Surface protein editing in bacteria
University of Minnesota researchers, including the School of Dentistry's Dr. Mark Herzberg, have discovered a previously unknown signaling pathway that regulates surface proteins on bacteria that can lead to new targets for antibiotics.
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The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry supports a strong research program in basic sciences, clinical sciences, social and behavioral science, and public health.
Research at the School of Dentistry
Aparicio named Century Club Professor of the Year
Conrado Aparicio, PhD, MScEng, a School of Dentistry professor and deputy director of the Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, received the award in April 2019.
Education
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Wolff earns prestigious University honor
Congratulations to Larry Wolff, MS, PhD, DDS, who received a University of Minnesota 2018-19 Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education.
Service
Community oral health activities are an important part of both our education and service mission, and we operate outreach sites throughout the region.
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Revamped Give Kids a Smile day successful
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry students, residents, staff and faculty came together on Saturday, February 9, to provide oral health care to underserved children at the 14th annual Give Kids a Smile day.
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