Dental Research Administration - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

18/02/2026

The DRA is seeking participants for a Water Flosser and Gum Disease Study. We are looking for adults between 18-70 years of age who are not current smokers, have been diagnosed with gingivitis, and are willing to refrain from any dental treatment for 8 weeks. Eligible participants will be asked to attend 3 visits over the course of 8 weeks and will be compensated $225 in target gift cards for the completion of all 3 visits. Please review the research study flier for further information and who to contact.

14/01/2026

TUSDM is currently recruiting people in need of a dental restoration for a research study. See the study details below.

18/11/2025

Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine are conducting a Blood Clotting After Dental Extraction Study. Individuals who need at least one tooth removed and are currently taking blood thinner medication such as warfarin, edoxaban, or acenocoumarol, and who are 18 years or older, may be able to participate. The study involves five in-person visits and one phone visit over four weeks, and participants can receive up to $450 in Target gift cards upon completing all visits. Please review the study flyer for further information and who to contact.

24/03/2025

The DRA is seeking participants for a Water Flosser and Gum Disease Study. We are looking for adults between 18-70 years of age who have been diagnosed with gingivitis. Eligible participants will be asked to attend 3 visits over the course of 8 weeks. Please review the research study flier for further information and who to contact.

17/03/2025

TUSDM students and faculty attended the 2025 American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session & Exhibition in National Harbor, MD, earlier this month. Congratulations to Dr. Karin Arsenault, Troi Davis (D’26), Dr. John Morgan, and Dr. Sarah Pagni for receiving Second Place in the 2025 ADEA Student Poster Awards for their project: Transforming Dental Education: Empowering Tomorrow’s Dentists via Aging-Disability Simulation for Collaborative, Empathetic Care! 🎉

05/02/2025

TUSDM is actively recruiting for clinical studies! If you're interested in contributing to dental research, scan the QR code below to learn more about our ongoing studies and how you can get involved.

24/09/2024

The DRA is seeking participants to participate in a Medication-Induced Dry Mouth Toothpaste Study. We are looking for adults 18 years of age or older who are taking at least 2 medications that may cause dry mouth. Eligible participants will be asked to attend 4 visits over the course of than 12 weeks. Please review the research study flier for further information and who to contact.

06/09/2024

TUSDM Researchers are looking for child volunteers for a study comparing a hands-free electronic toothbrush and manual toothbrushes. Participants must be between the ages of 5-15 at time of enrollment and in good general health. Additionally, patients must not have poor oral health, undergo or plan to undergo orthodontic treatment for the study duration, use prescription mouth wash or gum stimulator, or have received a cleaning at their dentist's office in the last week. Please review the study flyer for further information and who to contact.

Dental Research Administration - Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

18/07/2024

We are ! See our open positions and apply:

Senior Research Technician- https://jobs.tufts.edu/jobs/20695?lang=en-us

Dental Assistant- https://jobs.tufts.edu/jobs/20470?lang=en-us

Tufts University is hiring a Senior Research Technician - Taichman Lab in School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Review all of the job details and apply today!

27/03/2024