Dr. Phillip A. Smith, Orthodontist  
Orthodontics at Don Mills
75 The Donway West, Suite 414, Toronto, ON M3C 2E9
Telephone: 416-447-1515
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PRACTICE MISSION

Our mission is to provide excellence in orthodontic care with a commitment to creating beautiful and healthy smiles with meticulous attention to detail using the latest technology.

We are dedicated to work as a team with our patients and provide a warm, kind, friendly and fun-filled environment of compassion and respect while inspiring, motivating and exciting patients about their smile and overall life.

CURRENT ACTIVITIES

  • Private orthodontic practice, Orthodontics at Don Mills
  • Staff Orthodontist, Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital, Toronto, Ontario
  • Orthodontist, Manitoba Centre for Craniofacial Differences
  • Part-time Clinical Instructor, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Dentistry, graduate and undergraduate orthodontic clinics
  • Part-time Clinical Instructor, University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, undergraduate clinic

EDUCATION

Aug '05-June '08 MSc., Division of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba
June '04-July '05 General Practice of Dental Residency, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto
Sept '00-June '04 DDS (with Honours), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto
Sept '96-Apr '00 B.Sc. (with High Distinction), Biological Sciences, University of Toronto

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • Canadian Association of Orthodontists
  • Ontario Association of Orthodontists
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • American Cleft Palate — Craniofacial Association
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honour Society
  • International Association of Dental Research
  • Canadian Association of Dental Research
  • International Student Clinicians Honour Society
  • Canadian Dental Association
  • Ontario Dental Association
  • Manitoba Dental Association
  • American Dental Education Association

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

May '08 University of Manitoba Program Director's Award: In acknowledgement of compassionate and dedicated orthodontic service to the Craniofacial Anomalies Patients at the University of Manitoba.
March '08 James F. Mulick Orthodontic Scholarship: awarded by the American Cleft Palate Association.
June '07 University of Manitoba Program Director's Award: In recognition of Excellence in Research and Publication.
June '04 Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honour Society: Awarded to the top 10% of the graduating dental class based on scholastic record, character as well as the potential for future growth and development.
June '04 The J.G. Bourassa Cup: This coveted award is presented annually to the most outstanding member of the graduating class in Dentistry on the basis of academic proficiency and extra-curricular activities including community service and athletics.
June '04 Harold Keith Box Prize, Gold Medal: To the most outstanding graduating student in clinical Periodontics.
June '04 Hugh Alexander Hoskin Scholarship: To the most outstanding graduating student in clinical Oral Diagnosis and Oral Medicine.
June '04 Prosthodontics Prize: To the most outstanding graduating student in the field of clinical Prosthodontics.
June '04 Piret Truuvert Memorial Award: Highest overall achievement in Second, Third and Fourth Year Preventive Dentistry, selected on the basis of didactic and clinical performance and extramural activities in Preventive Dentistry.
May '04 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student Award: for outstanding achievements and performance related to placement of dental implants.
March '04 Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Award: in appreciation of outstanding voluntary service while a student at the University of Toronto.
March '04 Dental Student's Society Award of Distinction: for having shown outstanding contribution, commitment and dedication to the Dental Students' Society and participation in activities at the Faculty of Dentistry.
June '03 Dr. John A. Sherman Memorial Award: to the student having completed third year Dentistry who is judged to be the most outstanding on the basis of academic standing (didactic and clinical), extra-curricular activities, character and leadership qualities.
May '03 Dentsply Canadian Dental Association Travel Award: to the student with the most outstanding presentation based on clinical relevance.
May '01 & '02 Medical Research Council of Canada Summer Scholarship
March '02 Dental Students' Society Points Award: for outstanding involvement in extra-curricular activities.
May '00 Institute of Medical Sciences Summer Student Research Fellowship
Apr '00 University of Toronto Alumni Association Graduation Scholar: in recognition of the top five graduates at the University of Toronto demonstrating academic excellence and extra-curricular involvement.

