/dentistry/taxonomy/term/300/all en /dentistry/article/jim-lund-dental-clinic-doubles-its-capacity <p>May 7 marked the reopening of the Jim Lund Clinic at Welcome Hall Mission, after a renovation project doubling the number of treatment chairs to meet the clinic’s growing needs. We are grateful for our partnership with Welcome Hall Mission, who shares our values and mission to provide essential dental care to all members in the community regardless of financial means or background, and for the major gift from GreenShield whom without this expansion would have not been possible.</p> Tue, 14 May 2024 20:24:30 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3300 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news-students/making-difference-little-burgundy-community-0 <p>The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences and Welcome Hall Mission joined forces to host an oral health awareness event on May 4 at Tyndale St-Georges Community Center in Little Burgundy. Over 40 families from the area and members of the community centre took part. The event featured four stations on oral cancer awareness, an oral cancer self-detecting tips workshop, best oral hygiene practices, and nutritional guidance for maintaining healthy teeth.</p> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:44:08 +0000 cassandre.leynaert@mcgill.ca 3114 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news/dr-frances-power-winner-2022-cda-oral-health-promotion-award <p>Congratulations to Assistant Professor Dr. Frances Power, winner of the 2022 Oral Health Promotion Award of the Canadian Dental Association (CDA)! The award was announced during the CDA’s annual general meeting in April 2023. The award recognizes individuals or organizations who have improved the oral health of Canadians through oral health promotion which can include creating public health policy or supportive environments, strengthening community action, developing personal skills, and/or increasing the prevention of oral diseases and disorders.</p> Wed, 17 May 2023 21:53:32 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3103 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news/new-division-director-and-co-director-community-based-dental-services-and-public-health <p>Dr. Hermina Harnagea and Dr. Pascaline Kengne Talla have been named as the new Director and Associate Director of the Division of Community-Based Dental Services and Public Health at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences. Dr. Harnagea succeeds Dr. Frances Power, who served as the inaugural Director since the division's inception. I wish to take this opportunity to express our thanks to Dr. Power for her exceptional work in fostering the growth and success of the division.</p> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:21:18 +0000 jennifer.timmons@mcgill.ca 3088 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news/incoming-dmd-student-janelle-brown-walkus-wins-prestigious-mccall-macbain-scholarship <p>Former ���ϲ����� grad (BSc’ 18) and incoming DMD student Janelle Brown-Walkus has been awarded a <a href="https://www.mccallmacbain.org/">McCall MacBain Scholarship</a>, Canada’s first leadership-based scholarship for master’s and professional studies.</p> <p>The scholarship provides mentorship, coaching, a leadership curriculum, and full funding for a master’s or professional program at ���ϲ�����. The funding covers the program’s tuition and fees, as well as a living stipend of $2,000 per month.</p> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:37:19 +0000 Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences 2923 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community/jim-lund-dental-clinic-increases-capacity-new-government-funding <p><img alt="Students practicing at the Jim Lund Dental Clinic" height="433" width="650" class="file-original no-float" src="/dentistry/files/dentistry/dentaloutreach2.jpg" /></p> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:03:17 +0000 Brenna Kaukonen & David Leblanc 2852 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community/winter-outreach-event-returns-tradition <p>During this time of uncertainty and restriction, we feel thankful that the Winter Outreach Event was still able to take place this year. The Chinese dinner at the Imperial Restaurant was an evening to remember filled with delicious food, laughter, music and gathering of the ���ϲ����� dental community. It was also a return to tradition. Throughout the years, the Winter Outreach organizers have explored various event formats, from galas to nights at the museum.</p> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 17:00:09 +0000 Winter Outreach Event Organizing Team 2616 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-community-students/run-outreach-2019 <p>On the morning of Saturday, September 21st, Mont-Royal didn't seem all that much different. Dozens of people were either running or walking through the trails—often times with pups in tow. But on that day, over 100 people ran with a purpose, and with helping their community in mind.