The Research In Oral Health Student Presentations Showcase – the New Table Clinics
The 51st annual student presentation showcase will take place on March 26, 2021, 4:00-8:00 ADT. Formerly known as Table Clinics, this event now falls under … more
DENTAL STUDENTS
What Does it Mean to be a Woman in Dentistry?
What does it mean to be a woman in dentistry? It means that I acknowledge those that came before me and paved the way for … more
A Note From the President of the FCDSA
I would not be where I am today if it were not for the strong women role models who inspired me and encouraged me to … more
School-Based Dental Program Reduces Cavities by More Than 50 Percent
Study of nearly 7,000 elementary school students demonstrates success of school-based model and its potential to reduce health disparities and save federal dollars A school-based … more
Saliva of Dental Students at U of Manitoba to be Studied for COVID-19 Risks
The saliva of some students and staff at the University of Manitoba will be examined as part of a national study on occupational risks associated with COVID-19. The samples … more
Study Examines Occupational Risks Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rates, Transmission Risk, and Immunity in Dental Schools Across Canada
Dental and dental hygiene students and staff remain among the few groups on-site nearly daily at universities and colleges across Canada. Their continued presence on … more
Providing a Path into Health-Care Professions for African Nova Scotian Students
The COVID-19 pandemic presented some challenges for Promoting Leadership in health for African Nova Scotians (PLANS) to offer its regular camps for teens. But an … more
Scottish Dental Students Forced to Repeat a Year
All dental students in Scotland will have to repeat a year after their training was disrupted by Covid. Scotland’s dental schools said students had not … more
123Dentist Gives UBC Faculty of Dentistry $1.25 Million Reasons to Smile
123Dentist, Canada’s largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, is pleased to announce a $1.25 million donation to the University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry to advance the future of … more
Student Learning and Wellness Top Priority for This Year’s W.W. Wood Award Winner
The School of Dentistry is pleased to announce that dental hygiene associate professor Ava Chow is the recipient of the W.W. Wood Award. Ava Chow’s … more
Students Can Now Practise on Virtual Patients
Universal Simulation UK has launched their first affordable medical ‘flight simulator’, the Model T, which enables students to perform treatments on virtual patients. With the … more
Movember Brings Together Mo Bros & Mo Sistas
When most people think about Movember, they think of men growing moustaches. From what I have come to learn, it is much more than that. … more
New Business Education Club for Dental Students Debuted with Online Seminar
A new student-run organization at Schulich Dentistry is creating a space for dental students to learn about business and entrepreneurship opportunities within their future profession. … more
Breaking Down Barriers: U of T Faculty of Dentistry Builds Community with Student ‘Houses’
When the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry first closed its doors to all but essential emergency services, Ryan Schure wondered how the COVID-19 restrictions would affect students … more
Times Are A Changin’
“There is nothing permanent except change.” This is a quote I was introduced to at a young age, and it has stuck with me. It … more
A Note from the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Associations
At 26 years old, there are only a handful of moments in my life that I would define as “life-changing” to date – one of … more
Dentistry in a Time of Covid: What to Expect in the “New Normal”
Dentistry has faced more challenges in the last six months than in any similar span of time in history. A torrent of information about COVID-19 … more
How to Thrive as The New Kid on The Block!
Congratulations! You are a recent dental graduate who just got hired as the new associate to work with Dr. Wonderful and her team! It’s your … more
Considerations When Buying a Practice Post-COVID
This is undoubtedly a weird time to be finishing your final years of dental school. Uncertainty is everywhere around you. When will class return to … more
Work-Life Balance
The demands of student life are intense. Professionals programs like law, medicine, dentistry and dental hygiene require the devotion of a Tibetan monk, the physical … more