ACDS Presents the DENT:TALKS Series: Empowering Global Perspectives for Dental Students
ACDS proudly presents DENT:Talks, a flagship educational initiative under the DENT:CAR’s Series, aimed at fostering academic enrichment and professional development among dental students. This program is designed to serve as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, discussion, and inspiration by connecting students with distinguished speakers from international academic and clinical backgrounds. Through DENT:TALKS, ACDS seeks to broaden global perspectives, strengthen essential non-clinical competencies, and equip future dentists with the skills, confidence, and mindset needed to thrive in an increasingly interconnected global dental community through high-quality, international-level webinars.
DENT:TALKS 1: Green Dentistry in Action – From Global Principles to Local Practice
The first session of DENT:TALKS explores the theme “Green Dentistry in Action: From Global Principles to Local Practice”, highlighting the importance of sustainability in modern dental practice.
This webinar will be held on:
Date: Friday, 7 November 2025
Time: 08:00 PM (GMT+8)
The session will be delivered by Dr. Amanda, a Certified Pediatric Dentist and Advocate for Green Dentistry. Drawing from her experience practicing in the Bay Area and teaching at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, she will discuss key principles of green dentistry, simple and practical applications in daily clinical practice, as well as challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable dentistry.
DENT:TALKS 2: Building Global Confidence – Communication Skills Every Exchange Student Needs
The second webinar will focus on “Building Global Confidence: Communication Skills Every Exchange Student Needs”, emphasizing essential communication skills for students aspiring to participate in exchange programs or work in international environments.
This session will take place on:
Date: Monday, 15 December 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (GMT+8)
The speaker for this session is Prof. Omar Rodis M., DDS, Ph.D, Professor at Tokushima University, Japan. He will share insights on understanding cultural differences in communication, practical strategies for confident public speaking in multilingual and multicultural settings, and techniques to craft messages that resonate globally through storytelling and audience engagement skills.
