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Fall 2025 Schedule
by Susan Petras 01 Aug '25

01 Aug '25

HELLO Returning DH3 Students (Class of 2026)! I hope you are enjoying summer and keeping cool! Please read all of the following: Please find attached a weekly schedule for Fall 2025. As of now, unless there is a major change to the schedule I will not be updating these documents but making changes in UM Learn. As of August, please ensure that you are checking the UM Learn schedule for changes. All activities are in-person, however there are a couple of exceptions due to instructor availability who are doing some on-line synchronous teaching. If you wish to be in the building during these on-line sessions a classroom has been provided for you to view your laptop. You may all want to ensure you have ear plugs if necessary. Registration has been completed, and fees will be generated soon. The U of M has set October 1, 2025, as the deadline for Fall fee payment. New! The upcoming Class of 2027 will be purchasing name tags. We encourage you to buy a name tag as well. https://bookstore.umanitoba.ca/MerchDetail?MerchID=1887519&CategoryName=Nur….... Name Tag - Dental Hygiene | University of Manitoba Bookstore<https://bookstore.umanitoba.ca/MerchDetail?MerchID=1887519&CategoryName=Nur…> bookstore.umanitoba.ca<https://bookstore.umanitoba.ca/MerchDetail?MerchID=1887519&CategoryName=Nur…> [A black background with a black square AI-generated content may be incorrect.]<https://bookstore.umanitoba.ca/MerchDetail?MerchID=1887519&CategoryName=Nur…> A reminder also to complete your yearly CPR requirement (proof of completion due by Sept 15). - CPR Provider: Joanne Shields, 204 632-6276; jojo_shields(a)yahoo.ca<mailto:jojo_shields@yahoo.ca> - Joe Doupe Recreation Centre 030 Brodie Centre, 727 McDermot Avenue, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3E 3P5 Phone: (204) 789-3858 Fax: (204)789-3944 http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/kinrec/bsal/programs/joedoupe/ The School of Dental Hygiene will be reaching out with further information regarding immunization. Please ensure that any forms are complete and ready for submission by the posted deadline. Students with outstanding immunization requirements may be blocked from participation in clinical activities. Orientation attachments/videos, etc., will be available on UM Learn through your general schedule course unless specifically tied to a course and uploaded by your instructors. As you are aware, it is necessary that you attend all Orientation events as scheduled during the first weeks of your program. Please be reminded that the School has an Attendance Policy and that the failure to meet the policy may have academic implications for you. Please remember that students are required to be available until the end of the final day of the scheduled examination period for your year, as well as potential additional clinical requirements (including clinical clearances). Please consider this when making travel arrangements around these schedules. Winter term schedule information will be circulated later in the term. For a complete list of start and end dates/holidays/exam weeks/etc. of the term, please see the U of M Academic Schedule at the following links. Please note that Dental Hygiene has its own section/dates which differ from most other faculties/schools at the University. Note the School will not have a Fall break. https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/important-dates-deadlines https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/academic-calendar#pdf-academic-schedule Opening Assembly, the College/School's official introduction of the first-year classes, will be held on September 4, 2025. Further information will be distributed later. You are welcome to attend this event. Awards Evening will be October 30 20, 2025. Both events will start at 6 pm in the Atrium of the Brodie Ctr. Be reminded that it is the responsibility of every student to obtain and maintain a University of Manitoba e-mail account (see policy at: http://umanitoba.ca/registrar/email_policy/). According to policy, the School will not support external e-mail addresses when communicating with our students. Students are reminded to check this e-mail account on a regular basis as it is considered the official means of communication by the School/University. Bursary applications will be available on-line on AURORA Student (under the Student Awards and Financial Aid tab) as of mid-August until October 1. A representative from Financial Aid and Awards will be able to answer any questions about bursaries. If you have any questions regarding the attached schedules, please let me know. "If you need a new ID card, a Pop-Up Photo ID Centre will be open at the Bannatyne Campus on the following dates: (open from 9:00am - 4:00pm daily): Wednesday August 13th Monday August 18th Monday August 25th Tuesday August 26th (reduced hours, 9am - 1pm) Students and staff who cannot attend one of our scheduled dates are encouraged to visit the Photo ID Centre at the Fort Garry Campus (open weekdays from 9:00am - 4:00pm), or order their photo ID card online. Online photo ID orders are available upon request and are self-service only." Best wishes for the year ahead! Susan Susan Petras Student Affairs Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry University of Manitoba D113 - 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image002.jpg@01DBF585.9C076F30] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca> Upcoming Absences: July 11, July 18-28, Aug 15, Sept 12, Sept 26-Oct 6, Oct 10

