What's Happening

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Fall Convocation

Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 3 p.m. | Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Ceremony details can be found on the Office of the Registrar's site.

2025 MPSoD Awards and Recognition Ceremony

Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. | University Club

Have you gotten tickets to the 2025 MPSoD Awards and Recognition Ceremony yet? The deadline to claim your ticket is Nov. 13, 2025. Join us for dinner at the University Club.

Sterilization Mastery

Nov. 29 & 30, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

On Nov. 29 & 30, 2025, join this dynamic course designed to take your infection prevention to the next level. Through practical training and evidence-based strategies, you'll learn how to safeguard patients, extend the life of your instruments, and strengthen your practice's reputation for excellence. Elevate your confidence and your patient care, with sterilization done right.

Exclusive Look at the New Oral Health Analytics & Informatics Hub (OHAI)

Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Kipnes South Atrium

Celebrate the launch of the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry's new Oral Health Analytics & Informatics Hub (OHAI). This event is designed to give you a first look at our new initiative aiming at advancing oral health care through innovation and collaboration.

The OHAI Hub is more than just a space; it's a dedicated centre for innovation that will serve as a resource for our students, staff, faculty, and the broader oral health community in the cutting-edge tools and insights in the growing field of AI. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Meet others and swap stories: Meet others who are just starting their AI journey or learn from those who are already using it in their offices.

• Learn about our services: Discover the range of services the hub offers, including AI-powered tools and research collaborations.

• Explore learning opportunities: Find out how you and your practice can get involved through professional development courses, workshops, and continuing education.

We believe the OHAI Hub will be a valuable resource for everyone working in oral health, and we are excited to share this with you. Please join us to learn how this initiative will not only benefit our students but also help advance the entire profession.

4 Key Areas to Focus on for the Financial Health of Your Practice

Nov. 26, 2025, Free Webinar, 5:00 p.m. MST

Calvin Carpenter, Dan Brassard, and Rob Campbell invites you to join them for a strategic webinar to empower you to strengthen the financial foundation of your dental practice. The discussion will cover four essential areas: Strategic tax planning to optimize your annual financial outcomes; Methods for mitigating risk through effective insurance coverage; Best practices for managing cash flow to ensure stability and growth; Guidance on strategically investing in your practice for long-term valuation and success.

Real-World Challenges in Dental Sedation

Dec. 1, 2025, Free Webinar, 5:00 p.m. MST

Join Dr. Stanley Malamed, Dr. Andrea Fonner, Dr. Jason Brady, and Dr. Ken Reed for a rare opportunity to hear them share their practical strategies for safer, more effective dental sedation, improve airway management and dosing, and get a preview of the 2026 Sedation Updater conference!

Dermatodentistry: Dermatology Pearls for the Practicing Dentist

Dec. 11, 2025, Free Webinar, 7:00 p.m. MST

Join Dr. Jaggi Rao to gain valuable insights into how extraoral skin conditions can impact treatment plans and patient safety. You will explore: Dermatology cases commonly seen in dentistry; Communication philosophies that can improve patient rapport and help manage challenging patients; Similarities between dermatology and dentistry, from patient flows to personal challenges.

Sedation Updater Returns

Feb. 5 to 7, 2026, at the 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. Sign up to join the waitlist and get an early bird discount of 10% off a lecture or lecture pass. There's no purchase necessary to join the waitlist, and your exclusive discount code will be delivered directly to your inbox. We will release the event schedule, accommodation packages and Lake Louise activities as we approach the date.