IADR Faculty & Student Presentations Schedule 2007

Research manifests itself in many ways in the Dental Branch. One major segment of the research activity is supported by extramural funding that reached nearly $3 million in fiscal year 2004. The funds support a broad span of scientific investigations dealing with oral and craniofacial tissues.

The Dental Branch is also committed to training the next generation of dental scientists via UT-TORCH, a comprehensive training program directed by Dr. George Stancel.

There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in research during their Dental Education. First year dental students can elect to participate in the Research Focus during the summer of their first year. This provides a structured introduction to research via preparation of a research proposal, doing the research, and writing an abstract and/or paper. Students are encouraged to submit their abstracts for presentation at appropriate research meetings throughout the year.