School of Dental Medicine

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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

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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

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School of Dental Medicine Recognized at Statewide Dental Meeting

Emeline Roberts Jones Award given for advancing education and inclusion

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Academic Dentistry on Display

Students in the ADEA Academic Career Fellowship program presented educational research projects

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Dr. Steven Lepowsky Reappointed Dean of UConn School of Dental Medicine

Lepowsky will serve a second five-year term as Dean

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Dental Faculty Recognized by American Academy of Oral Medicine

Drs. Rajesh Lalla and Prazwala Chirravur win top honors at national conference

The annual Anatomy Donor Memorial Service was held in the Academic Rotunda where UConn medical and dental students honored the lasting gift of donors to the anatomy program. (Ryan Bernat/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 […]

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A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease

No needles required

Graduates of the Doctors Academy Closing Ceremony - May 13, 2026

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.

Dr. Lucia Duenas-Bianchi, MPH

55th Commencement Celebrated by UConn Health

No. 1 producer of Connecticut’s healthcare workforce graduates 263 physicians, dentists, and scientists.