Nat i ona l Denta l As s i s t i ng Exami ni ng Boa rd 1 2021 President’s Message As president of the NDAEB, I would firstly like to greet everyone with a heartfelt hello. As we enter 2022 it is a very special year for the NDAEB. As you may be aware, it is the 25th anniversary of the existence of the NDAEB. The board was established on November 15, 1997 and has continued to work diligently certifying dental assistants from coast to coast in this great country. The longevity and the strength of the NDAEB comes from the dedication and the passion of its members. Celebratory plans for the 25th anniversary of the NDAEB are underway, details and announcements are coming soon, so until then everyone is invited to celebrate this milestone in your jurisdiction. I would like to acknowledge that since the NDAEB is located in Ottawa, it is on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg nation. The winds of change are blowing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was observed on September 30th, 2021 and staff from head office participated in on-theday activities. As a board, we also look for ways to recognize the importance of bridging differences and ensuring that all dental assistants are represented, and their voices heard. As a board, we are looking for ways to participate and support meaningful Truth and Reconciliation. Training has begun as part of our Strategic Plan which will help participants identify their strengths and be better positioned to help improve the overall functionality of the board. The strength of any organization comes from its members. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Ronda Marr for her dedication to the board as the New Brunswick Dental Society’s representative to the board, your dedication, hard work and passion for the profession will truly be missed at the board. On behalf of the board, I wish you well in your future ‘adventures’. We also thank Kate Firth as she completes her term as NDAEB Student Representative This is my first term as your President and it has been an honour to serve in this role, but my term has been well supported by CAO Steve Grundy, Donna Rushton, Past President, Janet Neduzak, Vice President, and all the staff at Head Office as well, as the Board members and committee members. Thank you for holding my hand and guiding me through the learning curve that is President of the NDAEB. I so look forward to meeting everyone in person in October, until then keep safe. “Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it, and Virtue is doing it.” David Starr Jordan. Regards, Elroy Officer President
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