Professional Biographies

Joseph Minuk
Is a member in good standing of the Manitoba and Canadian Denturist Associations, as well as the International Federation of Denturists. Joseph began his career as a dental technician in 1973. He acquired his Denturist license in 1977 and continued providing denture care direct to the public. Joseph maintains and continues to enhance his skills through participation in various post licensing seminars and training.

Environmental Gnathology and Dentogenic Concept of Esthetics, presented by Dr. Roy Smudde DDS, Geneva Dental Institute of Prosthodontics, Beverly Hills, California.
Overdenture on Implants, Implantology with the Innova System presented by Michel Gamache DD FCAD, College Edouard Montpetit, Montreal, Quebec.
Interpore IMZ Osseointegrated Implant System Seminar presented by Robert Katin DDS and Louis Fine DDS HDD Chicago, Illinois.
Transmandibular Implant System Workshop, Case Western Reserve University, School of Dental Medicine presented by Dr. Michael Powers DDS MS, Dr. Hans Bosker DDS, Dr. Fady Faddoul DDS, Cleveland, Ohio.
Dental Implants Ball and Bar Type Procedures, sponsored by Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Dr. Glen Applebaum DDS, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Prosthesis placed on Osseointegrated Implants, sponsored by Destsply and Paragon Implant Company, presented by Richard Bourgault DD, Michel Gamache DD FCAD and Gilles Trepanier DD, College Edouard Montpetit, Montreal, Quebec.
Dental Implant Procedures presented by the Denturist Association of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dental Implant Prosthetic Treatment for Denturists, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Implant Course, Zimmer Dental Corporation presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Robert MacLeay DD, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dental Implant Procedure, sponsored by Nobel Biocare, presented by Kevin McAuley RDT, Montreal, Quebec
Training on use of the Hanau Articulator, Dental Art Professionals National Training Institute presented by Michel Gamach DD FCAD and Aron Gonshor PhD, DDS FRCD, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Ludwigs Technique: Preliminary functional impression and functional impression with edentulous jaw registration, presented by W. Markiewicz and M. Wassmann. Bielefeld, Germany.
Oral Pathology, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Ethics and Personal Relationships, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Pathosphysiology/Pharmacology Course, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Course in Histology and Periodontology, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
IDEC Radiographic Pattern Recognition, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea presented by Patrick Strong DD FCAD, Toronto, Ontario.
Oral Appliance Fabrication presented by Patrick Strong DD FCAD, Toronto, Ontario.
Removable Partial Dentures, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Prosthetic Training Program, Core Vent System of Osseointegrated Implants. Chicago, Illinois.
Infection Control for Denturists and Oral Pathology presented by the Denturist Association of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Joseph is associated with the Chrysalis Dental Team.

Manny Minuk
Graduated from the Denturist Technology program at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2000. Following his graduation he operated the Minuk Denture Clinic on Marion Street up until the two clinics amalgamated. He is a member in good standing of both the Manitoba and Canadian Denturist Associations, as well as the International Federation of Denturists. He has served on the executive board of the Manitoba Denturist Association since 2002. Manny maintains and continues to enhance his skills through participation in various post licensing seminars and training.

Attended World Symposium on Denturism, sponsored by the International Federation of Denturists and National Denturist Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Trained and certified in Theory, Art and Science of BPS Brand Prosthetic System, Ivoclar Vivadent, Edmonton, Alberta.
Environmental Gnathology and Dentogenic Concept of Esthetics, presented by Dr. Roy Smudde DDS, Geneva Dental Institute of Prosthodontics, Beverly Hills, California.
Overdenture on Implants, Implantology with the Innova System presented by Michel Gamache DD FCAD College Edouard Montpetit, Montreal, Quebec.
Implant Course, Centerpulse Dental Corporation presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Robert MacLeay DD Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dental Implant Procedures presented by the Denturist Association of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Implant Workshop and Lecture sponsored by Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Dr. Glen Applebaum DDS, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Denture Implant Procedures presented by Dr. Harold Bergman DDS, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Anchors and the Complete Mandibular Overdenture presented by Dr. Daniel D. Epstein DDS, Chicaco, Illinois.
Overdentures with auxiliary retentive attachments, retained roots and implant fixtures presented by Dr. Philip L. Epstein DDS and Daniel D. Epstein DDS, Chicago, Illinois.
The Potpourri of Overdentures Anchor Systems presented by Dr. Daniel D. Epstein DDS, Chicago, Illinois.
Oral Appliance Fabrication: ‘Modified Herbst® Type of Anti-Snoring Appliance’ using “The Strong Technique” presented by Patrick Strong DD FCAD, Toronto, Ontario.

Manny is associated with the Chrysalis Dental Team.

