School of Dental Medicine
Governor Lamont Proclaims April 15 as Petra Clark-Dufner Day in Recognition of Statewide Leadership
The proclamation honors her more than three decades of service in strengthening Connecticut’s health professions pipeline and expanding access to health care services in under resourced communities.
2026 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee is Dr. David Shafer
Shafer is associate professor and chair of oral and maxillofacial surgery
UConn Musculoskeletal Institute Holds 20th Annual Research Day
Highlights of the day included presentations on new research, and speedy, two-minute talks by medical and dental students, resident trainees, graduate students and post-docs
UConn Pediatric Dentistry in the Community
Students, residents, and faculty provide dental education, screenings, support in Connecticut and beyond
Celebrating Scholarly Curiosity: Student Research Day 2026
Medical and Dental Student Research Day is the culmination of medical and dental students’ projects for the year.
Next Stop for the Class of 2028: Patient Care
The UConn School of Dental Medicine celebrates a big milestone for second-year students during the annual White Coat Transition Ceremony
Waterbury Hospital Joins UConn Health Community Network, Strengthening Care for the Community
Transition creates a new system of care for the Waterbury community and beyond
Thank a Resident Today!
UConn Health currently trains over 850 medical residents and over 110 dental residents
Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Spark Transformation in Individuals and Communities
Students bring their passion and talents to more than 4,000 community members statewide annually.