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Clinic Update - 17 Nov 2025
by Trenna Reeve 16 Nov '25

16 Nov '25

Dental and Dental Hygiene Students: Please review with following updates and reminders: 1. Axium * if you plan an incorrect treatment then you need to copy the treatment plan in its entirety, make the necessary edits/corrections, delete the old treatment plan and have it signed for by the patient. 2. Pre-authorizations * Send an email on OUTLOOK (not axiUm) to your PCC with all information regarding the treatment you need to pre-authorize. * Students must familiarize themselves with 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… * Students must indicate 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. 3. Patient check-in/Patient check-out * Before checking out your patient at the front desk, ensure you have obtained a swipe for the treatment code provided during the current clinic session. If not then have your patient have a seat in the waiting room and you must return to clinic to find your instructor and have your procedure codes swiped. * If it takes you multiple appointments to complete a single treatment code, then that treatment code should be entered as in process for each of the sessions until it is completed. Treatment codes can be In processed multiple times and are required to reflect each appointment date that the student continues with the treatment. At each clinical session you must enter a treatment code that reflects care that was provided for that session even if it is incompleted. 4. Treatment plan timings * Dental hygiene students should not be scheduling patients until a comprehensive treatment plan has been completed. Communicate with the assigned dental student to coordinate timings to ensure the treatment plan is completed before you schedule the patient for hygiene care. If this is not possible your options are to have the treatment plan completed by the D4 on Hygiene Recall with you or speak to the front desk PCCs and they will look at scheduling the patient for a treatment plan. 5. Radiology * Ensure you have completed the radiology request form and procedure codes for any planned radiographic images and have this approved before bringing your patient to radiology. All radiology requests must be approved by a dental instructor or for those on DH Recall, by the floor lead. * CBCTs will not be fee waivered if they are for diagnostic purposes. If a CBCT is required to help diagnosis or treatment plan it will not be fee waivered. A CBCT may be considered to be fee waived is if it is needed during endodontic therapy to assess ongoing treatment (determine if student has ledged/perforated, missed a canal). Please discuss the cost of CBCT imaging with your patient prior to imaging. * Generally, all CBCTs on the main clinic floor should be for endodontic purposes only. When working with the endodontist if it is felt that a CBCT is required then this will need to be discussed with the patient (fee vs. payment) and then discussed and approved by the floor lead. * If a CBCT has been completed for any reason the radiographic report must be completed with the endodontist first, then forwarded to Dr. Sunil Mutalik for overall review. Have a great week. 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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Available PM slots for the week of Nov.17 - Nov.20
by Elaine Ferrer 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

Hello Class, Does anyone have a PM appointment available next week to see a patient? Please let me know and I can assign. Kind regards, 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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Available AM slots for week of ( Nov.17-20th) 117642
by Elaine Ferrer 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

Hello Class, Is anyone available to see a patient next week in the morning? Please let me know and I can assign. Thank you! 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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Safety supports on Bannatyne Campus and at HSC
by Rady Communications 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

Safety supports on Bannatyne Campus and at HSC At the University of Manitoba, safety is our first priority for all our faculty, staff and students and UM Security Services has implemented a number of additional safety protocols in addition to our existing Safe Walk and Safe Ride programs working in collaboration with Shared Health and Health Sciences Centre. Shared Health held consultations with its staff and learners and has launched a number of initiatives to address safety concerns for staff, learners, patients and visitors. These have included on-site police presence, decreased access points and increased AI weapon detectors. As well, Shared Health recently introduced a new safety app and is continuing to work with Gord Perrier, director of UM Security on shared initiatives. This free mobile app, Shared Health Safe<https://sharedhealthmb.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=76176e8d6fa5d842d3…> is available for both iOS and Android phones, and is available to all Shared Health staff effective immediately. Users of the app will receive all HSC Hold and Secure notifications directly to their phone. The app includes a direct contact to HSC Security which allows the ability to request a HSC Safe Walk/Ride, and a personal alarm, among other features. To download the app, please click here<https://sharedhealthmb.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=76176e8d6fa5d842d3…> Shared Health has also increased security patrols in the tunnels/campus and improved panic alarm signage in the tunnels including a map<https://hsc.mb.ca/files/map-tunnels.pdf> indicating the location of panic alarms in the tunnel system. For more information, visit the HSC Safety website<https://hsc.mb.ca/patients-and-visitors/safety/>. The University of Manitoba Security Services <https://umanitoba.ca/security/> department has implemented many safety initiatives to improve safety and security on campus. UM Safe App The app sends safety alerts and provides instant access to campus safety resources. UM Safe for iOS<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/um-safe/id1491182847> UM Safe for Android<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cutcom.apparmor.umanitoba…> Safe Walk<https://umanitoba.ca/security/um-safe#safe-walk> Request a Safe Walk by calling 204-789-3330 The Safe Walk program operates 24 hours a day/seven days a week and can be requested by students, staff and visitors of the UM community. Security Services will accompany an individual on foot from one university location to another university location, to their vehicle or to the bus stop in the Safe Walk boundaries listed below. Safe Walk Service Boundaries *Tecumseh Street to the West *Elgin Avenue to the North *Furby Street to the East *Notre Dame Avenue to the South Safe Ride<https://umanitoba.ca/security/um-safe#safe-ride> Request a Safe Ride by calling 204-789-3330 The Safe Ride program operates daily (Monday-Friday) until midnight. For the Safe Ride, Security Services will pick up a student, faculty or staff member on campus and deliver that person by van to their vehicle within our Safe Ride boundaries, listed below. Safe Ride Service Boundaries: * North to Logan Ave * South to Sargent Ave * West to McPhillips Street and Banning Street * East to Isabel Ave For more information, please visit the UM Security Services website<https://umanitoba.ca/security/>. [University of Manitoba logo. Text reads "UM. Rady Faculty of Health Sciences."] [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 Rady Faculty of Health Sciences 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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Amazon IPE Opportunity: Applications for May 2026
by Laura MacDonald 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

