LRII Research Programs

The Levi-Richman Integration Initiative funds research connecting periodontal health to the rest of the body — the oral-systemic link — alongside multidisciplinary grants and evidence reviews that shape clinical practice.

Patty and Dr. Paul Levi, and Dr. Colin Richman — founding donors of the Levi-Richman Integration Initiative

Levi-Richman Multidisciplinary Oral-Systemic Research Grants

$50,000 – $100,000 in research grants are awarded annually to individuals and collaborative teams conducting epidemiological research on the oral-systemic link.

Patty and Paul Levi Research Award

The Patty and Paul Levi Research Award provides two annual $5,000 awards recognizing completed research projects related to preventive periodontology or the oral-systemic link.

Richman Family Foundation Perio-Ortho Interface Grants

$20,000–$40,000 in research grants are awarded annually to individuals and collaborative teams conducting research at the intersection of periodontics and orthodontics.