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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
For School of Dental Medicine students, Hispanic Heritage Month is not only an opportunity to gather and have fun, it’s also a chance to spread cultural awareness, create memories, and foster community.
October 6, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Skeletal Biology and Regeneration Students Recognized For Research Excellence
“The multidisciplinary research and broad expertise within Skeletal Biology and Regeneration is a strength of our program,” said Dr. Rosa Guzzo, director of the program.
October 6, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Service Trips Resume for School of Dental Medicine Students
Students in the Class of 2023 provided screenings and treatment to patients in clinics in Puerto Rico, Maine, and South Dakota.
August 25, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
52 Future Dentists Receive Their White Coats
"Putting on the white coat for the first time ushers in a lifetime of providing compassionate, ethical care," said Dean Lepowsky. "It is a passageway to serving humanity for the rest of your lives and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals.”
August 19, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Lalla Recognized with Top Honor from International Cancer Society
“The leadership opportunities in MASCC have allowed me to work with healthcare professionals in several continents to promote supportive care in cancer for patients around the world. Across cultures, languages, and time-zones, we share the mission of improving the lives of patients with cancer," said Lalla.
August 2, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Creating an “Adult-like” Mature Human Cardiac Tissue
Model developed by UConn and UCSF researchers to be used for myriad of applications, most notably to evaluate safety and efficacy of drugs on the cardiovascular system
July 28, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
UConn Orthodontics Program Recognized Nationally for Research Activity
Since 1997, UConn has received at least 38 awards from the American Association of Orthodontists, with a total research funding of approximately $660,000
July 14, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Strong Smiles for Special Olympics Athletes
For the past two decades, UConn dental students have volunteered their time to provide dental care to Special Olympics athletes during the Summer Games.
June 16, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Dental Students Help Beautify Hartford
UConn’s chapter of the American Student Dental Association once again spends its Spring Service Day helping preserve the city’s green space.
June 7, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Teaching Children About Good Oral Hygiene
“These are excellent opportunities for students to be in the community providing prevention education and being role models for the younger students to learn about oral health care and also about how to be a dentist," said Dr. Sarita Arteaga, associate dean for students at the School of Dental Medicine.
May 26, 2022 | Courtney Chandler