Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry News Archive
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Dentistry students present studies at Research Day
May 12, 2021 —
Three years of hard work and sacrifice culminated in Dr. Rohan Kirtane winning first prize at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry Research Day. The effort the master of science in orthodontics student put into his research project paid off.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM alumnus creates first endowed dentistry lectureship
April 26, 2021 —
William Pope [M.D./70, LL.B/97] wanted to do something special for his wife Dr. Elizabeth Tippett Pope’s 75th birthday so he established a lectureship at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry in her name that will carry on her ideals for years to come.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Hygienist with Heart
February 17, 2021 —
Dental hygiene alumna Donna Scott, who practises in Yukon, is a passionate advocate for oral care access who says a key lesson of her career is "Don't judge."
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Nine grad students receive Rady Faculty Dean’s Prize
February 12, 2021 —
The Dean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize was awarded to nine exceptional graduate students in 2020.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Making a good impression: Digital dentistry revolutionizes scanning
February 4, 2021 —
Students in the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry will use digital technology for the first time to create dental impressions of patients visiting the undergraduate clinic
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Explore health-related graduate programs at virtual Open House
February 3, 2021 —
The Graduate Studies Open House for health sciences programs at UM is being offered via Zoom this year, promising an introduction to a wealth of master’s and PhD degree opportunities.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Saliva samples from UM dental personnel to aid COVID-19 research
January 27, 2021 —
Students, faculty and support staff in dentistry and dental hygiene at UM will soon be asked to contribute their saliva to a research study of COVID-19 at Canada’s 10 dental schools.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM partners with Indigenous communities to reduce kids’ tooth decay
November 2, 2020 —
A research project that will strive to reduce the high rate of early childhood tooth decay among First Nations and Métis children in Manitoba has been awarded a grant of nearly $1.5 million
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Open wide for equity
October 20, 2020 —
UM alumnus Dr. Carlos Quiñonez, a leading advocate for dental policy reform, says it’s time for Canada to introduce a national dental plan to make access more equitable.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
UM welcomes new class of future dentists and dental hygienists
October 9, 2020 —
The Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry's Opening Assembly has taken place annually since the late 1950s, but this year was unique.