Miscellaneous

A) Pedodontist (Children’s specialist) – in order to deal with “difficult” cases. The present specialists in Nova Scotia are grossly overbooked and service to the community is compromised in this regard.
B) Dental Anesthesiologist – to assist the very high proportion of patients that avoid dental care due to fear. Provision of general anesthesia (“Twilight sleep” etc.) would benefit these patients tremendously.
C) Endodontist – more expertise is needed to fulfill the demand. Tremendous strives are being made in the area of saving teeth that in this are of dentistry that benefit the public tremendously (e.g. microscopy).
D) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon – Non hospital private hospital services (as in any other Canadian region) e.g. 3rd molar extraction is an option that in Dr. Thompson's view could provide significant levels in service for the community/taxpayers/patients.