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Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry News Archive

Navnoor places her hand on her poster, which is pinned to a bulletin board. A judge is listening to her and looking at the poster.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Students’ research shines at dentistry poster competition

June 10, 2025 — 
Students and residents presented their findings at the annual Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry research poster competition.

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The X-ray shows the jaw and jaw joint implants.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM dental college team conducts Manitoba’s first jaw joint replacement surgery

June 9, 2025 — 
A car accident in 2013 damaged Kindra Finley’s jaw, leaving her in unbearable pain.

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person at a white podium speaking into a mic with two people flanking them on their left and right.

Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning

Outstanding graduating students celebrate the educators who shaped their success

May 21, 2025 — 
For the past 33 years, the Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception has provided an opportunity for each faculty and school to nominate one outstanding graduating student, who in turn chooses two teachers—one from their K–12 years and one from their time at the University of Manitoba.

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Two rows of dentistry students wear graduation caps and gowns.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Manitoba’s newest dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists graduate

May 16, 2025 — 
The accomplishments of Manitoba’s newest dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists were celebrated on the afternoon of May 15 at the Spring Convocation ceremony on the Bannatyne campus.

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Group of recipients with the UM President and Provost

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Honouring faculty excellence at UM

May 14, 2025 — 
On May 6, the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) hosted the Faculty Recognition Reception. The event honours recipients of teaching awards, community engagement awards, Merit Awards, and those granted Tenure.

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Five dental students pose for a photo. Dozens of dental instruments are laid out on a table in front of them. A Canadian flag is in the background and a sign that reads "Kindness in Action."

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Dental mission to Ecuador learning experience for soon-to-be dentists

April 28, 2025 — 
When Bryan Kwak was a UM undergraduate student, he sat in on a dental school info session that left a lasting impression. 

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Portrait of Dr. Dieter Schonwetter.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Family of four building life in new home thanks to Habitat Manitoba, Rady Faculty

April 11, 2025 — 
On March 28, a wide smile crossed Ifeyinwa’s face as Dr. Dieter Schonwetter handed her the keys to her new home. She was officially a homeowner.

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A dental specialist, wearing a mask and a light on her glasses, examines the inside of a patient's mouth.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

First-ever oral cancer screening pop-up clinic held on Fort Garry campus

April 9, 2025 — 
When Alexandra Moya learned there would be an oral cancer screening pop-up clinic on the Fort Garry campus, she signed up right away.

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Two dental students working on a mold of a mouth.

Donor Relations

A legacy of care

March 31, 2025 — 
From student to instructor to donor, Dr. Christopher Cottick continues to shape the future of dentistry in Manitoba

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Several copies of the new issue of RadyUM magazine are fanned out on a table.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New issue of RadyUM welcomes sixth college to Rady Faculty

March 10, 2025 — 
The latest issue of RadyUM magazine is available now, online and in print. The cover story introduces the new College of Community and Global Health – soon to be the sixth college encompassed by the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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