90 Minute Seminar
Educational Programs, Workshops, Seminars, New Idea Session, and Small Group Discussions
Lily Garcia, D.D.S., M.S.
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Karen West, D.MD, M.P.H.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine
Scott De Rossi, D.MD, M.B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Nadeem Karimbux, D.M.D., M.M.Sc.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Stephanie Tubert-Jeannin, D.D.S.
Association of Dental Education in Europe
Dental schools are experiencing change in faculty demographics including international representation. Engaging faculty from international backgrounds helps strengthen the learning environment to incorporate unique perspectives and expand collegial networking. Global networking inspires many dental schools to have student engagement in international learning experiences. This program highlights initiatives that leverage the expanding global network to impact dental education positively, highlight collaborative scholarship, develop professional learning programs and discuss potential impact on the evolving landscape of licensure. Meaningful international collaboration can support professional development for curriculum improvement and encourage faculty to explore collaboration in research and scholarship.