April 2026 - Dentistry-year4 - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

MDA Verification of Graduation
by Susan Petras 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Hello D4, As the year wraps up, please do not send an e-mail request to the Dean to provide a letter to the MDA to verify your graduation. This process is automatic with the College. We send a letter with all student names verifying Graduation after Dentistry College Council approves the grad lists on May 5th in the afternoon. I send a letter to the MDA shortly after approvals are done. I have not seen the licensure package this year from the MDA but there is generally a need to provide a letter of reference from a Faculty member. This is separate from the Dean's verification of graduation and if you are wishing to ask the Dean for one of these, please contact her directly. If you are planning on registering with another dental licensing body (another province) you will need to send me an e-mail request to send them a letter of confirmation of graduation and any form they may require confirming graduation. I will send out letters directly to the licensing body after May 5th. I also send a confirmation to the NDEB of graduation (after May 5th). They normally send out certificates around the date of Convocation. Please ensure that you update your mailing address with the NDEB via their portal. If you used a more formal (official) name for your NDEB application than what is on our Class list, please let me know so that our list matches theirs and confirmation of graduation goes smoothly. If you need to order a transcript, please see the following website for information on the process. Note that you may want to wait until closer to convocation to order one as the date of graduation does not get added on until certain verification processes happen in the Registrar's Office. https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/transcripts Happy Spring! 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@01DCD3FF.4BC623F0] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca>

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REPLY REQUIRED: Class of 2026 Grad Breakfast
by Dawn Silva 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Hi All, Thank you to those that have replied to the message below...if you haven't replied, please do so ASAP. Thank you! Dawn From: Dawn Silva <Dawn.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dawn.Silva@umanitoba.ca>> Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:31:29 PM To: Dentistry-Year4(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dentistry-Year4@lists.umanitoba.ca> <dentistry-year4(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:dentistry-year4@lists.umanitoba.ca>>; dental-hygiene-year3(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:dental-hygiene-year3@lists.umanitoba.ca> <dental-hygiene-year3(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:dental-hygiene-year3@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Cc: Bernadette Franco <Bernadette.Franco(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Bernadette.Franco@umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [Dentistry-year4] REPLY REQUIRED: Class of 2026 Grad Breakfast Dear Dentistry & Dental Hygiene Class of 2026: The Manitoba Dental Association and Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry/School of Dental Hygiene will be honoring you at a breakfast to celebrate your graduation on Monday, June 1, 2026: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Avenue, Southside main floor Breakfast/speeches start at 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:30) You will each be delegated four seats which are for you plus three guests to attend. If you don't plan on using all four of your seats, please let me know. I will have a 'Wait List' for those wanting extra seats. If you would like to be placed on a 'Wait List', please email me to inform me as it will be 'first come-first served'. It is very important to let me know if you will not be using all your seats (do not tell another student they may have yours) as there will be a seating plan and the tables will consist of eight. Please inform me of any allergies/sensitivities that you or your guests may have. Also, if there are going to be children that require a highchair seated with you, please inform me as it will be accommodated. As soon as you know how many people will be accompanying you, please inform me @ Dawn.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dawn.Silva@umanitoba.ca> This is an important step to ensure that we have enough to eat, as well. Congratulations and thank you for your continued cooperation! Dawn Silva Assistant to the Dean & Associate Dean (Research) Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba D113-780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3E 0W2 Tel: 204-480-1355 Email: Dawn.Silva(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Dawn.Silva@umanitoba.ca> [cid:image001.png@01DCC2B0.5746C280]

