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Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry News Archive

Headshots of Dr. Heinz Scherle and Cindy Isaak-Ploegman.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Distinguished dentist and dental hygienist to be honoured by peers

September 4, 2024 — 
Two UM alumni will be honoured for their distinguished careers in dentistry and dental hygiene at a gala on Sept. 27 at the Fort Garry Hotel.

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Cover of RadyUM magazine shows nursing students in a virtual reality lab.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

New issue of RadyUM dives into the RadyVerse

August 2, 2024 — 
The cover story of the new issue of RadyUM magazine highlights the recent launch of RadyVerse, an initiative that is expanding the use of virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence and machine learning across the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences.

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Dr. Hoda Hosseini sits on a dental chair. A 3D image of teeth and gums is on a screen next to her.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Caring Collaborator

July 22, 2024 — 
The first professional experience that Hoda Hosseini [DMD/06, M.Dent/12] had after dental school made her wonder whether she had chosen the right career.

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Kathy Yerex leans on a dental chair in the UM dental school's clinic.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Oral Biology & Beyond

July 18, 2024 — 
Kathy Yerex [B.Sc./02, Dip.D.Hyg./04, M.Sc./21] would like to see more dental hygienists follow her lead and enter the world of research.

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Camila Oda Jallime standing next to her research poster in brodie atrium

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Grad students showcase their health research, network at annual event on Bannatyne

July 8, 2024 — 
More than 180 graduate students presented their work in a poster competition, networked with colleagues and mentors, heard from innovative speakers and were recognized for their accomplishments through awards presentations during this years’ annual Manitoba Student Health Research Forum (MSHRF), June 17-19.  “This year it was bigger and better,” said Dr. Samantha Pauls

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Portrait of Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis reappointed dean of Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry

July 3, 2024 — 
Dr. Peter Nickerson, vice-provost (health sciences) and dean, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, is pleased to announce that Dr. Anastasia Kelekis-Cholakis has been reappointed dean, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, effective July 1, 2024 for a five-year term.

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Group photo of faculty at the 2024 Faculty Recognition Reception

Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

Recognizing faculty excellence

June 6, 2024 — 
On May 21, over 30 faculty were recognized for exceptional teaching, research and service at a reception held at Marshall McLuhan in UMSU University Centre.

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Top of their class

May 30, 2024 — 
Meet the Spring 2024 Governor General medal winners

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Dentist helping patient

Donor Relations

GreenShield grant helps increase dental access for at-risk populations

May 7, 2024 — 
The GreenShield grant not only allowed UM's Centre for Community Oral Health to address barriers many populations face when seeking dental care but also to purchase new equipment.

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Eight kids pose for the photo holding helium-filled balloons. A dental student stands with them.

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

UM children’s dental outreach program marks 25 years of caring for inner-city kids

April 30, 2024 — 
For the past 25 years, thousands of inner-city children have received the dental care they needed thanks to a partnership between the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry and the Winnipeg School Division.

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