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DH2 Clearance 2025
by Debra Thiessen 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hello DH2 Students, Read all information - then read it again. If you have questions, please come & ask before Clearance starts. There are things you need to clear up before clinic ends. All CLEARANCE information can be found on DH2 Clearance TEAM! Items attached to this email (all files also located on Teams): 1. Clearance Procedure and Checklist & Signature [?docx icon] DH2 Clearance Procedure Package<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/DH2Classof2026Clearance/Shared…> 1. Clearance Sign-Up Sheet [?xlsx icon] DH2 Clearance Sign-Up Sheets<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/sites/DH2Classof2026Clearance/Shared…> 1. DH2 Disposition Sheets [?Folder icon] DH2 Disposition Sheets<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/DH2Classof2026Clearance/Shared…> Things to remember for CLEARANCE: * All CLEARANCE information can be found on DH2 Clearance TEAM! * Students must sign-up for all appointments by April 8. The file will be locked after this date. * Students must show up at their respective appointment times as such, other accommodations cannot be made. * It is imperative that you have all forms & reports completed & approved by your instructor prior to your clearance appointments. * Pay attention to the days & times of your sign-up appointments (some clearance needs to be done in a specific order & your appointments should not overlap each other). * Michelle Oshanyk for your Account Balance, must be the last person you meet with by April 17. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Sincerely, Debra Thiessen [Image preview] Debra Thiessen Clinical Support Services Administrative Assistant Dr Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences D126 - 780 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Office: 204-977-5616 Fax: 204-789-3950 Email: debra.thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:debra.thiessen@umanitoba.ca> Website: https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/ Please be advised that this email may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us by email by replying to the sender and delete this message. The sender disclaims that the content of this email constitutes an offer to enter into, or the acceptance of, any agreement; provided that the foregoing does not invalidate the binding effect of any digital or other electronic reproduction of a manual signature that is included in any attachment.

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PT Faculty Appreciation Week Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4, 2025.
by Bernadette Franco 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

Hi everyone, There will be a part time instructor/faculty appreciation week from Monday Mar 31 - April 4 2025. If you are wanting to make up a poster to post up in the room please reach out to Laura Friesen at laura.friesen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:laura.friesen@umanitoba.ca> Thank you. Bernadette Franco Office Assistant School of Dental Hygiene, and Dept. of Oral Biology [Text Description automatically generated] (204) 789-3683 [Marker]D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada

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DH2 Bake Sale!
by Bernadette Franco 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

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Moving HYGN 1320 Exam
by Susan Petras 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

Hello DH2, Class of 2026, Dr. Franca, due to outside commitments, has requested that the HYGN 1320 exam be moved from 1 pm on April 11th to 8:30 am. As the exam schedule has already been circulated as FINAL, any move will require 100% of the Classes approval. To this effect, if you agree with the move, please have all members of the class sign the attached sheet. Please take care of this matter by 4 pm tomorrow (March 27) and return it to my attention in the Dean's Office, or scan and e-mail to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Susan Susan Petras Student Affairs Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry University of Manitoba D113 - 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image001.jpg@01DB9E2E.D637B1A0] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca>

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patient requests
by Sabrina Raposo 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Hello DH3! If you are still in need of any patients, can you please email or Axium msg me what kind of patient you need and how many? Id like to update my list as I feel it may be a little out of date. Thank you! Sabrina