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Fwd: Sundances and Wellness retreats--Ndinawemaaganag & other volunteer Opportunities
by Mary Bertone 16 Jul '25

16 Jul '25

Hello! I hope everyone is having a great summer. There are a couple of volunteer opportunities coming up: see the email below and the Biomedical Youth Program Summer Camp ( see the Link). https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/biomedical-youth-program-summer-camp If you're interested, please let me know. See you in a few weeks, MB Mary Bertone, RDH, MPH, DSc(c) Director and Associate Professor School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick, College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [image001.png] D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada Tel: (204) 789-3574 Fax: (204) 789-3948 Begin forwarded message: From: Lisa Mendez <Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Sundances and Wellness retreats--Ndinawemaaganag Date: July 16, 2025 at 1:13:51 PM CDT To: Michelle Boyce <Michelle.Boyce(a)umanitoba.ca>, Vladan Protudjer <Vladan.Protudjer(a)umanitoba.ca>, Mary Bertone <Mary.Bertone(a)umanitoba.ca>, Heidi Elias <Heidi.Elias(a)umanitoba.ca> Can you please forward on within your programs? We've had some new dates, so I'd like to spread the word... We have received some updated dates/opportunities for students to apply for within theNdinawemaaganag progam<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c…> (full listing is below): August 14-17 Sakitowin Sundance. Students will drive or fly to Cross Lake to be helpers at the Sundance. Camping on-site is encouraged (gear provided if needed), however an apartment may be available. August 21-24 York Landing Sundance. Similar to above. This Sundance was originally scheduled in July and moved to new dates d/t wildfires. Only select this option if you have a connection to the community or have been to a Blacksmith family Sundance. August 21-24 Cree Nation Men's wellness gathering near Grand Rapids. This land-based men's camp provides a mix of large group learning, participating in sweat lodges, individual healing sessions (i.e Reiki, cedar baths), and activities such as making moose calls/traditional bows and arrows. Open to people who identify as men only. August 22-26 The Two-Spirit Sundance is located near Long Plain First Nation/Portage la Prairie. Students can commit to one day or the full weekend. Ideally students will attend one or more meeting in advance with the 2S Sundance community (evening July 26 virtual or in-person) and/or an in person meeting with Elder Charlotte (pm of Aug 12 or 13). If you are interested in any of these opportunities please fill in this form: https://forms.office.com/r/jijtjgTbAd UNLESS you've already applied (then just email me). Questions? Reach out at lisa.mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:lisa.mendez@umanitoba.ca> https://news.umanitoba.ca/sundances-offer-students-crash-course-in-culture/ [https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/students-at-sundance-l…]<https://news.umanitoba.ca/sundances-offer-students-crash-course-in-culture/> Sundances offer students ‘crash course in culture’<https://news.umanitoba.ca/sundances-offer-students-crash-course-in-culture/> November 27, 2024 — A program through the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is helping students connect with Indigenous communities through ceremony. The program, which is supported by the RBC Experiential Learning Travel Initiative, was given the name ‘Ndinawemaaganag’ – Anishinaabemowin for ‘all my relations’ – by Elder ... news.umanitoba.ca<http://news.umanitoba.ca/> Lisa ________________________________ From: Lisa Mendez <Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2025 2:58 PM To: cors-all-students(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:cors-all-students@lists.umanitoba.ca> <cors-all-students(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:cors-all-students@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Subject: Ndinawemaaganag-summer 2025 opportunities 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. [image.png] [image.png] Lisa Mendez, O.T. Reg. (MB) Collaborative Health Care Practice Lead Office of Interprofessional Collaboration Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [Outlook-1npnks4e.png] Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca>

