My name is Heather Brownlee and I have been a Dental Assistant for over 40 years graduating from RRC in 1977 with my Phase11 Dental Assisting Diploma, taking my Ortho Module in 1984 and Extended Duties in 2003.  

I became involved in our local and national Dental Assisting Associations 40 years ago serving on the then Winnipeg Dental Assistants Association and Manitoba Dental Assistants Association in many capacities.   I took an extended leave while I was raising my children becoming actively involved in both the MDAA and CDAA in 2007 when RDA’s in Manitoba became licenced under the MDA.    I along with a group of dedicated RDA’s  worked tirelessly to rejuvenate the Manitoba Dental Assistants Association to bring it to professional organization we have today representing RDA’s of Manitoba. 

I have served as a Board Member, President, Past President, and Secretary and presently am the President Elect for MDAA.

I serve as the MDAA Board member to the CDAA and I am presently the President Elect for CDAA.   I also serve on the Knowledge and Transfer Committee and By-Law and Governance Committees for the CDAA.

I am presently one of the CDAA Members on the CDAA. CDHA and CDA Healthy Workplace Group creating resources through a new website to help dental teams develop safe respectful workplace.

In my spare time I curl, bowl and walk for exercise, like knitting and doing different crafts for family and friends and hopefully in retirement will be able to start gardening both flowers and vegetables.  I enjoy spending time with my four grandkids and traveling across Canada by train with my husband to visit our kids who live in Vancouver and Halifax.

Going forward I look forward to represent RDA’s in Manitoba as CDAA advocates to have the Dental Assisting Profession reclassified through the National Occupational Analysis which will give us more recognition for our formal training.   I would also like to see Registered Dental Assistants represented from coast to coast.   

Sincerely,

Heather Brownlee

Hello!  My name is Jessica,  I  have worked in the dental community for almost 10 years since graduating from Red River College in 2012.  I work at a child-focused office and truly enjoy working with children, it is equally challenging and rewarding. 

I am a new member of the board and look forward to assisting in developing the profession of Dental Assisting. I am honoured to join the board and ensure growth for the current and future generations of Dental Assistants. I am dedicated to this profession and it is a great privilege to be involved. 

In my spare time, I love the outdoors, I play softball in the summer and enjoy weekends at the lake with my husband and our dog Hunter. I enjoy spending time with family and friends in pretty much any way possible. 

My name is Tabatha Blais and this will be my 3^rd year sitting on the Board as a Director.  I am the representative for the Dental Assistant’s on the Infection Prevention and Control Committee. Infection control in the dental office is very near and dear to my heart and I take this role with the upmost respect when representing all RDA’s in Manitoba.

I graduated in 2007 for CDI College as well as obtained my Orthodontic module as well in 2007 at Red River College. I started my career in a small General Practice office, until 2018, when I decided to pursue an opportunity within a Periodontal/Prosthodontic office where I am currently the office manager.  Being an office manager, I am finding myself enrolling in all different types of seminars which benefits me in all aspects of the dental field. I always find myself eager to learn more!

When I’m not at the office or on Zoom calls, you can find me renovating, hiking, relaxing at the cabin and spending much needed quality time with my family and friends.