Board & Executive Members

The Board of Directors and Executive consists of the Officers of the Association which include the President, Vice-President, Registrar and Treasurer, as well as the Chairs of Standing and Appointed Committees. The volunteer positions are 2-year elected terms with the exception of the Admissions Chair that being a 3-year appointed position.

Board Members:

Maggie Makaruk-Hay, DD President

Tyrenn Bauer, DD Vice President

Mark Serebnitksi, DD Registrar

Jamie Swiscoski, DD Treasurer

Nishala Goolcharan Government Appointed Public Representative

Shelley Irvine-Day Government Appointed Public Representative

Executive Committee:

Whitney Dupasquier, DD Admissions Chair

Chris Meilun, DD Complaints Chair

Adam Meilun, DD Contracts Chair

Akvinder Brar, DD Continuing Education Chair

Matthew Benga, DD Inspections Chair

Brock Vandor, DD Marketing Chair

Jamshid Zehtab-Jadid, DD National Delegate

Staff:

Committees

Admissions Committee
Chair:  Whitney Dupasquier, DD 3-year appointed position
Under guidelines of the Denturist Act and Regulations, the admissions committee ensures the highest professional standards are upheld through acceptance of candidates for licensing, internship program and examination procedures.

Complaints Committee
Chair:  Chris Meilun, DD 2 year elected position
Under guidelines of Denturist Act and Regulations, the complaints committee mediates and makes recommendations towards resolution of written complaints received.

Contracts Committee
Chair:  Adam Meilun, DD 2-year elected position
The contracts committee develops suggested minimum fee schedules to ensure adequate compensation for delivery of denturist services.

Continuing Education Committee
Chair:  Akvinder Brar, DD 2-year elected position
The role of the education committee is to advance the profession of denturism and ensure high standards of denturist service delivery through continuing education and professional development.

Inspections Committee
Chair:  Matthew Benga, DD 2-year elected position
The inspections committee protects denturists and patients through regulated standards of cleanliness and safety.

Marketing Committee
Chair:  Brock Vandor, DD 2-year elected position
The marketing committee enhances the image of denturists and creates a better public understanding of denturism.