dentistry News Archive
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Mini-museums at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: A window into our past
March 20, 2017 —
Mini-museums at Rady Faculty of Health Sciences: A window into our past History marches on, but at the U of M it’s not forgotten. A look at UM’s history, artifacts and images through displays curated by faculty and staff.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Building hope: Habitat partner family receives “Key” to bright future
February 17, 2017 —
On February 15, 2017, the single mom and her two boys started a new chapter in their lives at a key ceremony celebrating the home built for her.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dental college helps patients in search of slumber
February 10, 2017 —
One of the key problems diagnosed by sleep studies is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The breathing disorder is characterized by loud snoring, frequent waking with a choking sensation, and excessive daytime sleepiness
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dentistry student wins awards for nanoparticle project
February 2, 2017 —
Three summers ago, dentistry student Chris Ward embarked on a research project to see whether magnetic nanoparticles could be used to carry drugs to the inside of teeth.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Rady Faculty strategic priorities highlighted at Town Hall
January 24, 2017 —
Interprofessional education and Indigenous initiatives were strong themes as the dean and vice-deans of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences presented updates on strategic priorities at a Town Hall on Jan. 19
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Global: Hundreds of Winnipeg refugees given free dental care
November 7, 2016 —
The ‘Open Wide’ event was hosted by the Manitoba Dental Association and the University of Manitoba College of Dentistry.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Dentistry and dental hygiene alumni honoured at awards gala
October 17, 2016 —
On September 23 the College of Dentistry co-hosted an annual celebration of alumni, presenting awards to two Alumni of Distinction. The sold-out awards evening also featured a tribute to the Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Classes of 1966,
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Engaging in our Community: First year students learn about the neighbourhood and each other
September 22, 2016 —
For first-year students in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, a steep learning curve is something that’s to be expected. The Engaging in our Community #RFHScollaborate event at Bannatyne campus held last week helped these students by supporting them to learn more about each other while also discovering more about their local neighbourhood
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Family trio aiming for dental dynasty
September 9, 2016 —
The smiles of one Winnipeg family couldn’t have been brighter as they watched two siblings and a cousin don inaugural white coats at this year’s Opening Assembly for the College of Dentistry and School of Dental Hygiene in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
New dentistry students to receive training that mimics real practice
September 8, 2016 —
This year’s incoming classes of future dentists and dental hygienists will get hands-on training through an innovative education model that closely resembles real-world general dentistry practice.