Research Activities

Advances in healthcare occur as an outcome of questioning the status quo and investigating scientifically-based alternatives. It is essential to improve oral health through research, and at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine faculty are providing research mentorship to dental and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars. Under the guidance of faculty, trainees pursue research and generate new knowledge that can be translated to clinical practice.

Faculty Research

Faculty conduct research that includes translational and clinical research studies, health services research, behavioral studies, and community and population studies.

• Faculty Publications
• Summer Scholars Research Program
• SoDM Faculty Research Interests

Student Research

• The Summer Scholars Research Program: The School of Dental Medicine provides selected dental students with unique research opportunities through The Summer Scholars Research Program.
  • Jessica Shamberger Presents at Hinman Symposium
• Student Research Links:
  • Student Activities & Organization
  • AADR National Student Research Group
  • Student Clinicians American Dental Association (SCADA)
  • NIDCR Summer Research Fellowship