He is a diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology, and a recipient of the Heidebrink Award (1996) from the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Horace Wells Award from the International Federation of Dental Anesthesia Societies, 1997 (IFDAS), and the Leonard M. Monheim Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (2015).

Dr. Malamed has authored more than 170 scientific papers and 17 chapters in various medical and dental journals and textbooks in the areas of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, local anesthesia, sedation and general anesthesia.

In addition, he is the author of three widely used textbooks, published by CV Mosby: Handbook of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (8th edition 2022); Handbook of Local Anesthesia (7th edition 2020); and Sedation – A Guide to Patient Management (6th edition 2017) and two interactive DVDs: Emergency Medicine (3rd edition, 2018) and Malamed’s Local Anesthetic Technique DVD (2004) (edition 2 - 2012). The textbooks have been translated into 22 foreign-language editions.

In his spare time, Dr. Malamed is an avid runner, exercise enthusiast, and he admits an addiction to the New York Times crossword puzzle, which he has done daily since his freshman year in dental school.

He is a diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiology, and a recipient of the Heidebrink Award (1996) from the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the Horace Wells Award from the International Federation of Dental Anesthesia Societies, 1997 (IFDAS), and the Leonard M. Monheim Distinguished Service Award from the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists (2015).

Dr. Malamed has authored more than 170 scientific papers and 17 chapters in various medical and dental journals and textbooks in the areas of physical evaluation, emergency medicine, local anesthesia, sedation and general anesthesia.

In addition, he is the author of three widely used textbooks, published by CV Mosby: Handbook of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office (8th edition 2022); Handbook of Local Anesthesia (7th edition 2020); and Sedation – A Guide to Patient Management (6th edition 2017) and two interactive DVDs: Emergency Medicine (3rd edition, 2018) and Malamed’s Local Anesthetic Technique DVD (2004) (edition 2 - 2012). The textbooks have been translated into 22 foreign-language editions.

In his spare time, Dr. Malamed is an avid runner, exercise enthusiast, and he admits an addiction to the New York Times crossword puzzle, which he has done daily since his freshman year in dental school.

Previously, he worked as a staff nurse in the emergency department at U of A Hospital, and as a medical technician in the Canadian Forces.

She retired from the Canadian Armed Forces after a 21-year career where she accumulated a vast array of memorable and valuable experiences from both professional and personal perspectives. Dr. Trache was the first female oral and maxillofacial surgeon in the Royal Canadian Dental Corps. The highlight of her military career consisted of the two tours of duty in Afghanistan, as the maxillofacial trauma surgeon at the Role Three Multinational Hospital at Kandahar Air Base.

Since leaving the military, she has been involved with the School of Dentistry as an associate clinical professor on a part-time basis before joining the faculty full-time. She is actively involved with the general practice residency (GPR) program, where she mentors the four GPR residents in clinic-based dentoalveolar surgery. Dr. Trache is also a clinical instructor with continuing dental education in the intravenous sedation program and the Alberta implant residency program. She presented lectures and workshops on maxillofacial trauma topics to various military and civilian organizations, and study clubs throughout the country.

Additionally, Dr. Trache is a member of several School of Dentistry and Alberta Dental Association committees. When not at the school, she maintains a private practice in Edmonton at Contours Oral Surgery.

Carpenter also advises owner-managers on how to operate their businesses as efficiently and effectively as possible. Through performance management, industry benchmarking, tax planning and other essential tools, he helps his clients measure their business performance and enhance profitability. Carpenter is dedicated to providing his clients with information that empowers them to make informed business decisions. He has given presentations to medical and dental groups on various key issue areas such as incorporation, Canadian tax updates, corporate investment strategies, GST, fraud and practice transition.

Carpenter earned his chartered accountant (CA) designation from the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1990. He completed a bachelor of management degree from the University of Lethbridge in 1986.

Gallagher maintains expertise in the fast-changing landscape of employment and labour law, advising on corporate transactional work within the firm. She has appeared in multiple levels of court and provincial and federal tribunals, such as those handling workers’ compensation, human rights, and union matters.

Gallagher is a sessional instructor of employment law at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law and is a member of the Canadian Bar Association.

