Louis A. Bourget, BSc, MSc (Phys), PhD, DMD, Msc (OMFS), FRCD(C), FIAOMS, FASLMS
Oral and Cosmetic Facial SugeonDr. Louis Bourget received his Bsc in Physiology in 1983. Continued his research on enzyme treatment for the inborn error of metabolism PKU to complete is PhD at McGill University by 1986. Accepted in an undergraduate Dental program at McGill University until 1990. A year of medical/dental internship allowed him to enter a maxillofacial program at Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS. His training was completed by 1995. He received his fellowship (FRCD (c)) in the same year. He was in France for a fellowship in Cleft Lip and Palate reconstruction and Facial cosmetics. Advanced courses in facial reconstruction were also taken at the Mayo clinic, in Sweden, Michigan, St. Louis, San Francisco, Florida and Vienna. He followed a facial cosmetic fellowship in North Carolina. He is also a fellow of the international association of Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons and a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery. He has been involved with facial reconstruction rehabilitation and cosmetic surgery since 1995. He has active practices in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He is the author of many scientific papers and has presented extensively in National and International meeting on Cleft lip and palate and facial reconstruction. He has been intensively involved in provincial development of oral & maxillofacial surgery and has been involved with implant rehabilitation training, facial cosmetic and facial trauma/reconstruction. He continues to hold is ACLS and PALS certifications and volunteers as a first aid instructor for the Canadian Ski Patrol. On his time off, Dr. Bourget spends many hours getting containers ready for shipping to Africa from donated hospital items. He also organizes and participates in medical missions every year if possible to Africa. He has been doing this since 2009. Cosmetic surgery requires additional years of hospital-based training. Dr. Bourget manages a wide variety of problems relating to the face. He practices a full scope of cosmetic surgery with expertise in reconstructive and facial cosmetic surgery. With over 1200 Continuing education courses, Dr. Bourget continues to bring new and up to date technology to his patients as well as new initiatives with the use of Medical Scent Service Dog.