</p> Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:37:06 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2557 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news/dentistry-receives-eagle-spirit-science-futures-campers <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/eaglespiritacademy/">Eagle Spirit Science Futures</a> is a bridge platform for Indigenous youth to connect with health professions at ���ϲ����� University.</p> <p>Every year, campers come to ���ϲ����� for a 6-day retreat, during which they learn about the various health and science programs offered at the university. On day 2 of their 6-day retreat, campers visited the Dentistry Simulation Lab, where volunteers from the Faculty introduced them to the dental profession.</p> Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:34:57 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2538 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-students/special-olympics-quebec-mcgill-dentistry <p>As per tradition, <a href="http://www.olympiquesspeciauxquebec.ca/en/index.sn">Special Olympics Quebec </a>partnered with the ���ϲ����� University Faculty of Dentistry to host a day of special activities for children with special needs. After games, clinic visits, the group enjoyed a zumba class and wrapped the day up with a group photo! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/mcgilldentistry/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10157885151558676"><strong>Be sure to check out all the photos from the day.</strong></a></p> Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:03:46 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2521 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-community-faculty-news/spreading-healthy-smiles <p><a href="https://www.ohth.ca/"><strong>Oral Health, Total Health</strong></a> (OHTH) is a non-profit organization with various chapters across Canada, with the goal of giving dental health care student and professionals the chance to advocate, educate, and improve the oral health care of persons with special needs. ���ϲ����� Dentistry has proudly participated in OHTH’s annual “Sharing Smiles Day” for the past 8 years.</p> Tue, 21 May 2019 17:45:18 +0000 Sahar Zamani 2494 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/alumni-community-faculty-news-research-students/dr-feine-receives-honorary-doctorate-universite-laval <h3>At Unversité Laval, like other universities, Honorary doctorates are presented to people whose accomplishments are considered remarkable and exemplary. </h3> <p><a href="https://www.ulaval.ca/en/about-us/awards-and-distinctions/universite-laval-honorary-doctorates/2019/jocelyne-sheila-feine.html"><i>From Université Laval:</i></a></p> Mon, 13 May 2019 13:43:07 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2491 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news-students/dentistry-receives-jeunesexplo-interns-day <p>On April 11, a group of Montreal highschoolers came to the dental clinics and pre-clinical laboratories at ���ϲ����� University to shadow DMD students and learn about careers in dentistry. As part of the <a href="https://www.jeunes-explorateurs.org/">JeunesExplo</a>'s Stages d'un jour program, a group of highschoolers had the opportunity to visit the Faculty of Dentistry's facilities, including the pre-clinical laboratory and the Undergraduate Teaching Clinic. </p> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:05:11 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2483 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news/celebrating-award-winning-vision <p>On March 18, in Chicago, the ���ϲ����� University Faculty of Dentistry was recognized by the <a href="https://www.adea.org/adeagiesfoundation/">ADEAGies Foundation</a> (American Dental Education Association) with the Gies Award for Vision. The award recognizes programs and institutions articulating the pursuit of contemporary ideas or a set of ideals, perspectives or solutions to create broader meaning for the dental profession and effectively bridge the present with the future of oral health.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2019 13:00:00 +0000 David Leblanc 2416 at /dentistry /dentistry/article/community-faculty-news/mcgill24-our-mcgill-moments <p>Since 2016, thousands of ���ϲ�����ians around the world have come together for <a href="/giving/mcgill24"><strong>#���ϲ�����24</strong></a>, the University’s annual day of giving. Our collective success is unparalleled: the largest Canadian fundraiser of its kind, ���ϲ�����24 has raised more than $4 million in support of students, research and campus programs. ���ϲ�����24 is happening on March 13, and this year, we’re sharing our favourite ���ϲ����� Moments from around the Faculty of Dentistry. Read about the things that make our students <strong>#���ϲ�����Proud</strong> below!</p> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:16:05 +0000 david.leblanc@mcgill.ca 2325 at /dentistry