Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2017
• Invested on: January 24, 2018

Daniel Kandelman, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec

Daniel Kandelman advances knowledge in the field of dentistry. A professor in Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Dentistry, he is internationally renowned for his research into the benefits of xylitol in preventing tooth decay. Regularly sought out by global and Canadian public health organizations, he created and directed an international centre for prevention that champions excellence in teaching and promotes oral health services for vulnerable populations. A well-known pianist, he has also organized several benefit concerts in support of humanitarian organizations.