School of Dental Medicine
Local and National Awards for UConn Health Faculty and Staff
This summer UConn Health dental and orthopedic faculty and staff have been applauded on the local and national stage for their accomplishments.
July 14, 2021 | Jennifer Walker, and Ira Morrison
Killing Off Old Cells Might Mean Relief from Persistent Jaw Pain
'Senescent cells' resist the body's normal process of removing damaged cells
July 7, 2021 | Kim Krieger
UConn Engineer Develops Lab-on-Paper SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic by CRISPR
Changchun Liu’s low-cost, easy-to-use device provides accurate results within an hour
‘Urban Service Talks’ (About Interprofessional Learning)
The future physicians, dentists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and physician assistants who take part in the Connecticut Area Health Education Center's (CT AHEC) Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars Program are walking the walk and now, talking the talk.
June 9, 2021 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
5 Decades of Good Deeds
The UConn Health Auxiliary leaves a legacy of financial and volunteer contributions in support of the institution’s missions going back to 1969.
June 4, 2021 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Study Confirms COVID Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals
Enhanced infection control procedures help keep infection rate low among dentists
June 2, 2021 | Courtney Chandler
Traditional Student Bike Tour Returns to Cross-Country
UConn medical student June Chu and dental student Alexandra Estanislau are hitting the road, by bicycle, for the 16th "Coast to Coast for a Cause," this year benefitting the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
May 31, 2021 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
School of Dental Medicine Appoints New Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
The School of Dental Medicine recently announced the appointment of Dr. Sophia G. Saeed to be associate dean for clinical affairs.
May 28, 2021 | Courtney Chandler
UConn Researchers Develop Cheap, Accurate Device to Diagnose COVID-19
How red blood cells and laser light offer the opportunity to make a rapid diagnosis
May 26, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Students Spruce Up Community Gardens for Spring Service Day
Students with the School of Dental Medicine ASDA Community Service Committee teamed up with a non-profit organization in Hartford, KNOX, to help clean up community gardens in Hartford.
May 25, 2021 | Courtney Chandler