October 2025 - Dentistry-year1 - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

Undergraduate Lab Spaces
by Trenna Reeve 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

Students, During student orientation at the start of this academic year it was made clear to each of your classes that the Brass, Hart and wet lab areas are joint spaces used by dental and dental hygiene student groups and must be kept neat, clean and tidy at all times. After-hours access to lab spaces is a privilege not a right. Currently the college has supported the students' request to have these labs open after hours (10pm on Monday and 8pm Thurs-Fri). After hours and weekend access was negotiated to support student learning under the agreement that students would be mindful to keep the areas clean and neat. To note, most dental colleges do not allow after-hours lab access and if so, only with very reduced supervised hours. As you can see from the attached photos the wet lab (between Brass and Hart labs) has hit a new low on cleanliness. These photos were taken this afternoon, this is deplorable. Also, there was equipment that was left running and a hot glue gun that was left plugged in and heated. This is unacceptable and a building safety issue. The limit has been reached for having myself and your course coordinators reminding you of your responsibility to keep these spaces clean and tidy. Lab cleanliness includes * all counters clean and free of debris * the face of all cabinets free of debris * all equipment that is not in direct use is shut off * the model trimmer and basin are clean and free of debris * all plaster splash has been removed from the model vibrators * all sinks are clean and clear of debris * polisher is clean and the side basins are free of debris * all supplies have been replaced to their proper storage location * all personal equipment has been removed and stored appropriately * stone scales are clean and stored properly * countertop paper replaced daily or when it becomes overly soiled or wet * No food, drinks in lidded containers Starting immediately if any of the pre-clinical lab spaces are not clean and tidy, that space will be closed for after-hours access. You will all lose the privilege of after-hours access to the pre-clinical spaces. This will be one night or one weekend loss of access but could progress to full loss of afterhours/weekend access to all lab spaces if this is not corrected. You must also ensure that you are following the after-hours timings. Custodial services have indicated that students remain in the lab after agreed times and they are unable to complete their task responsibilities. Custodial services should not get to the point that they must call security to have you move out of the lab so they can do their job. This is not fair. Do not negotiate your exit timing with custodial staff. Exit the lab on time, period. The wet lab must be cleaned immediately. I will leave this space open tonight, so you have time to sort the space out appropriately. It will be assessed tomorrow and each day subsequently and if not clean the lab space will be locked for that evening or the full weekend. Dr. Reeve 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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FINAL - Fall Term 2025 Examination Schedule
by Susan Petras 21 Oct '25

21 Oct '25

Hello Dentistry Students. Please note that the exam schedule is now FINAL. Exams have been scheduled/confirmed in UM Learn. Please be reminded of the policies listed below and seek supports as needed as we enter the stress of end of term. Good luck on all your exams and I hope you have a very restful winter holiday! 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@01DC3E84.6E813940] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca> Please be reminded of the following College policies (as listed on your course outlines): Deferred/Make-up Exams: Examinations that, due to student absence, must be re-administered at times other than the scheduled period, are highly disruptive to the course sequence. They require the preparation of another examination, scheduling of a testing location, and the assignment of faculty to proctor the exam. The different date has the potential to afford an unfair advantage to a student. The Course Coordinator may, at his/her discretion, choose to alter the format of a re-administered examination to accommodate the above concerns. A re-administered examination may include one or a combination of short answer, essay, or multiple-choice questions, and can be in either oral or written format. Students are expected to write examinations on the scheduled dates. Students with unexcused examination absences will be given a mark of zero ('0') for the exam. To obtain a deferral for an examination, students must give notice of the absence to the Instructor, Course Coordinator, and the Dean's Office (absent(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:absent@umanitoba.ca>) of the absence prior to the start of the examination. This can be a very stressful time of year. If you need some help in coping with the stress, please contact: STUDENT SERVICES AT BANNATYNE CAMPUS https://umanitoba.ca/student-supports/student-services-bannatyne-campus

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Mirror kits
by dentstores 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

Hello all, Correction, we will meet you in the Hart lab with your mirror cassettes. Thanks! Kind regards, Sheila Holberg - DENTAL STORES Dental Supplies & Kit/Lab Coordinator, RDA Clinical Support Services, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba [Marker]D28D-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 [1578502983199] PHONE: 204-977-5642 [Email]dentstores(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:dentstores@umanitoba.ca>

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Mirror Kits
by dentstores 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

Good morning D1 class, You have been issued your mirror kits in error. These are supposed to be given to you in D2. This afternoon in Brass Lab you will need to bring your Mirror Kits with you for Jenna and I to collect. These are in the White Cassette containing 3 mirrors and 2 cheek retractors. The cassettes will be engraved with your 4-digit number (2901-2929). Thank-you for your time with this. Kind regards, Sheila Holberg - DENTAL STORES Dental Supplies & Kit/Lab Coordinator, RDA Clinical Support Services, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba [Marker]D28D-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 [1578502983199] PHONE: 204-977-5642 [Email]dentstores(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:dentstores@umanitoba.ca>

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Response to Mentorship Session Invitation Required
by John Perry 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