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UM Student Outcomes Survey: Share Your Experience
by John Perry 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Good morning D4 and DH3 students, The University of Manitoba (UM) is committed to building a vibrant and thriving community that leads change for a better Manitoba and world. As part of that commitment, we regularly seek feedback from our students and graduates. To support this work, UM is working with a Canadian research firm, R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd., to conduct the UM Student Outcomes Survey. This survey gathers your perspectives on your academic program and the quality of education you received. You should have received an email from Malatest between March 20-23 inviting you to participate. I encourage you to take a few minutes to complete it-your voice truly matters. Your input will help strengthen UM programs and better support future students. If you have already completed the survey, please disregard this message. All survey responses will be kept strictly confidential and used only for institutional improvement. If you have any questions about the purpose or legitimacy of the survey, please contact UM at vprovosttl(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:vprovosttl@umanitoba.ca>. Thank you for your time and for helping us continue to provide a high-quality education experience for our students. Sincerely, 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@01DCD3C0.6D460840]

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Dispositions
by Elaine Ferrer 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

Hello Class, Clearance is upon us and I will only be accepting disposition sheets until the end of day today. After today, we will have to discuss those patients on your list during clearance. I will be working on the Clearance dispositions Excel sheets for you to COMPLETELY fill out in preparation for our clearance meeting starting May.01st. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Elaine Ferrer Patient Care Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba [1578502983199] Clinical Support Services D126A -780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 email: elaine.ferrer(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elaine.ferrer@umanitoba.ca> Tel: 1-204-789-3450

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Lavender Graduation 2026 - An Invitation to Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry 2SLGBTQIA+ Grads
by Dawn Silva 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

Hello, Lavender Graduation<https://lavendergraduationlegacyproject.org/about-us/> is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor queer and trans students to acknowledge their achievements and contributions as they graduate their degrees. The Lavender Graduation Ceremony was created by Dr. Ronni Sanlo, a lesbian who was denied the opportunity to attend the graduations of her children because of her sexual orientation. In response, she organized the first Lavender Graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan in 1995. Since 1995, Lavender Graduation ceremonies have happened across North America, most predominantly in the United States. In 2018, McGill University made history when it became the first post-secondary institution outside of the United States to host a Lavender Graduation. Since 2024, the Queer & Trans Graduate Student Group has hosted a Lavender Graduation ceremony at the University of Manitoba. At this ceremony, grads from all post-secondary institutions in Manitoba who are 2SLGBTQIA+ are welcome to attend and be celebrated for their accomplishments. Students who have graduated in the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 or will be graduating in Summer 2026/Fall 2026 are welcome to be a graduate this ceremony. This ceremony is symbolic in nature and no parchments are conferred. I would greatly appreciate if you could share this information with students in your college. Grads can register using the QR code in the attached image of via this link: https://forms.gle/qNwm8KKxyDGrKn89A We also invite faculty and staff to attend the ceremony to join in celebrating these students. Faculty and staff members who would like to attend are asked to e-mail me so I can add them to the count so that we can order the appropriate amount of food. Thank you! Mikayla Hunter, MSc Pronouns: She/They (learn why this is important<https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/community-and-partners#section-14>) Fellow, SPECTRUM<https://www.spectrum-mb.ca/> Research Assistant, MEGAN-CAN Founding President, Queer & Trans Graduate Student Group PhD Candidate, Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba [cid:a1e38be0-b7b1-4c5a-98fb-77e009fe2090] [cid:ba878d11-9f80-463c-b9be-9451d323ef9e] Recent publications: Smith, Emily; Hunter, Mikayla; Thacker, Chelsea. (November 2025). What We Heard: Patient and Provider Perspectives on the 2020 Health Care for Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Nonconforming People: Guidelines for the Northwest Territories<https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61ddfdd7c9b8ee39bdb30b57/t/695d80200…>. Northern Mosaic Network. Stirling, M., Bourque, M. A., Hunter, M., Queenan, J., Ludwig, C., Ristock, J., Harrison, L., Ross‐White, A., Nickel, N. C., Schultz, A., Banerji, V., Gahagan, J., & Mahar, A. (2025). A scoping review mapping trans* and gender diverse people’s representation in cancer research. Cancer Medicine, 14(15). https://doi-org.uml.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/cam4.70774. Hunter, Mikayla; Tennent, Pauline; Ciceron, Angela. 2025. “Pride in Health 2024 Art Catalogue<https://chrr.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Pride-in-Health-2024-Art-Catal…>.” Centre for Human Rights Research. July 22, 2025. Hunter, Mikayla. 2025. “Bill 43 – the Human Rights Code Amendment Act, Adding Gender Expression as a Protected Characteristic<https://chrr.info/blog/reflection/bill-43-the-human-rights-code-amendment-a…>.” Centre for Human Rights Research. June 6, 2025. Osei-Yeboah, E., Hinds, A., Grift, J., Isaak, C., Hunter, M., Bonnycastle, M., Mignone, J. & Sherred, R. E. (2024). Indigenous Peoples’ Experiences of Homelessness: A Mixed Methods Study in Winnipeg<https://endhomelessnesswinnipeg.ca/wp-content/uploads/SHSISR-Report-digital…>. End Homelessness Winnipeg. Hunter, M., Lea, G. W., Hasan, S. M., Archibald, M., Rieger, K., West, C., & Kreindler, S. A. (2024). “Enough reality that you took it seriously, enough humour that you kept watching”: a qualitative analysis of student reception of Larry Saves the Canadian healthcare system. Arts & Health, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/17533015.2024.2442910 Courtney, K. L., Davison, K. S., Hunter, M., Watson, A., & Crawford, J. (2024). Gender harmony: A case for nursing informatics<https://ebooks.iospress.nl/doi/10.3233/SHTI240190>. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. https://doi.org/10.3233/shti240190 I respectfully acknowledge that the University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anisininew, Dakota Oyate and Dene peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. I respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, I acknowledge the harms of the past that continue into the present, and I dedicate myself to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of Reconciliation and collaboration

