Research

A record number of people presented their research this year - 87!

The UFCD DMD/PhD program identifies and trains the next generation of academically focused dental researchers.

Researchers are examining synthetic oxytocin as an alternate pain management option for older adults to curb harmful opioid use.

Dr. Yenisel Cruz-Almeida and engineering's Dr. Kyle Allen are collaborating to transform the way chronic pain is studied and tested.

The goal is to build a vibrant and inclusive community of investigators to advance dental, oral and craniofacial research in the U.S.

UFCD's research spending was $18.9 million; research awards were $14.4 million which is 3rd in NIH funding to public dental schools in FY'23.

Dr. Montesino-Goicolea moved from fellow to research assistant professor at the college. She'll continue research at UF's PRICE.

Life experience continually shapes the health of the human brain like a bank receiving a lifetime of deposits and withdrawals.

The college awarded nine students and residents first and second-place ribbons following poster presentations at Spring Synergy Research Day on March 29. Congratulations!

The clinical trial goal is to determine whether PBM offers an alternative treatment for individuals living with painful TMDs - a treatment that will reduce pain for patients while also reducing the use of opioids in pain management.