Ian was born and raised in Elmsdale Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes north of Halifax. He comes from a large close-knit family with roots in Cape Breton. Ian completed his undergraduate BSc in Chemistry at St. Francis Xavier University, then his undergraduate degree and General Practice Residency certificate in Dentistry at Dalhousie University. He is a member of the NSDA, CDA, and an examiner for the NDEB of Canada. Ian has been a part-time instructor in the Dalhousie Faculty of Dentistry since graduation and enjoys sharing his love of the profession with the next generation. He is an avid runner and member of the Halifax Roadhammers, participates in several sports recreationally, and thoroughly enjoys reading.