UF College of Dentistry ranks No. 5 in NIH research funding

The UF College of Dentistry research enterprise ranks fifth nationally for a second straight year among all U.S. dental schools in National Institutes of…

Florida Blue Foundation grant fuels UF nursing, dental colleges’ project to help underserved patients

With the help of a grant from the Florida Blue Foundation, two University of Florida colleges will collaborate on a novel project to improve health care for…

Nicotine gum with existing drug being developed for “betel quid” addiction that plagues millions

About 600 million people worldwide chew betel quid, an addictive and risky mixture of areca nut, spices and slaked lime and sometimes tobacco. It’s a cheap,…

UF Health receives grant for pilot Summer Health Professions Education Program

The six health colleges associated with University of Florida Health have received a $415,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help develop a…

Study shows pain causes older adults to develop more inflammation over a longer period of time

When older relatives complain about their pains, show a little empathy, because new research suggests that as we age, we may all become more sensitive to pain.…

Fighting cavities could one day be as easy as taking a pill, research shows

University of Florida Health researchers have identified a new strain of bacteria in the mouth that may keep bad bacteria in check — and could lead to a way to…

The Year in Review: Celebrating Our Achievements in 2015 Part 1

Marking the first year of the Power of Together strategic plan, 2015 was a tremendous year of continued growth and progress for UF Health. In this…

UF study: Electrical stimulation therapy can relieve low back pain in older adults

While previous research has suggested that older adults may have a diminished capacity for experiencing pain relief, University of Florida researchers have…

Oral biology researcher returns to UF College of Dentistry

For media inquiries call Karen Rhodenizer at 352-273-5782 or email krhodenizer@dental.ufl.edu A researcher who specializes in studying how two common strains…

UF researchers to study patient pain after surgery

Most patients undergoing surgery expect some pain and discomfort after the procedure. For a surprising number of people, however, the pain never really goes…

Campaign increases first-time mouth and throat cancer screenings among low-income rural Floridians

Raising awareness of the dangers of mouth and throat cancer increased the number of black men in some of Florida’s poorest counties who sought screening for…

A teacher of all trades

For decades, Linda Behar-Horenstein has been a master teacher. Now she is helping College of Dentistry faculty become better teachers and critical thinkers.…