Dre Joanne Lussier

Graduated from the Université de Montréal in June 1987, I continued to work for 4 years with a team of senior dentists to learn more about the multiple facets of the profession. In 1991 I opened my own practice. I am a member of l’Association des Chrirurgiens Dentistes du Quebec (ACDQ) and l’Ordre des Dentistes du Quebec (ODQ). I am passionate about everything in dentistry and further my education by partaking in at least 30 hours of training each year. Over the past 8 years, I have focused my attention on the treatment of gum disease, which is the foundation and supporting structure for teeth. Thanks to our laser-assisted protocol, we were pioneers in Quebec offering non-surgical gum disease treatments. Since 2012 I have been training other dental teams for these treatments. In 1997 I was drawn to alternative medicine, especially for treating TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders as well as studying the impact of dental diseases on overall health. I studied at l’école d’Ostéopathie de Montréal for 2 years. In 1998 I obtained my certificate in Naturopathy then several certificates in NAET for my own personal interest. Later on I obtained my certificate in Reprogramming Kinesiology. This knowledge led me to see the mouth and body as an inseparable unit as well as to understand the impact of dental materials on patient’s health. In 1998 my practice became 95% mercury free and is currently without any mercury. Kinesiology is very useful since it allows me to heal different fears within a dental practice; fear of needles, fear of the dentist, fear of pain etc. This allows dental treatments to be more enjoyable for all. My big project in 2013 was to offer to my community a larger array of specialized treatments, such as growing my practice to include a room dedicated to implantology. A mother to 3 adolescents, I consider myself to be a sociable, committed as well as an active person. I love to share my knowledge and experiences with people around me. To relax, nothing feels better to me than a beautiful day with snow and of course skiing. Outdoor sports, sailing or skiing in the mountains, fixing things around the house and cooking are my favourite activities.