Didactic choices ePortfolio special project International Peer
Review
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History www.blog.dentistry.ubc.ca
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Reasons for a portfolio: to develop student skills, creativity,
research, critical thinking, reflection
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the ePortfolio has allowed me to see where my mistakes were and
to think of ways to overcome obstacles -reflection, critical
thinking, creativity
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Reasons for a Portfolio: more knowledgeable about ones
profession increases understanding of different perspectives
stimulating and empowering
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this allows me to have a profound understanding behind
restorative dentistry - more knowledgeable about ones
profession
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definitely allowed me to operate on my patients with more
confidence and a better understanding -stimulating and
empowering
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Reasons for a portfolio: compilers become more knowledgeable
about their profession
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the levels of detail explored during the research enabled me to
actually learn the material rather than memorize
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Project a learning exchange between dental students Developed a
web-platform www.diastemas.net Funded by U21 dental
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An International Digital Learning Community covering 4
continents
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6 Faculties of Dentistry Hong KongSan Francisco Saskatoon
Birmingham Melbourne Vancouver
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Purpose of the IPR Higher Education o globally shared
university learning outcomes o communication skills o global
citizenship o intercultural communication
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Purpose of the IPR Initiatives by ADEE and ADEA o standardize
dental education through commonly agreed upon graduate outcomes and
competencies Cowpe et al 2008 Walmsley
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University of Melbourne IPR Ryan, Michelle, Mike W and Jordan
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Similarities Take radiographs first Check occlusion Slot
is
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Differences The weatherhahahaha No GV Black Classification
system new classification system Big emphasis at looking at
dimensions of contacts before prep Proximal = Approximal Dentin =
Dentine Bur numbers
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Fun Facts CPP-ACP = Recaldent Invented by Prof Eric Reynolds
who is the Dean of U of Melbourne Unique natural Ca and P
stabilizing peptide derived from casein Improves efficacy and speed
of F uptake Now found in Trident Gum Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBtoj3 3Rx-0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBtoj3 3Rx-0
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Reflections: it didnt require so much work that I was really
stressed out .. But I think I learned a lot
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Reflections: It made me feel more connected to my peers around
the world
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Reflections: Before this project I would have said something
was done poorly now I would say it was done differently
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Intro - School Intro - Prep - Resto - Conclusion VS.
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Class II Composite Preparation Outline form determined by
caries Make restoration/preparation as small as possible No
undermined enamel Sharp cavosurface edge/margin UCSF - Straight
facial and lingual walls exposes enamel rods and functions as a
bevel UBC Divergent walls - exposes enamel rods, allows restoration
to fall out should bonding fail Proximal box extends proximally at
90 angle to edge of tooth UCSF lingual extension normally larger
for finishing purposes due to limited visibility of lingual
area
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Round end taper fissure Straight fissure Inverted cone
Pear
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Thanks!!
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Reflections: To be able to interact with someone on a
professional level in other parts of the world was a great
experience
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Reflections: They are just like me learning the same stuff
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Reflections: For 3 years we have been hearing evidence based
this and that but now I see why it is important
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www.diastemas.net
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Future direction scholarship How does the IPR meet its
objective for student learning?
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Future direction scholarship How does ipr learning support
global competencies?
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Future direction scholarship What multilerate capabilities are
required to effectively engage in a dental IPR community?
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Future direction scholarship The effectiveness of blogging The
effectiveness of summative vs formative The effect of cultural
differences on the project
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Future direction scholarship To consider if the IPR aids in The
treatment of complex Patient treatment