Current Events
Sept. 28, 12-1 p.m. - Teaching in an Active Learning Classroom - Active learning classrooms are quite different from traditional lecture halls. This can be intimidating and success in these spaces often requires reworking lesson plans. During this session we’ll explore the features of active learning classrooms and discuss how to utilize these features to foster learner engagement and facilitate enhanced learning outcomes.
Speaker: Dr. Kristin Shingler
Room: 2-139 HSEC (this is an in-person event. there will be no Zoom available)
Note: This course is considered a teaching methodology course and will fulfill, in part, the Institutional Effectiveness Committee requirement of three teaching courses per year.
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Clinical Topic Series - Monthly programs on topics related to clinical care and instruction
Sept. 29, 12-1 p.m. - Management of Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease - This course will present a thorough overview of the principles of the management of dental patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
Speaker: Dr. Nelson Rhodus, DMD, MPH
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Oct. 10 - 12-1 p.m. - Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
Program Description: Research conducted by Lerman et al. (2020) suggests that dental students are more likely than the general population to experience moderate to severe depression and to require accessible resources. It is estimated that anywhere from 9% to 16.7% of US dental students experience depressive symptoms. In addition, research has called attention to the need to engage dental hygiene students in learning strategies for self care and stress management (Krasniqi, Boyd, Giblin-Scanlon, & Vineyard, 2021). Across college and University campuses, students are experiencing depression and anxiety, with increased rates in students who are underrepresented or marginalized (JED Foundation, 2022). In this session, the presenters will share University and School of Dentistry resources focused on student mental health and wellbeing, how attendees can directly support student mental health and wellbeing in their roles, and ways to identify students who may need support.
CE Credit: 1
Speakers: Sara N. Johnson, M.A. and Shannon Gilligan Wehr, M.A.
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Clinical Topic Series - Monthly programs on topics related to clinical care and instruction
Oct. 17, 12-1 p.m. - What Do They Teach in the Preclinic?
Student dentists spend considerable time in the “preclinic” during their first two years of dental school. This presentation: outlines preclinical laboratory courses students are exposed to; reviews specific methods, preparations and restorations; and provides an opportunity for discussion and feedback about preclinical education at the School of Dentistry.
Speaker: Dr. Rich Madden
Meeting will be in-person in the Lynda Young Continuing Education Conference room. Lunch provided for all who have registered.
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Clinical Topic Series - Monthly programs on topics related to clinical care and instruction
Nov. 17 - Best Practice for Clinic Huddles
Speaker: Keeley Flavin - Registration TBA
Overview of the Oral Health Research Center
Dec. 7 - Dr. Eric Schiffman - Registration TBA
All courses require registration. All faculty development programs are recorded and housed in a Canvas Course (link to the faculty development program recordings below). Continuing education credit is awarded for attendance and for viewing the program recordings.
