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The School of Dental Medicine Celebrates the Class of 2022
“On behalf of the entire School of Dental Medicine community, I congratulate each of our soon to be new graduates for completing, arguably, the most challenging and rigorous dental education program anywhere,” Dean Dr. Steven Lepowsky said.
May 12, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
2022 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee Is Dr. Frank Nichols
“We are exceptionally appreciative of Dr. Nichols’ longstanding service to the UConn School of Dental Medicine. He is the epitome of what any school should desire of a faculty member and his record of excellence in teaching, scholarship and discovery, service and patient care is a model for many to emulate,” said Dr. Steven Lepowsky.
April 26, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Dental Students Host Successful Blood Drive After Winning Wellness Grant
The blood drive had 43 open donation spots, with the goal of collecting 25 units from 25 donors. The students successfully collected 35 units—with 16 of the units being from first time blood donors.
April 20, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Faculty Receives Presidential Award From Leading Dental Research Organization
“Dr. Mina’s contributions to the scientific community are exceptionally well known, as is her long and distinguished career in dental academia," said Dr. Steven Lepowsky, dean of the School of Dental Medicine.
April 11, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Dental Faculty Recognized Internationally for Work in Oral Medicine and Oncology
"It continues to be my privilege to collaborate with my colleagues in oral medicine, oral oncology, and oncology both here in America and internationally," Dr. Douglas Peterson says.
April 7, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
The Class of 2024 is Ready For Patients
Forty nine second-year students, guided by the student practice leaders, donned fresh new white coats during this year's White Coat Transition ceremony.
March 17, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Another Record-Breaking Year for the UConn School of Dental Medicine’s Research Program
In FY 2021, the School of Dental Medicine received its highest-ever level of research funding and retained its coveted number eight research ranking in total direct funding from the NIH.
March 14, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Third-Year Student Places in National Dental Essay Contest
American Dental Association annual student essay contest explored the hazards of health misinformation
March 2, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Ruiz’s Roots
Dr. Steve Ruiz draws on his family’s legacy to set his own path as the AEGD program director in the School of Dental Medicine
February 16, 2022 | Courtney Chandler
Tips for Tiny Teeth
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr. Katherine Fleming, assistant professor of pediatric dentistry, answers the top questions from parents of infants and toddlers.
February 9, 2022 | Courtney Chandler