UBC Dentistry researchers are grouped into three clusters, representing approximately 40 faculty members engaged in research.
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Clinical Research, Technology Transfer & Dental Materials Sciences Cluster
Encompasses groups engaged in research on cancer diagnosis and prevention, dental biofilms, dental hygiene, dental instruments and materials, dental sleep medicine, forensic dentistry, and interactive dental anatomy.
Community & Educational Research Cluster
Research in this cluster relates to three of the four Canadian Institutes of Health Research themes: health services research; social, cultural, environmental, and population health; and clinical research, as well as to a range of educational studies.
iMatrix
Comprises researchers conducting basic science research in areas such as cancer, cell behaviour, craniofacial development, integrins, molecular biology, periodontal disease, proteases, proteomics, and wound healing.