Areas of Research
Community Dentistry & Behavioral Science
Behavioral Research
Applied behavioral and social science research to promote oral health and well-being.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Health Disparities
Understanding and addressing inequities in oral health outcomes across vulnerable and underserved populations.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Pain Research
Translational research to reduce pain-related suffering throughout Florida and the nation.
COMMUNITY DENTISTRY & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Artificial Intelligence
Harnessing the power of data and AI/ML approaches to improve clinical precision and patient outcomes.
College of Dentistry CDBS Research Centers
Community dentistry and behavioral science
Research Centers
The UF College of Dentistry Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science is home to two research centers.
Highlighting Our NIDCR PRIMED Grant
changing the culture of dental education
UFCD and East Carolina School of Dental Medicine Collab on $3.7 Million NIDCR Project
The two institutions embark on a five-year project, Development of Opportunities for Research (DOOR) in Dental Schools: Future Academic Interdisciplinary Workforce and Collaborators for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network, from 2023-2028 to develop and test an integrated, multi-level and interdisciplinary program.
university of florida & East Carolina
Keep Up With the Evolution of the DOOR Project
Check back often for updates as the DOOR project to establish a multidisciplinary practice-based research network between the University of Florida College of Dentistry and the East Carolina School of Dental Medicine progresses, including research findings, documentation and more.
