Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) welcomes the many valuable contributions corporations make in support of our mission of excellence in education, research, and community service. Together, we have the power to drive ethical, impactful research that transforms oral and healthcare for the scientific community and the public. Learn more about the wide variety of opportunities for collaboration with TUSDM that await.
Big Community = Big Opportunity
As one of the largest dental school in the nation, TUSDM offers unique opportunities for both community investment and research. Having access to a robust and diverse patient population and state-of-the-art labs give us an unprecedented ability to advance knowledge through scientific study. Add to that the possibility for interdisciplinary and collaborative research throughout Tufts University, including with the Friedman School of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the possibilities for research become expansive.
Explore the topics we are working on, their dedicated centers and divisions, and the people that are engineering the future of dentistry through research to see how we can elevate your own projects in partnership.
Areas of Research
Cancer Center Tissue Engineering Core
Director: Addy Alt-Holland
Phone: 617-636-4072
Center for Integrated Tissue Engineering (CITE)
Director: Jonathan Garlick
Phone: 617-636-2444
Dr. J. Murray Gavel Center for Restorative Dental Research
Director: Dr. Mona Patel
Email: mona.patel@tufts.edu
Phone: 617-636-0332
Division of Craniofacial and Molecular Genetics
Director: Pamela Yelick
Phone: 617-636-2430
Director: Athena Papas
Phone: 617-636-3931
You can also learn more about our currently enrolling clinical trials and studies.
World-Class Facilities and Equipment
Clinical Research Center
Our seven dental bays are fully equipped and ready for research use. Located within the TUSDM main campus, the site offers a wide range of additional capabilities to corporate partners.
Biomaterials and Restorative Dental Research
Continuing a long history of high-quality bench research, the Gavel Center is focused on the investigation of dental materials and welcomes inquiries from potential corporate partners.
ADA Qualified Testing Site
The American Dental Association (ADA) has designated TUSDM as an ADA Qualified Testing Site, further expanding our ability to collaborate with and support manufacturers and industry partners with research and product evaluation initiatives. As a fully independent research site following necessary protocols, we produce accurate, valid, and reliable data to support applications for the ADA seal of approval.
Contact us today to initiate a study with us.
Investment Opportunities
The positive impact of corporate investments goes beyond supporting and furthering the education and work of TUSDM students and faculty. Corporate partners also benefit from opportunities to market products to future dental professionals or make connections to intellectual talent engaged in basic or clinical research.
Tufts recognizes the value of true partnerships and the exchange of ideas in determining where financial investment can benefit both corporations and the dental school. Investment options include:
- Practice Based Network (PBRN)
- The PBRN is a network of TUSDM alums across the country who conduct clinical studies in their private practices. The studies originate with ideas from corporate sponsors that seek to answer questions of immediate interest to the dental profession.
- Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics – People with Unique Needs
- Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics provide comprehensive dental care for more than 6,500 adults and children with developmental disabilities living in Massachusetts. Our oral health providers have the expertise, experience, and facilities to properly serve patients with special needs.
In addition to funding research opportunities, Corporate Sponsors may also access administrative resources including:
- IRB Team
- Clinical Research Coordinators/GCP and CITI Certified
- Protocol Development
- Biostatistics
- Grant Management Contracts – Contact pamela.corrado@tufts.edu
Patients see that you are not only doing general practice, which we love, but you are taking the time to go above and beyond, to influence the products of the future. They appreciate that.
Contact Us
We are excited to work with you! Search for a specific person with the TUSDM faculty members’ directory or contact Dental Research Administration to be learn how TUSDM can support your research needs.
For product testing requests, submit a Product Testing Inquiry intake form.
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