UAB Dental Group reopens for patient care
The UAB Dental Group, or dental faculty practice, reopened for patient care on May 18. With an emphasis on patient safety, as well as the safety of our faculty and staff during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis, critical oral health needs delayed by the onset of the pandemic can now be addressed.
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School of Dentistry to host virtual commencement celebration May 30
UAB School of Dentistry will stream a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 30 to honor its 2020 Doctor of Dental Medicine graduates in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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COVID-19 Pandemic Gives Time for Extra Reading
Most of us look for the silver lining in this dark cloud known as the COVID-19 pandemic. For me, I’ve learned to use Zoom and visit with family and alumni virtually.
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Six from UAB named to Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame
Alumni Spotlight: Melissa and David Roden
Drs. David and Melissa Roden are both graduates of the School of Dentistry at UAB.
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Alumni Spotlight: North Alabama practitioner enjoys extra time with family
Dr. Paul Bishop serves the people of North Alabama from his Decatur clinic, Alabama Smile Builders.
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The world keeps spinning
It’s hard to imagine a world where the UAB School of Dentistry, its faculty and students aren’t focused on treating patients, learning, researching, and helping the underserved.
UAB ranked first in U.S., seventh in the world by Times Higher Education for community outreach efforts around health and well-being
Louis appointed interim chair of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Powell named interim program director
Patrick Louis, DDS, MD, has been appointed interim chair of the School of Dentistry Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He succeeds Peter Waite, MPH, DDS, MD, FACS, who served as chair since 1993 and recently stepped down from the role.
See how Blazers are working well in midst of COVID-19 crisis
Get a glimpse into how employees are continuing their unique and important work during UAB’s limited business operations.
UAB celebrates spring 2020 graduates with virtual commencement May 1-2
First students from UAB’s DMD/MBA dual degree program to graduate this spring
‘Distinguished Alumnus’ award winner is not surprising
When Ben Ingram, D.M.D., of Piedmont, AL was honored with the UAB School of Dentistry’s Distinguished Alumnus Award at the alumni association’s recent Alumni Weekend, the 1984 graduate said he was “humbled and surprised."
Obstacles are not a problem for Birmingham dentist
Amy Hartsfield, D.M.D., of Birmingham, AL is widely regarded as a problem solver by her friends and fellow dentists.
Kaur’s energy and compassion inspire students and patients in dentistry
Maninder Kaur, BDS, assistant professor in the Department of Periodontology, was one of 12 faculty selected to receive the 2019 UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dean Taichman announces leadership appointments
Dean Russell S. Taichman recently announced several senior leadership appointments and updates regarding key positions within the School of Dentistry.
Department of Pediatric Dentistry partners with TeamSmile to promote healthy smiles
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Student Recreation Center was bustling with volunteers, sponsors and program staff who came together on February 5 for the city’s second TeamSmile event.
Gonnerman is new dean of UAB libraries
Security measures, crime data shape positive perception of safety at UAB
U.S. News awards high rankings to UAB’s online programs
Gilbert to deliver the Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Gregg Gilbert, DDS, whose landmark oral health research connected practicing dentists with university investigators and earned the largest federal grant in UAB history, will receive the highest honor of the Academic Health Center.
50 Ways We’ve Changed Birmingham, Alabama, and the World
Dr. Bill Chesser – optimist and philanthropist
Dr. Bill Chesser (Class of 1967) and his wife, Chris, recently included the School of Dentistry in their estate plans. The Hueytown native has been giving back to his profession for more than 50 years.
Palcanis gift takes Periodontology to greater heights
Dr. Kent Palcanis and his wife, Phoebe, have pledged $500,000 over the next five years to endow a professorship in the Department of Periodontology. Palcanis is a School of Dentistry Professor Emeritus and serves on the UASOD Alumni Association Executive Council as an Alumnus By Choice (ABC) representative.
Live HealthSmart Alabama: Conquering the state’s biggest health challenges begins in earnest today
UAB tops $600 million in research funding for first time
15th Scholars Symposium announced
Scholars Symposium is an annual celebration of the school’s research accomplishments, highlighting the achievements of students, residents, and faculty as they impact oral health locally and globally. This year’s theme is Craniofacial Development and Dental Genetics.
Rashid receives research awards
Harunur Rashid, Ph.D., a Dental Academic Research Trainee (DART) postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Javed Amjad’s lab, received first place for his poster presentation entitled “Title: Runx2 Activity in Hypertrophic Chondrocytes Regulate Cartilage and Bone Homeostasis” at the Sixth Annual CAMBAC Research Day at UAB.
School hosts 7th ‘UAB Dentistry Cares’ community event
Over 200 underserved and homeless people in the Birmingham area received teeth cleanings, fillings and extractions at no cost as part of the seventh annual ‘UAB Dentistry Cares’ Community Day, which took place on October 16 at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry.