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Dental and dental hygiene students: Ndinawemaaganag-Summer 2025 Opportunities
by Laura MacDonald 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Hello Dental and dental hygiene students, Please see the invitation below from Lisa Mendez, Collaborative Health Care Practice Lead, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration, RFHS. In the past, dental and dental hygiene students have participated in the Ndinawemaaganag Summer Opportunities. You join students from across the RFHS to participate in community-led initiatives/activities with 1st Nation communities. There are several opportunities spread throughout June-August. Importantly, should you want to put your name forward to participate (i.e., email Lisa Mendez as described below), you must make sure that the dates of the opportunity do not impact any scheduled activities within Dentistry and Dental Hygiene (for e.g., orientation week). It would be best to check with your program to ensure you can attend. The application deadline is April 7th. Submit your application to Lisa Mendez-see her email below for details. The opportunity is amazing. Let me know if you'd like to discuss the opportunity further and I will arrange a meeting with Lisa Mendez. Sincerely, Laura MacDonald, RDH, PhD (she/her) School of Dental Hygiene Associate Professor Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/dentistry/index.html> 780 Bannatyne Ave., and College Lead, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration<http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/education/ipc/about_ipc.html> Rady Faculty Health Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DB9CCA.9A29F750] University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Laura.MacDonald(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Laura.MacDonald@umanitoba.ca> I acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. I respect the treaties made on these territories.I acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and present. With a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration, I move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities.In all my actions, I am grounded in salutogenesis and aim to contribute to health creation within places and settings where people live, learn, play, work, and love. From: Lisa Mendez <Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 3:11 PM To: Laura MacDonald <Laura.MacDonald(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Ndinawemaaganag-summer 2025 opportunities Laura, Can you please make sure this email gets to students in your college? Applications are now open for "Ndinawemaaganag" a unique opportunity to participate in an interprofessional community engagement experience within a rural or remote Indigenous community in summer 2025. https://forms.office.com/r/jijtjgTbAd The program was named Ndinawemaaganag by Elder Margaret Lavallee and translates to "All My Relations." This meaning speaks to the connections the students make with the community, each other, and the land and guides the interprofessional and social accountability opportunities within this program for Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. The experiences are all directed by the community partners to provide opportunities for students to learn about their community, its people, and health and well-being. Some of the experiences are anchored in a Sundance ceremony, while others include opportunities to spend time in their nursing stations and health centres. All experiences include land based experiences. Some experiences involve camping with the community while in others, students will stay in cabins on the water (and in some you'll do both!). All communities have road access, however in some scenarios students may fly. All expenses (travel, food, accommodations, ceremonial contributions etc) are covered by the RBC Experiential Learning Travel Fund. Sundances:<https://news.umanitoba.ca/sundances-offer-students-crash-course-in-culture/> For the various sundances, we play important helper roles (picking/preparing medicines, cutting trees, building the lodge, helping the kitchen staff with communal meals, assisting with cleanup). In most cases we camp with the community, however there is an option to commute to the Blacksmith Sundance (near Spruce Woods) or stay in a hotel in The Pas for the Opaskwayak. Ideally students will be available from early Friday morning to help build with lodge and then Saturday and Sunday to support/observe/participate in other ceremonies within the sundance. * Blacksmith Sundance (Spruce Woods): June 12-15 * Opaskwayak Sundance (OCN/The Pas): July 3-6 * Shallow Bay Sundance (Grand Rapids): July 10-13 * Sakitowin Sundance (Cross Lake/Pimicikamak): August 14-17 Longer community experiences: There are communities offering one or two-week opportunities: Norway House: Students will have a wholistic opportunity to learn about the community and health and well-being. Students will spend time in the newly built Health Centre of Excellence, in community programing, and in land-based experiences. Expect to spend time on and around the water and to be in ceremony. Students will be in community for the Indigenous Peoples day. Accommodations are a cabin on the water. Priority will be given to students who can attend for 2 weeks, however one week options may be available. Grand Rapids: Students will have a wholistic opportunity to learn about the community and health and well-being. Students will spend the first week at the nursing station and with the community health programs. The weekend will spent at the Shallow Bay sundance. Week two is scheduled based on opportunities available and student preference (may involve the nursing station, a land based camp, treaty days etc). Accommodations are a cabin on the water during the week and camping on the weekend. Priority will be given to students who can attend for 2 weeks, however one week options may be available. Tobacco camp (SERDC)<https://serdc.mb.ca/health/commercial-tobacco-reduction-strategy> in the Whiteshell: Students will be helpers at a camp for youth where the focus is to provide smoking cessation strategies, teachings re: traditional uses of tobacco/cultural practices, and harm reduction/health promotion strategies. Youth come from the communities in the South East Region to Brereton Lake in the Whiteshell; students will stay in cabins. * Norway House: June 16-27 * Grand Rapids: July 7-18, 2025 * Tobacco Camp: August 11-15 Why is this being offered? The RFHS is committed to offering interprofessional education to enhance the provision of integrated care, and is dedicated to actively building and enhancing partnerships to contribute to the communities it serves, including Indigenous Health partnerships, for collaborative care. What costs will be covered? Costs for students' travel, food and accommodations will be covered by the RBC Health Sciences Student Travel Initiative. What is the deadline to apply? The first deadline to apply will be Monday April 7th at which point Lisa will begin confirming matches. The application will continue to stay open as long as spaces remain for students. Where will students stay? How will they get there? Depending on the experience, students will either stay in the professional accommodations at the health centre, a hotel, or a cabin in the area. If attending a sundance it is likely you will camp with the community. Camping equipment is available if needed. Students will either fly or drive to the experience; carpooling will occur where possible. Will students receive credit for this experience? In most cases these experiences do not contribute to a specific course, however can contribute to your U of M Experiential Record. For UGME students, the equivalent of a 2-week experience is approved as an "Early Exposure". Students who complete this interprofessional practice experience will also receive a certificate of participation upon request. Who can apply? Students enrolled in the health profession programs in any of the five Colleges of the RFHS who have completed at least one term of their program are eligible are prioritized. If space permits, students from other programs outside of Rady may be considered. Where can I get more information? General questions about this opportunity can be directed to the RFHS Collaborative Healthcare Practice Lead Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>. Updates will be posted here: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c… Quotes from previous students: It was amazing to see how significant the ceremony was for the people and their connection to the land. With each ceremony done, there were many lessons to be learned, but one important lesson was how well the non-pharmacological intervention assisted the Indigenous people in healing and coping with their grief. These ceremonies were beautiful and moving, and I felt honored to be a part of them. The value of such spiritual practice was clear to me and helped show me that there is a great need for our society to support people to look after their own and their community's spiritual wellbeing. This weekend was one of the most memorable experiences I have had throughout my time at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. There were many powerful learnings that I would have never experienced inside a classroom nor reading through books. It was evident to me that a sense of belonging in community, language, culture and traditions have a huge role to play in healing. If you are considering this experience but are on the fence, just go for it... this experience has been one of the most valuable to me as a person and professional, as it has given me insight into Indigenous culture, health care in the North, and interprofessional practice that I could not have gotten anywhere else. [cid:7d91b3d2-2a59-4a28-8aa3-ba77af71bfcf] [cid:252bd54e-3709-4777-a5ab-509201c7f228] Lisa Mendez, O.T. Reg. (MB) Collaborative Health Care Practice Lead Office of Interprofessional Collaboration Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:9189dc59-5c0e-4f80-a44e-1885d1ffe62a] Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>

