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Complaints Committee

Home 9 About 9 Complaints Committee

The Complaints Committee investigates complaints referred to the Committee by the Registrar. The process for this Committee is outlined in Sections 64-89 of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

This Committee makes a decision on the matter (known as the “disposition”) in accordance with Section 84 of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).  The disposition can range from dismissing the complaint to referral of the complaint to the Professional Conduct Committee.

Complaints Committee Members

Dr. Clare Champoux, DDS (Chair)

Dr. Nada Haidar, DDS (Vice-chair)

Dr. Earle Carson, DDS

Dr. Glenda Ross, DDS

Dr. Thomas Raddall III, DDS

Dr. Sarah Foley, DDS

Dr. Blair Raddall, DDS

Dr. Frances Tompkins, DDS

Dr. Russell MacSween, DDS

Dr. Claire Persaud, DDS

Ms. Donna Dickie, Dental Assistant

Ms. Melanie MacLean, Dental Assistant

Ms. Susan Wedlake, Public Member

Mr. Gregory Affleck, Public Member

Complaints Committee Terms of Reference

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The Nova Scotia Regulator of Dentistry and Dental Assisting (NSRDDA) is the legislated body whose role it is to protect the public interest in matters related to dental care. We do this by:

  • ensuring that only qualified individuals are licensed as dentist and dental assistants,
  • establishing standards of practice, and
  • dealing with complaints related to standards of care, professionalism, and ethics.”

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Board Meeting Mins. – May 30, 2025

Board Meeting Mins. – May 30, 2025

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