Association for Dental Education in Europe

Learning together to improve oral health and quality of life

SIG: Sustainability in Dental Education

Friday, 26th August 2022 - 11:00 to 13:00
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Timezone: 

CEST (Madrid, Paris, Berlin)

Venue: 

Room Allocation: Menorca 1

Sustainability within the Graduating European Dentist Curriculum
Session synopsis: 

The SIG for sustainability will aim to provide delegates with an update on the SIG activity to date, including the development of learning outcomes for each domain of the Graduating European Dentist curriculum. Delegates will be reminded of the value and importance of educating our students about sustainability and sustainable development goals in relation to oral health care. They will also have the opportunity to discuss how they might utilise the suggested learning outcomes, embed them in their local curricula, and set up assessment opportunities within the spirit of constructive alignment.

Speakers: 

Brett Duane

Associate Professor in Dental Public Health
Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin

James Field

Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Education
Cardiff University
Learning Outcomes: 

Participation will provide delegates with:

  • Insight into the development of learning outcomes for inclusion of sustainability in the undergraduate curriculum
  • Understand the growing importance of inclusion of sustainability and sustainable practices within the curriculum 
  • Opportunity to network and discuss with like minded professionals