This year has been an interesting one with the uncertainty of the economy and people not knowing if they will still have their job tomorrow. Our challenge last year and to date is working with Peel Region to develop a plan to assist a very vulnerable segment of our population – our seniors. Some of our executive members and ODA representatives have spent a lot of time meeting with officials from Peel Region trying to work out a plan that will help as many seniors as possible within the budget they have.   There are plans for both parties to meet on a regular basis and we hope that our efforts will result in much needed improvements to this program. We will keep you posted.

Halton – Peel is a large area.  We are the ODA's largest component society. Being involved with HPDA for the last many years has not only got me out of the office to meet other dentists and compare notes, but I have made some great friends along the way.

HPDA offers great continuing education and social events.  We offer mediations for the benefit of the patient and dentist and have representatives from the RCDSO and ODA present at our meetings to keep us up to date with what is happening at the provincial level.

So…my message to you is to come out to our business and social meetings. It is a great way not only to develop your knowledge and skills but to get in a few laughs.

Yours truly

Shihlin Shieh
HPDA President

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