School of Dental Medicine
New NIH Funding to Advance Lung Cancer Screening Technology
R33 grant to develop and optimize a programmable smartphone-based diagnostic platform to detect mutations in blood samples
June 18, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care
Program explored the intersection of menopause, oral health, and health equity during National Oral Health Month
June 15, 2026 | Health Disparities Institute
School of Dental Medicine Recognized at Statewide Dental Meeting
Emeline Roberts Jones Award given for advancing education and inclusion
June 2, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
Academic Dentistry on Display
Students in the ADEA Academic Career Fellowship program presented educational research projects
May 28, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
Dr. Steven Lepowsky Reappointed Dean of UConn School of Dental Medicine
Lepowsky will serve a second five-year term as Dean
May 28, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
Dental Faculty Recognized by American Academy of Oral Medicine
Drs. Rajesh Lalla and Prazwala Chirravur win top honors at national conference
May 20, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
A Lasting Gift
Each spring a memorial service is held in honor of those who have donated their bodies to help educate UConn’s medical and dental students. Anatomy donors have a profound impact on medical education and the future of patient care. Through generosity and compassion, these donors become the first teachers for the next generation of physicians […]
May 20, 2026 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine
A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease
No needles required
May 18, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Connecticut High School Seniors Graduate from ‘Doctors Academy’ at UConn Health
The annual Closing Ceremony of the Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) of UConn Health was marked on May 13, 2026.
May 14, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
55th Commencement Celebrated by UConn Health
No. 1 producer of Connecticut’s healthcare workforce graduates 263 physicians, dentists, and scientists.
May 11, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine