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ePortfolios in the Faculty of Dentistry

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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 G

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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

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UBC 4 tier learning community 1.Lurkers 2. Novices 3. Regulars 4. Elders

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