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Diagnosis and Treatment Planning/Soft-Skills Course - International Dentists

A course designed to help internationally-trained dentists strengthen their diagnostic and treatment planning skills in alignment with the standards and expectations of US dental schools

Live and Interactive Webinar

April 11, 2026

Course Overview

A 4-hour interactive webinar for internationally trained dentists focusing on diagnosis and treatment planning—key skills U.S. dental schools value beyond hand skills. Course will consist of 2 hours of pre-formatted instruction and 2 hours of case-based discussions.

  • Attendees will earn 4 hours in Continuing Dental Education Credits.
  • Who should attend? DDS, DMD, BDS or their equivalent degree from a dental school outside the United States.
  • Applicants whose native language is not English need a minimum TOEFL score of 80.

  • Objectives

  • Understand the logical progression from diagnosis to a well-designed treatment plan as a key component in successfully completing a bench test
  • Strengthen diagnostic and treatment planning skills according to American standards through an interactive, live webinar format
  • Learn from content experts with diverse clinical experience
  • Access and utilize practice materials to continue developing and refining diagnostic and treatment planning abilities

  • Presenter(s)

    • Rujuta Katkar, BDS, MDS, MS
      • Dr. Rujuta Katkar, BDS, MDS, MS, is an Associate Professor and Clinic Director for Graduate Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Clinic in the Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas Health, San Antonio. Dr. Katkar is a diplomat of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. She earned her BDS degree from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, India in 2003 followed by an MDS degree in Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology from Nagpur University, India. She received her master’s degree with certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology from University of Iowa in 2011. Prior to joining the University of Texas, she worked at the University of Florida College of Dentistry as an Assistant Professor and Division Director of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Katkar is actively involved in pre-doctoral and post-doctoral education in oral & maxillofacial radiology at San Antonio. She has several presentations and publications in national and international conferences and peer reviewed journals and books. Her recent publication in 2018 is an issue in the Dental Clinics of North America on emerging imaging technologies in dentomaxillofacial radiology. Dr. Katkar has served as a secretary, vice-chair and chair of OMR section at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and chair of research & technology committee at the American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR). She is an elected member of the executive council of the AAOMR and is currently serving as the councilor of communications at the AAOMR. You may contact this author at katkarr@uthscsa.edu
    • Poornima Mensinkai, BDS, MS, PhD
      • MensinkaiP182Dr. Poornima Mensinkai, BDS, MS, PhD, was born in Bangalore, India. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in Dental Surgery from Karnataka University, India in 2000. She graduated with her Master’s in 2011 and PhD in 2017 from Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, UT Health San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Mensinkai is currently a Full-time Clinical Assistant Professor with Department of Comprehensive Dentistry. Dr. Mensinkai completed her Teaching excellence course in 2011 and Entering mentoring in 2017. She teaches Dental Anatomy to freshmen and Operative Dentistry to sophomores. She is passionate about training International dentists aspiring to make a career in the US and is the Director for Hand Skill CE course at Smile UTHSCSA. Dr. Mensinkai is on the admission committee for DDS and International Dentist Education Program. She serves on dental education outreach committee and DECO Task force for Screening. She is a member of Indian Dental Association, American Dental Education Association, International American Dental Research. You may contact this author at mensinkai@uthscsa.edu
    • Elena Riccio Leach, DDS, MS
      • Riccio LeachE203Dr. Elena Riccio Leach, DDS, MS, is a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor at UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry. She is an Assistant leader in the general group practices, supervising and instructing dental students during their daily comprehensive clinical activity. In addition, she is one of the directors and developers of the introduction to patient care course which is part of the innovative curriculum for earlier clinical education of pre-clinical dental students, her focus being diagnosis and treatment planning, and patient record management. She is also one of the directors of the umbrella clinical patient management course in the junior year. Her service commitments, among others, include being part of the LINC clinical IPE group with the intent of researching and informing best practices in clinical Inter Professional Education at the University level. Dr. Riccio Leach also practices as a provider at the U T Dentistry Faculty Practice Clinic. Dr. Riccio Leach graduated in 1998 from the School of Dentistry of the Second University of Napoli, Italy and worked in private practice as a general dentist for nine years before joining the Italian navy as a Dental Officer. During her military service, she earned her MS in orthodontics at the University of Milano, Italy. In 2014 she moved with family to Texas and in 2016 she earned her DDS and the Texas Dental License through the International Dentist Education Program (IDEP) of the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio. You may contact this author at riccioe@uthscsa.edu
    Disclosures & Policies

    No Recording and Transcription Policy
    To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
    - Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
    - Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
    - Screen captures or screen recordings
    - AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)

    Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.

    Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.

    Financial Disclosure Statement
    It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.

    This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.

    There is nothing to disclose for this course.

    Course Refund Policy
    Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.


    Time

    Check-in: 7:30 AM (Central Time)
    Program time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Central Time)


    Location

    Live Interactive Webinar


    Tuition

    • Individual: $400
    • Doctors who previously attended our Hand Skills/Bench Prep course: $350

    (If you previously attended our Hand Skills/Bench Prep course, please email us directly at smile@uthscsa.edu to receive the promo code for the discounted tuition rate. Please note that it may take up to 48-72 hours to receive a response.)


    Credit

    Hours: 4

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

    Review the Refund & Attendance Policies Carefully

    Click here to review the full refund and attendance policies that pertain to our courses. By registering for this course, you agree to comply with these policies in order to receive CE and understand that non-compliance results in forfeiture of tuition funds and CE. Once you have registered, you will receive an email a week before the course start date with more information about how to access the webinar.

    Notice Regarding Make-Up Sessions

    Please note that there are no make-up sessions for webinar courses. If you do not attend your webinar session, you forfeit your CE as well as your tuition payment. If you have any questions, please contact us at smile@uthscsa.edu. Please note that it may take up to 48-72 hours to receive a response.

    Disclaimer Notice

    This is only a CE course. It does not guarantee acceptance into any dental program.

    Note for those who previously attended our Hand Skills/Bench Prep course

    If you previously attended our Hand Skills/Bench Prep course, please email us directly at smile@uthscsa.edu to receive the promo code for the discounted tuition rate. Please note that it may take up to 48-72 hours to receive a response.

    Live Interactive Webinar

    TSBDE considers a "Live Interactive Webinar" equal to an "In Person" course. Full CE credit hours are awarded to those who attend the course in its full duration. This webinar is NOT pre-recorded, it is live and interactive with the presenter. This course will not be held on campus. Live technical support is available throughout the entire course times and can be reached by contacting the webinar host Aimilina Chaperon via email at chaperon@uthscsa.edu or by calling 210-567-2458.

    Register now!

    Register now!

    Review the Refund & Attendance Policies Carefully
    Click here to review the full refund and attendance policies that pertain to our courses. By registering for this course, you agree to comply with these policies in order to receive CE and understand that non-compliance results in forfeiture of tuition funds and CE. Once you have registered, you will receive an email a week before the course start date with more information about how to access the webinar.

    Notice Regarding Make-Up Sessions
    Please note that there are no make-up sessions for webinar courses. If you do not attend your webinar session, you forfeit your CE as well as your tuition payment. If you have any questions, please contact us at smile@uthscsa.edu. Please note that it may take up to 48-72 hours to receive a response.

    Disclaimer Notice
    This is only a CE course. It does not guarantee acceptance into any dental program.

    Note for those who previously attended our Hand Skills/Bench Prep course
    If you previously attended our Hand Skills/Bench Prep course, please email us directly at smile@uthscsa.edu to receive the promo code for the discounted tuition rate. Please note that it may take up to 48-72 hours to receive a response.

    Live Interactive Webinar
    TSBDE considers a "Live Interactive Webinar" equal to an "In Person" course. Full CE credit hours are awarded to those who attend the course in its full duration. This webinar is NOT pre-recorded, it is live and interactive with the presenter. This course will not be held on campus. Live technical support is available throughout the entire course times and can be reached by contacting the webinar host Aimilina Chaperon via email at chaperon@uthscsa.edu or by calling 210-567-2458.

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    February 7, 2026
    April 11, 2026
    May 2, 2026
    July 18, 2026

    • For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
    • Phone: (210) 567-3177
      Email: smile@uthscsa.edu

      Business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time


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