September 2022
June 2022 | Volume 4 | Issue 1
2022 IADR/APR General Session & Exhibition
A variety of individuals represented Schulich Dentistry at the 2022 IADR General Session & Exhibition Virtual Experience on June 23, 2022.
Welcoming Students: White Coat 2022
We welcomed a new generation of Medicine and Dentistry students and celebrated our returning classes who missed out on their White Coat Ceremony.
Clinic Renovations Update
Renovations in the Dentistry main clinic are almost complete and will be highlighted in the October newsletter. In the meantime, see the process here.
Celebrating Your Achievements
We are delighted to share that Abby Hensel has been selected for a full-time research externship with the Canadian Health Measure Survey (CHMS) Oral Health Component project for Fall 2022.
From the Desk of Dr. Quiñonez
Dr. Carlos Quiñonez welcomes us back to Schulich Dentistry and reminds us why we are here.
Adjunct Faculty Profile
We are excited to share that there are several new faces in the clinics this fall as four Western grads have returned to Schulich.
Grad Ortho Class of 2025
We welcome Drs. Bei, Nguyen, and Servinis to the Schulich Dentistry family.
Staffing Updates
There have been many changes this summer to share!
Research News
Publications
Gomaa, N. Social Epigenomics: Conceptualizations and Considerations for Oral Health. Journal of Dental Research. 2022; 220345221110196. DOI: 10.1177/00220345221110196. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35923079.
ElTantawi, M., Quiritum, M.,…, Gomaa, N.,…, Abdelaziz, W. Oral manifestations of COVID-19 in young adults and the impact of smoking: A multi-country cross-sectional study . PeerJ. 2022; DOI:10:e13555.
Sabbagh, H., AbdelAziz, W.,…, Gomaa, N.,…, ElTantawi, M. E-cigarette use and the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation Behaviour (COM-B) model: A multi-country survey of adolescents and young adults. Frontiers in Public Health. 2022. DOI:10:875801.
Research Grants
Dr. Noha Gomaa was awarded a Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) Planning and Dissemination grant as a co-investigator along with collaborators from other Canadian dental schools. The funded project aims to build a collaborative multidisciplinary team to study the feasibility of a social entrepreneurial model for access and delivery of dental care for priority school children and adolescents. More details…
Conference Presentations
A variety of individuals represented Schulich Dentistry at the 2022 IADR General Session & Exhibition Virtual Experience on June 23, 2022. More details...
Funding Opportunities
Funding opportunities can be found on our website.
Upcoming Events
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, Schulich Dentistry students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear orange shirts to acknowledge National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
From President Alan Shepard:
The Western community shares a deep desire to work towards reconciliation, and this week marks a significant opportunity to do both. For more information about NDTR and to access a schedule of events planned at Western, please visit the OII website.
Dean Yoo Town Halls
You are invited to join Dean John Yoo for a School Town Hall where he will be sharing updates on a number of major initiatives at the School including: clinical research, education programs, people and partnerships and infrastructure.
- Tuesday, October 11 at 4:00 p.m.
REGISTER NOW - Wednesday, October 12 at 8:00 a.m.
REGISTER NOW - Friday, October 21 at 12:00 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Each Town Hall will be 60 minutes and include a Q&A session.
Graduate Orthodontics Alumni Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Shane Langley
Friday October 14, 2022, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
Course Fee: $450
Register here by September 30th, 2022.
For more information, contact andrea.marsh@schulich.uwo.ca
Schulich Dentistry
Dental Sciences Building, Room 1003
London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5C1
Tel: 519.661.3326
