School of Dental Medicine
Farewell, Class of 2026!
The School of Dental Medicine celebrated the accomplishments of 4th-year students ahead of Monday’s commencement
May 8, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
Harm Reduction and Food Insecurity: Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Make the Connection
Interprofessional health students in the Women’s Health Interest Group (IG) take action to organize and distribute healthy food bag donations to community women in need.
May 4, 2026 | Barbara O’Neill, CT AHEC
UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers
A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers
May 4, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
UConn Medical and Dental Students Award Their Faculty
Faculty were honored at the annual Second Year Awards Ceremony by the Class of 2028.
April 30, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Gerald Chan to Deliver UConn Health’s 55th Commencement Address
On May 11 Scientist and Venture Capitalist Gerald Chan will be the Commencement Speaker for the Graduating Class of 2026 UConn medical, dental, and graduate students.
April 30, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Patient Success in Prosthodontics
National Prosthodontics Awareness Week is April 19-25
April 23, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
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.
April 23, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
Awards Given For Dental Faculty Development
2026 Dr. Marion Frank award will support sensory-informed dental care, develop expertise in digital dentistry workflows
April 21, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
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
April 21, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
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.
April 14, 2026 | Barbara J. O'Neill, CT AHEC