School of Dental Medicine
Teaching Awards Roundup
Several UConn Health faculty recently were honored for their contributions as educators.
Outstanding Women in Medicine and Science Honored
The Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) at UConn Health has awarded its 2019 outstanding women faculty, and graduate, medical and dental students.
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.