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March 21, 2026

Courtney Chandler

Email: courtney.chandler@uconn.edu

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Group of girls trick or treating on Halloween

Don’t Be Haunted by Halloween Candy Decisions

UConn pediatric dental experts give tips on how to lessen the impact of a very sugary holiday

October 30, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

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Competing for Student Well-Being

Medical, dental, graduate students organize and participate in first Husky Bowl

October 22, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

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Dental Students Honor Hispanic Heritage

A month of community service and celebrating Hispanic culture

October 17, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

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dental students volunteering

Dental Students Screen Over 100 Veterans at Annual Stand Down Event

Students performed screenings and connected veterans across state with important dental resources

September 25, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

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A pregnant woman in the hallway of a hospital.

Researchers Receive $2.5 Million in NIH Funding to Address Placenta Accreta

Placenta accreta is a rapidly growing disease during pregnancy

September 16, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

Research & Discovery UConn Health

Academic Rotunda

Recent Awards in the School of Dental Medicine

Awards given by students and fellow faculty

September 10, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

Academic Rotunda

The School of Dental Medicine Announces Faculty Promotions

6 faculty members recently received promotions

September 5, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

An older woman drinks water from a clear glass.

NIDCR-funded Study Finds Females Have Lower Salivary Flow Than Males

Findings key for patient risk assessment and treatment management strategies

August 27, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

Research & Discovery

dental students in white coats

Dental Class of 2028 is Ready for the Next Chapter

The incoming class of 51 students received their White Coats on Friday

August 26, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

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Rising sophomore and Health Research Program participant Alveena Ehsan shares her research during the poster session.

Showcasing Summer Research

Summer Research Day celebrates accomplishments of student researchers in the TIP Innovation Fellowship and Health Research programs

August 6, 2024 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery

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