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Professional Conduct Committee

Home 9 About 9 Professional Conduct Committee

If the Complaints Committee determines that a matter warrants a hearing, the Complaints Committee will refer the matter to the Professional Conduct Committee. (This Committee was called the Discipline Committee under the repealed Dental Act.)

The process for the Professional Conduct Committee is outlined in Sections 90-115 of the Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA).

Professional Conduct Committee Members

Dr. Thomas Boyle, DDS (Chair)

Dr. Chris Baker, DDS (Vice-chair)

Dr. Wayne Ramier, DDS

Dr. Mark Sutherland, DDS

Dr. William Whyte, DDS

Dr. Stuart Kirby, DDS

Dr. David Quigley, DDS

Dr. Natalie Brothers, DDS

Dr. Daniel MacLellan, DDS

Dr. Ian Ross, DDS

Dr. Sarah Hunter, DDS

Dr. Marla MacAulay, DDS

Dr. Sarah Fakhraldeen, DDS

Dr. Deanna Sharpe, DDS

Dr. Thomas Steeves, DDS

Dr. Mark Vallee, DDS

Ms. Shanelle Topp, Dental Assistant

Ms. Jackie Snooks, Dental Assistant

Ms. Karen Fitzner, Public member

Mr. John Scott, Public Member

Professional Conduct Committee Terms of Reference

About

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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