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

Opening Assembly Guests
by Melanie Froese 09 Sep '26

09 Sep '26

Hello, I've had some frequent questions about guests and tickets. There are no tickets to purchase for the event, and no set limit of guests you can invite. We just need to keep in mind that there are 60 students and limited space in Brodie Atrium. My suggestion would be that parents/siblings/partners get floor seating; friends and extended family (aunts/uncles/cousins) take additional seating on the 2nd floor of Brodie (actually best view of the stage). The 3rd floor area is also open maybe not the best view as its from the side. We understand that you want your family and friends at this pivotal event, please fill out the form (link below) to let me know how many people you are brining so we can hopefully accommodate everyone. Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry & School of Dental Hygiene - Opening Assembly - Fill out form<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/v51HmmGpbL> Thank you, 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 [cid:image001.png@01DD356E.D332F630] Tel. 204-789-3787 Melanie.Froese(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Melanie.Froese@umanitoba.ca> Out of Office: Friday, Sept 4 & Friday, Sept 25. 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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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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Blanket Exercise - Joint Session with DH3 - August 26th
by Susan Petras 21 Aug '26

21 Aug '26

Hello D1, I am writing to let you know that the Blanket Exercise/First Contact – Joint session with DH3 that was scheduled on your Excel weekly schedule circulated to you, has been cancelled for August 26th, 9-12. There was an issue with the booked room and we have had to split the sessions up. Your session will be rescheduled on a Tuesday afternoon in the near future, date TBA. I went to give you this information in UM Learn and noted that I had failed to schedule it there…. So hopefully this email will not be too confusing 😊 I will be in touch as soon as we find an alternative date for this session. I have done a similar session personally and found it very interesting/informative, so I am hoping that when we reschedule, you will make every effort to attend. Susan Susan Petras Student Affairs Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry University of Manitoba Office: P131c, Pathology Bldg. Mail: c/o D113 Dentistry Bldg, 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image001.jpg@01DD3154.B48F5890] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca> Upcoming Absence: August 28, 2026

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Dental Stores: D1 & D2 Order Requests
by Nipaben Thanki 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Dear D1 and D2 Students, A new Dental Stores D1 and D2 Order Request process is now in place for the 2026-2027 academic year. Effective immediately, D1 and D2 students are no longer permitted to request items through drop-in visits to Dental Stores. All requests must be submitted using the appropriate Dental Stores Request Form. The following request sheets have been provided for the 2026-2027 academic year: * D1 DENTAL STORES REQUEST SHEET .xlsx<https://umanitoba-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/personal/nipaben_thanki_umanitoba…> * D2 DENTAL STORES REQUEST SHEET.xlsx<https://umanitoba-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/r/personal/nipaben_thanki_umanitoba…> Please review the following guidelines carefully: 1. Request Due Date Students must enter their individual requests on the appropriate D1/D2 Dental Stores Request Sheet by 4:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Requests submitted after this deadline will not be accepted or filled. 2. Credits Students are responsible for tracking their available credits. Dental Stores will apply available credits first, with any additional charges applied to the student's axiUm account. 3. Class Box One student from each class is responsible for: * Picking up the Dental Stores Request Box on Friday by 11:55 a.m. * Returning it to Dental Stores by Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Please note: * If the Request Box and/or associated folders and envelopes are not returned by 4:00 p.m., no orders will be processed for that class during that week. 4. Broken Instruments If you require a replacement instrument: * Place the broken instrument in your individual envelope. * A replacement instrument will be issued, and your axiUm account will be charged accordingly. * Students must remove their identification-colored rings from the broken instrument and transfer them to the replacement instrument. Additional information: * If an instrument breaks during a preclinical lab, please borrow an instrument from a D1 or D2 student. * If an instrument breaks during a practical exam, please contact your Course Coordinator. 5. Carbide Burs Once your bur credits have been used: * Carbide burs must be purchased in bundles. * Students may choose different bur types within the bundle. Example: If you require three (3) 556 burs, please specify which additional two (2) burs you would like included in the bundle. 6. Diamond Burs Diamond burs may be purchased individually. 7. Teeth Exchanges Teeth may be exchanged if they are: * Intact * Free of bur damage Please indicate on the Order Form: Item Returned: Returning 10 intact teeth Exchanging For: 4 × Tooth #46, 4 × Tooth #36, 2 × Tooth #14 8. Exceptional Requests Exceptional requests must be submitted directly to Dental Stores via email: 📧 DentStores(a)umanitoba.ca 9. Bur Exchange (Class-Wide) Classes wishing to exchange burs may do so at the beginning of Term II using the following process: * Sort similar burs into separate ziplock bags. * Label each bag with the total quantity. Example: * All 556 burs in one bag with the total quantity identified. * All 245 burs in another bag with the total quantity identified. The Class Representative must: * Provide Dental Stores with the quantities being returned. * Submit the quantities and types of burs requested in exchange. Exchanged burs will be returned to the Class Representative, who will be responsible for distributing them to students. 10. Equipment Repairs If you require equipment repairs, please email Nik (Equipment Repair Technician) and copy Dental Stores: 📧 DENTEQUIPTECH(a)umanitoba.ca Items requiring repair will only be accepted by Dental Stores after a repair request email has been submitted and acknowledged by Nik. 11. Pricing Requests Dental Stores staff will not provide special pricing quotations for dental items. Important Dates D2 Students * First Order Request Due: August 25, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. * First Order Pick-Up: August 28, 2026, at 11:55 a.m. D1 Students * First Order Request Due: September 8, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. * First Order Pick-Up: September 11, 2026, at 11:55 a.m. Thank you for your cooperation. We wish you all the best in the upcoming academic year. Sincerely, Clinic Support Services College of Dentistry University of Manitoba

