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Career path for OMS resident Kaylie Catlin is now clear after choosing UAB sight unseen

A day of care: UAB TeamSmile 2026 in photos

Shirazy named clinical director of UAB Dentistry Dothan

Student Voices: Carson Kim on research, leadership, and asking questions

UAB School of Dentistry Staff Council celebrates a year of progress, welcomes new council

Before the White Coat

UAB Dental Hygiene Symposium marks two decades of professional learning

From classroom to clinic: UAB’s first-year dental students begin building clinical skills

Patterson White is preparing for the patients who need him most

Volunteers needed for TeamSmile dental outreach event Sept. 18

The start of four years together

Student Voices: Kyanna White on learning with purpose at UAB

Student Voices: Hannah Thomas on what she’s learned about care

Student Voices: Sophie Dasoveanu on building confidence through early clinical experience

Through our social lens: UAB School of Dentistry in 2025

Where a class begins to take shape

What back-to-school looks like at the UAB School of Dentistry

Nine students complete UAB Dental Assisting Program

Brace Yourself: Free Orthodontics Event

Ten years, 19 fellows, one through line of service

Manila Shinde appointed to UAB Radioisotope and Radiation Safety Committee

Marking the moment for the Class of 2026

Class of 2026 recognized during Honors Convocation at UAB School of Dentistry

Janice G. Jackson receives national mentoring award

Cross-campus engagement supports faculty growth at UAB Dentistry

Through COVID and construction, the SOD Staff Council works to keep morale high

Morlandt named first holder of school of dentistry’s Waite endowed professorship

Javed named Associate Dean for Research in UAB School of Dentistry

For more than 50 years, Jack Lemons has provided a bridge between medical and technical

Cunha-Cruz selected for UAB Healthcare Leadership Academy

Amm, Zhang and Smith elected to leadership of IADR groups

Can Wang of UAB Endodontics receives multiple research and faculty development honors

Geisinger named first holder of Palcanis Endowed Professorship in periodontology

UAB GC-CODED awards pilot and feasibility grants supporting oral and craniofacial research

UAB Continuing Dental Education receives ADA CERP accreditation

Bobbitt’s path to SOD graduation included an “incredible” detour through Japan

Preclinical Dentistry Lab: Before students ever enter the clinic, the standard is already defined

How UAB Orthodontics is raising the standard in clinical training and patient care

Finding purpose through complex care in prosthodontics

In the Preclinical Dentistry Lab, the details matter

Preclinical Dentistry (PCD) Lab: Where clinical skills begin

Building Connections Through Mentorship

UAB faculty serve in editorial leadership roles with Ukrainian dental journal

Martins awarded faculty development grant for in-vitro study

Annual ethics seminar connects students, alumni, and organized dentistry in real-world ethical discussions

Expanding Access to Specialized Dental Care Through the Civitan-Sparks Dental Clinic

Dental assisting students and D4s build interview skills through shared experience

Student research group earns national recognition for engagement and growth

UAB Dentistry resident Urvi Mehta selected for national pediatric dentistry fellowship

UAB dental students Jade Kim and Suyeon Kim become ASF Fellows for Life

Diego Ardenghi named head of UAB Prosthodontics Division

Give Kids A Smile® at UAB highlights faculty mentorship and student leadership

UAB School of Dentistry welcomes Dr. Yu Shin Kim as professor in Endodontics

Rural Dentistry Club aims to build a pipeline of future providers committed to Alabama’s underserved communities

Kase sees potential for ‘great collaboration’ between the SOD and Biomedical Engineering

UAB Pediatric Dentistry hosts annual volunteer event for children’s dental health

Helping Define Clinical Standards: Ashraf Fouad’s Role in Updated Dental Guidance

TeamSmile 2025: A full-court press for community care

Navdeep Bhusri joins UAB Orthodontics as assistant professor

Geisinger elected to serve on AADOCR national committee

Geisinger named acting chair of UAB Periodontology

Mazer looks to expand partnerships to train students, improve oral health outcomes for Alabama

Dr. Ashraf Fouad honored with Journal of Endodontics Award for 15 years of editorial service

Geisinger named chair of UAB Department of Periodontology

UAB Faculty, Residents, and Students Share Research and Receive Recognition at AAOMS Annual Meeting

Cheon awarded Blazer Bridge Fund grant to advance bone regeneration innovation

Le joins UAB as assistant professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Chung How Kau named first holder of Don Speed Endowed Professor for Orthodontics

Stephen Abernathy named Senior Director of Development II for UAB School of Dentistry

Third annual Liu Memorial Lecture honors legacy, inspires learning across disciplines

UAB School of Dentistry announces new faculty in Endodontics

Chen and Lamani promoted to Associate Professor

Dengler appointed Director of Academic Affairs at UAB School of Dentistry

UAB’s Amjad Javed Named Fellow of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

Cheon receives NIH grant to advance tooth repair materials

UAB Dentistry Students and Faculty Recognized at AGD Scientific Session

Karaki named President of the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE)

Coleman Wright is looking to continue his lifelong dental journey at the UAB SOD

Dr. Kimberly Carr appointed Co-Director of UAB Sparks Dental Clinic

Javed named director of Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders

UAB’s Cunha-Cruz elected to national and international research leadership roles, continues to shape oral health

Waite honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by SSOMS

UAB dental students making a difference

UAB Dentistry re-launches dental clinic to address critical needs of older adults

UAB’s Kase champions dental care integration in cancer treatment at NCCN Annual Meeting

3 SOD employees honored for more than 80 years combined service to UAB

UAB dental students lead innovative community health initiatives as Albert Schweitzer Fellows

UAB School of Dentistry provides ideal combination for D4 student, Will Maitre

Givan to serve in national prosthodontics leadership role

Robles elected Chair of Distance Learning Committee of the AACD

Basma honored for excellence in teaching

Geisinger installed as American Academy of Periodontology president

Alabama Rural Dental Scholars program welcomes second cohort

UAB’s Fahimipour selected to national program for emerging leaders in periodontology

Carr selected for 2024 Blaze Leadership Academy cohort

Squier joins UAB Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Both the crowds and the topics continue to grow at annual UAB Dental Hygiene Symposium

UAB International Dentist Program keeps expanding its worldwide reach

Alumni Honor Dr. Hsu

Moffatt joins SOD development and alumni relations team

So many stories to tell: UAB School of Dentistry helps provide free dental care to more than 400 underserved through rural medical initiative

Chesnut joins School of Dentistry development and alumni relations team