School of Dental Medicine

Blood-cell Lens Enables High-Quality Imaging with Blu-ray Technology

Guoan Zheng's latest technological innovation combines the power of a Blu-ray player with a blood-coated sensor, creating the potential to dramatically improve imaging for clinical applications

The School of Dental Medicine Celebrates the Class of 2022

“On behalf of the entire School of Dental Medicine community, I congratulate each of our soon to be new graduates for completing, arguably, the most challenging and rigorous dental education program anywhere,” Dean Dr. Steven Lepowsky said.

UConn Health 51st Commencement Adds 260 to Health Care Workforce

More than 260 new physicians, dentists, scientists, and public health professionals graduated at UConn Health's 51st Commencement on May 9 and are ready to enter the state and nation's health care workforce.

Herald pipers announce the arrival of the faculty during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

2022 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

Speakers from a broad range of fields and backgrounds will share their wisdom with UConn's Class of 2022

Dr. Dan Henry holding plaque outside academic entrance

New Teaching Awards Named for Medical Faculty

UConn’s second-year medical and dental students present their annual spring teaching awards, including two new ones named in honor of Dr. Lynn Kosowicz and Dr. Dan Henry.

Frank Nichols DDS, Ph.D. is a professor in the Division of Periodontology at UConn School of Dental Medicine.

2022 UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Awardee Is Dr. Frank Nichols

“We are exceptionally appreciative of Dr. Nichols’ longstanding service to the UConn School of Dental Medicine. He is the epitome of what any school should desire of a faculty member and his record of excellence in teaching, scholarship and discovery, service and patient care is a model for many to emulate,” said Dr. Steven Lepowsky.

Dental Students Host Successful Blood Drive After Winning Wellness Grant

The blood drive had 43 open donation spots, with the goal of collecting 25 units from 25 donors. The students successfully collected 35 units—with 16 of the units being from first time blood donors.

UConn Health Minute: Restoring Your Smile

The reasons to replace missing teeth go beyond just cosmetics. As UConn Health prosthodontist Shivani Suvarna explains, replacing teeth can prevent serious dental issues in the future and preserve basic functions such as eating and speaking.

Dr. William Nelson portrait

Renowned Cancer Expert to Address UConn Health Graduates

Dr. William G. Nelson of Johns Hopkins, a national leader in the treatment and research of prostate cancer, is the 2022 commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient.

Faculty Receives Presidential Award From Leading Dental Research Organization

“Dr. Mina’s contributions to the scientific community are exceptionally well known, as is her long and distinguished career in dental academia," said Dr. Steven Lepowsky, dean of the School of Dental Medicine.