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Jan 16, 3-5 PM IPE team and room assignment
by Laura MacDonald 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

Hello Dent 2, Here is the information you need for the January 16th, 3-5 PM interprofessional education (IPE) session embedded in your curriculum. IPE aims to enable students to learn with, from, and about each other professionally to better health and healthcare outcomes. Participating programs in the Jan 16th session are pharmacy, physiotherapy, physician assistant, midwifery, dentistry, and dental hygiene. We have tried to place you in the same IPE teams as per the last three sessions (Sept 2024/Jan 2025 and Sept 2025). The Jan 16th session takes place in the Apotex (Pharmacy) building and the Dentistry Clinic. All teams initially meet at 3 PM in the assigned room in Apotex. All teams do go to the dental clinic, but just at different times. There are two IPE activities planned for the 16th. IPE facilitators will be available to support the teams' discussions and demonstration: * Case presentation: This activity takes place in Apotex. * You will hear from a survivor of stage 4 oropharyngeal cancer, a head and neck cancer. Dr. V. Mutalik, an oral pathologist will share several cases of head and neck cancer which she has been involved with along with other healthcare providers. Importantly, when we collaborate along the continuum of care from enhancing healthy literacy, early identification and prompt intervention, and treatment/management, we as healthcare providers can make a difference. * Although we situated the context of this IPE session around head and neck cancer, please know that there are many health conditions which require us to collaborate. Further, whether you find your practice within a community setting, a private clinic, a primary care facility, or hospital, etc., as healthcare professionals we are asked to collaborate to better healthcare outcomes. * Based on the cases, in your IPE teams, you will discuss the role/responsibilities all healthcare professionals have in 'if you see something, say something', as well as in reaching out to each other via consultation/referral, etc., and sometimes even navigating the challenges of disagreement. * Extra- and intra-oral examination demonstration: This activity takes place in the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Dental Clinic. * Dentistry and dental hygiene students will demonstrate for the team an extra- and intraoral examination. So often, we hear from patients that they have not had such an examination done before, despite seeing their oral health professional. This is very concerning, given that it is part of the routine examination done by the oral health professions. You will be invited to try and do the examination. We have 25 IPE teams participating in the session divided into two waves. While one-wave is participating in the case presentation, the other wave will be participating in the extra- and intra-oral examination demonstration. We have titled the Jan 16th session "See something, say something, do something--collaborate", that when we think beyond the silos of our respective practices, we promote better healthcare outcomes and we serve as health-promoting resources for our patients. It is an inaugural IPE session, and we appreciate your feedback which will take place during the team debrief at the end of the session. Arrive ready to begin the session at 3PM. Sit with your team at the start and when we move to the debrief at the end of the session. Here is your team and room assignment: Dentistry 1 Abidullah Ibrahim Apotex 050 2 Austin Kayla 3 Caswell Carthy 4 CHENG Daniel 5 Cumming Meredith 5 Sareen Shaan 6 Duncan Jillian 7 Golubchik Liel 8 Holmes Ethan 8 Zhang Ziqi 9 Huh Rapha 10 Iguodala Jennifer 11 Iqbal Nuha 11 Jalal Leen 12 Kandil** Ali 13 Khan Ragheeba 14 khonsari Asra Apotex 071 15 Kipling Sundance 16 Lee Amy 17 Lee Jinwoo (Kevin) 18 Rukh Lala 19 Xiang Lily 20 Lorenzo Colin 21 Paches Yaroslav Maxim 21 Kowalchuk Emma 22 Paddock Brett 23 Paknahad Amirvala 24 Pyo Sanghyuk (Matt) 24 Steiman Benjamin 25 Shi Zhuoran (Hannah) 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@01DC83E6.3B3F1960] 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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BSc Dent Call for Applications
by Dawn Silva 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

The following email is being sent on behalf of Dr. P. Chelikani Hello Dent 2 students: This call is only for new students interested in the BSc (Dent) program and not for students already enrolled in the BSc (Dent) program. If you are interested in pursuing a BSc (Dent) program please reach out to Dental Faculty: https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/research#our-researchers Once you identify and discuss with a faculty member, they will submit the application. The deadline to submit by the faculty member is January 22 (Thursday), 2026. Thanks, Prashen Prashen Chelikani (he/him) PhD, FRSB Associate Dean (Research) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Professor, Depts of Oral Biology, Biochemistry and Medical Genetics, Physiology and Pathophysiology Director, Grants Development Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba D319, 780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 CANADA Ph: 204-789-3539 Lab: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~chelikan/ Twitter: @Chelikanilab MCSB: https://umanitoba.ca/dentistry/manitoba-chemosensory-biology-research-group The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Next Thursday
by James Ksionzyk 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

