No Images? Click here Our latest edition of Alumni Connections is available The Fall/Winter 2019-2020 edition of Alumni Connections is now available online! The magazine features our 2019 Bulyea Cup recipient Dr. Bill Preshing; ADA&C Award winners Drs. Trudy & Blaine Aucoin and Dr. Les Campbell. We have a special feature on our Alumni who are now teaching in the clinics and giving back to the community and students. Enjoy these and many other articles in the edition! Brenda Hemmelgarn to take reins as new dean of the Faculty of Medicine & DentistryAn international reputation for excellence in research, a passion for mentorship and a deep well of front-line experience are just a few of the assets Brenda Hemmelgarn will bring to her new role as dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. “I am extremely excited for this opportunity,” she said. “I bring a lot of experience and innovative thinking to this new role, and I’m personally very closely aligned with the values at the University of Alberta. ‘For the public good’ in particular really resonates with me.” Pathways to Dentistry happening October 2 The Dental Students Association is pleased to announce the creation of “Pathways to Dentistry”. Pathways to Dentistry provides insight to prospective students on pursuing a career in dentistry while highlighting the various unique “pathways” we all took to get here. If you know anyone that may be interested in pursuing a career in dentistry or is still trying to figure things out they are more than welcome to come to the event. The first event will be held on October 2nd 2019 in ECHA L1-230 from 6-8pm. There is a sign up sheet linked to the Facebook page: “Pathways to Dentistry”. It’s free and refreshments and a light snack will be provided thanks to a generous donation from the DDS Class of 2019. If there’s anything else you’d like to know please don’t hesitate to send either Sama Banaei or Jhoyli Labrador-Stacey in DDS 2021 a message. Join CDE and stay up-to-date on what's happening Good news! Our Continuing Dental Education within the School of Dentistry is launching a monthly newsletter where you can get all the latest news on upcoming courses, trends in the profession, and the impact of learning out in the industry. You won’t want to miss it! To join the mailing list, click here. UAlberta SMILES is available on request for your patient waiting room Our latest edition of UAlberta SMILES is now available to read online. We've covered a variety of topics for our general public audience. Is lemon water good for your teeth? Why your doctor may ask you about your sex life? Read these and many others in the publication. If you would like to request a copy for your patient waiting area, please email cheryl.deslaurier@ualberta.ca Momentum is here The latest issue of Momentum is here. Momentum is the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry magazine and includes a round-up of amazing people and projects driving forward in our Faculty. While largely medicine-focused, you will get to know some of our student change-makers who are leading the charge to improve health globally, and meet our Momentum Drivers of the year—outstanding teams of researchers, educators and staff transforming people’s lives. |