Courtney Chandler


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The Class of 2024 is Ready For Patients

Forty nine second-year students, guided by the student practice leaders, donned fresh new white coats during this year's White Coat Transition ceremony.

Another Record-Breaking Year for the UConn School of Dental Medicine’s Research Program

In FY 2021, the School of Dental Medicine received its highest-ever level of research funding and retained its coveted number eight research ranking in total direct funding from the NIH.

Third-Year Student Places in National Dental Essay Contest

American Dental Association annual student essay contest explored the hazards of health misinformation

Ruiz’s Roots

Dr. Steve Ruiz draws on his family’s legacy to set his own path as the AEGD program director in the School of Dental Medicine

Tips for Tiny Teeth

In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Dr. Katherine Fleming, assistant professor of pediatric dentistry, answers the top questions from parents of infants and toddlers.

By studying pregnancy in various species, including horses, researchers have gained new insight into understanding how cancer spreads.

Researchers Look at the Evolution of Mammals to Uncover Gene Regulation Connecting Pregnancy and Cancer Metastasis

'What we learned from other species has direct applications in advancing our understanding of human cancer'

The Class of 2022 Meets Their Match

This week, fourth year students from the School of Dental Medicine gathered to celebrate their residency placements—known as the Match—for the next year.

UConn School of Dental Medicine Welcomes New Faculty

The UConn School of Dental Medicine has enjoyed robust growth, adding seven new faculty members to its ranks over the past few months.

Getting kids back into dental chairs

Learn more about pediatric dentistry from UConn School of Dental Medicine faculty member Dr. Katherine Fleming.

A dental resident examining a young patient. Despite a high risk of COVID-19 transmission, infection rates among dentists are actually lower than among other front-line health professionals.

Study Confirms COVID Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals

Enhanced infection control procedures help keep infection rate low among dentists