School of Dental Medicine
2022 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Speakers from a broad range of fields and backgrounds will share their wisdom with UConn's Class of 2022
New Teaching Awards Named for Medical Faculty
UConn’s second-year medical and dental students present their annual spring teaching awards, including two new ones named in honor of Dr. Lynn Kosowicz and Dr. Dan Henry.
2022 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee Is Dr. Frank Nichols
“We are exceptionally appreciative of Dr. Nichols’ longstanding service to the UConn School of Dental Medicine. He is the epitome of what any school should desire of a faculty member and his record of excellence in teaching, scholarship and discovery, service and patient care is a model for many to emulate,” said Dr. Steven Lepowsky.
Dental Students Host Successful Blood Drive After Winning Wellness Grant
The blood drive had 43 open donation spots, with the goal of collecting 25 units from 25 donors. The students successfully collected 35 units—with 16 of the units being from first time blood donors.
UConn Health Minute: Restoring Your Smile
The reasons to replace missing teeth go beyond just cosmetics. As UConn Health prosthodontist Shivani Suvarna explains, replacing teeth can prevent serious dental issues in the future and preserve basic functions such as eating and speaking.
Renowned Cancer Expert to Address UConn Health Graduates
Dr. William G. Nelson of Johns Hopkins, a national leader in the treatment and research of prostate cancer, is the 2022 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient.
Faculty Receives Presidential Award From Leading Dental Research Organization
“Dr. Mina’s contributions to the scientific community are exceptionally well known, as is her long and distinguished career in dental academia," said Dr. Steven Lepowsky, dean of the School of Dental Medicine.
Podcast: Supplying CT’s Health Care Workforce
Dr. Bruce T. Liang, dean of the UConn School of Medicine, and Dr. Steven Lepowsky, dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, explain the role of the medical, dental, and graduate schools in preparing and producing generations of professionals to maintain Connecticut's health care workforce.
Dental Faculty Recognized Internationally for Work in Oral Medicine and Oncology
"It continues to be my privilege to collaborate with my colleagues in oral medicine, oral oncology, and oncology both here in America and internationally," Dr. Douglas Peterson says.
17 Students Awarded at Scholar Symposium
Ten dental students and seven medical students were recognized for their research aptitude as part of UConn Health’s 2022 Medical/Dental Research Day and Clinician Scholar Symposium.