Student Research

Research experience for students

Students enrolled in programs at Indiana University School of Dentistry have the opportunity to conduct research as part of their overall dental education. Several mentored research opportunities exist within the school, as well as with other schools and institutes on all IU campuses and beyond. 

Research is an exciting and fulfilling endeavor that is open to all programs within the dental school. Current areas of focus are cariology, bone and tissue engineering, community dentistry, and dental informatics. Opportunities include biofilm studies, dental materials testing, cariology investigation, bone research, craniofacial imaging, pediatric surveys, smoking cessation, and much more.

Are you interested in participating in student research opportunities at IU School of Dentistry?

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Student Research Director: Dr. Angela Bruzzaniti

IU School of Dentistry
1121 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Why be a student researcher?

IU School of Dentistry's research goals are to:

  • Excel in high-quality, innovative research and scholarly activities that engage faculty, students, and staff,
  • attract external funding,
  • increase our national standing,
  • and lead to improvements in oral and systemic health.

Dr. Angela Bruzzaniti, director of dental student research, oversees the dental student research program and serves as the faculty advisor of the Student Research Group at Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Student Research Group is a local chapter of  the National Student Research Group (NSRG). NSRG is affiliated with the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADCOR) and the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR).

We give students opportunities to learn and excel and with the help of our faculty mentors, we provide an avenue of networking between student researchers, potential student researchers, and faculty mentors to help students identify and explore a wide variety of research experiences.

Our students take advantage of and become involved in projects that have made impactful contributions to the field of dentistry. Through Student Research Group meetings and the school’s annual Research Day, we provide students with opportunities to practice their presentation skills and share their research with the rest of the School of Dentistry’s scientific community.

Discover more research in the School of Dentistry

Learn about Research Day