Thanks again for an enjoyable field trip to the specialty clinic. So for next week you should have reviewed the PowerPoints for behavior management, primary dentition and sealants and well as read the handbook on behavior management. Jim James Ksionzyk BA, BSc DMD, MSc, Diploma Pediatric Dentistry Acting Program Director Graduate Paediatric Dentistry Program Head Undergraduate Paediatric Dentistry Workin’ on getting more letters Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Preventative Dental Sciences. D342 -790 Bannatyne Ave. Winnipeg Manitoba Canada R3E 0W2 Phone: (204) 787 3211 Fax: (204) You still have a fax machine? james.ksionzyk(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Sylvia.Todescan@umanitoba.ca> [signatureImage] The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Dene, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration. If you’ve read to this point let me know. So far only two have.

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Undergraduate Dental Student Registration Information - MDA Convention
by John Perry 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

Good morning Undergraduate Dental Students, The Manitoba Dental Association has once again graciously extended an invitation to all undergraduate dental students to attend, free of charge, the 2026 MDA Annual Convention & Trade Show (Prairie Lights Dental Convention) to be held at the RBC Convention Centre. The Convention offers valuable opportunities for professional learning, development, and collegial interactions. D4 students, with the exception of those on external rotations, are exempt from College clinics and lectures on Friday, April 17, 2026 so that they may attend the Convention. D4 student Conference attendance that day is therefore expected. Please refer to your academic schedule. All undergraduate dental students are invited to attend the Convention on Saturday, April 18, 2006, which includes the mandatory MDA Mentorship Convention Lunch and Presentations to be held from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Please review the attached Conference details, including dates and registration information. Please register prior to the Early Bird deadline of February 28, 2026. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Convention. JP 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@01DC8143.95FD7540]

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RSTD 2520 Endo I – Revised Start Date - Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
by Laura Friesen 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Good day, Due to unforeseen circumstances, we unfortunately need to postpone the start date of RSTD 2520 – Endo I. The course will now begin on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Dr. del Carpio Perochena will be in touch should any additional information or action be required. At this time, please plan to attend the first class on Wednesday, January 14 at 8:00 a.m. in the Brass Lab. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Laura Friesen (Pronouns: She/Her) Part Time Clinical/ Academic Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences P131D – 780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Tel: (204) 789-3239; Fax: (204) 789-3948 Planned absences: February 11-13, 2026 (inclusive) Your support means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate the time and care you give to our students. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. [cid:image001.png@01DC7EFB.A6B3BB00]

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Dr. Sunil Mutalik classes
by Jean Lyon 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

To Dent 2 and Dent 1 students and class presidents Please be advised that Dr. Sunil Mutalik will be away for personal reasons from Monday 5th January to Wednesday 14th January 2026 inclusive. Consequently, the DDSS1110 Radiology lecture from 9:00-9:50am and the DDSS2110 Radiology lecture from 1:00-1:50pm are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Please also note Dr. Sunil Mutalik's absence if you have any other meetings scheduled during that time. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis (Pronouns: She/Her/Elle) Dean Dr Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Email: Anastasia.Cholakis(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Anastasia.Cholakis@umanitoba.ca> [signature_1849138889] 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 Vacation alerts: January 12, January 23, January 26, February 6, February 11, February 16, February 27, March 6, March 19, March 20 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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Thursday afternoon Paediatric Dentistry
by James Ksionzyk 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Morning 2nd year dental people We are going to start the class off with a field trip. After the lecture in Brass lab we will be going to main clinic. Please wear your scrubs. Thanks Jim

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Jan 16th, 3-5 PM IPE Mandatory Session--Your role
by Laura MacDonald 06 Jan '26

