sedation and General Anaesthesia Committee assesses the compliance of registrants and dental facilities with the sedation and general anaesthesia standards.
View the
Terms of Reference for the Sedation and Anaesthesia Committee
Members
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Dr. Tobin Bellamy, Dentist (Chair)
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Dr. Brian Chanpong, Dentist (Vice-Chair)
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Dr. Dean Burrill, MD, Anaesthesiologist
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Dr. Jason Chen, Dentist
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Dr. Jason Choi, Dentist
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Dr. Kanu Grewal, Dentist
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Mr. Brendan Gribbons, P.Eng., M.Eng., Biomedical Engineer
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Dr. Kerim Ozcan, Dentist
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Dr. Eleanor Reimer, MD, Anaesthesiologist
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Dr. Masoud Saidi, Dentist
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Mr. Leon Xu, P.Eng., Biomedical Engineer
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Dr. Sepehr Zahedi, Dentist/Anaesthesiologist
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Role
The Patient Relations Committee establishes a patient relations program to seek to prevent professional misconduct, reviews standards and guidance from the patient perspective, and develops and oversees public interest initiatives. View the
Terms of Reference for the Patient Relations Committee
Members
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Dr. Roxana Rahmanian, MD, Public Member (Chair)
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Mr. Brad Daisley, Public Member
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Mr. Jessy Dame, Public Member
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Dr. Alisa Edmond, Dentist
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Dr. Irena Mota, Dentist
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Dr. Salima Shivji, Dentist
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Ms. Cynthia Shore, Public Member
Staff support: Ms. Shelley Ball, Ms. Jiyoon Ha and Ms. Anita Wilks[/accordion]
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Role
The Standards and Guidance Committee develop, manage and review CDSBC professional standards and guidance documents, and establish working groups to develop and revise documents based on subject-matter. View the
Terms of Reference for the Standards and Guidance Committee
Members
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Dr. Ben Balevi, Dentist (Chair)
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Dr. Michael Curry, MD, Public Member
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Dr. Joel Epstein, Dentist
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Dr. Mark Fogelman, Dentist
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Ms. Kyla Oshanek, Public Member
Working Groups
COVID-19 Response Working Group
Mandate
The COVID working group was composed of board members and other experts to assist with CDSBC’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 Working Group was struck in May 2020 for a six month term. As the initial term has now expired, the Standards and Guidance Committee will carry the work forward.
Staff support: Ms. Renée Mok
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Role
The Appointments Committee determines the required knowledge, skills, expertise and diversity required on CDSBC’s committees and fills any vacancies on the Board and committees. The goal of the committee is to recommend members with the required skills, knowledge and experience to make decision-making at the College more streamlined and effective.
View the
Terms of Reference for the Appointments Committee
Members
- Ms. Sabina Reitzik, Board Member, CDA (Chair)
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Dr. Chris Callen, Dentist
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Ms. Melanie Crombie, Public Member
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Ms. Barb Hambly, Board Member, Public Member
Staff support: Ms. Joyce Johner and Ms. Nancy Crosby
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Role
The Audit and Risk Committee’s mandate is to assist the board in fulfilling its obligations and oversight responsibilities relating to financial planning and reporting, the audit process, internal control systems and risk management.
View the
Terms of Reference for the Audit and Risk Committee
Members
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Ms. Julie Guenkel, Public Member (CPA) (Chair)
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Mr. Thomas Chan, Public Member (CPA)
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Dr. Alexander Hird, Board Member, Dentist
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Ms. Melanie Maracle, Lawyer, Public Member
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Dr. Richard Wilczek, Board Member, Dentist
Staff support: Mr. Dan Zeng and Ms. Karen England
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Role
The Human Resources and Remuneration Committee is responsible for overseeing the employment and evaluation of the Registrar/CEO, and reviewing the College’s policies with regards to human resources.
View the
Terms of Reference for the Human Resources and Remuneration Committee
Members
- Ms. Donna Wilson, Public Member (Chair)
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Ms. Barbara Quinn, Public Member
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Dr. Lynn Stevenson, PhD, Board Member, Public Member
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Ms. Kim Trottier, Board Member, Dental Therapist
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Ms. Guangbin Yan, Public Member
Staff support: Ms. Joyce Johner and Ms. Nancy Crosby
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