The Distinguished Service Plaque may be presented to a Fellow of the Academy in appreciation for loyal and dedicated service to the Academy.
Dr. Tony Odenbach received the 2023 Distinguished Dentist Citation Award
Throughout his illustrious career, Tony has played a pivotal role in various dental organizations in Alberta and Canada. Serving as the President of the Alberta Dental Association and College in 2018-2019, he demonstrated exemplary leadership, steering the organization towards progress and advocating for the interests of his colleagues. Tony’s invaluable contributions extended to his role as Chair of the ADA&C Economic Committee, where he lent his expertise and insights for many years. Furthermore, his efforts to further the dental profession extended to more than Alberta with involvement in numerous committees for the Canadian Dental Association, including the “Future of the Profession” task force, Audit Committee, Dental Benefits Committee, and the Governance Review Steering Committee, exemplifies his unwavering dedication to improving the delivery of dental care.
Dr. David Stevenson received the 2022 Distinguished Dentist Citation Award
Dr David Stevenson served as the President of the Ontario Dental Association, 2018-2019. After graduating from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry in 1986, Dr. Stevenson’s dental career began as a Captain with the Royal Canadian Dental Corps. He served four years overseas attached to the 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry stationed at Canadian Air Force Base Baden-Solingen, West Germany. Dr. Stevenson has served on numerous ODA committees and task forces, including chairing the Economics Committee and is also a Political Contact Dentist.
When the pandemic struck, Dr. Stevenson stepped up to Chair the Pandemic Recovery Working Group. Dr. Stevenson has dedicated many hours to this committee and the creation of the ODA Tool Kits, to help dentists comply with the ever-changing dynamics of the pandemic.
Dr Anthony Iacopino received the 2020 Distinguished Dentist Award
Dr. Randall Croutze received the 2019 Distinguished Dentist Citation
Dr. Pierre Tessier received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award, presented by Dr.Veronic Deschenes, Vice President ODQ
Dr. Serge Langlois received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award, presented by Dr. Sam Sgro, Section Chair, Quebec
Dr. Claude Lamarche received the 2019 Distinguished Service Award, presented by Dr Sam Sgro, Section Chair, Quebec. Unfortunately Dr. Lamarche was absent and the award was accepted by Dr Jerry Dushkin, on his behalf.
Dr. Bernard Laporte received the 2019 Pierre Fauchard Distinguished Service Award presented by Dr. Barry Dolman, Chairman PFA
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2018 Dr. Deborah Stymiest (Distinguished dentist citation)
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| 2017 Dr. Daniel Arthur Haas (Distinguished dentist citation)
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| 2015 Dr. Gary MacDonald
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| 2015 Dr Danielle Joly
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| 2015 Dr Guy Maranda (Distinguished Dentist Citation)
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| 2014 Dr Ron Smith |
| 2014 Dr Charles ‘Chuck” Shuler |
| 2013 Dr. David Mock |
| 2013 Dr. Elisabeth MacSween |
| 2012 Dr Jack Cottrell (Certificate of Merit) |
| 2012 DR BERNIE WHITE |
| 2012 Dr Barry Chapnick |
| 2011 DR MARY MCNALLY |
| 2010 DR PAUL GERMAIN |
| 2010 DR DIANE LEGAULT |
| 2008 DR JAMES R. BROOKFIELD |
| 2008 DR BERNARD DOLANSKY |
| 2007 DR GORDON THOMPSON |
| 2006 DR BURTON CONROD |
| 2005 DR ROBERT SALOIS |
| 2004 DR MARCIA BOYD |
| 2003 DR PERRY TRESTER |
| 2003 DR GEORGE H. PEACOCK |
| 2002 DR RAYMOND WENN |
| 2002 DR KENNETH C. BENTLEY |
| 2002 DR DENIS FOREST |
| 2000 DR DONALD L. RIFE |
| 1999 DR JOHN S. CHRISTIE |
| 1999 DR JOHN M. S. MCMULLEN |
| 1999 DR CHARLES P. DALEY |
| 1999 DR BRIAN BARRETT |
| 1998 DR NORMAN LEVINE |
| 1998 DR EDWARD G. SONELY |
| 1998 DR ANNE C. DALE |
| 1997 DR JAMES N. WRIGHT |
| 1996 DR GUY MARANDA |
| 1995 DR RALPH CRAWFORD |
