School of Dental Medicine
UConn Health Minute: AI Enhancing Orthodontics
Orthodontic care is becoming more convenient with the help of artificial intelligence. In this UConn Health Minute, orthodontist Dr. Niloufar Azami describes how simple smartphone scans allows doctors to monitor progress, catch issues early and reduce unnecessary office visits – providing a more patient-centered experience.
Awards Given For Dental Faculty Development
2026 Dr. Marion Frank award will support sensory-informed dental care, develop expertise in digital dentistry workflows
Commencement Student Speaker Spotlight: Maxwell Marks
After graduating with his DMD, Max will be pursuing a pediatric dentistry residency at The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children's Hospital
Governor Lamont Proclaims April 15 as Petra Clark-Dufner Day in Recognition of Statewide Leadership
The proclamation honors her more than three decades of service in strengthening Connecticut’s health professions pipeline and expanding access to health care services in under resourced communities.
2026 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee is Dr. David Shafer
Shafer is associate professor and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery
UConn Musculoskeletal Institute Holds 20th Annual Research Day
Highlights of the day included presentations on new research, and speedy, two-minute talks by medical and dental students, resident trainees, graduate students and post-docs
UConn Pediatric Dentistry in the Community
Students, residents, and faculty provide dental education, screenings, support in Connecticut and beyond
Celebrating Scholarly Curiosity: Student Research Day 2026
Medical and Dental Student Research Day is the culmination of medical and dental students’ projects for the year.
Next Stop for the Class of 2028: Patient Care
The UConn School of Dental Medicine celebrates a big milestone for second-year students during the annual White Coat Transition Ceremony