Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.
Clinical Research Center (CRC) Seminar Series
Provided by University of Connecticut School of Medicine Office of Community and Continuing Medical Education and the Clinical Research Center
“A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating Force Magnitude on the Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement and the Gingival Crevicular Fluid Proteome”
Flavio Uribe, DDS, MDentSc
Professor, Department of Orthodontics
UConn School of Dental Medicine
UConn Health
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: Low Learning Center
WebEx Link: https://uchc.webex.com/meet/Low; Meeting Number: 802 441 280
Join by Phone: +1-415-655-0003 US Toll; Access code: 802 441 280
A light lunch and beverage will be provided from 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Session Attendance Code: BAYDAT
Session Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the scientific evidence regarding the optimal force in orthodontic tooth movement; 2) Illustrate the current knowledge regarding the most common proteins associated with the orthodontic tooth movement; 3) Discuss the design of our current RCT on force magnitude and the proteins expressed in the gingival crevicular fluid; 4) Present the preliminary results of the RCT;
5) Discuss an incidental finding in the RCT related to the GCF proteome for potential future research
Speaker Disclosure Statement: Dr. Flavio Uribe in their role as speaker for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with any ineligible companies that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest in the context of the subject of this presentation that need to be disclosed. There are no relevant financial relationships listed for this individual to be mitigated.
Speaker Off-label Statement: Dr. Uribe will not be discussing the off-labeled, or investigational use of any product or device.
Speaker AI Statement: Dr. Uribe has not used AI tools in the preparation of this session.
Target Audience: Faculty, staff, residents, and students interested in clinical research.
Accreditation: The University of Connecticut School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of _ 1 _ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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