06 Jan '26

Hello Dent 2 and DH 3, We are excited about the January 16th, 3-5 PM interprofessional education (IPE) session embedded in your respective curricula. It takes place in the Apotex (Pharmacy) building and Dentistry Clinic. Participating programs are pharmacy, physiotherapy, physician assistant, midwifery, dentistry, and dental hygiene. You will be placed in the same IPE teams as per the last three sessions (Sept 2024/Jan 2025 and Sept 2025)—at least we will do our best to keep the same team member composition. IPE aims to enable students to learn with, from, and about each other professionally to better health and healthcare outcomes. On Jan 16th, your teammates will look to you as the session is on the value of interprofessional collaboration through the lens of oral cancer. Importantly, all healthcare professions have a role to play in helping with early identification of cancer (in this case, oral cancer) and prompt intervention. For you, we are building on the August 18th, 2025 session involving Dentistry and Dental Hygiene students. During that session, you heard from Jennifer Cicci, a survivor of oral pharyngeal cancer, and from Dr. Vimi Mutalik, an oral pathologist. Both of them are part of the January 16th session. There are two activities planned for the 16th: * Case presentation: You and your IPE teammates will hear a brief recording from Jennifer on the value of interprofessional collaboration. Then Dr. Mutalik will share a few cases. Based on the cases, in your IPE teams, you will discuss the role/responsibilities all healthcare professionals have in 'if you see something, say something', as well as in reaching out to each other via consultation/referral, etc., and sometimes even navigating the challenges of disagreement. This activity takes place in Apotex. * Extra- and intra-oral examination demonstration: This activity takes place in the Dental Clinic. You will take the lead in this demonstration. You know how to do an extra- and intraoral examination and will demonstrate the examination on one of your teammates, preferably a dental or dental hygiene teammate. Once demonstrated, you will invite your other teammates to try doing one as well. The intent is twofold: * So often, we hear from patients that they have not had such an examination done before, despite seeing their oral health professional. This is very concerning, given that it is part of the examination done by the oral health professions. Thus, your fellow IPE teammates will know 'to know' to ensure the examination takes place during their own oral healthcare visit. Further, they will be a health literacy resource for their patients on what to expect during such an examination. Basically, we are spreading the word/experience to future healthcare professionals. Oral cancer often goes undiagnosed until later stages. It is our responsibility to do the examination as part of the overall oral healthcare appointment. Our colleagues are a resource for patients in ensuring this care. As Jennifer emphasizes, it takes a village. * All healthcare professionals view health from an overall health perspective. Oral health is part of the overall perspective. The experience will enhance your IPE teammates' awareness of this through the hands-on activity. There will be 4-5 IPE DH facilitators in the dental clinic to help you. There are 30 IPE teams, so 26 teams will have both a dental and dental hygiene student. Between the two of you, decide who will sit for the demonstration and who will do the demonstration. Both are skilled in doing the demonstration. If your team does not have both a dental and dental hygiene student, then invite another teammate to sit for the demonstration. Wear appropriate PPE. When you do it, state out loud what you are doing, the anatomical area, etc. Encourage questions/discussions as you do the demonstration. After the demonstration, invite your teammates to don PPE and try doing the extra oral examination only (with appropriate PPE). Please watch for an email early next week on room assignment in the Apotex building. The session begins in Apotex. Let me know if you have any questions. We look forward to this IPE session—it is an inaugural session, and we appreciate your feedback. Sincerely, Laura MacDonald Associate Professor Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry School of Dental Hygiene College Lead, The Office of Interprofessional Collaboration Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba D212-780 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 Canada 204 789 3540 Laura.MacDonald(a)umanitoba.ca<https://owa.umanitoba.ca/ecp/Customize/Laura.MacDonald@umanitoba.ca>

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Clinical UPDATE - January 2026
by Trenna Reeve 04 Jan '26

