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Report Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists is Less Than One Percent
Despite high risk of transmission of COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive according to a report published by the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).
Botox for TMJ Disorders May Not Lead to Bone Loss in the Short Term, But More Research is Needed on Higher Dose, Long-Term Use
Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jaw bone when used short term and in low doses, according to researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and UConn School of Dental Medicine. However, they found evidence of bone loss when higher doses were used.
Dental Students Perform Free Oral Screenings in Norwich
Students in the School of Dental Medicine were able to get hands on experience while serving the community during a free health event in Norwich, Connecticut.
After Developing CRISPR-based Diagnostic Test for Infectious Diseases, UConn Researchers Validate Clinical Feasibility for COVID-19 Testing at Point of Care
A simple, low-cost method of detecting infectious disease is one step closer to being a cutting-edge diagnostics technology used by clinicians.
UConn Faculty Receive Federal Funding to Develop Self-Administered Microneedle COVID-19 Vaccine Technology
UConn researchers have developed a single-use microneedle technology they hope will help keep patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Faculty Receives NIH Grant to Study Oral Infection Through 2025, One of the Longest Running Grant Renewals in School of Dental Medicine History
Oropharyngeal candidiasis, or oral thrush, continues to be a clinically significant problem for patients with weakened immune systems.
Tip of the Iceberg: The Oral-Overall Health Link
The interprofessional nature of the education and research at the UConn School of Dental Medicine is part of a growing trend to better prepare every member of the health care team to treat the overall health of the patient.
UConn Dental Faculty Address Need for More Diverse Dental Workforce
Faculty at the UConn School of Dental Medicine are launching a program to build a more diverse workforce across multiple fields.
UConn Faculty Receive NIH Grant to Develop Smartphone Sensor to Detect Tooth Pain
UConn researchers are working to develop a smartphone app that can provide a quantitative assessment of toothache pain.
Honoring the Class of 2020—Virtually
This year’s unprecedented circumstances did not stop the School of Dental Medicine from honoring the class of 2020 for their academic achievements.