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Open slots for last week of clinic
by Elaine Ferrer 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

Hello All, Does anyone have any available slots this week to see patients? Please let me know ASAP. Sincerely Elaine Ferrer Patient Care Coordinator Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba [1578502983199] Clinical Support Services D126A -780 Bannatyne Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W2 email: elaine.ferrer(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elaine.ferrer@umanitoba.ca> Tel: 1-204-789-3450

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GenMix AI – All-in-One Video & Image Generation Platform
by support＠genmix.ai 17 Apr '26

17 Apr '26

GenMix is an innovative AI-driven platform designed to simplify the process of creating high-quality videos and images. Whether you're a content creator, marketer, or business, GenMix empowers you to produce professional-grade visual content without the need for complex software or technical expertise. Web URL: https://genmix.ai/

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Completion Clinic 2026
by Trenna Reeve 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

D4 Class, Completion clinic will run from 27 April to 01 May. During this time, you will remain responsible for your patient pool with the expectation that you will use this time to complete the insertion of outstanding removable or fixed prosthesis and follow up recalls for your patients to help ensure they will be as stable as possible until we resume clinic again in the fall. The group of students who attended the mission trip will be holding sessions throughout the week to manage urgent care, screening, and limited denture adjustments for the greater college patients. They are not in clinic to complete your denture recalls or patient follow-up. If you would like to be assigned a chair in the Main Clinic during completion clinic you will need to send Katalina and myself an email with the following information: * Date and session (AM or PM) you required a chair * Patient(s) you will be seeing during this session * What treatment you will be completing during each session Clinic chairs will only be available during regular D4 clinic time, and they are limited so only request what you need. Schedule your patient for the start of the clinic session 8:30am and 1:30pm - no sleeping in and starting a denture recall at 11am. Any questions let me know. 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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SoundboardMax: A Fun and Flexible Online Soundboard Platform
by soundboardmax.com＠gmail.com 14 Apr '26

