
Dr. Eric Wu – Built from Scratch
In today’s world of multi-media, social media, and bright lights, you’ll be hard pressed to find a thriving dental practice that doesn’t have its own web site. If you start searching for Dr. Jiann-Jang “Eric” Wu’s endodontic practice in Winter Park, Florida you won’t find a website, because he’s never had one.
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Research and Enjoy
Third-year UAB dental student Caris Smith encourages others to explore a different side of dentistry.
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UAB researcher leads nation’s first dental implant registry

International Dentist Program provides passport to success for foreign students
Basmah Aref was not some wide-eyed novice when she arrived at UAB in 2021 to start her training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. In fact, she was already a dental school graduate with a year of experience working as an assistant at a pediatric practice.
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A life-changing experience led first-year dental student Peyton Billingsley to UAB School of Dentistry
Five years ago, Peyton Billingsley could not have imagined that she currently would be a first-year student in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry.
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UAB received more than $332 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health in 2022

UAB School of Dentistry Alumni Weekend: Back to Breaking Records
The School of Dentistry Alumni Association’s 2023 Alumni Weekend was another huge success, with more than 1,900 total participants.
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UAB School of Dentistry Honors Alumni with Awards
The UAB School of Dentistry kicked off its 75th anniversary on February 2, 2023 in conjunction with the school’s alumni association Alumni Weekend in Birmingham, Ala. One of the highlights of the weekend was the presentation of two special alumni awards.
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UAB’s Cheon receives grant to improve dental materials

Eighteenth annual symposium speakers announced
The eighteenth annual UAB School of Dentistry Scholars Symposium will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023. The symposium will feature Esra Sahingur, DDS, MS, PhD as keynote speaker and Ping Zhang, DDS, PhD as the faculty presenter. The day will begin with poster presentations held in UAB Hospital, West Pavilion Atrium from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
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UAB Oral Oncology among first in Southeast to use augmented reality in head and neck cancer surgery

Robinson named UAB’s senior vice provost for Faculty Affairs

At 75 years young, UAB School of Dentistry continues to provide world-class dental education

Arrasmith turned a dental injury into a dental career
An injury on the football field led to a career in dentistry for Warren Arrasmith, D.M.D.
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Through COVID and construction, the SOD Staff Council works to keep morale high
Pulling people together can be difficult when you can’t physically get together. That was the challenge facing the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry Staff Council during much of Nancy Parsons’ recently completed 18-month term as council president.
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Kase maintains connection with Ukrainian dental journal despite conflict
Not long after arriving at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry in 2017, Michael Kase DMD struck up an Instagram collaboration with an overseas oral surgeon, Eugene Fresenko PhD, who that same year was helping start a new dental journal.
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UAB fall commencement is Dec. 9-10

UAB SOD loses a ‘gentle soul’ with passing of longtime faculty member Perng-Ru Liu
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry recently lost a longtime and beloved faculty member with the passing of Perng-Ru Liu, DMD, DDS, MS.
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Sonya Mitchell is retiring from the School of Dentistry to enter new phase of her career
A mere 25 years after graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, Sonya Mitchell D.M.D., M.S.H.A., is about to enter private practice.
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12 honored for excellence in teaching
Twelve faculty have been selected to receive the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which honors those who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in teaching. The 2022 honorees represent each school, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Honors College and the Graduate School.
Alumni Weekend to kick off school’s 75th anniversary celebration
UAB School of Dentistry’s annual Alumni Weekend, February 2-5, 2023, will kick off the school’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration.
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UAB’s research funding tops record $715 million for FY 2022

Dental conferences provide students with an additional layer of learning
Students come to the UAB School of Dentistry for both the traditional classroom instruction and the valuable real-world experience obtained through clinic work.
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Trick or treat: Dental tips for a healthy Halloween

UAB School of Dentistry Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Wayne Prim
Dothan and dentistry through and through
Dr. Wayne Prim has always loved making beautiful things with his hands. Before he discovered dentistry, he was interested in pursuing a career as an architect.
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Dr. Bill Reeder – Cross Country
One might say Dr. O. William “Bill” Reeder, Jr. (’71) has taken the scenic route throughout his life. That not only surmises his professional life but his choice of residences as well. Born in Andalusia, AL and raised in Luverne, the UAB School of Dentistry alumnus was influenced to pursue a dental career by long-time Luverne dentist and also UAB alumnus, Dr. Billy Beall. “The UAB School of Dentistry had a great reputation. I thought my education was fair but very tough and my education put me in a position where I could make a difference,” said Reeder.
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$1.5 million grant to help improve the oral health of vulnerable adults in underserved areas in Alabama

Gilbert receives evidence-based dentistry award from the American Dental Association

Sports safety: how to avoid sports-related injuries

No filling, no drilling: An expert’s guide to the top tooth tech of 2022


UAB School of Dentistry renews $3.2 million from NIH to train future dentistry academicians

Catching up with Dr. Milton Essig and his unique retirement adventures
Anyone who knows Dr. Milton Essig (Class of ’70), knows his attention to detail and his love of dentistry. During his thirty five years as a UAB School of Dentistry faculty member, he trained hundreds of UAB students, and even more through organized dentistry.
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Chavali to join International Dentist Program leadership team
Ramakiran Chavali, B.D.S., M.S., has been appointed Assistant Director of the International Dentist Program (IDP) in the UAB School of Dentistry effective September 1.
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Dothan to welcome first-of-its-kind UAB dental clinic created to address state’s dental crisis

UAB School of Dentistry Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Michelle Ireland
An inspiring mission trip turns into a passion for practice
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Javed named Associate Dean for Research in UAB School of Dentistry
Amjad Javed, Ph.D., has been named associate dean for research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry following a national search. He served in an interim capacity since 2018.
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Ask the Expert: UAB School of Dentistry’s Dr. Nico Geurs shares the dangers of periodontal disease and how to keep your gums healthy
It is not uncommon for dental offices to use an image of a tooth in their signs or promotional materials. What you rarely see is an image of the gums. Yet gum health is an essential part of overall dental care. Nico Geurs, DDS, MS, Weatherford/Palcanis Endowed Professor and Chair in the Department of Periodontology at the UAB School of Dentistry, talks about the importance of not being dumb when it comes to the gums.
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UAB School of Dentistry celebrates legacy of beloved instructor through endowment
Bryant G. “Don” Speed, D.M.D., a beloved instructor who taught in the UAB School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics, passed away in 2014.
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UAB School of Dentistry’s 2022 grads ace national board exams, place in top 10 percent nationally
The UAB School of Dentistry's Class of 2022 enjoyed a big slice of success regarding this year's new Integrated National Board Dental Examination.

UAB School of Dentistry Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Bruce Young
A self-confessed continuing-education junkie, Young says it’s an exciting time to be a dentist
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Putting on that White Coat
UAB School of Dentistry honors Class of 2024 at 22nd White Coat Ceremony

Back to school means back-to-school checkups

Louis named Charles A. McCallum Chair of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
