Oral Health is Canada’s only audited, national clinical dental publication, providing comprehensive coverage of the entire dental profession. Since 1911, its monthly printed editions have been reaching practicing dentists, dental labs, dental students, dealers, and the sector’s manufacturers.
Its companion publication, Oral Hygiene, speaks to hygienists as professionals, helping them build and develop clinical skills, master new products and technologies, and increase their productivity and effectiveness as key members of the dental team.
Both these brands share an online presence at www.OralHealthGroup.com – a resource that delivers insights about clinical processes and practices, and daily news updates that pertain directly to the dental industry.
About Oral Health’s Editorial Board Members
Dr. Randy Lang • Chairman Emeritus
Dr. Randy Lang was an orthodontic teacher at the University of Toronto and past president of the Ontario Association of Orthodontics.
Dr. Jordan Soll • Chairman
Dr. Jordan Soll is a Toronto based general practitioner with special interest in appearance related procedures. He is principal of Central Dental Group, Co chairman of the editorial board of Oral Health Journal, and the dental expert for City Line with Tracy Moore.
Dr. David Farkouh • Pediatrics
Dr. Farkouh is a pediatric dentist working in private practice in Toronto, Canada. He is on staff in the Department of Dentistry at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. He is the Pediatric Dental Editor for Oral Health Journal.
Dr. Peter Nkansah • Pharmacology/Anesthesiology
Dr. Peter Nkansah is a Dental-Anesthesiologist with a private practice in Toronto. He is an editorial board member for Oral Health, an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry and past president of the Canadian Academy of Dental Anesthesia.
Dr. Janice Goodman • General Dentistry
Dr. Janice Goodman is a member of the Oral Health Dental Journal Editorial Board. She graduated from UofT in 1979 and USC in 2015. She has practiced functional dentistry in Toronto for over 40 years. She has a financial interest in ioTech International, a developer and manufacturer of molecular iodine oral care products.
Dr. Marina Polonsky • General Dentistry/Laser Dentistry
Marina Polonsky, DDS, MSc, is a gold medal University of Toronto ’99 graduate, she maintains private general practice in Ottawa, Ontario with focus on multi-disciplinary treatment utilizing lasers of different wavelengths. She holds a Mastership from World Clinical Laser Institute (WCLI), Master of Science in Lasers in Dentistry from RWTH University in Aachen, Germany. She is the founder of the Canadian Dental Laser Institute (CDLI), the only study club affiliated with the Academy of Laser Dentistry. She serves on the Executive Committee for Oral Health and is the editor of the Laser Dentistry issue.
Dr. Les Rykiss • Aesthetics
Dr. Les Rykiss graduated in 1990 with his DMD from the University of Manitoba. Since then, he has been in private practice in Winnipeg, MB. He has diplomate status with the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry (ABAD). He has Fellowship Degrees in the International Academy for Dentofacial Esthetics(FIADFE), the American Society for Dental Aesthetics (FASDA), the International Academy of Dentistry (FICD) and an Associate Fellowship in Laser Dentistry from the WCLI. He is a member of the Manitoba Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association, Winnipeg Dental Society, the Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry (CAED), The American Society for Dental Aesthetics (ASDA), and past president of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. He has training lectures in North America on cosmetic dentistry, digital dentistry, and hard and soft tissue laser use.
Dr. Gary Glassman • Endodontics
Dr. Gary Glassman lectures globally on endodontics, is on staff at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry in the graduate department of endodontics. He maintains a private practice, Endodontic Specialists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His personal/professional website is www.drgaryglassman.com and his office website is www.rootcanals.ca.
Dr. Bruce Pynn • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Bruce R Pynn is Oral Health’s editorial board member for oral and maxillofacial surgery. He maintains a private practice in Thunder Bay, ON. He is Chief of Dentistry, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center.
Dr. George Freedman • Dental Materials & Technology
Dr. George Freedman, Founder & past president, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, co-founder, Canadian Academy for Esthetic Dentistry, Regent and Fellow, IADFE, Diplomate and Chair of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, Adjunct Prof, Dental Medicine, Western University, CA. Author of 14 textbooks, >1000 dental articles, and international lecturer.
