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Dentistry’s tradition of international partnerships continues

A 1951 trip to Thailand built the foundation for a slew of global collaborations, from Taiwan and France to Saudi Arabia.

UAB alumni forging the future of medicine, patient care in Alabama

UAB medical, dental and optometry alumni helping lead way in practicing medicine in the state of Alabama.

UAB hosts Interprofessional Healthcare Month symposium

A UAB symposium boosts the knowledge and practice of interprofessional health care.

One young mother’s journey to overcome the odds and beat oral cancer

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and understanding the signs and symptoms helped save one young mother’s life.

Free oral, head and neck cancer screening set for April 12

The free screening will take place at The Kirklin Clinic on the fifth floor from 1-4 p.m.

Huang elected vice president of the American Student Dental Association

A UAB School of Dentistry student will help lead the national, student-run professional organization.

To reverse Alabama’s opioid crisis, UAB team proposes an all-out effort

The project, a finalist in the Grand Challenge, promotes clinical intervention, education and research to prevent opioid overdoses.

Celebrate Women's History Month with the women who shape UAB

From traveling to Antarctica to publishing children’s books, from taking biology educational tools to India to planting pollinator gardens on campus, women have been integral to shaping UAB’s reputation its 50-year history. As part of its annual coverage of Women’s[…]

‘If you want a job done right, give it to Sheila,’ Dentistry colleagues say

Sheila Turner, program coordinator in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, is UAB’s Employee of the Month for March.

School of Dentistry to Highlight Dental Public Health and Epidemiology, Showcase Research at 14th Annual Scholars Symposium

Scholars Symposium is a yearly celebration of the school’s rich history and current accomplishments, showcasing the achievements of students, residents, and faculty in preparing the next generation of academicians and scientists to impact oral health locally and globally.The event highlights[…]