TORONTO, March 24, 2022 /CNW/ - dentalcorp (TSX: DNTL)
Canada's largest and fastest
growing network of dental practices, today announced a $1 million gift to drive innovation in digital
dentistry at McGill University's
Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences.
A core tenet of dentalcorp is investing in the next generation
of clinicians and leveraging its resources to further the
profession of dentistry. The gift will allow McGill to accelerate its commitment to digital
dentistry by driving innovation in oral health sciences and
providing cutting-edge learning for future-ready students, enabling
them to deliver quality care to the communities that they will
serve.
"We are very proud to partner with a world-class academic
institution like McGill that shares our
commitment to advancing the field of dentistry through continued
research, innovation and community service," explains Guy Amini, President, dentalcorp. "We're excited
to see the industry advancements that this new partnership will
help facilitate."
"Our mission is to advance transformative education,
science-based intervention and lifelong learning grounded in high
calibre research and exceptional clinical training. Our Faculty
promotes sustainable growth, connectivity and innovation," notes
Dean Elham Emami of the McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and
Oral Health Sciences. "We are implementing a cutting-edge
curriculum in digital dentistry and oral health sciences across
teaching, research, and care delivery."
This partnership will help position the McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and
Oral Health Sciences at the forefront of digital dentistry. This
gift will also fund innovative research in digital dentistry and
outfit the Faculty's facilities with advanced equipment and
technologies to improve the quality of care underserved patients
receive, and make McGill graduates
leaders in a rapidly changing field.
The university intends to establish the dentalcorp
Professorship in Digital Dentistry, the dentalcorp
Fellowship in Digital Dentistry and the dentalcorp Research
Award in Business Practice Management.
McGill will also recognize
dentalcorp's gift by designating a new dentalcorp Active
Learning Classroom, which will provide a bright, modern
training space featuring technologically sophisticated tools and
resources for students to hone their clinical skills and techniques
before working on real patients.
About dentalcorp
dentalcorp is Canada's largest and fastest growing network
of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being
of North Americans by delivering the best clinical outcomes and
unforgettable experiences. dentalcorp acquires leading dental
practices, uniting its network in a common goal: to be Canada's most trusted healthcare network.
Leveraging its industry-leading technology, know-how and scale,
dentalcorp offers professionals the unique opportunity to retain
their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future
growth. To learn more, visit dentalcorp.ca
About McGill's Faculty of Dental
Medicine and Oral Health Sciences
The McGill University Faculty of Dental Medicine and
Oral Health Sciences is committed to maintaining a leadership role
in oral health education, in scientific research and in the
promotion of oral health and quality of life in the whole
population, with an emphasis on the needs of under-served
communities and individuals. Our diverse programs work
synergistically, ensuring that every aspect of our teaching,
research and outreach mission offer excellence in teaching,
learning and care. For more information, visit
mcgill.ca/dentistry
Philanthropic gifts like this one from dentalcorp contribute
to Made by McGill: the
Campaign for Our Third Century, the University's
ambitious $2-billion fundraising
campaign to support its bold aspirations for research, discovery
and learning.
SOURCE dentalcorp Holdings Ltd.
