Officers

 

 
President
Graeme Hibberd

Dr. Graeme Hibberd graduated from the University of Toronto in 1979 (DDS) and returned for his Orthodontic Specialty program to graduate in 1984. He is passionate about all sports, but particularly tennis, hockey, golf, baseball and soccer.

Dr. Lionel Lenkinski
Executive Director / CEO
Dr. Lionel Lenkinski

Dr. Lionel Lenkinski graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1979. He then completed a general practice residency at University Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He took his specialty training in endodontics at Boston University, Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry in Boston, Massachusetts, which he completed in 1982.

Lionel has long been involved in organized dentistry for which he has received the Award of Merit from both the Ontario Dental Association and the American College of dentists.

He speaks regularly in continuing education programs, on the subject of risk management and regulatory compliance.

Lionel is also a founding member and Past-President of the Canadian Dental Protective Association, and has been the Executive Director/CEO for the past ten years.

Nicole Cussons
Chief Operating Officer
Nicole Cussons

Nicole Cussons is a leader in the dental industry, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the CDPA.  With a distinguished background in navigating regulatory landscapes and managing non-programmatic matters.  Ms. Cussons brings a wealth of expertise to her role in steering the CDPA toward excellence and influence in the dental profession.

Treasurer
Dr. Harold Rosenberg

Dr. Harold Rosenberg is proud to be practicing orthodontics in Toronto where he grew up and went to school (11 years at the University of Toronto). Dr. Rosenberg completed his Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in human biology at the University of Toronto (U of T) where he enjoyed playing varsity baseball. He then completed his dental training (DDS) at U of T where he received multiple academic and student leadership awards, including most outstanding student in first year dentistry, the Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award, OKU national dental honor society, and top achievement in orthodontics.

After working for one year in general dentistry private practice, Dr. Rosenberg’s passion for orthodontics compelled him to return to the University of Toronto to specialize in orthodontics (Orthodontic Specialty Masters of Science). During his specialty training, he was involved in research on the effectiveness of computer-aided programs in teaching orthodontics and has published four articles on the topic in peer-reviewed journals. During his specialty training, Dr. Rosenberg was an orthodontic clinical instructor and examiner. He enjoys staying involved in the dental community and is a part of the National Dental Board Examination of Canada Standards Setting Committee and conducts DDS admission interviews.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and a member of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario, the Ontario Association of Orthodontists, the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Ontario Dental Association, West Toronto Dental Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honours Dental Society, and the Xi Psi Phi Dental Society.

Dr. Rosenberg enjoys playing organized hockey throughout the year and baseball in the summer. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching the Leafs, Raptors, and Blue Jays. He particularly enjoys outings with his wife Alexandra, sons James & William, and daughter (princess) Abigail.

Dr. Carolyn PoonWoo
Secretary
Dr. Carolyn PoonWoo

Dr. Carolyn PoonWoo receiveed both her BSc and DDS degrees from the University of Toronto.  Upon graduation in1985, she became a resident at SickKids.  She has also provided dental care to First Nations children in Northern Ontario, physically challenged patients in Timmins, and low-income populations in Guatemala and Columbia.  In 2008, she received UofT's Arbor Award for her commitment to teaching, volunteering, and leadership in the dental community.  She is an honorary fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and has been inducted into the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists.  With over thirty years of experience, Dr. PoonWoo is strongly committed to continuing education and , with a focus on comprehensive care, remains dedicated to providing excellent dental care for every patient.   

Dr. Suzanne Rerrie
Administrative Assistant
Suzanne Rerrie

As a Western University graduate, Suzanne spent more than a decade in the Insurance Industry as a broker, obtaining her Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker designation before deciding to take time at home to raise her three children. For the past five years, Suzanne has worked at the City of Cambridge's Centre for the Arts and the David Durward Adult Recreation Centre as part-time Clerk and Weekend Facility & Program Supervisor. In October of 2017 Suzanne joined the CDPA Team as Administrative Assistant and is pleased to be back in the field of Risk Management, once again.

Directors
Dental Risk Managers