School of Dental Medicine
2019 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Editor’s Note: The University of Connecticut will begin to use walk-through metal detectors at Gampel Pavilion this month as part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security. The new technology will be in place for the commencement exercises held in Gampel on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12. Whether arguing a case before […]
Dental students fill need, and cavities, on service trips to Puerto Rico
Students and faculty from the UConn’s School of Dental Medicine visited Puerto Rico in May 2018 and in February to provide dental services to a population hit hard by Hurricane Maria.
UConn Health Honored for Diversifying STEM Workforce
The Connecticut Science Center honors the Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative with a STEM Achievement Award.
Dental Researchers Get at Root Causes of Cancer Patients’ Mouth Sores
Oral mucositis, a common side effect of chemotherapy, is associated with detrimental changes in the oral microbiome, says new School of Dental Medicine research.
New Dental Dean Forming Alliances to Build a Better Health Care Model
As medicine moves toward an integrated approach to care, UConn’s new dental dean sees a greater role for dental medicine in the delivery of that care.
Three UConn Researchers Named Women of Innovation by CT Tech Council
UConn researchers took home top prizes in three categories at The Connecticut Technology Council’s 15th annual “Women of Innovation” awards gala.
Dental School Represents at National Meeting
American Dental Education Association’s annual session has a UConn flair, with a familiar face serving as chair.
New Therapy Targets Painful Side Effect of Cancer Treatment
Collaborators are close to replacing the 'sledge hammer' with a more precise and effective treatment option that doesn’t include risk of addiction or abuse.
UConn Dental Students Ready for Patients
Second-year dental students donned new white coats in a ceremony Friday to mark their transition to clinic-based learning.
Bad to the Bone: Bacterial Lipids, Bone Loss, and Periodontal Disease
UConn Health researchers have received $1.5 million from the NIH for a project that could lead to the development of treatments to prevent the progression of periodontitis and to help restore gum tissues and bone lost through the progression of gum disease.