School of Dental Medicine
A Fall Full of Service
A city clean-up, a blood drive, fundraisers, school visits, and screenings at a Special Olympics event were among the service activities that School of Dental Medicine students participated in during the fall season.
Researchers Develop Strategy to Thermally Stabilize Microneedle Vaccine Technology
Researchers use sugar molecules to help eliminate the need for cold-chain storage, a common logistical hurdle for vaccine distribution
Free Dental Clinic at UConn Serves Over 1,000 Smiles
The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic took place for the first time on UConn Health’s campus, serving over 1,000 patients in need during the two-day event
Dental Students Provide Free Dental Care to Hundreds in Rhode Island
Weeks before UConn School of Dental Medicine hosts the 2022 Connecticut Mission of Mercy free dental clinic, dental students offered a helping hand to the free clinic in Rhode Island.
Inspiring Dental Students To Pursue Careers in Academia
While many students plan to head straight to the clinics after graduation, the UConn Chapter of ADEA provides students with opportunities to learn about paths associated with academic careers in dental medicine.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
For School of Dental Medicine students, Hispanic Heritage Month is not only an opportunity to gather and have fun, it’s also a chance to spread cultural awareness, create memories, and foster community.
Skeletal Biology and Regeneration Students Recognized For Research Excellence
“The multidisciplinary research and broad expertise within Skeletal Biology and Regeneration is a strength of our program,” said Dr. Rosa Guzzo, director of the program.
Podcast: Serving the Underserved; Primary Care Outlook
Dr. Bruce Gould, UConn School of Medicine professor emeritus, explains how delivering care to underserved populations serves needs of today while preparing the next generation of health care providers to serve the needs of tomorrow.
UConn Names Radenka Maric as 17th President
Maric, previously vice president for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, has served as interim president since Feb. 1
UConn Welcomes Outstanding New Class, Including Many First-Gen Students
The Class of 2026 will be the most diverse in UConn history