School of Dental Medicine
Digitizing Dentures
How UConn’s prosthodontists use digital technology for better patient outcomes and an enhanced learning experience
January 18, 2024 | Courtney Chandler
School of Dental Medicine Welcomes Eight New Faculty
"We are exceptionally fortunate to be able to continue to attract very talented people to our faculty," said Dean Dr. Steve Lepowsky
December 20, 2023 | Courtney Chandler
Biomedical Engineering Student Places in “Science as Art” Competition
Sobhan Katebifar’s image, titled “Flames,” is an artistic rendering of an image of a mouse's incisor teeth.
December 14, 2023 | Courtney Chandler
Kuhn Develops Patent-Pending Process to Create Comfortable Prosthetics for Breast Cancer Survivors
Professor of Biomedical Engineering Liisa Kuhn uses a 3D bioprinter to fabricate breast prosthetics that are lightweight, flexible, and porous
December 14, 2023 | Olivia Drake
UConn Prosthodontist Wins Top Honors at Annual Meeting
Dr. Avinash Bidra was recognized for his contributions as a dental educator.
November 29, 2023 | Courtney Chandler
Biomedical Engineers Expand Skillsets Through Clinical Program
'There’s no other program like this in the country. We’re giving them real world experience while they work towards a master’s degree'
November 27, 2023 | Olivia Drake
Researchers Improve Efficacy and Efficiency of CRISPR Diagnostic Technology
By leveraging a unique, competitive reaction between two different crRNAs, researchers simplify CRISPR technology, making it a more effective tool for sensitive nucleic acid detection
November 20, 2023 | Courtney Chandler
UConn Health Minute: Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies are more common than you might think. That’s why it’s important to understand the difference between a dental problem that can wait or an emergency that if left untreated can lead to more serious health issues. As Dr. Steven Ruiz tells us, the UConn School of Dental Medicine offers the largest emergency dental […]
November 8, 2023 | Carolyn Pennington
Integrity is Behind the School of Dental Medicine’s Research Enterprise
The school's research program would not be possible without Business Services Manager Laura Didden, who says that "integrity" is key to her role.
October 30, 2023 | Courtney Chandler
Gel Repairs Cartilage Without Surgery, With Electricity
Instead of requiring surgery to insert a solid scaffold, the gel could be simply injected into the knee, a much less invasive procedure
October 26, 2023 | Kim Krieger