School of Dental Medicine

Decreasing the Risk of Oral and Throat Cancer

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Dental laboratory technician Donna Morin works on a computer-aided manufacturing process for a denture.

Science in Seconds: Digital Dentures

'This new technology has completely transformed the way we practice dentistry'

UConn health lower campus shot in the spring, with pond and flowering trees, University Tower in the background

UConn Health Continues Commitment to Sustainability

Earth Day 2024: Institutional-wide efforts on campus and beyond

Student Speaker Spotlight: Anthony Perez-Pino

Perez-Pino is a DMD candidate and the dental school speaker for the 53rd UConn Health Commencement on May 6, 2024

2024 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee Is Dr. Robert Aseltine

“Dr. Aseltine has an impressive record of academic accomplishments, dedicated service, and contributions that have led to improvements in the health and wellbeing of at-risk individuals and communities,” says Dean Dr. Steven Lepowsky

Tadinada Receives National Recognition for Student Mentorship

The award honors a faculty advisor who has distinguished themselves as a dental scientist and serves as a mentor to dental students in research.

Importance of Women’s History Month

Dr. Sarita Arteaga, associate dean for students at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, shares an essay in honor of Women's History Month.

DNA is an emerging medium for data storage.

Searching for Data in DNA with CRISPR

UConn researchers deploy CRISPR technology to make it easier to search for data stored in DNA—an emerging medium for data storage

An aerial view of the UConn Storrs campus

Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Elects 12 New UConn Faculty

Of the 35 CASE members inducted this year, 12 work at UConn

Research Day Returns In Person for Medical and Dental Students

Medical and Dental Student Research Day is a culmination of medical and dental students’ projects for the year.