ORTHODONTIC RESEARCH INTERESTS AND CURRENT PROJECTS

  • Growth modification; force measurement and dissipation of forces of orthopaedic appliances throughout the craniofacial complex, mechanism of action of functional appliances and headgear, risk vs. benefit of using functional appliances
  • Epidemiology of patients with cleft lip palate
  • Forces on placement and reasons for failure of orthodontic temporary anchorage devices
  • The future of orthodontic practice
  • Orthodontic education
  • Provision of dental care to underserviced areas and populations, patients with cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies and patients with special needs
  • Nickel allergy and dentistry
  • Bonding of orthodontic attachments to teeth
  • Mechanisms to improve oral hygiene and enamel decalcification

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Publications

1. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA.  Motivational Factors and Future Life Plans of Orthodontic Residents in the United States. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. IN PRESS.
2. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Karaiskos N, Lekic N, Wiltshire WA. Future Clinical Practice Plans of Orthodontic Residents in the United States.  American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodopedics. IN PRESS.
3. Noble J, Karaiskos NE, Wiltshire. The orthodontist gave my patient a rapid maxillary expander followed by a functional appliance that has a headgear component and she has obtained an outstanding result!  What biological mechanism allows these appliances work? IN PRESS December/January issue.
4. Noble J. How do you predict the eventual amount of spacing or crowding that will occur in a child in the mixed dentition? Journal of the Canadian Dental Association.  IN PRESS December/January issue.
5. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. What additional precautions should I take when bonding to severely fluorotic teeth? Journal of the Canadian Dental Association.  IN PRESS, December/January issue.
6. Noble J, Ahing SI, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. A patient presents with an allergy to nickel and requires orthodontic treatment, should I be concerned? Journal of the Canadian Dental Association.  IN PRESS, December/January issue.
7. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Motivations and future plans of Canadian Orthodontic Residents. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthodopedics. IN PRESS.
8. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA.  Resident Evaluation of Orthodontic Programs in Canada. Journal of Dental Edcuation. IN PRESS.
9. Cassolato SF, Ross B, Daskalogiannakis J, Noble J, Tompson B. Treatment of Dental Anomalies in Children with Complete Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate at SickKids Hospital, Toronto. Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Journal. IN PRESS.
10. Noble J. Oral Hygiene for the Orthodontic Patient. Volume 5, p.25 Vital Autumn 2008.
11. Noble J, Ahing SI, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Nickel Allergy and Orthodontics, a Review and Report of Two Cases.  British Dental Journal 204(6):297-300, Mar 2008. 
12. Noble J. Fluoride Varnish for the teeth. Volume 3, p. 39 Vital Spring 2008.
13. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. In Vivo Bonding of Orthodontic Brackets to Fluorosed Enamel Using an Adhesion Promoter.  Angle Orthodontist 78(2):357-360, 2008.
14. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Diagnosis and Management of the Infraerupted Primary Molar.  British Dental Journal. 203(11):632-634, Dec 2007.
15. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Diagnosis and clinical management of patients with skeletal Class III dysplasia.  General Dentistry 55(6):543-547, 2007.
16. Wiltshire WA, Noble J. Allergies to dental materials. p 39. Vital. Autumn 2007.
17. Noble J, Baker RC, Karaiskos N. Wiltshire WA. How should I treat a young patient in the primary or early mixed dentition that presents with a unilateral posterior crossbite with a mandibular shift?  Journal of the Canadian Dental Association 73(7):599-601 Sept 2007.
18. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. What should I do for an adolescent who is in the mixed dentition stage and who has an impacted maxillary canine? Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. 73(3):233-34, April 2007.
19. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. What should I think about when examining a child who has a primary tooth below the plane of occlusion? Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. 72(8):705-6, Oct. 2006.
20. Noble J.  Dental Crisis in Kashechewan: Part of a larger picture. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association.71(10)::754-55, Nov. 2005.
21. Noble J, Picard A, Cloutier M, Mirkopoulos P, Chattha S, Lalani A. Dental Management of the Adult Patient with Chronic Renal Failure. Ontario Dental Student’s Journal. 1(1):18-21, Spring, 2005.
22. Noble J, Metaxas A, Locker D. Methods to Prevent White Spot Lesions during Orthodontic Treatment.  Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 71(4):278-281, April, 2005.
23. Hawkins RJ, Noble J, Locker D, Wiebe D, Murray H, Wiebe P, Wiebe P, Forsina C, Clarke M.  A comparison of the costs and patient acceptability of professionally applied topical fluoride foam and varnish.  Journal of Public Health Dentistry 64(2):106-10, 2004.
24. Hawkins R. Locker D. Noble J. Kay EJ. Prevention. Part 7: professionally applied topical fluorides for caries prevention. British Dental Journal. 195(6):313-7, 2003.
25. Noble J.  Poets Pen: Gerstein. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association, 69(6):352, June, 2003.
26. Nanthakumar K. Dorian P. Paquette M. Greene M. Edwards J. Heng D. Noble J. Newman D. Is inappropriate implantable defibrillator shock therapy predictable? Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology. 8(3):215-20, 2003.
27. Locker D, Hawkins RJ, Noble J. Dental sealants: an update on recently published studies.  Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. 68(6):367-370, June, 2002.
28. Noble J, Hawkins RJ, Locker D. Professionally applied topical fluorides: an update on recently published studies. Journal of the Canadian Dental Association. 67(10):607-610, November, 2001.
29. Midha R, Shoichet MS, Dalton PD, Cao X, Munro CA, Noble J, Wong MKK. Tissue engineered alternatives to nerve transplantation for repair of peripheral nervous system injuries. Transplantation Proceedings, 33:612-615, 2001.
30. Shoichet M, Midha R, Cao X, Noble J, Munro C, Wong M. Investigating a new entubulation strategy to overcome peripheral nerve injury. American Society of Mechanical Engineers – Publications - BED. 42:751-752, 1999.
31. Noble J, Munro CA, Prasad VSSV and Midha R. Analysis of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries in a multi-trauma population. The Journal of Trauma – Injury Infection & Critical Care, 45(1):116-122, July, 1998.