Dr. Luisa Schuldt • Implantology
Dr. Luisa Schuldt is a graduate of the National Autonomous University of Mexico and the University of British Columbia, and has passed Royal College of Dentists of Canada fellowship examinations in two specialties: Periodontics and Prosthodontics. She is committed to the advancement of these two fields through the delicate balance between evidence-based decision making and the application of cutting-edge technology. She can be reached at schuldtluisa@alumni.ubc.ca.
Dr. Daniel Richmond • Orthodontics
Dr. Daniel Richmond grew up in London, Ontario and attended the University of Western Ontario where he earned his BMSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology. He received his DMD from McGill University in 2019 and subsequently worked with his father in his paediatric dental practice for one year. Following this, he pursued specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Toronto, graduating in 2023. Daniel then completed a fellowship in Craniofacial Orthodontics at New York University. He plans to open an orthodontic practice in London in the near future.
Dr. Peter Fritz • Periodontics
Dr. Peter Fritz is a pioneering periodontist and implant surgeon, blending clinical excellence with a deep understanding of the legal and ethical implications of emerging digital technologies in dentistry. Holding adjunct positions at McMaster University and Brock University, Dr. Fritz’s interdisciplinary research focuses on innovative approaches to enhancing patient care. His clinic in Fonthill, Ontario, is recognized for setting new standards in patient care through AI-driven practices. With advanced degrees in both dentistry and law, Dr. Fritz exemplifies a commitment to advancing dental science with a focus on innovation, ethics, and exploration.
Dr. Mark Lin • Prosthodontics
Dr. Mark Lin graduated from the University Of Toronto in the Biochemistry Specialists Honours program. He received his dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in which he was on the Dean’s List for 4 consecutive years. He practiced general dentistry for 13 years, then returned to complete his postgraduate training in the specialty of Prosthodontics at the University of Toronto. He maintains a full time specialty practice as a Prosthodontist at Toronto Dental Specialist (TDS). He is currently an Associate in Dentistry at the University of Toronto at the post graduate Prosthodontic department, and a Fellow and Examiner with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in the specialty of Prosthodontics.
Dr. Fay Goldstep • Preventive Dentistry/Healing
Dr. Fay Goldstep has lectured extensively on Proactive/Minimal Intervention Dentistry, Soft-Tissue Lasers, Bioactive Dental Materials, and Oral/Systemic Health. She has been a contributing author to four textbooks and has published more than 100 articles. Dr Goldstep sits on the editorial boards of Oral Health Journal, Dental Tribune US Edition, Dental Asia and REALITY. She has been listed as one of the leaders in continuing education by Dentistry Today since 2002. Dr. Goldstep is a consultant to a number of dental companies. She can be reached at fgoldstep@gmail.com.
Dr. James Yacyshyn • Practice Management Expert
Dr. Yacyshyn teaches Practice Management at the University of Alberta and owns and operates a multidisciplinary private practice. He is the Division Head of Continuing Dental Ed. at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Lou Shuman • Technology
Lou Shuman is the CEO of Cellerant Consulting Group, dentistry’s leading corporate incubator and accelerator. He is a venturer in-residence at Harvard’s i-Lab, co-founder of LightForce Orthodontics, a member of the Oral Health advisory board and founder of the Cellerant Best of Class Technology Awards. He was selected in 2021 by Global Summits Institute one of the World’s Top 100 Doctors.
Dr. Christopher Swayze • IPAC
For 16 years, Dr. Chris Swayze worked for the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. As former manager, reports, in the Professional Conduct and Regulatory Affairs Department, Dr. Swayze oversaw a team that investigated allegations of professional misconduct, including standards of practice, billing and infection control. He was involved with remedial education, mentoring and practice monitoring at the RCDSO, and helped develop several College standards, guidelines and practice advisories. An extensive presenter on topics such as infection prevention and control. Dr. Swayze has been an invited keynote speaker at several events. He graduated from Western University in 1993; obtained an MBA for Science and Technology from Queen’s University in 2000; and in 2012 he received the Osgoode Certificate in Health Law from Osgoode Hall Law School, which he has used to support and consult on a number of entrepreneurial start-ups.