Hello, On behalf of Lisa Mendez, Collaborative Health Care Practice Lead, Office of Interprofessional Collaboration (OIPC), RFHS, I am letting you know of an IPE opportunity in the Amazon taking place May 1-10, 2026. More information can be found on the OIPC website: https://umanitoba.ca/health-sciences/student-experience/interprofessional-c… Here is the application form for the Amazon: https://forms.office.com/r/aUN8CmtCYL . This application will be open until November 23rd. Additionally, there will be opportunity to participate in the spring/summer in Nidinawemaaganag, an interprofessional community engagement with an Indigenous community (Manitoba). You will find description of this opportunity on the OIPC website (link above). Sincerely, 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@01DC523A.63945AC0] 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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Open Slot for Monday. Nov.10.2025
by Elaine Ferrer 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

Hello All, Would anyone be available to see a patient on Monday, Nov.10.2025? Please let me know ASAP! Thank you! 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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Award
by Denise Krebs 06 Nov '25

06 Nov '25

To the Dent 4's I just wanted to express my sincere thankfulness and honor to each and every one of you for the surprising and humbling award. I actually went to the deans office to see if it was real. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart . I was very overwhelmed and grateful for this amazing award. I really do appreciate each of you and you make coming to work worth it. It is so rewarding watching each of you grow and become the amazing clinicians that you will be. I know you will be 'Ready Ready' for the next chapter of your lives. Thank you again... Sincerely, Denise Krebs

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FW: Dental Grad Job Posting
by Jean Lyon 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

Good morning Please see ad attached for a position in Brandon 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 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. -----Original Message----- From: Westman Dental <admin(a)wmdg.ca> Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 10:29 AM To: Jean Lyon <jean.lyon(a)umanitoba.ca> Subject: Dental Grad Job Posting Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Good morning Jean, I hope you are having a good start to your week. We have a Full Time Dentist spot available at our Clinic and we are hoping one of your Grads will be interested. Would you be able to email this job posting to your Dental Student's that are graduating please? Please let me know if this is possible or if you have any questions. Thank you and have a great day! Darla Tokaryk Office Manager West Man Dental Group 204-728-9540

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REVISED FINAL D4 Fall Exam Schedule
by Susan Petras 29 Oct '25

29 Oct '25

Hello D4, we had some students express concern regarding exams scheduled outside of the exam period and the conflicts that they resulted in with internal or external rotations (including one on a Northern rotation). As a result, the DDSS 4150 exam scheduled for November 28th from 8:00 to 8:50 am and the DENT 4240 Exam Scheduled for December 2, 2-4 pm, needed to be re-scheduled due to time conflicts with rotations. Note that both patient care needs as well as your clinical experience time was a factor in the decision to make these changes. Please see attached the REVISED D4 Fall Exam Schedule. Adjustments have been made to UM Learn. 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@01DC48B7.8A4FC190] (204) 789-3484 Susan.Petras(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Susan.Petras@umanitoba.ca>

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Needles for local anaesthesia
by James Ksionzyk 24 Oct '25

24 Oct '25

There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding. When you are doing a mandibular block you should always be using long needles. Dispensary has 25 Longs available. You will not get local if the needle does not contact bone. If a short needle breaks it can be a multi hour surgery under general anaesthetic to retrieve it. The patient is unlikely to notice a difference between a 25 and 27 gauge needle and the 25 is less likely to deflect. We are never ever ever getting back together or using short needles for mandibular blocks. Have a good weekend 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 one has.

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