A scientist at the Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics observes one of the many machines conducting an experiment

About Research and Discovery

Our programs in basic sciences, clinical sciences, social and behavioral sciences and public health help bring current research into our classrooms, clinics and dental practices statewide. Five research clusters investigate everything from neuroscience to oral health disparities.

Awards, Funding & Submitted Proposals

  $2,744,919

Awards, funding and submitted proposals during fiscal 2023 Q2.

19
Proposals submitted
7
Net awards granted
12
Proposals submitted were new
Dr. Kristin Artinger presents at the 2022 School of Dentistry Research Day

Research at a glance

2022

119
Publications by faculty
38
Faculty collaborations
4
Resident and graduate student grants
Oral Health Clinical Research Center takes a photo
Oral Health Clinical Research Center

The mission of the Oral Health Clinical Research Center (OHCRC) is to enhance oral health by transferring basic and applied research knowledge and new technical advances into patient-oriented research. The OHCRC helps researchers in all phases of a project.

Dr. Fok of the MDRCBB talks with a scientist
Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics

The Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics (MDRCBB) is a multi-disciplinary resource dedicated to furthering research and development in biomaterials, biomechanics, and nano-technology.

Dr. Louis Mansky in the Institute for Molecular Virology
Institute for Molecular Virology

The Institute for Molecular Virology breaks down the barriers that exist in traditional academic ‘siloes’ to foster collegial interactions that result in new scientific collaborations and in the advancement of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of viral disease.

Publications

Researcher examining a specimen with a microscope

With hundreds of published papers ranging on topics from microbiology, treating pediatric patients, addressing obstacles in access to care, and developing better technology for the purpose of oral health, School of Dentistry researchers and faculty lead the way toward the future of oral health care.

Contact the Department of Research and Discovery

Kristin Artinger, PhD

Associate Dean for Research and Discovery
Kristin Artinger, PhD

612-626-5731
[email protected]

Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean
Autumn Dobrowski

[email protected]