Dear Class of 2029, Welcome to RSTD2532 - Fixed Prosthodontics 1. I’m truly excited to begin this academic year with you. I’ve missed working with you over the break and hope you all had a restful, energizing vacation. This course officially begins on Friday, August 28th at 1pm, Fixed Prosthodontics is a rigorous and rewarding course—one that will challenge and strengthen your clinical and critical thinking skills. We’ll be learning a great deal together through lectures, labs, and hands-on practice. Fortunately, you won’t be going through it alone. We have an amazing team of instructors who are here to support you every step of the way. If you have any difficulties, please don’t hesitate to reach out. As many of you already know, my door is always open—feel free to connect with me anytime. I am looking forward to it.
Please, read carefully - Important Info for the First Lab (Aug 28th at 1pm): 1 – Location: Brass Lab at 1pm. Be there at least 10 min early. 2 – Review: Please revisit content from:
* DENT1202 (Early Clinical Experience Course). * RSTD1500 (Dental Materials Course). * This will be essential for your upcoming labs on Alginate Impression, cast pouring and trimming 3 – Pre-Lab Preparation:
* Watch the videos and check the lecture on UMLearn under the RSTD2532 course * Read Chapter 1 of Smith’s Fixed Prosthodontics 1 / RSTD2532 Lab manual. This manual is mandatory and must be brought to every session. 4 – Bring the following materials/instruments:
* Mechanical jaws, dentoforms and face masks * Fixed Prosthodontics Kit and Operative Dentistry Kit * Lab Bur block * Metal trays, bowls and spatula for alginate and gypsum * Handpiece and Dremel * Lab manual (from Bookstore) * Any other required items for impressions and model trimming 5 – Check the Course Outline and Schedule on UMLearn.
7 – Seating Plan for the lab is attached—please check your assigned station.
8 – Teams LINK for office hours (You can also access at UM Learn)
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First Lab Agenda:
* Set up your station according to the seating plan * Quick review of your student prosthodontic kit * Hands-on practice: Alginate impression, cast pouring, trimming, and duplicating casts Let’s work hard, learn together, and have fun along the way. I’m looking forward to a fantastic term with you all. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.
See you Friday at the Brass Lab!
Warm regards,
Dr. C. Fiuza Cristina.fiuza@umanitoba.camailto:Cristina.fiuza@umanitoba.ca Office: 226M Tel. (204) 789-3695
Presidents of the class - Please, confirm that the class received this email
Dr. Cristina Fiuza, DDS, MSc, PhD, Post-Doc
Senior Instructor
Division Head of Prosthodontics
Director of Undergraduate Digital Dentistry
Dr Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
[1565966932906]
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Room D226M – 780 Bannatyne Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada, R3E 0W2
Tel. 1-204-789-3695
Email: Cristina.Fiuza@umanitoba.camailto:Cristina.Fiuza@umanitoba.ca