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OPENING ASSEMBLY
by Jean Lyon 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Good morning, Please note that Opening Assembly will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 in the Gaspard Theatre, Basic Medical Sciences Building. I believe you have received conflicting days, it is on the Wednesday. Regards Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611 My Upcoming Vacation Dates: Thursday August 20th, Friday August 21st and Monday August 24, 2026 Monday September 14 - Friday October 2, 2026 inclusively The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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Become a Patient Form
by Jean Lyon 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

Good morning, Please complete the become a patient forms this week. (August 17 - 21). https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW… Regards Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611 My Upcoming Vacation Dates: Thursday August 20th, Friday August 21st and Monday August 24, 2026 Monday September 14 - Friday October 2, 2026 inclusively The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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Monday
by Jean Lyon 14 Aug '26

14 Aug '26

Good afternoon, Just a quick reminder that you need to bring the following on Monday. * Student ID Card as we have to arrange to have them loaded for access * Padlock for your personal locker in the locker-room(s) * A pen – you would be surprised how many people forget this. Dental Hygiene students – Please remember to bring your computer with you for your class on Monday afternoon. See you on Monday 😊 Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611 My Upcoming Vacation Dates: Thursday August 20th, Friday August 21st and Monday August 24, 2026 Monday September 14 – Friday October 2, 2026 inclusively The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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Update to Weblike to Become a Patient
by Jean Lyon 12 Aug '26

12 Aug '26

Good afternoon The link to Become a Patient has been updated, please use the following link to complete the form. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaW… Regards Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611 My Upcoming Vacation Dates: Thursday August 20th, Friday August 21st and Monday August 24, 2026 Monday September 14 - Friday October 2, 2026 inclusively The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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CPR Certificates
by Jean Lyon 12 Aug '26

12 Aug '26

Good morning, If you have not already sent your CPR certificate, please note that the document is required by August 17, 2026. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Regards Jean Lyon Ms. Jean Lyon IDDP Coordinator/Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba Tel: 204-977-5611 My Upcoming Vacation Dates: Thursday August 20th, Friday August 21st and Monday August 24, 2026 Monday September 14 - Friday October 2, 2026 inclusively The University of Manitoba campuses and research spaces are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Dene and Inuit, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. UM recognizes that the Treaties signed on these lands are a lifelong, enduring relationship, and we are dedicated to upholding their spirit and intent. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and the present. With this understanding, we commit to supporting Indigenous excellence through active Reconciliation, meaningful change, and the creation of an environment where everyone can thrive. Our collaboration with Indigenous communities is grounded in respect and reciprocity and this guides how we move forward as an institution.

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Award Opportunities
by Susan Petras 11 Aug '26

11 Aug '26

Hello Dentistry Students, Please be reminded that there is a call out for applications for the attached award (The Claude and Lou Ellen Ibbott Dental Education Scholarship). This award is for $10,000 and requires an application. Deadline to apply (letter/essay sent to my attention) is October 1, 2026. Note that your application will be shared with the donors as they participate in the selection process. Please also visit the following website to see award opportunities with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, general award program: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/aid-awards-scholars… Deadline date for applications: August 24th, 2026. Susan Susan Petras Student Affairs Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry University of Manitoba Office: P131c, Pathology Bldg. Mail: c/o D113 Dentistry Bldg, 780 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 [cid:image001.jpg@01DD29AA.CDEEC7A0] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca> Upcoming Absence: August 14, 2026

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