Dr Douglas E. Hamilton

Dr. Hamilton graduated with a DDS from McGill University faculty of Dentistry in 1981, followed by a one year multidisciplinary residency at the Montreal General Hospital. He began his private practice in Westmount in 1982 where he has practiced since. He taught at McGill as a part time clinical demonstrator in prosthetics, for 5 years in the mid-1980s. Dr. Hamilton has followed learning programs in advanced restorative dentistry with The Pankey Institute, Dr. Peter Dawson, Spear Education where he is currently a Faculty Club member and most recently with Dr. Richard Tucker at the Tucker Institute. He is a member of the Canadian Academy of Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics (Program Chair 2014, 2018), the Montreal Dental Study Club, the Montreal Dental Club, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, and of his own Spear Education Study Club, where he is a mentor. He is also a mentor for the McGill faculty of Dentistry student mentorship program, a guest lecturer in the McGill Practice Management program, and supports his profession through membership in the CDA and QDSA. Dr. Hamilton was honored by being inducted into the American College of Dentists in 2010. With a keen interest in practice management he has studied dental office management and patient success with Wilson Southin at the Group at Cox, Avrom King from the Nexus group, Ohmer Reed at the Napili group, Doug Young, Linda Miles, Anita Jupp, Roger Levin at the Levin group, Imtiaz Manji at Spear Education and Brenda Bertram and Judy Larocque, formerly of Mercer Consulting. Dr. Hamilton operates his practice in Westmount with Dr. Patricia Moraga. They focus on health-centered, prevention-based, multidisciplinary dentistry. They provide comprehensive diagnostics and treatment planning through a system of patient directed self-discovery, learning and consultation. Their approach is based on the concept that patient empowerment through learning and values clarification leads to superior behavioural choices and long term health outcomes. ”I enjoy dentistry more now than ever before. I love the technology and the thrill of providing a perfect restoration, but the most satisfaction comes to me through personal interactions and connections. We have been blessed with a wonderful group of patients that trust us with their care. This wonderful team and I will always do our best to exceed your expectations, and deliver the exceptional compassionate care and service that gives you the long term health outcomes you deserve.“ In his spare time Dr. Hamilton enjoys reading, playing hockey, country life and occasionally, playing piano and singing in a rock band.