April 2026 - Dentistry-year1 - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

IMPORTANT-Opening Assembly-Thursday, September 4, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m.
by Melanie Froese 25 Aug '26

25 Aug '26

Dear Dental Students Classes of 2029 & 2027 (IDDP), School of Dental Hygiene Class of 2027, and School of Dental Hygiene Direct Entry Students: Opening Assembly (The White Coat Ceremony) will be held on: Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:00 p.m. Brodie Centre Atrium (727 McDermot Avenue) If you are unable to attend the ceremony, please advise me ASAP; if I don't hear from you, I will assume you will be in attendance. Please bring your short white lab coat with you to the ceremony; be sure to have it unbuttoned and prepared to have it donned on you. You will be called onto the stage by the Dean and a Faculty member will donning your white coat on you and you will then button it up on your own. School of Dental Hygiene DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS: You will only need to stand when you name is announced; you will not be coming onto the stage. ***Please meet staff from Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene near the ATM/Answers booth in Brodie Centre no later than 5:15 p.m. so you can be lined up accordingly and given further instruction.*** Your family and friends are welcome to attend the ceremony, please note that it will commence at 6:00 p.m. sharp. If there are people with limited mobility attending, please let me know ASAP and I will be sure there is reserved seating for them and those accompanying them. Please provide number of people in the party... We look forward to officially welcoming you to the profession on Thursday, September 4, 2025. If you have any questions (none are too small), please don't hesitate to contact me. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Melanie Froese (she/her/hers) Office Assistant Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Out of Office: August 25-27 [cid:image001.png@01DC1115.C324B360] Tel. 204-789-3787 Melanie.Froese(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Melanie.Froese@umanitoba.ca> Traditional Territories Acknowledgement: 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. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: This e-mail message, including any attachment(s), is intended for the addressee(s) only and may contain confidential information. If you are not an intended recipient of this message or an authorized assistant to an intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message and/or any of its attachments (if any) by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful.

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ACTION REQUIRED: Preparation for Operative Dentistry 2 – Natural Teeth Collection
by Asmaa Haimeur 29 Apr '26

29 Apr '26

Dear Students, My name is Asmaa Haimeur, and I am the course coordinator for Operative Dentistry 2 and Introduction to Comprehensive Care. As part of the Operative Dentistry 2 course, you will be performing preparations and restorations on natural teeth. I encourage you to begin reaching out to dentists in your community to collect the required teeth. For this course, you will need the following: 1. Mostly sound teeth (or teeth with small carious lesions or minor restorations): * Anterior teeth: maxillary canines to canines, and a few mandibular anterior teeth * Posterior teeth: 2–3 premolars and 2–3 molars * Third molars with occlusal anatomy similar to first or second molars are also acceptable 2. Teeth with moderate caries * 3–4 teeth with medium-sized carious lesions for caries removal practice We are scheduled to begin working on natural teeth in mid-October, so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me by email. I wish you all the best with your exams and look forward to working with you in the fall. Kind regards, Asmaa Haimeur DMD, MPH (Pronouns: she/her) EAP Lead Associate professor & Associate Department Head Department of Restorative Dentistry Dr Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba D226G, 780 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Email: asmaa.haimeur(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:asmaa.haimeur@umanitoba.ca> Office phone : 204-789-3298

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MDA Mentorship Lunch & Learn Session April 18 RSVP Reminder
by John Perry 06 Apr '26

06 Apr '26

Good morning Dental Students, Please ensure that you have sent in your RSVP for the Mentorship Lunch & Learn session on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:30am – 2:00 pm at the RBC Convention Centre, 2nd Floor North Side Rooms 2 E&F. Thanks. JP [https://files.constantcontact.com/eea33206301/b5b95b02-b47a-457a-92a9-870a5…] Mentorship Lunch & Learn Saturday, April 18th, 2026 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM [https://files.constantcontact.com/eea33206301/7fb0ce53-1f92-402c-acd0-7cdc2…] PLEASE RSVP HERE<https://oxogcqnab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019F0mks-jj3ifqNj1OUQEM35EMcs1mrhUVV…> RSVP Deadline Thursday April 9th For ALL Classes and Mentors (D1/D2/D3/D4) We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 18th at the MDA Convention Mentorship Lunch & Learn Session RBC Convention Centre 2nd Floor North Side Rooms 2 E&F Agenda · 11:30 Lunch Buffet · 12:25 pm Welcome Message - Sarah Hsylop · 12:50 pm UMDAA Welcome - Nancy Auyeung · 1:00 pm 'Things Didn't Go As Planned. Now What?' GP case presentations with Dr. Murray White, Dr. Ron Tough & Dr. Anita Glockner Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask and they can be directed to the Mentorship Program Co-Chairs: Dr. Michelle Jay - michjay(a)gmail.com<mailto:michjay@gmail.com> Dr. Carolyn Robertson - carolynrobertson(a)gmail.com<mailto:carolynrobertson@gmail.com> Thanks kindly & see you all on April 18th! Proudly supported by [https://files.constantcontact.com/eea33206301/8e85525b-77be-4b4a-864a-a6d61…]<https://oxogcqnab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019F0mks-jj3ifqNj1OUQEM35EMcs1mrhUVV…> Manitoba Dental Association | Website<https://oxogcqnab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019F0mks-jj3ifqNj1OUQEM35EMcs1mrhUVV…> [Facebook]<https://oxogcqnab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019F0mks-jj3ifqNj1OUQEM35EMcs1mrhUVV…> [Twitter] <https://oxogcqnab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019F0mks-jj3ifqNj1OUQEM35EMcs1mrhUVV…> [Instagram] <https://oxogcqnab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0019F0mks-jj3ifqNj1OUQEM35EMcs1mrhUVV…>

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Dental Year 1 Students Clearance Package
by Nipaben Thanki 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Hello D1 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 D1 Clearance TEAM! Items attached to this email (all files also located on Teams): 1. Clearance Procedure and Checklist & Signature [?pdf icon] <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/D2Clearance/Shared%20Documents…> D1 Clearance Package-2026<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/Dent1ClearanceClassof2029/Shar…> 1. Clearance Sign-Up Sheets [?xlsx icon] <https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/sites/D2Clearance/Shared%20Documents…> D1 Sign-Up Sheet -2026<https://umanitoba.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/Dent1ClearanceClassof2029/Shar…> Things to remember for CLEARANCE: * All CLEARANCE information can be found on D1 Clearance TEAM! * Students must sign-up for all appointments by May 1, 2026, 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 made in a specific order & your appointments should not overlap each other). * Please enter your first & last name on each sign-up sheet. * Michelle Oshanyk for your Account Balance, must be the last person you meet by May 15, 2026, after you have received all signatures on the Clearance Checklist. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Best of Luck! Nipa Thanki Administrative Assistant Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Clinical Support Services D126-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:168cdc00-9df9-4f7b-91b6-ee320f0fc0b5] Office: 204-977-5616 Fax:204-789-3950 Nipaben.Thanki(a)umanitoba.ca

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