At Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM), we are committed to empowering students, faculty, and commercial collaborators to push oral health knowledge and discovery forward through research. Within our campus, scientific investigation is happening every day, and we are pleased to make our spaces and equipment available to outside researchers who share our passion for innovation.
With more than 100 publications achieved in the last academic year alone, our community is at the forefront of advancing oral health care. Take a moment to discover what we are working on now—and get a glimpse of what’s next in dentistry.
Accomplishments achieved 2024-2025
Clinical Trials & Studies
Our emphasis on research goes beyond academic curiosity. Our students, faculty, and research partners are bringing the latest advances in dental care to life through dedicated clinical studies across a range of unsolved oral health issues. As an example, our Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) is an exceptional collection of TUSDM alumnus and private practitioners who conduct clinical studies during routine patient care. Find out more about the exciting breakthroughs of tomorrow that are being tested today.
Research Focus Areas
TUSDM is proud to attract faculty who are pioneers of dental research across a wide range of topics. They are embracing new technologies, inventing innovative approaches, and finding new ways to improve dental care and education. Discover the many areas of research they cover and the accomplishments they have achieved.
Industry Collaborations
Academia and industry have long worked together to expand knowledge in the field of dentistry. We value our corporate partnerships and are proud to offer many unique opportunities for collaboration or support, including in our capacity as an ADA Qualified Testing Site. Take a look at what we have to offer our industry partners.
Student Research Opportunities
As a student or resident of TUSDM, you are the future of the field of dental care.
That’s why we are committed to providing you with as many opportunities and as much support for research as possible. Follow your curiosity—it may lead to the next breakthrough that will elevate human health.
Resources for Researchers
At TUSDM, we welcome researchers from other universities, agencies, corporations, and foundations who share our mission to make extraordinary research possible. Learn more about our capabilities, facilities, equipment, and our ability to deliver high-quality data.
Meet Our Team
Behind every scientific leap forward made at TUSDM is a team of exceptional researchers we are proud to call our own. Our faculty leads are at the forefront of dental research using new technology, inventing innovative approaches and finding new ways to improve dental procedures and education. Organized into divisions and centers, you can find direct links to the people behind the breakthroughs on our Team page.
For more than 150 years, TUSDM has been at the intersection of science, academia, and talent, generating a high-octane environment for research and materials testing. Our potential to reshape the future of dental medicine is infinite.
Breaking New Ground
