With a new curriculum, one of the most modern teaching facilities in the country, and world-class researchers, the University of Utah School of Dentistry is one of the nation's most competitive dental education and training programs.
With a focus on population health, research at the School of Dentistry focuses on improving oral health for the communities we serve and beyond. Researchers study a wide range of areas within oral health, from genetics to preventive education. Students and residents also have access to top-rate faculty and facilities, preparing them to become leaders in dentistry research.
Nestled in Research Park on the south side of campus, the School of Dentistry offers an innovative curriculum and unparalleled views of the Salt Lake Valley.
The NIH awarded Dr. Rena D’Souza and her team a grant of more than $1.7 million to identify how genetic mutations influence a protein pathway responsible for permanent tooth formation.
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