The overall objective of this webinar is to provide oral health care educators with theoretical and practical applications for integrating biomedical content through reflective practices. Theoretical concepts, such as those from John Dewey’s philosophy of experiential learning and David Kolb’s Cycle of Experiential Learning, will be considered, laying the foundation for reflection as a crucial step in knowledge development. The webinar will frame the use of reflection through the lens of biomedical science as a practical way to assist students, moving beyond rote memorization to applied, integrated thinking. Beyond theory, strategies for integrating biomedical content into reflective activities will be considered for a variety of educational settings: traditional lectures, labs, problem-based learning, team-based learning and case-based learning. The webinar will conclude with an analysis of perceived barriers and solutions to barriers in the use of effective reflection. 

This webinar is presented by the ADEA Section on Integrated Clinical and Biomedical Applied Sciences (ICABS). Learn more about joining this Section, as well as ADEA's other Sections and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) online.    

Learning Objectives 

• Describe reflection in health care education as a metacognitive process for fostering self-awareness, professional identity and critical thinking. 
• Explain the role of reflection in bridging theoretical biomedical knowledge with clinical practice. 
• Describe methods of reflection that foster deep learning and professional growth in varied pedagogies. 
• Describe barriers to the use of reflective practices and strategies to overcome them. 

Original Release Date: Jan. 27, 2026 

Expiration Date: Jan. 27, 2029 

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Disclaimer   

The purpose of this presentation is to educate and inform. This is not a substitute for professional care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests at this presentation express their own experience, opinions and conclusions. Guest statements do not express the viewpoint of ADEA. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity or therapy should not be construed as an ADEA endorsement. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ada.org. 

CE Information 

The American Dental Education Association is an ADA CERP-recognized Provider. 

An evaluation form is available to participants after the conclusion of the live webinar. To earn continuing education (CE) credit for participation in the webinar, the online evaluation must be completed in full by Jan. 27, 2029. After completing the evaluation, webinar participants can print and save the CE Verification Form. 

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers 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. 

The American Dental Education Association designates this activity for 1.0 continuing education credit. 

All speakers agree that neither they nor members of their immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to their presentation. 

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