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Schedule Update: HYGN 1292 Final Practical Exam
by Kaleigh Warden 21 Mar '25

21 Mar '25

Hello DH2, I want to confirm that our HYGN 1292 Final Practical Exam has been rescheduled to Friday, March 28th from 8:00am-12:00pm in Hart Lab (originally scheduled on Thursday, March 27th) to accommodate my participation in the upcoming Oral Cancer Screening Day at Fort Garry Campus. As a result of this change, your Community Health I and Communications class will now take place on Thursday, March 27th in Merkeley. We are still determining whether your Radiology class with Dr. Mutalik will be affected, so please stay tuned for further details, including your updated class times for March 27th. I understand that schedule adjustments can be complex and disruptive, and I sincerely appreciate your flexibility and support. I also want to extend my thanks to Ms. Rosales, Ms. AD, Prof. Yerex, and Prof. Bertone for adjusting their schedules to support this change. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Kaleigh Warden RDH, BA(IS), MAIS Instructor & DH3 Clinical Coordinator School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image001.png@01DB94ED.EED3A790] D212D - 780 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3E 0W2 Phone: (204) 272-3100 Fax: (204) 789-3948 Email: Kaleigh.Warden(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kaleigh.Warden@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

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Oral Cancer Screening Event – Volunteer Orientation Session
by Kaleigh Warden 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

