About Dr. Maggie Barnard

  • Dr. Maggie Barnard graduated from Dalhousie University with a B.Sc. in Chemistry in 1995, and her dental degree in 1999. After working for five years as a general dentist in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, she went back to university to study orthodontics. Dr. Barnard graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Master of Science in Orthodontics in 2008 and moved back to the Maritimes where she purchased, grew and ran two full time large clinics with multiple orthodontic associates for over 14 years. Her offices were a highly regarded orthodontic staple in the community. Dr. Barnard has received numerous awards during her academic career, including Dr. Frank Woodbury Memorial Prize, Teledyne Water Pik Canada Prize, JD MacLean Scholarship, Dr. Stanley Bagnall Memorial Prize, Dr. WHH Beckwith Prize, and the Modern Dental Laboratory Prize. Dr. Barnard is very involved in organized dentistry, and has volunteered on various committees for the Nova Scotia Dental Association while in private practice.  During her career, Dr. Barnard has taught dental students in the Orthodontics Department both at Dalhousie University and at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Barnard belongs to several orthodontic organizations and associations including the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, the Canadian Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontics, and the Halifax County Dental Society.
  • Having ran two busy orthodontic offices, Dr. Barnard knows what it is like to want to collaborate with a colleague on a challenging cases and to discuss a case with an orthodontist that you trust . She also knows how much time clear aligners set ups (clinChecks or iOrtho) can take - time that can be otherwise spent on running your office and seeing your patients, and after work on enjoying your family, friends and free time! This is where she steps in, imagine having all the clinChecks you want off your plate and set up by a trustworthy, knowledgeable colleague! Someone to brainstorm and treatment plan with, and someone who can help fine tune efficiencies in your clinic , clinic schedule and streamline your office flow. 
  • Dr. Barnard had a 4-6 month (!!!) wait time for a consult with her. All the while there were several orthodontists close by, and available. She can share her keys to a successful consult and philosophy and help you with your consultation process .