Dr. Michael Wiseman • Geriatric Dentistry
Dr. Michael Wiseman completed his dental degree in 1985 at McGill University. He presently is a part-time Clinical Associate Professor at McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Sciences. He has a full-time practice, and additionally provides care at a variety of long-term hospital centres in Montreal. He is the Founder of the McGill Outreach Program which provides free care to the needy of Montreal. Dr. Wiseman has lectured nationally and internationally and has published many peer reviewed papers and book chapters.
Dr. Howard S. Glazer • Forensic Odontology
Dr. Glazer is a Fellow and Past President of the Academy of General Dentistry and a former Assistant Clinical Professor in Dentistry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, NY. Most recently, he received the Irwin Smigel Prize in Aesthetic Dentistry, presented by the New York University College of Dentistry for “Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Aesthetic Dentistry.” He lectures throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas on dental materials, cosmetic dentistry, forensic dentistry and patient management.
Dr. Hagen Klieb • Oral & Maxillofacial Medicine/Oral Pathology
Dr. H. Klieb, is a staff oral pathologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center with cross-appointment to the Department of Laboratory Medicine. He also leads the oral pathology diagnostic service at LifeLabs. He can be reached at Hagen.Klieb@sunnybrook.ca.
Dr. Stephen Abrams • Research/Current Affairs
Dr. Stephen Abrams is a GP dentist. He also does research on caries. He works with the dental associations on access to care and the CDCP.
About Oral Hygiene’s Advisory Committee
Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA
Melissa K. Turner, is a fresh force of change and is on a powerful mission to transform the future of dentistry for both patients and practitioners. An award-winning speaker, key opinion influencer, and hygienist, Melissa represents a new generation in dentistry through a focus on inclusion, practitioner well-being, and innovative technology. She is a 2022 recipient of the Sunstar Award of Distinction, the dental hygiene industry’s highest honor, and is a top dental content creator nationwide. She leads the Cellerant Best of Class Hygiene Awards as their Chief Hygiene Officer and Director of Social Strategy. Learn more and contact her at www.melissakturner.com.
Kathleen Bokrossy, RDH, BSc
Kathleen is the founder and president of rdhu, a leading professional development company dedicated to transforming the dental hygiene experience. With a passion for lifelong learning, she provides innovative hands-on programs, online education, and team events that empower dental hygienists to elevate their clinical practice. Kathleen is also a strong advocate for integrating research into everyday hygiene care, inspiring clinicians to embrace continuous growth. Learn more at rdhu.ca.
Jennifer Turner, RDH, BSc.
As CEO of Hygiene Headquarters Inc., Jennifer Turner has transformed countless dental practices, achieving substantial growth through expertly navigating change and implementing clinical systems while achieving optimal patient care. Jennifer Turner is a two-time recipient of the North American “Dr. Bicuspid Award” in the Educator category and she was named one of the “10 Most Influential Healthcare Leaders to Watch in 2022” globally, her impact is undeniable. Jennifer is renowned for her leadership, professionalism, and unmatched expertise in dental hygiene.
Liisa Moore, RDH
Liisa started her dental hygiene career by working for a local orthodontist. Throughout her career, Liisa expanded her skills by working as a temp in general practice, in an oral surgery office, as an educator, and even owning her own clinic. She is a core presenter, a Quality Assurance coach with RDHU, and a CDHO peer mentor. Outside the operatory, she is a Certified Personal Trainer, Pilates instructor, and healthy eating and weight loss coach. Although Liisa loves to travel, she is a true homebody who enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and her dog.
About Newcom Media
Newcom Media Inc. (Newcom) was founded by Jim Glionna in 1987 and originally focused on business-to-business (B2B) trucking magazines. Following multiple acquisitions under the leadership of president and second-generation owner Joe Glionna, the incorporated business now counts itself as one of Ontario’s largest family-owned-and-operated B2B media companies.
Today, Newcom supports business leaders and decision-makers in six industries: financial services; trucking; dentistry; insurance; home décor, gift, jewelry, fashion, and lifestyle; and meetings and incentive travel. Its 10 trusted media brands include national magazines and their respective digital platforms.