University of Connecticut

Biomaterials Researcher Named IUSBSE Fellow

The International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUSBSE) has named Liisa...

Lepowsky Named Dean at UConn School of Dental Medicine

The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine has named Steven Lepowsky, DDS,...

Thacker Wins AAP Fellowship Award

Sejal Thacker, DDS, MDSc, assistant professor in residence and graduate program director of periodontics...

$3 Million Grant to Continue Research into Oral Thrush

Oropharyngeal candidiasis, or oral thrush, continues to be a clinically significant problem for patients...

Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate COVID-19 Virus

A diluted version of over-the-counter povidone-iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses such as...

Grant to Fund Development of Smartphone Sensor That Measures Tooth Pain

Researchers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine will use a $462,964...

3-D Bioprinter Treats Musculoskeletal Injuries

Biomedical engineers at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine have developed a handheld...

Sugary Drinks Make Up Most Children’s Beverage Sales

Fruit drinks and flavored waters that include added sugars or low-calorie sweeteners dominated sales...

Dental Implant Bridge Technology Gains US Patent

New technology to improve dental implant bridges invented by Avinash Bidra, DDS, MS, of...

Dental Students Provide Volunteer Care at Special Olympics

Volunteers from the University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine and the University...