*The following article refers to domestic violence. Please take care while reading.*

SASKATOON — A research study at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon hopes to educate dental professionals and future dental professionals on the signs of domestic violence and how to help their patients who are experiencing domestic violence.

Dr. Liran Levin is a periodontist who also does clinical and research work in dental trauma-related issues.

“The dental trauma aspect was something I was dealing with for a long time,” said Levin.

This is where the idea for this project came from after getting to know someone who was a survivor of domestic abuse.

“Through that, I became more aware of the complexity of this situation,” said Levin. “I realized that as dental professionals we have the opport

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