Andrew Koster
Began in the Denturist field in 1996. He graduated from the Nova Scotia Community College in 2000 with Honours. He has served on the executive board of the Manitoba Denturist Association since 2002 and continues to hold a position. He also sits on the examining board of the Association. He has been trained in Geneva 2000 Prosthodontic techniques. Andrew maintains and continues to enhance his skills through participation in various post licensing seminars and training.

Attended World Symposium on Denturism, sponsored by the International Federation of Denturists and National Denturist Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Attended World Tour 2006 Conference, sponsored by Nobel Biocare, Montreal, Quebec.
Overdenture on Implants, Implantology with the Innova System presented by Michel Gamache DD FCAD College Edouard Montpetit, Montreal, Quebec.
Denture Implant Procedures presented by Dr. Harold Bergman DDS, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Dental Implant Procedures presented by the Denturist Association of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Implant Course, Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Robert MacLeay DD Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dental Implants Ball and Bar Type Procedures, sponsored by Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Dr. Glen Applebaum DDS, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The Potpourri of Overdentures Anchor Systems presented by Dr. Daniel D. Epstein DDS, Chicago, Illinois.
Essentials of RPD Planning, Survey and Design presented by Jurgen von Fielitz DD, FCAD, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Biological Designs for the Treatment of the Edentulous Patient sponsored by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta.
Oral Appliance Fabrication: ‘Modified Herbst® Type of Anti-Snoring Appliance’ using “The Strong Technique” presented by Patrick Strong DD FCAD, Toronto, Ontario.
Anchors and the Complete Mandibular Overdenture presented by Dr. Daniel D. Epstein DDS, Chicaco, Illinois.
Overdentures with auxiliary retentive attachments, retained roots and implant fixtures presented by Dr. Philip L. Epstein DDS and Daniel D. Epstein DDS, Chicago, Illinois.
Interpretation of Panoramic Radiographs for the Denturist presented by Gilles Trepanier DD College Edouard Montpetit, Montreal, Quebec.

Andy is associated with the Chrysalis Dental Team.

Gregory Pinette
Graduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 2001. He is a member in good standing of both the Manitoba and Canadian Denturist Associations, as well as the International Federation of Denturists. He has served on the executive board of the Manitoba Denturist Association since 2004. He has been trained in Geneva 2000 Prosthodontic techniques. Gregory maintains and continues to enhance his skills through participation in various post licensing seminars and training.

Attended World Symposium on Denturism, sponsored by the International Federation of Denturists and National Denturist Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Attended World Tour 2006 Conference, sponsored by Nobel Biocare, Montreal, Quebec.
Implant Workshop and Lecture sponsored by Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Dr. Glen Applebaum DDS, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Denture Implant Procedures presented by Dr. Harold Bergman DDS, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Overdenture on Implants, Implantology with the Innova System presented by Michel Gamache DD FCAD College Edouard Montpetit, Montreal, Quebec.
Dental Implant Procedures presented by the Denturist Association of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Implant Course, Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Robert MacLeay DD Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Implant Course, Centerpulse Dental Corporation presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI, Westlock, Alberta.
Evidence Based Approach for Removable Partial Denture Design, sponsored by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, Alberta.

Gregory is associated with the Chrysalis Dental Team.

Morgan Ganetsky
Ggraduated from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1991. Following his graduation he operated his own practice for 8 years before joining the Minuk Team. He is a member in good standing of both the Manitoba and Canadian Denturist Associations, as well as the International Federation of Denturists. He has served on the executive board of the Manitoba Denturist Association since 1995. He has been trained in Geneva 2000 Prosthodontic techniques. Morgan maintains and continues to enhance his skills through participation in various post licensing seminars and training.

Attended World Symposium on Denturism, sponsored by the International Federation of Denturists and National Denturist Association, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Attended World Tour 2006 Conference, sponsored by Nobel Biocare, Montreal, Quebec.
Implant Workshop and Lecture sponsored by Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Dr. Glen Applebaum DDS, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Dental Implant Procedures presented by the Denturist Association of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Implant Course, Zimmer Dental presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI and Robert MacLeay DD Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Implant Course, Centerpulse Dental Corporation presented by Dr. David Rusen DDS, BSc, FICDI, Westlock, Alberta.
Dental Implant Prosthetic Treatment for Denturists, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Ethics and Personal Relationships, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Pathosphysiology/Pharmacology Course, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Course in Histology and Periodontology, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
IDEC Radiographic Pattern Recognition, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Removable Partial Dentures, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Oral Pathology, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Orofacial Anatomy, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Clinical Procedures Theory, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Biomechanics/Partial Denture, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Microbiology, George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology.

Morgan is associated with the Chrysalis Dental Team.