Research

The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry (MPSoD) is home to our world-class Paul Major Oral Health Clinic and research center, and our mission is to promote excellence in research.

We are committed to supporting craniofacial development and regeneration, cardiovascular disease, oral cancer, infectious diseases, community engagement research, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases using artificial intelligence and dental education.

Our foundation-based research investigators are committed to translating findings in our laboratories to the development of animal models and clinical trials for oral health care. Our researchers are advancing research in biomaterials/biomechanics and developing new dental-related technology. 

Our research is also addressing oral health community needs among Immigrants and First Nations in order to improve health disparities and ensure health equity and equality.  We are also advancing education with several of our technology-based projects such as an augmented reality flashcard app and an online histology virtual microscope.

The Associate Chair of Research, Dr. Maryam Amin, oversees research and development within the Mike Petryk School of Dentistry in collaboration with the research unit Directors.

If interested in becoming a graduate student:

• Peruse our researchers' page to identify the faculty with your research interest.
• Contact MPSoD graduate studies to inquire about admission.