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A family affair
Dr. Croutze’s family is closely involved in theoperationof hisdental practises.
Angelahasbeenhisbusinessmanager for 30years. Bothhis son, Brian,who
followedhim into thedentistryprofession, andhisdaughter, Cassandra,who
completedadegree ineconomics,workwith their dad in theSt. Albert clinic.
Hisother son, Roger, is inmedical school. “Someofmypatients teaseme
about that. They seemywifeat the frontwithmydaughter, andgo to
my son for somedentalwork—it’s a real familybusiness!”
For fledglingdentists likehis son, Dr. Croutzeadvisespatiencewhen it comes
toestablishing their careers. “There’s a lot of pressureonyoungprofessionals to
succeedearly.When I startedout, I felt like I had toachieveanumber of things
byacertainpoint andyoudon’t know if it’s ever going tohappen,” he recalls.
“If I couldgoback,myattitudewouldbedifferent in termsof not putting that
unrealisticpressureonmyself to succeed soquickly. That’s theadvice I try to
givemychildren: bepatientwithyourself and itwillworkout.”
Outsideof dentistry, Dr. Croutzedoesn’t currentlyhave time for the
scoresof hobbiesheused toenjoy—flyinghisCessna172, sailing,
scubadiving, flyfishing, hunting, and skiing. “I used tobrag that I
hadeverypossiblehobbyandwouldchallengepeople toname
somethingand Iwill tell you that I’vedone it!” he laughs. “But
the fact is, there is a lot of commitment to this joband that takes
up time. I’m tellingpeople togetmore involved inorganized
dentistry, but towhat extent? I bought abeautiful canoeand
haven’t put it in thewater; I’vegivenupona lot of things. It’s a
trade-off, but this iswhat I doand I love it.”
It’scertain tobeaproductiveyearaheadatCDAunderDr.Croutze’s
leadership. And if you’re luckyenough tocatchupwithhim, he’ll
behappy todiscuss lastnight’sOilersgamewithyou.
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Capturing the
Moments...
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Dr. GordonThompson (l.) and
Dr. Randall Croutze (2ndon r.)
accept keys for theADA+C
mobiledental clinic.
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Randall andAngelaat his
President’s Installation for
the ICD (CanadaSection).
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GettinghisCessna172 ready
for awinter flight.
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Graduationday for Randall
and sonBrian (some30years
apart) at theUof A facultyof
medicine&dentistry.
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Meeting JustinTrudeauat
CDA’sDayson theHill event
in2015.
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Angelaand “Randall Claus”; a
rolehe’splayed since1997 for
a local studyclub.
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What’s themost rewardingpart
of your career?
Indentistry, I’ve learned that someof the
most fulfilling things are small gestures from
mypatients, likewhen they’re smiling after
their appointmentorwhen they say they
trust you.
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What’s themost challenging
part of your career?
Trying tobalancebeingahealthcareprovider
withbeingabusinessperson.They justboth
consume somuch time.Themulti-tasking is
absolutely immense.
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What’s your ideaofhappiness?
Beingwithmywifeandchildrenand their
significantothers, sittingarounda table
enjoyingameal andconversation.
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Whatdoyouappreciatemost
inyourfriends?
That theyareveryhonestwithme.
On theSpotwith
Dr.RandallCroutze
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