She serves on the executive for the CBA North section for labour and employment law and is a certified graduate of the LESA Annual Intensive Advocacy course. She is involved in several entrepreneurial groups within the Edmonton area. She formerly served on the board of directors of ABC Head Start, a charitable organization providing educational and social services to at-risk preschool children. She regularly volunteers with Student Legal Services at the University of Alberta and dedicates time to other charitable legal initiatives, especially if they involve running. She currently sits on the firm’s professional development committee and enjoys helping to build the great team that is Bryan & Company LLP.

After serving as a general dentist throughout Ontario and Quebec in the military, he had the opportunity to be mentored by several periodontists. It was during these mentorship opportunities where he was persuaded to return to school and pursue a graduate degree in periodontics.

In 2022, he completed his master of science in periodontology at University of Alberta and was successful in becoming a board-certified periodontist, fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Presently, he is stationed at the military base in Edmonton and serves as the Western regional periodontist in 1 Dental Unit for the Royal Canadian Dental Corps. In addition, he is a part-time instructor in the graduate periodontology program at the University of Alberta. His wife (Laura) and two children (Leo and Violet) enjoy the province of Alberta and hope to serve many years to come here in Edmonton.

With 19 years of medical device reprocessing technology experience, including over 10 years of progressive leadership, he has supported medical device reprocessing departments in tertiary, regional and rural facilities as well as dental offices.

Having completed over $60 million in medical device reprocessing department design and construction projects, Dingreville has become a leader in sterilization and now sits as a member of the Canadian Standards Association Certifying Exam Scheme Committee.

In more recent years he has been conducting community based medical clinic infection, prevention and control medical device reprocssing reviews, gained further experience in an infection prevention control role, and regularly presents and hosts multiple provincial medical device reprocssing conferences.

Leveraging his wealth of experience Dingreville led the development of this course.

His equity interest in the brokerage assures clients of his long-term commitment. His background helps him understand the unique challenges faced by business owners and dental professionals, which is particularly beneficial when creating specific insurance strategies.

He views insurance as a financial tool and works closely with clients on how to optimize its use. Whether they’re looking for life, disability and/or critical illness, Brassard possesses extensive knowledge of various product offerings and strategies and can guide clients through the benefits of each, such as potential tax advantages.

Dan brings a sophisticated and well-rounded approach to financial planning and insurance management. He values lifelong learning, especially in the dynamic field of insurance and has earned several designations over the years including certified financial planner (CFP).

Throughout his career, Brassard has built strong relationships and a great reputation within the community, making him a trusted advisor for many professionals across Alberta.

Carter has been involved with continuing educational programs focused on sedation, neuromodulators, and most recently dental implants. Her interest in helping others learn and find value in the dental assisting profession, drive her to discover new and exciting ways to provide educational excellence to all.

Murdoch's experience in forecasting, tax planning and other key areas help ensure that his clients have a sound strategy for the future. He specializes in developing customized plans for clients interested in starting or purchasing their own practice.

He also advises owner-managers on how to operate their businesses as efficiently and effectively as possible. Through performance management, industry benchmarking, tax planning and other key tools, he helps his clients measure their business performance and enhance profitability. Murdoch is dedicated to providing his clients with information that empowers them to make informed business decisions. He has given presentations to medical and dental groups throughout Alberta on various key issue areas such as incorporation, Canadian tax updates, corporate investment strategies, GST, fraud and practice transition.

Murdoch earned his chartered accountant (CA) designation from the Alberta Institute of Chartered Accountants in 2008. He completed a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of Alberta in 2005.

He has been involved in the research and development of 3-D facial imaging devices, intra-oral scanners, CAD/CAM applications in dentistry and cone-beam CT scanners.

He obtained his doctorate of dental surgery, master of science degrees and his certificate of specialization in orthodontics from the University of Alberta. Following he graduated from Harvard Medical School with a doctorate of medical science degree and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the department of orthopaedics at Children's Hospital, Boston.

Dr. Mah has authored numerous publications, textbooks, and book chapters and regularly presents nationally and internationally. In addition, his work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The National Post, Tech TV and Men's Health. He also reviews for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and other dental journals.

