Committees

Board of Directors

The ACFD Board of Directors is comprised of a minimum of seven directors, the President, Vice-President/Treasurer, four Member Representatives and the Past-President. They are elected by the Members at the Annual General Meeting, .

The Board manages the affairs, property and business of the Association including establishing and monitoring the annual budget, approving project proposals, measuring the progress of these projects and reporting outcomes to the Annual General Meeting. The Board works to advance the goals of the Association through communication with Member Representatives and external organizations as well as by setting policies for the Association.

Position

Name

President Dr. Jim Lai
Vice President/Treasurer Dr. Ben Davis
Chair, Deans Committee Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis
Chair, Academic Affairs Committee Dr. Eli Whitney
Chair, Clinical Affairs Committee Dr. Trenna Reeve
Chair Research Affairs Committee Dr. Raj Bhullar
Immediate Past-President Dr. Paul Major

Deans’ Committee

Membership of the Committee consists of the Deans/Director or equivalent of each Member Institution that offer an undergraduate dental program.

The Deans’ Committee considers issues of local and national concern and provides leadership to the Association by offering recommendations to the council regarding appropriate projects or policies which might address such issues. The Committee also acts as an advisory body to the President, Board of Directors, and other Committees of the Association.

Institution

Name

University of Manitoba Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis – Chair
University of British Columbia Dr. Andrea Esteves
University of Alberta Dr. Paul Major
University of Saskatchewan Dr. Walter Sisqueira
University of Western Ontario Dr. Carlos Quiñonez
University of Toronto Dr. Laura Tam
University of Montréal Dr. Michel Carrier
McGill University Dr. Elham Emami
Université Laval Dr. Petros Papagerakis
Dalhousie University Dr. Benjamin Davis, Chair

Academic Affairs Committee

Membership in the Academic Affairs Committee is made up of the Associate Dean Academic or equivalent from each Member Institution.  They meet in person biennially at the ACFD/AFDC Biennial Conference and by tele-conference.

The Academic Affairs Committee acts as an advisory body to the Board of Directors concerning communication with members regarding current goals and objectives of the Faculties. It also works co-operatively with other Committees to promote, implement and evaluate initiatives approved by Council and discuss and advise on issues arising from the Faculties.

Institution
Name
University of British Columbia Dr. Eli Whitney, Chair
University of Alberta Dr. Steve Patterson
University of Saskatchewan Dr. Vincent Torresyap
University of Manitoba Dr. John Perry
University of Western Ontario Dr. Fernando Inocencio
University of Toronto Dr. Jim Lai
Université de Montréal Dr. Robert Durand
McGill University Dr. Samer Abi Nader
Université Laval Dr. Sylvie-Louise Avon
Dalhousie University Dr. Sachin Seth

Clinical Affairs Committee

The Clinic Affairs Committee consists of the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs, Director or equivalent of each Member Institution.

The committee normally meets in person during the ACFD/AFDC Biennial Conference and by teleconference.

Institution
Name
University of Manitoba Dr. Trenna Reeve, Chair
University of British Columbia Dr. Andrea Esteves
University of Alberta Dr. Doris Lunardon
University of Saskatchewan Dr. Peter Doig
University of Western Ontario Dr. William Hockley
University of Toronto Dr. Jim Posluns
Université de Montréal Dr. René Voyer
McGill University Dr. Nathalie Morin
Université Laval Dr. Elaine Rodrigue
Dalhousie University Dr. Tamara Wright

 

Research Affairs Committee

The Research Affairs Committee consists of the Associate Dean of Research or equivalent of each Member Institution.

The Committee normally meets in person during the ACFD/AFDC Biennial Conference and by tele-conference.

Institution
Name
University of Manitoba Dr. Raj Bhullar, Chair
University of British Columbia Dr. Hannu Larjava
University of Alberta Dr. Maryam Amin
University of Saskatchewan Dr.Andrew Leask
University of Western Ontario Dr. Noha Gomaa
University of Toronto Dr. Morrie Manelson
Université de Montréal Dr. Antonio Nanci
McGill University Dr. Svetlana Komarova
Université Laval TBA
Dalhousie Univerity Dr. Mark Filiaggi