Abstracts

1. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Kennedy SA, Karaiskos NE. Resident Evaluation of Orthodontic Programs in the United States. J Dent Res Abstract 2469 (Spec Iss A), 2008.
2. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Future Clinical Practice Plans of Orthodontic Residents in Canada. 84th Congress of the European Orthodontic Society Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2008 Abstract #381 p.141.
3. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Kennedy SA, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Resident Evaluation of Orthodontic Programs in Canada. 84th European Orthodontic Society Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2008, Abstract # 380 p.141.
4. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Hechter FJ, Hassard TH, Wiltshire WA.  Quantification of Stress on Palatal and Alveolar Bone with the Placement and Removal of an Orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Device at Different Angulations. 108th Annual Session, American Association of Orthodontists Conference, Denver, Colorado, May, 2008, p.15
5. Noble J, Ahing SI, Karaiskos NE, Wiltshire WA. Nikkellallergie. Dutch Journal of Dentistry. 115(5):24 May 9, 2008.
6. Locker D, Noble J, Wexler E, Jockovic A. Discrepancy between self-ratings of and satisfaction with oral health. J Dent Res  Abstract 3350 (Spec Iss A) 2004.
7. Noble J, Jokovic A, Locker D. Development and preliminary evaluation of a questionnaire to measure oral-health-related quality of life in 8-10-year-old children. J Dent Res 82 (Spec Iss A) 2003.
8. Noble J, Hawkins RJ, Locker D. The patient acceptability and costs of topical fluoride foam vs. varnish. J Dent Res 81(Spec Iss A) 2002.
9. Munro CA, Shoichet MS, Cao X, Wong MKK, Aubert IA, Noble J, Midha R. Bioartifical grafts for repair of peripheral nerve injuries. Soc Neurosci Abst 25:214, 1999.
10. Shoichet MS, Midha R, Cao X, Noble J, Munro CA, Wong M.  Investigating a new entubulation strategy to overcome peripheral nerve injuries.  Summer Bioengineering Conference Abstracts 1:751-752, 1999.
11. Midha R, Noble J, Prasad V, Munro CA. Analysis of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries in a multi-trauma population. J Reconstruct Microsurg 14(8):595, 1998.
12. Prasad V, Noble J, Munro CA, Midha R. Analysis of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries in a multi-trauma population. Can J Neurol Sci 25(Supp2):S74, 1998.
13. Midha R, Noble J, Prasad V, Munro CA. Analysis of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries in a multi-trauma population. Neurosurgery 43(3):714-715, 1998.

Invited Speaking Engagements

1. Motivations for Becoming an Orthodontist, the Difference We Can Make! 3M/Unitek Bottom Line Residents Conference, Calgary, Alberta, June 2008.
2. Resident Evaluation of Orthodontic Programs in Canada. Canadian Graduate Orthodontic Educators Meeting, Whistler, BC, April, 2008.
3. Future Practice Plans of Orthodontic Residents in the United States and Canada. 3M/Unitek, Monrovia, CA, March, 2008.
4. Future Practice Plans of Orthodontic Residents in the United States and Canada. American Orthodontics, Sheboygan, WI, January, 2008.
5. Future Practice Plans of Orthodontic Residents in the United States and Canada. GAC/Dentsply International Inc., Bohemia, New York, December, 2007.

