Under the Pandemic: “Back to School” Webinar

Invited by the Faculty of Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), Professor WK Leung, Clinical Professor in Periodontology, presented at an online webinar titled “Back to School - An insight into how dental schools are adjusting to the Covid-19 era” on 14 July, 5pm to 6pm (GMT). There were 10 speakers from both private and public dental institutions world-wide including those from Australia, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, New Zealand, UK and US.

During the webinar, Professor Leung updated everyone on the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in Hong Kong and how general practicing dental colleagues in Hong Kong have been handling the it. In addition, Professor Leung discussed how the Faculty tackled the challenges in providing and maintaining the education services for undergraduate and postgraduate students from end of January till July, with special focus on the e-platform teaching and learning as well as clinical training in adherence to post COVID infection control.

Professor Leung said he was honoured to exchange his knowledge with the experts around the world. “The webinar provided opportunities for dental education institutes world-wide to share and discuss the challenges of dental education under COVID-19.”

To view the recorded version, please visit: https://mailchi.mp/rcsi/back-to-school-online-webinar-july-14th

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