School of Dental Medicine

New Dental Care Center Video Tour

The renovated Dental Care Center 1 North located on the first floor of UConn Health's main building is receiving rave reviews from both patients and providers. Take a tour of the new clinic area with the dental school’s Director of Resource Management, Dr. Jacqueline Duncan.

UConn Dental Student Serves, Studies in Guatemala

Emily Keller's altruistic and academic missions come together in a poor Central American village.

UConn Health periodontist Frank Nichols at his lab at UConn Health in Farmington on Oct. 30, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Bacterial Fats, Not Dietary Ones, May Deserve Blame for Heart Disease

A new study by UConn scientists suggests that the fatty molecules linked to heart disease may come not only from what you eat, but from the bacteria in your mouth. The research may explain why gum disease is associated with heart trouble.

First Phase of Dental Care Center Completed

The first phase of UConn Health's renovated Dental Care Center is completed with the latest technology and patient care amenities.

UConn Dental Grants Show Collaborative Nature

UConn School of Dental Medicine faculty members work collaboratively to create a diverse research portfolio that goes well beyond teeth.

UConn's advanced Cone Beam CT imaging technology allows for a 360 degree panoramic view of the inside and outside of each skull in the most highly-specialized 3D high-resolution (Image of Dr. Alan Lurie).

Medical Exhibit Showcases UConn Dental’s High-Tech Imaging Capabilities

UConn School of Dental Medicine’s advanced imaging capabilities are now being showcased at Yale University’s medical library exhibit in New Haven until Nov. 5.

UConn Health Graduates Classes of 2017

UConn Health held its 46th commencement exercises Monday at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs.

Student Commencement Speaker Tells of Delayed Gratification

Graduating from the UConn School of Dental Medicine brings Carolyn Bradford one step closer to the day when she’ll be doing the teaching instead of the learning.

Dean MacNeil Assumes National Leadership Role

Dr. R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil, dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, is now also chair-elect of the American Dental Education Association's Board of Directors.

Digital Dentistry Has Patient Smiling Again

Digital dentistry is making the process of replacing and repairing teeth safer and more precise. Watch the video to see how one patient's smile was restored using the latest in computer technology.