Oral Research Presentations

1.  Noble J, Karaiskos N, Hechter FJ, Hassard TH, Wiltshire WA.  Quantification of Stress on Palatal and Alveolar Bone with the Placement and Removal of an Orthodontic Temporary Anchorage Device at Different Angulations. American Association of Orthodontists Conference, Denver, Colorado, May, 2008.
2. Noble J, Kariaskos N, Wiltshire WA. Motivations and future trends of Canadian Orthodontic Residents.  European Orthodontic Society, 100th annual session.  Berlin, Germany, June 2007.
3.  Noble J, Hawkins RJ, Locker D. The patient acceptability and costs of topical fluoride foam vs. varnish.  Canadian Dental Association conference, Jasper AL, May 2003.
4. Noble J, Hawkins RJ, Locker D. The patient acceptability and costs of topical fluoride foam vs. varnish.  IADR, San Diego CA, March 2002.
5. Noble J, Midha R, Munro C, Shoichet MS, Cao X, Dalton P, Wong MKK.  Investigating a methodology to detect acidic fibroblast growth factor in vivo.  28th Southwestern Ontario Undergraduate Chemistry Conference. Brock University, March 2000.
6. Shoichet MS, Midha R, Cao X, Noble J, Munro C, Wong M. Investigating a New Entubulation Strategy To Overcome Peripheral Nerve Injury. 1999 Bioengineering Conference, Big Sky, Montana, June 1999.
7. Noble J, Midha R, Munro C, Schoichet MS, Cao X, Wong MKK.  Design of a novel bioartificial graft for repair of peripheral nerve injuries. 27th Southwestern Ontario Undergraduate Student Chemistry Conference.  University of Guelph, Ontario, March 1999.
8. Midha R, Noble J, Prasad VSSV, Munro CA. Analysis of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries in a multi-trauma population. CNS, Seattle WA, November 1998.
9. Midha R, Noble J, Prasad VSSV, Munro CA. Analysis of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries in a multi-trauma population.  ASPN, Vancouver BC, May 1998.

Research Poster Presentations

1. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire.  Resident Evaluation of Orthodontic Programs in the United States of America.  International Association of Dental Research Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July, 2008.
2. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Future Clinical Practice Plans of Orthodontic Residents in Canada. European Orthodontic Society Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2008.
3. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Kennedy SA, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Resident Evaluation of Orthodontic Programs in Canada. European Orthodontic Society Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2008.
4. Karaiskos N, Noble J, Wiltshire WA. Access to Orthodontic care in Canada and the US. European Orthodontic Society Congress, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2008.
5. Noble J, Hechter FJ, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Motivations and Future Plans of Orthodontic Residents in the US.   Association of Orthodontics Conference.  Denver, Colorado, 2008.
6. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Future provision of orthodontic care for patients with craniofacial anomalies and cleft lip and palate.  American Cleft Palate Conference, Philadelphia, April 2008.
7. Wiltshire WA, Noble J, Karaiskos N. Refuting the Evidence: Growth Modification in Severe Class II Malocclusions. European Orthodontic Society Congress, Berlin, Germany, June 2007.
8. Karaiskos N, Noble J, Wiltshire WA. Force Dissipation in the Craniofacial Complex Using Common Orthodontic Appliances. Berlin, Germany, June 2007
9. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. A Survey of Canadian Orthodontic Residents. American Association of Orthodontics Conference.  Seattle, Washington, May 2007.
10. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. Bonding to Fluorosed Teeth: Is Microabrasion necessary? Canadian Dental Specialties Scientific Session, Montreal, Quebec, Sept 2006.
11. Noble J, Karaiskos N, Wiltshire WA. In vivo performance of an adhesion promotor on fluorosed enamel.  11th international symposium on dentofacial development and function, Chicago Illinois, May 2006.
12. Karaiskos N, Noble J, Wiltshire WA. Case report of five siblings with Class III malocclusion. 11th international symposium on dentofacial development and function, Chicago Illinois, May 2006.
13. Locker D, Noble J, Wexler E, Jokovic A. Discrepancy between self-ratings of and satisfaction with oral health. IADR, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 2004.
14. Noble J, Jokovic A, Locker D.  Development and preliminary evaluation of a questionnaire to measure oral-health-related quality of life in 8-10 year-old children.  AADR, San Antonio, Texas, March 2003.
15. Munro CA, Shoichet MS, Cao X, Wong MK, Aubert I, Noble J, Midha R.  Bioartifical grafts for repair of peripheral nerve injuries. Society for Neuroscience 29th Annual Meeting, Miami Beach, October 1999.
16. Midha R, Munro CA, Prasad V and Noble J.  Analysis of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve injuries in a multi-trauma population.  Spine and Peripheral Nerve Section of AANS/CNS, 14th Annual meeting, Palm Springs, CA, February 11-15 1998.

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The British Dental Journal
The Australian Orthodontic Journal
Journal of the American Dental Association
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