School of Dental Medicine

UConn Health Faculty and Students Honored

Kudos to the following UConn Health faculty, staff and students who have recently been recognized for their outstanding work. Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Arnold,  the Murray-Heilig Chair in Molecular Medicine at UConn Health, for being awarded the International Medal of the Society for Endocrinology. The Society has a long history of honoring individuals who have significantly […]

Recognition Roundup for Medical and Dental School Faculty

Several dental and medical school faculty have received honors, new appointments and promotions over the past few weeks.

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.