Good morning Dental Students, It has been brought to my attention that some students have not yet RSVP'd to the invitation to the October 23rd All Classes Mentorship session at the RBC CC (invitation reattached). For those who have responded - thank you. For those who have not - please do so immediately so that arrangements for the event can move forward. Thank you. John B. Perry, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C) Acting Associate Dean (Academic) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba D113C 780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Tel: 204-795-5536 Fax: 204-789-3912 www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry<http://www.umanitoba.ca/dentistry> [cid:image001.png@01DC382A.667D93C0]

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Indigenous Cultural Experiential Learning Opportunity: Ndinawemaaganag
by Laura MacDonald 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Hello, In the spring/summer of 2026, consider participating in Indigenous cultural experiential learning opportunities arranged by Lisa Mendez, Collaborative Practice Lead with the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration, RFHS. If your schedule permits, plan on attending an information session on Oct 16th, 12-1 PM, in person in Theatre B or via zoom (see QR code in poster attached). Students who participated this past spring/summer share their experiences giving insights on the value of the experience. You can also read about the opportunity: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c… (scroll down the page until you arrrive at the Ndinawemaaganag information). 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@01DC3799.26AF0300] 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.

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RSTD 1520 Dental Anatomy Carving pick-up
by Debbie Tissot 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Hi Dent 1 Class You can pick up your carvings in D227 from 2:45 to 4:00 today. Tomorrow, you can pick up between 9:00 and 12:00 and 2:45 to 4:00. The hallway door will be left open during these hours. Regards Debbie Tissot Office Assistant Restorative Dentistry Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry D227 - 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [Rady Faculty of Health Sciences] [UM_Logo_HORZ - Colour] Phone: 204-789-3664 Fax: 204-789-3916 Debbie.Tissot(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Debbie.Tissot@umanitoba.ca>

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FW: Amazon Community Engaged Learning opportunity in February
by Laura MacDonald 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Hello, I am forwarding you information on a learning opportunity taking place in February. I am doing so on behalf of Lisa Mendez, the Collaborative Care Practice lead with the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration, RFHS. There is a link below to the webpage with the details. It is an amazing experience. Importantly, the February opportunity takes place Feb 13-22nd. The travel day of Feb 13th maybe a challenge for you as you are not to miss any lectures/clinics/labs. Please do consult with your program. I understand that Lisa is planning another opportunity in the spring which may better suit your schedule. Still, I wanted to let you know of the upcoming opportunity. __________________________________________________ From Lisa Mendez Please be advised that the application for the Amazon experience February 13-22 is now open. The application and more information can be found here: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c… Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) | Rady Faculty of Health Sciences | University of Manitoba<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c…> The Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC) provides foundational education and practice experiences in interprofessional collaboration, supported by research and scholarly approaches. The purpose of the OIPC is to inspire RFHS students and faculty to develop interprofessionalism, through learning about, with, and from each other. umanitoba.ca Please share with your students. Lisa Mendez, O.T. Reg. (MB) Collaborative Health Care Practice Lead Office of Interprofessional Collaboration Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [cid:b0cb52b8-b365-4392-ab30-2611031626f8] Lisa.Mendez(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Lisa.Mendez@umanitoba.ca> Share with you by 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@01DC3797.2C1F9950] 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.

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How long does it take for Praziquantel to kick in?
by dr.james971＠gmail.com 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Praziquantel is a powerful antiparasitic medication commonly used to treat infections caused by tapeworms, flukes, and other parasitic worms in both humans and animals. The time it takes for Praziquantel to start working depends on several factors, including the type of parasite, the dosage administered, and the individual’s metabolism. However, in most cases, Praziquantel begins to take effect within 1 to 3 hours after ingestion. Once absorbed into the bloodstream, Praziquantel rapidly increases the permeability of the parasite’s cell membranes to calcium ions. This causes the worms to experience paralysis and detachment from the intestinal walls. Eventually, the parasites are destroyed and expelled from the body through normal bowel movements. Many patients notice relief from symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, or discomfort within a few days of starting treatment, although the complete elimination of parasites may take several days. In some infections, such as schistosomiasis or liver fluke infestations, a full course of treatment may be necessary for complete parasite clearance. The effectiveness and onset of action can also vary depending on whether the medication is taken with food, as absorption improves significantly when consumed with a meal. It’s important to follow the prescribed dosage carefully, as taking less than the recommended amount may reduce effectiveness, while excessive dosing could lead to side effects like dizziness or stomach upset. Overall, Praziquantel starts acting quickly, typically within hours, but the noticeable results—such as symptom relief and parasite removal—may take a few days. For best results, patients should complete the entire treatment as directed by their healthcare provider and maintain good hygiene to prevent reinfection. Visit: https://www.medzsupplier.com/product/fenbendazole-australia/

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OIPC: Indigenous cultural experiential learning opportunity
by Laura MacDonald 02 Oct '25

02 Oct '25

Hello, In the spring/summer of 2026, consider participating in an Indigenous cultural experiential learning opportunity. On Oct 16th, 12-1 PM, students who participated this past spring/summer share their experiences. You are invited to attend the session, in person in Theatre B or via zoom. Please see the attached poster with the QR code for the zoom link. It will give you some insights on the value of the experience. You can also read about the opportunities: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c… (scroll down the page until you arrive at the Ndinawemaaganag information). Shared with you on behalf of the Office of Interprofessional Collaboration 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@01DC33A2.E0B1A7D0] 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.

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