He began his career as an associate with CIBC Wood Gundy, where he gained a strong foundation in the investment industry. Germain is fascinated by the elements that make a business successful and enjoys educating our clients and helping navigate them through the financial markets.

Germain volunteers his time and resources towards initiatives he is particularly passionate about. He currently sits on the board of directors for Avalanche Canada, whose vision is to eliminate avalanche fatalities and injuries in Canada. As the national public avalanche safety organization, Jon oversees the investments and stewards the capital as the Investment Committee Chair.

He is a lover of movement. When he is not training for a marathon in the summer, he is likely to be found cross-country skiing around Edmonton and participating in the annual Canadian Birkie Ski Festival. He also shares a passion for travel and continues to enjoy experiencing new cultures and remote areas of the world.

Since 1999, our team has been providing customized wealth management solutions to entrepreneurs, affluent families and professionals. In 2013, Campbell Germain Advisory Group decided to focus on working with Dentists and medical professionals which has become the largest and fastest growing area of our practice.

Mertz's legal services focus on small businesses and entrepreneurs, with particular emphasis on representation and advising for health and dental professionals. He is a registered trademark agent.

His areas of practice include:

• Business acquisitions and sales
• Commercial leasing and financing
• Commercial property development and transactions
• Business structuring
• Franchising arrangements
• Trademark applications

Mertz enjoys offering lectures and presentations to health practitioners — especially in the area of dentistry — regarding relevant legal matters.

He has been working in the mental health field since 2012 and has been lucky to get work in a variety of settings including the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury, Alberta Hospital Edmonton, the University of Alberta Hospital, and several psychotherapeutic public and private practices. He specializes in posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain treatment and has a special interest in stress management due to the large impact human stress responses have on these conditions.

His recent focus has been integrating psychotherapeutic support for psychological trauma, burnout, stress, and acute/complex critical incidents in multidisciplinary contexts, such as physical therapy clinics, educational programs, and hospital settings.

Her love for Invisalign came in early 2017 after taking a team training course taught by Dr. Galler. Motivated more than ever to help improve patients’ health and smiles, she took a practice that almost solely placed brackets to complete orthodontic cases (and had completed a mere five Invisalign cases per year previously) to platinum within the first six months, and then onto diamond status within the first year. More impressively, she successfully established the first ever GP Invisalign-only practice in British Columbia through implementation of momentum-driven, highly efficient yet comprehensive methods.

Barnett continues to leave her mark on this profession through educating offices across North America with recipes for successfully incorporating Invisalign into their daily workflow.

Outside of being a treatment coordinator, practice manager and Invisalign educator Kylee is the proud mother to Ava, Kade, and Jax. Along with her husband Chace, they love to spend time at the lake camping, dirt biking, and snowboarding as a family.

After completing dental school Dr. Shotell practiced as a restorative dentist for several years, then returned to school to complete a certificate and master’s degree in orthodontics from Loma Linda University.

Dr. Shotell considers education to be her passion presents nationally and internationally on dental technology, is part-time clinical faculty at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas orthodontics department, and teaches in the CE department for the University of Alberta. She is also a reviewer for the Journal of Aligner Orthodontics. Dr. Shotell is also the co-founder and chief clinical officer of Plus Orthodontics. Dr. Shotell shares tips and tricks on orthodontics and clear aligners on social media as alignerbee.

His commitment to client comfort and gentle dentistry has been his pride and joy. Dr. Crowell is committed to providing quality dental care to his new, current, and emergency patients.

Dr. Crowell obtained his degree in dentistry from the University of Alberta.

He lives in west Edmonton and is married with three daughters; and enjoys summer and winter sports with his family.

He has been actively involved in his community and the non-profit sector as a past board member of The Centre For Family Literacy, and of Building Markets and as a co-founder of an Evening of Wine and Words in support of the Centre for Family Literacy

Campbell is a lover of live music, an avid reader, and has a passion for travel. He values fitness and has participated in many sports over the years including snowboarding, marathon and triathlon.

Since 1999, our team has been providing customized wealth management solutions to entrepreneurs, affluent families and professionals. In 2013, Campbell Germain Advisory Group decided to focus on working with dentists and medical professionals which has become the largest and fastest-growing area of our practice