School of Dental Medicine
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.
High School Students Prepare for Possible Health Care Careers
A UConn Health lecture series designed to expose high school students to career paths they previously may not have considered is now in its third decade.
MacNeil Reappointed as Dental Dean
After a decade of excellence Dr. R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil has been reappointed for a third term as Dean of UConn School of Dental Medicine, making the dental school's future even brighter.
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Awards and Honors
Awards and honors continue to roll in for the faculty, staff and students at UConn Health. Read more about our recent accolades.
Four UConn Professors Named AAAS Fellows
The professors are being recognized for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts to advance science or its applications.
Emergency Dental Service Enhances Clinical, Academic Missions
Oral pain, bleeding and swelling can happen for any number of reasons, and they don’t restrict themselves to regular business hours. It’s why UConn Health has had around-the-clock coverage for dental emergencies since the early 70s. “We have the largest dental emergency service in the state,” says Dr. Steven Lepowsky, senior associate dean for education […]
Incoming Dental Students Receive Their White Coats
The 49 students in the UConn School of Dental Medicine Class of 2020 celebrated the traditional White Coat Ceremony last Friday. The annual event is a symbolic induction into the profession of dental medicine but the ceremony isn’t as “ancient” as you might think. Dean of the dental school, Dr. R. Lamont (Monty) MacNeil, told […]
Convocation for Incoming Medical, Dental Students
The 2016-17 academic year is underway at UConn Health, with the first-year students undergoing orientation this week. Thursday, the UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine held a convocation for the 149 medical and dental students making up the newest incoming classes. The convocation carries a dual theme of viewing medicine and dental medicine as […]