14 Apr '26

Introduction: Discover the Power of a Modern Soundboard In today’s digital world, a soundboard is more than just a collection of audio clips-it’s a tool for entertainment, creativity, and expression. https://soundboardmax.com/ stands out as a dynamic platform that offers users instant access to a massive library of sounds, from viral memes to iconic quotes. Whether you’re streaming, chatting with friends, or creating content, SoundboardMax makes it easy to add humor and personality to any moment. What Is SoundboardMax and How Does It Work? SoundboardMax is a web-based platform that allows users to play a wide variety of sound clips directly from their browser. There’s no need to download software or install apps—everything is accessible instantly online. With just a click, users can trigger sounds for fun, reactions, or content creation. The platform is designed with simplicity in mind, making it suitable for both casual users and content creators looking for quick audio effects. A Diverse Collection of Sounds at Your Fingertips One of the biggest strengths of SoundboardMax is its extensive and ever-growing library. The platform organizes sounds into multiple categories, helping users quickly find exactly what they need. These categories include: Meme and viral audio clips Sound effects for reactions and transitions Anime and gaming sounds Movie and TV quotes Random and humorous audio snippets This variety ensures that there’s something for everyone, no matter your interests or purpose. No Installation Required: Instant Accessibility Unlike traditional soundboard tools, SoundboardMax operates entirely in your browser. This means: No downloads or installations Fast and easy access from any device Compatibility with most modern browsers This convenience makes it especially appealing for users who want a quick and hassle-free experience. “Unblocked” Access for Maximum Convenience A notable feature of SoundboardMax is its claim of being “unblocked,” meaning it can be accessed even on restricted networks such as schools or workplaces. While accessibility may vary depending on network policies, the platform is designed to remain widely available without requiring additional tools like VPNs or proxies. Useful Features That Enhance User Experience SoundboardMax doesn’t just provide sounds-it also includes features that improve usability: Search functionality to quickly locate specific clips Favorites system to save frequently used sounds Sharing options to send clips to friends or communities Regular updates with trending and new audio content These features make the platform more interactive and personalized. Creative Uses for SoundboardMax SoundboardMax can be used in a variety of ways, including: Enhancing live streams or gaming sessions Adding humor to voice chats or calls Creating engaging social media content Producing videos with sound effects Its versatility makes it a valuable tool for both entertainment and creative projects. Important Considerations Before Using While SoundboardMax is convenient and fun, there are a few things users should keep in mind: Copyright and usage rights: Some sounds may not be cleared for commercial use, so it’s important to review terms if you plan to monetize content Audio quality: Although many clips are high quality, some may vary Network restrictions: “Unblocked” access is not guaranteed on all networks Being aware of these factors helps ensure a smooth and responsible experience. Final Thoughts: A Go-To Platform for Sound Enthusiasts SoundboardMax offers a simple yet powerful way to explore and use audio clips online. With its large library, user-friendly interface, and instant accessibility, it’s an excellent choice for anyone looking to incorporate sound into their digital activities. Whether you’re having fun or creating content, SoundboardMax delivers an engaging and convenient soundboard experience.

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Link to the Smile design template from Dr Rihal's lecture
by Asmaa Haimeur 13 Apr '26

13 Apr '26

Hello everyone, Please find below a link to the SmileDesign Templates mentioned by Dr Rihal during his lecture on Digital Dentistry in General Practice (March 31th) Have a great week. Dr Haimeur [opengraph-content-icon-folder-dropbox-landscape.png]<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9zredpkx8o103m3tjwydx/h?rlkey=9jpigudulx1vtp…> RDD-Smile Templates<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9zredpkx8o103m3tjwydx/h?rlkey=9jpigudulx1vtp…> dropbox.com<https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9zredpkx8o103m3tjwydx/h?rlkey=9jpigudulx1vtp…> On Mar 20, 2026, at 7:07 AM, Asmaa Haimeur <Asmaa.Haimeur(a)umanitoba.ca> wrote: Dear Dr Rihal, This is a reminder that you are scheduled to lecture the D4 class on Digital Dentistry in General Clinical Practice Tuesday March 31th, 1-2:50 in D016, Hamilton. If you are interested in delivering the lecture via Zoom, please let us know. We would be happy to provide you with a Zoom link and inform the students about the change in lecture format. Thank you for sharing your expertise with our students, it is greatly appreciated. Please let us know if you have any questions. Regards, Asmaa Haimeur & Tony Nowakowski DENT 4232-GP Seminars course co-coordinators <Mail Attachment.ics>

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