CDA Essentials 2016 • Volume 3 • Issue 3 - page 23

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PhotoCredit:
MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, RideauHall, 2016.
Member Insignia:
Sgt RonaldDuchesne, RideauHall, 2014.
Reproducedwithpermissionof theOSGG, 2016.
In itsofficial press release, theGovernor
General’sofficenoted: “ThomasHarle
hasplacedhisprofessional expertise
at the servicesof the less fortunate. A
prosthodontist, hehas inspiredhis fellow
dentists andhygienists to joinhim in
providing freedental services to those in
need.”
InOttawa, Dr. Harle founded two initiatives
that givevulnerablepopulations access
tocare: aclinic that providesdental care
topeople livingon the street and in local
shelters, andaportabledental clinic that
serves vulnerablepopulations in their
owncommunities. Internationally, heand
other healthcareprofessionalsoperate free
healthclinics indevelopingcountries as
part ofHealthTeams International (Canada),
aChristian-basedcharity thatDr. Harle
currently leads as itspresident.
“I fully recognize thatmanypeoplehave
contributed tocauses similar to those I am
passionateabout,” saysDr. Harle. “Change
happensnot becauseonepersonwas
particularlyclever, unselfishor strong,
but becausecommunitiesof like-minded
individuals joined their energyand
wisdom towards acommongoal. From
that perspective I accepted theOrder in
recognitionandhonour of all suchefforts
bymy friends andcolleagues in thedental
profession.”
a
Dr.ThomasHarleAppointed
MEMBEROFTHEORDEROFCANADA
Dr.ThomasHarle,
DDS,D(Pros),MSc,
FICD(C),
was appointedas
aMemberof the
OrderofCanada in
December2014.
The investiture
ceremonywasheld
atRideauHall on
February12, 2016.
(L. to r.)Dr. ThomasHarleof
OttawawithHisExcellency the
RightHonourableDavid Johnston,
GovernorGeneral ofCanada.
(L. to r.)NancyHarle, EmilyLast (neeHarle), AlisonHarle,
Dr.Harle, PatriciaHarle,Gov.Gen.David Johnston.
TheOrderofCanada recognizes citizens fromall
sectorsof society foroutstandingachievement,
dedication to thecommunityand service to the
nation. Formore information see: gg.ca/honours
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