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Brass and Hart Lab
by Jean Lyon 21 May '25

21 May '25

Good afternoon, Please note that your swipe access to Brass and Hart Labs has been deactivated for the summer. Access will commence when classes start in August. I hope you have a great summer. Regards Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Admissions & Recruitment Undergraduate Program Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611

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Volunteers needed for School tour
by Mary Bertone 28 Apr '25

28 Apr '25

Hi Class of 2026 I hope you have had some time to relax! We are looking for volunteers to conduct tours and educational sessions for students from middle school and up, from 9:30 to 11:00am The dates are: May 14th, May 20th or May 23rd. If you are interested, please reply to Bernadette and me. Thank you Mary Bertone, RDH, MPH, DSc(c) Director and Associate Professor School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick, College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [image001.png] D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada Tel: (204) 789-3574 Fax: (204) 789-3948

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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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Clearence
by Sabrina Raposo 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hello DH2, I have opened some time slots up for today to go over sheets that still require my signature. Please check the schedule and email me if you require one asap. Please make sure before coming to see me that you have checked the charts we discussed and that they are up to date with the changes we discussed. Time slots are limited so please email me as soon as possible to book an appointment for today if you still require one. Thank you and happy long weekend! Sabrins

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Laptop Charger
by Bernadette Franco 14 Apr '25

14 Apr '25

Hi DH2's! Someone left their charger cord in Hamilton on Friday and I have it here in the SDH office. 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 Upcoming Planned Absence: April 21

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Final Grades Reporting & SDH Progression Rules
by Mary Bertone 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Hello Class of 2025 & 2026 Please review the updated Final Grades Reporting Procedure and the SDH Progression rules. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Good luck on your exams! SDH Final Grades Reporting (2025): Final Grade Notification: Final grades will be posted in Aurora after all grading activities (no final exam grades will posted) are completed. Please allow 3 weeks for the final grades to be processed. Incomplete Grades: An “Incomplete” grade may be assigned if a student cannot complete course requirements due to extenuating circumstances as approved by the School of Dental Hygiene Director. The School of Dental Hygiene (SDH) Progression Policies: In years DH 2 and DH3 the lowest acceptable grade is a “D” if the course is being taken for the first time (see below for a minimum requirement of repeated courses). A minimum sessional grade point average of 2.0 in years DH 2 and DH 3 of the program is required to qualify a student for standing in that year. A student in years DH 2 and DH 3 who fails to obtain a minimum sessional grade point average of 2.0 and who is not granted supplemental privileges will be considered to have failed the year. Except by special permission of Dental College Council, no student in years DH 2 and DH 3 may repeat more than one year of the program, nor may any single year be repeated more than once. The work requirements of any repeated dental hygiene course year may be modified at the discretion of the Dental College Council. The passing grade in each course of a repeated year in Dental Hygiene is “C”. A student in DH 2 or DH 3 who has obtained a grade of "F" in more than two subjects or who fails to obtain a sessional G.P.A. of 2.0 will be regarded as having failed the year and will be required to repeat the work of that year in a succeeding annual session. Mary Bertone, RDH, MPH, DSc(c) Director and Associate Professor School of Dental Hygiene Dr. Gerald Niznick, College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [image001.png] D212-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada Tel: (204) 789-3574 Fax: (204) 789-3948

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Disposition sheets
by Sabrina Raposo 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

Hello DH2 and DH3, Disposition sheets for clearance are completed and uploaded. This year I have added chart numbers to them for you. If you notice any missing on the disposition sheet when you pull your patient list, please be sure to add it to the list and compete the clearance questions for them as well. Feel free to come see me if you have any questions! Thank you! Sabrina

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DH2 Class Award Nominations
by Bernadette Franco 03 Apr '25

03 Apr '25

Hello DH2 class, Below is a link to a survey for awards in your class. You will have until April 18th, 2025 to complete it. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you, https://forms.gle/Xnv46bQRUUK9yGJq7 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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