UAB Dentistry News

Dr. Conan Davis
Assistant Dean for Community Collaborations and Public Health

Dr. Conan Davis, recently appointed assistant dean for Community Collaborations and Public Health, is featured in an article on the school’s expanding outreach.

Congratulations Dr. Jack Lemons
2014 Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award

This annual award honors individuals who engage in interdisciplinary, collaborative efforts across campus in ways that embody the vision, character and bridge-building talents vital to the future of UAB. Dr. Lemons’ prolific career is highlighted in the UAB News.

In related news, to honor Dr. Lemons’ contributions to UAB graduate education, the Department of Biomedical Engineering recently established the Dr. Jack Lemons Endowed Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering.

Congratulations Dr. Steve Mitchell
2014 UAB President's Award for Excellence in Teaching

Mitchell, a professor in dentistry, has been director of the Undergraduate Clinic in Pediatric Dentistry since 2000. His co-worker say his innovative teaching activities are helping to transform the educational structure. "His course evaluations consistently are positive, and students comment that his teaching style encourages integration of concepts into clinical situations in a way that requires critical thinking," a colleague said. Mitchell has worked to give students more hands-on experience by helping with special-needs patients, and creating the Tuscaloosa and Cahaba Valley clinics, which give students direct patient experiences under the supervision of faculty. "The continuity he is able to provide between lecture presentations and actual clinical practices is an extremely unique and effective teaching tool," one student said.