Dr. Hawkins graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry (Canada) with his DDS degree in 1973 and returned for his formal training in dental anesthesiology at the same University from 1975 to 1976. He is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Dental Board of Anesthesiologists and is a Fellow of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He also holds Fellowships with the International College of Dentists and with the Pierre Fouchard International Academy. He is the founding director of the Intravenous Sedation Continuing Education Program at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and is the founding director of the Intravenous Sedation Program at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry. He has more than 30 years of private practice experience in Toronto, with special emphasis on pain control and pain management and various local anesthesia requirements for the dental patient. Dr. Hawkins is a consultant to the major local anesthesia companies in North America and Europe. Additionally, Dr. Hawkins is internationally recognized as an author, lecturer and clinician on topics concerning sedation and pain-free management of the dental patient. He currently directs the IV Sedation Certification Program in Eastern Canada.