04 Jan '26

All Students, Welcome back, I hope you all had a great holiday and enjoyed a bit of a break from the college. As we get back into clinic, I would implore you all to refresh your mind on clinic protocols and remember the requirements for the pre-clinical and senior labs to be kept clean. Points to remember as we go into the next term: 1. Insurance pre-authorizations: * You must know the eligibility criteria set out by CDCP, prior to sending a pre-authorization request to your PCC. * Requesting pre-authorizations for patients who do not meet the criteria causes delay in treatment and increases the timeline of all submissions.View Criteria here: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan/guide.ht… * Pre-authorization submissions MUST include if the Crown/Denture is an initial placement. If not initial, you must indicate approximately how many years ago the existing was placed. You must provide this information to your PCC/Insurance Coordinator to avoid delaying your pre-authorization. * If you have been notified by a PCC/Insurance Coordinator of any missing information required for pre-authorization, update the PCC/Insurance Coordinator once that information has been obtained (ie: perio chart, x-ray etc) to ensure your pre-authorization is submitted in a timely manner. 2. Axium * Ensure you check your patient in and out. This is not only needed so everyone in the clinic and front desk are aware of patient flow and activity but also for safety reasons incase of a fire or emergency. * You must have a procedure code swiped for each patient's visit. It may take a number of sessions to complete a single procedure code so you are either in processing the same parent code at each appointment until treatment is completed or you are in processing/completing the step codes as appropriate. * Pay attention to the codes and information you are entering into axium. Patient records are legal documents and as such must accurately reflect the treatment provided at each session. * Having gone thru your mini clearance you can hopefully appreciate that keeping your patient documents accurate and up to date makes sense. 3. Hygiene Recall Rotation * For patients who have completed all planned dental care and are assigned to a hygiene student only, ensure these patients have a current (within 12 mos.) recall exam. This can be completed in the hygiene chair by the hygiene recall D4 student. D4 students need to ensure they input a recall exam code into the patient's chart and progress notes. * Remember to send out a general referral for undergrad student assignment and to have the interprofessional note completed at the session. 4. OHAF * For those students who have patients that have been assigned to them from the OHAF outreach program ensure that you contact these patient's immediately to schedule a treatment plan and start on treatment. * OHAF funding ends on 31 March 2026. What does this mean: * CDCP covered patients - any treatment that was pre-authorized by BOTH CDCP and OHAF funding BEFORE 31 March 2026 should be covered * Non CDCP patients - patients who DO NOT have CDCP coverage and were funded for dental treatment by OHAF funding only will NOT be covered for ANY treatment beyond 31 March 2026. All treatment covered by OHAF only patients MUST be completed by 31 March 2026, or it WILL NOT be covered. 5. Screening Patients * Some patients are referred to us from private practice offices. These referrals are for select procedures such as single implants, endo, crowns, and dentures. Sometimes we need to do a "limited" screening for these patients to determine if the referred treatment is within our students' appropriate learning level. This will be booked in the screening chair and will be labelled "LTD TX". * Do NOT do a comprehensive screening for these patients. When we have a limited referral from private practice, we only want to ensure that we are able to complete the specific care referred to us; we do not want to take over the comprehensive care for the patient. You can appreciate that we will lose out on private practice offices referring limited care to the college clinic if we proceed to take over the patient comprehensively. 6. Pediatric Patients * If there is a need to contact a parent/guardian of a pediatric patient, this must be coordinated through the Pediatric PCC at the front desk. Students should not use their personal means of communication to contact parents/guardians of the Pediatric Program Patients. 7. D3 Scanning Rotation * students must use the Emerald S scanners even if the Primescan is functioning. 8. Treatment Plans * If a procedure code is changed you must update the treatment plan. Copy and paste the entire treatment plan, make the corrections and then deactivate the old treatment plan. 9. IPAC * This is not something that you can forget at any point in your career. Make sure you are flushing your lines, washing your hands at all key points, and following all IPAC protocols. Breaches may result in loss of clinic privileges. Take care and have a great 2026. 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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Fort Garry campus Holiday Celebration cancelled
by Rady Communications 17 Dec '25

17 Dec '25

Rady Holiday Celebration: Fort Garry campus Pizza Lunch cancelled Due to the expected snowstorm tomorrow December 18, 2025, the Fort Garry campus Holiday Celebration has been cancelled. Fort Garry campus Pizza Lunch cancelled Thursday, December 18 from 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Helen Glass Atrium and room 218 New event details will be communicated to Rady Faculty of Health Sciences faculty, staff and learners in the new year. [https://mcusercontent.com/8626e7f5e712215d46b4f2fc9/images/1b6426c6-8038-7c…] [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/RadyFaculty> [Twitter]<https://twitter.com/UM_RadyFHS/> [YouTube]<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLtuaHCzTfp0Km6vV4GHsQ> [LinkedIn]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/rady-faculty-of-health-sciences-university…> [Instagram]<https://www.instagram.com/um_radyfhs/> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba. Our mailing address is: Rady Communications and Marketing Office Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 4th floor, Chown Building University of Manitoba, Bannatyne campus Winnipeg, MB R3E 0T6 Canada radyfhscomm(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:radyfhscomm@umanitoba.ca> Phone: 204-272-3183 Fax: 204-977-5690

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