The School of Dental Medicine is a nationally recognized center for dental research. Students who take advantage of research opportunities become far more knowledgeable of their profession regardless of whether or not they choose a career in dental research.
Participation in research:
Identify and contact mentor (be persistent)
Write a research proposal with that individual
Submit proposal for review (success greater than 90%)
Spend 5/6 weeks* doing summer research
Student and Mentor Assurances: This required form will be sent to all students and mentors who submitted a Letter of Intent.
Years (rising) | Number of scholars | SDM Department |
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D3 | 12 (*3 repeat) | Periodontics, Restorative, Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Implant Dentistry, Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Oral Biology |
D2 | 4 | Prosthodontics, Oral Biology, Biochemistry |
D1 | 3 | Oral Biology, Oral Surgery |