Research, the generation of new knowledge, is an integral part of the mission of the UConn School of Dental Medicine.
Fast Facts
Research-intensive school with over $10M in extramural research funding per year
Ranked #8 of all US dental schools based on total NIH funding for NIH FY2020 (rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, based on NIH data).
A broad spectrum of research activity and funding including laboratory and clinical research
Recently renovated laboratory facilities; dedicated Dental Clinical Research Center
Access to a wide range of core facilities that support research