Good afternoon DH2 and DH3, As you know, the College is leading an Oral Cancer Screening event next Thursday, March 27th, at Fort Garry Campus. It is great to see that several of you have signed up to volunteer. To ensure you feel prepared for the event, there will be an Information and Orientation Session tomorrow, March 20th, from 12:00 to 1:00pm in Merkeley. Please make every effort to attend. Looking forward to another successful event! Kaleigh Warden RDH, BA(IS), MAIS Instructor & DH3 Clinical Coordinator School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:image002.png@01DB98CC.242D4AE0] D212D – 780 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3E 0W2 Phone: (204) 272-3100 Fax: (204) 789-3948 Email: Kaleigh.Warden(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Kaleigh.Warden@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba is located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. From: Debra Thiessen <Debra.Thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca> Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 9:59 AM To: Dental Students Undergrad <dental-undergrad-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Cc: Noriko Boorberg <Noriko.Boorberg(a)umanitoba.ca>; Kaleigh Warden <Kaleigh.Warden(a)umanitoba.ca>; Trenna Reeve <Trenna.Reeve(a)umanitoba.ca>; Michelle Oshanyk <Michelle.Oshanyk(a)umanitoba.ca>; Vimi Mutalik <Vimi.Mutalik(a)umanitoba.ca>; Mohamad-Hasan Kadhim <Mo.Kadhim(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Volunteer Sign-Up for Oral Cancer Screening Pop-Up Clinic March 27 Hello Dental Students & Dental Hygiene Students, Dr. Vimi Mutalik will be holding an Oral Cancer Screening Pop-Up Clinic at the University of Manitoba Fort Garry campus (see attached poster). Date: March 27th , 2025 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Location: Fireplace Lounge | UMSU University Centre, 65 Chancellors Circle, Fort Garry Campus Students are encouraged to volunteer to support this event. Students who are on LAB rotation are welcome to sign up to volunteer for this event using the link below. This is an amazing opportunity for students to engage in the community, learn more about oral pathology. This will qualify for student volunteer time. If you have any questions, contact Dr. Reeve or Dr. Vimi Mutalik. Clink on link below to sign up. Oral Cancer Screening Event - March 27, 2025 - Google Docs<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RV0RHNJoHQT06Baar33D8vJdey-DNxvvx-Do8Gm…> Sincerely, Debra Thiessen [Image preview] Debra Thiessen Clinical Support Services Administrative Assistant Dr Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences D126 – 780 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Office: 204-977-5616 Fax: 204-789-3950 Email: debra.thiessen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:debra.thiessen@umanitoba.ca> Website: https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/ Please be advised that this email may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us by email by replying to the sender and delete this message. The sender disclaims that the content of this email constitutes an offer to enter into, or the acceptance of, any agreement; provided that the foregoing does not invalidate the binding effect of any digital or other electronic reproduction of a manual signature that is included in any attachment.

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Reminder of Course Evaluation Session
by Susan Petras 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

Reminder for the March 24, 1-2, D017, Merkeley (DH2) and March 26, 9-10, D018, Garvin (DH3) Course Evaluation Sessions scheduled with Dr. Schonwetter. At this session you will be completing the: - DH2/3 Teaching and Staff awards nominations - Exit survey - Time to complete the SRIs for your courses (needed for tenure and promotion of your instructors). This session is listed in UM Learn and you will need to BRING YOUR LAPTOP. I would also like to remind you to set up Course Evaluation sessions between the Class Reps and your Instructors (course listing/student rep lists attached). Susan Susan Petras Student Affairs Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry University of Manitoba D113 - 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image001.jpg@01DB892D.5B63EA90] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca>

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Clinical Update
by Trenna Reeve 16 Mar '25

16 Mar '25

Students, As we are quickly approaching the end of the clinical sessions for this term there are a few things that need your attention: 1. As screenings continue, please let potential patients know that we are coming to the end of the academic year, and they will not be assigned to a student for a treatment plan and treatment until the fall. If they have any urgent concerns, they will need to seek care in private practice until we begin clinics in September 2025. 2. Make sure you complete ALL items in the screening form. Without this information the front desk is unable to determine what student level to assign the patient to. Also DO NOT list all student groups to assign the patient to, PICK ONE. If the patient has mainly D3 needs and perhaps a molar endo then ASSIGN D3. If you list assign D2, D3, or D4 you can see this defeats the main purpose of screening. Remember it is you as students who are selecting your patient pool, pick wisely and help decide which learning level the patient is overall best suited for. 3. Start reviewing your patient records to ensure you have all forms properly completed and swiped where required in preparation for clearances. 4. Correction cards need to be signed by the instructor who swiped you on the session when the error was made. Please minimize errors, correcting incorrect entries in axium is very time consuming for all. 5. Late submissions to the MDR are being tracked. Please review the Clinical Manual to refresh yourself on the consequences of late MDR equipment hand-in. 6. Make sure you have all procedure codes swiped by your instructor BEFORE you bring your patient to the front desk. If you do not have all codes and forms properly swiped by your instructor the front desk staff will ask that you and your patient return to the clinic to complete this. 7. Continue to work together, stay focused on learning and providing your patients with outstanding compassionate dental care. Trenna M. Reeve DMD, ABGD Assistant Professor Associate Dean (Clinics) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba [1578502983199] Clinical Support Services D227-A-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 email: Trenna.Reeve(a)umanitoba.ca Tel: 1-204-272-3194<tel:1-204-272-3194>

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