What's Happening

Upcoming Events

For all SoD events, visit the shared calendar section: Shared Google Calendars. For general U of A events, please refer to this calendar.

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Jan. 6, 2025 | Want your item to appear? Email the details to dentweb@ualberta.ca.

Discover Dental Sciences

The 2025/2026 schedule is open for the Discover Dental Sciences seminar series. Want to present? Email dseminar@ualberta.ca to book your spot! Please reach out at least a month ahead of time. All events are at noon. Join the Zoom seminars here. (Meeting ID: 923 6378 5847, Passcode: DDS).

Ako Azimi

Wed Feb 4, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | ECHA-5-099

Topic: Curdlan-Induced Galectin-3 Shedding Fuels Erythroid Cell–Driven Immune Suppression in Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Alicia Lee

Wed Feb 11, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | ECHA-5-099

Topic: TBD

Marie-Claude Bougeois

Wed Mar 4, 2026 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | ECHA-5-099

Topic: Shared Decision-Making: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Barriers among Orthodontic Residents

Vision Presentations

As part of the search for the next Chair of the School of Dentistry, the vision presentations offers a valuable opportunity to to hear directly from the candidates as they outline their vision and priorities.

Dr. Paul Major

Mon Jan 12, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4-036 Kipnes (in-person)

Tues Jan 13, 2026 | 3:20 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. | 2J2.26 WMC (FoMD Dean's boardroom) or Zoom Link

Presentation: Sustaining Success, Boldly Shaping the Future

Dr. Leigha D. Rock

Mon Jan 26, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4-036 Kipnes (in-person)

Tues Jan 27, 2026 | 3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. | 2J2.26 WMC (FoMD Dean's boardroom) or Zoom Link

Presentation: Charting a Bold Path Forward - Building the Next Generation of Dental Education, Research, and Community Care

Dr. Gildo Santos

Mon Feb 2, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4-036 Kipnes (in-person)

Tues Feb 3, 2026 | 3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. | 2J2.26 WMC (FoMD Dean's boardroom) or Zoom Link

Presentation: Leading the Future of Dental Education - Advancing Innovation, Education, and Excellence at Mike Petryk School of Dentist

Dr. Owen Addison

Thurs Feb 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. | 4-036 Kipnes (in-person)

Fri Feb 20, 2026 | 3:10 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. | 2J2.26 WMC (FoMD Dean's boardroom) or Zoom Link

Presentation: Shaping the Future of Dental Education at the U of A - A Vision in a Changing Healthcare Landscape

Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada Info Session

Jan 23, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. MST | Zoom

The Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) has partnered with the University of Alberta for a bridge program that is a new pathway for internationally trained dentists to acquire a dental licence in Canada. The Bridge Training to Dental Practice in Canada info session will allow potential applicants to have their questions answered prior to applying to the program.

The Evolving Landscape of Dental Implant Technology

Thurs Jan 29, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. | Webinar

Join Dr. Reena Talwar and guest speakers from Nobel and Straumann for an evening dedicated to the evolving trends in dental implant technology. This free webinar will explore the range of dental implant technologies available for use, as well as the current trends in implant technology that are elevating the care we provide to patients.

Sedation Updater Returns

Feb 5 to 7, 2026, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

For over 19 years, professionals retreated to the Rockies to discover the latest in oral health-care advancements. Join us as we continue this tradition and reconnect with colleagues. Register today to get an early bird discount of 10% off a lecture or lecture pass. Use discount code SEDATION2026 (expires on Dec 5, 2025). Your exclusive discount code will be delivered directly to your inbox. Select the "Event Schedule" button below for more information on the speakers, lectures, accommodations, and more.

Event Schedule